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how to get away with never wearing heels again pt. 6 jeans
While I'm not a fan of jeans, I know so very many people are and would want to see jeans and flats. Jeans and flats are the easiest and most versatile of all. There isn't a style of flat that doesn't go with jeans- with the caveat that wide leg jeans will dwarf more delicate style flats, and skinny jeans can be overwhelmed by heavier flats (depending on your beauty archetypes.)
If you chose a very casual top or a very dressy top with your jeans, it would be best to echo this choice in your flat. Otherwise the world of jeans and flats is open, and it's an easy way to experiment with different styles of flats.
What have you tried? Anything you really loved?
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How to get away with never wearing heels again Pt. 5 Pants
Pants are far more forgiving in terms of flats. You could choose any style of flat (boot, ballet flat, sandal, loafer, etc) with any of these pants. The choice that you make in terms of style, color, texture, detailing, and so forth will add a certain personality to the pant, and knowing your best vibe will make a shoes choice easy. Because of the variety possible with pants, I'm going to keep this rundown more brief than the previous in this series.
Left to right, top to bottom.
1. Paperbag pegleg emphasizes round shapes, in a neutral plain color that call for more personality in the other items. A patent closed toe flat with a bow is classy and flirty both. Possible for Angel, Seer, Mermaid.
2. Abstracted print reminiscent of the jungle, cropped pant. A neutral shoe with optional detailing is plenty, unless you are extra high energy and can go for more (shiny, bright color, print, etc). Black penny loafers suddenly seem interesting. Fae, Queen.
3. Silver sequin straight leg pant could go funky, but we went dressy with a silver closed-toe pointy flat with a bow for a bit of sweetness. CL, Maenad, Mermaid, possibly Nymph, Angel.
4. Tweed tapered pant could be really boring if a plain shoe is selected. A brogue, loafer, or other menswear style shoe with a bit of print/color/texture will knock it out. Likewise going sweet and soft with round shoes and floral or bows or sparkle could- as long as the shoe itself is interesting, this is a versatile pant for flats. With the shoe I've chosen here I see: Nymph.
5. Wide leg trouser with vertical pleats. The extra fabric requires a shoe with some substance- dainty shoes would disappear under this pant and be ill-balanced. These pearl-covered brogues certainly add substance and flair, but you could choose a loafer in a bold color to the same effect. Shooties would be another good style choice. Maenad.
6. Springy floral capri needs a sweet and classy shoe. Ballet flats, sandals, slingbacks. Fae, Angel, Mermaid.
7. Wide satin culottes with drape detailing read as a skirt when not walking. Because of the satin, I'd avoid any super casual flats, but everything else is open. Sneakers, booties, ballet flats, slingbacks, mary-janes- your imagination gets to play. With the cutout oxford in a metallic I see Maenad, Mermaid.
8. Wrap pant in an abstracted floral. It has a modern feel and I like a simple white sandal, flatform, or slide with it. Pink jellies could be fun. Black loafers could work. I'd avoid the extreme ends of both dressy and casual for this look.
9. High waist leather shorts to mix up our examination. They were so fun I chose two shoes. Any flat with a bit of an edge to it will work- sticking with dark colors, bright colors, and metallics (no pastels/softs) leaves open the style of flat that would work. I really like it with the top sandal to add color. It has a summer art faire vibe to me. I imagine Valkyrie, Fae, and maybe Nymph.
10. Leopard print crop pant also need a bit of edge or linear energy in the flat- nothing super soft or round. A color could work if you're high energy. I like this black pointed toe because the back of the shoe is different from the front, and that adds a little oomph without clashing with the pant print. Keds might be fun, nicer sandals, loafers, brogues, booties, slingbacks, and mary-janes if they have a bit of added edge somehow. Magic Queen, Maenad, Nymph.
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How to get away with never wearing heels again Pt. 4 Maxi Dresses
Ah, the maxi- my favorite length!
1. Top Left: Soft, boho, and ornate. Echoing this in a sandal makes a perfect outfit. A buttery soft boot or bootie could also work. Valkyrie, Maenad, Nymph, DP.
2. Bottom Left: funky stripes knit is striking and high energy. A shoe to match that is color, shiny, and pointy. A boot or booty could work here as well. I like the idea of a boot that is a bit witchy or Victorian. Jelly sandals could be fun. If you can pull off a dress this funky, you probably have a lot of room to play in your shoe choice- just avoid anything too classy.
3. Top Right: A kimono feeling with a 3/4 wide sleeve, V-neck, and vertical draping. I love the idea of a velvet loafer in red, or metallic sandals with a bit of sparkle. Nymph, Fae, Maenad.
4. Bottom Right: Green mermaid gown with an off-center shallow v and a bit of pleating detail. It really calls for only the most dressy of flats. Metallic, ornate, and pointed toe is a good choice. Maybe a metallic sandal with a bit of detailing. Maybe a pointed toe slip on or slingback if it's lush enough- soft and embroidered with metallic thread. Nymph, Seer.
5. Center: A solid heathered grey with a bit of asymmetry in the neck and hemline. Any shoe that is funky/unexpected or sporty will work. Ballet flats with an interesting print could work. A truly dressy flat would look odd, but otherwise the options are open. What types do you see possible here?
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How to Get Away With Never Wearing Heels Again Pt. 3 Midi dresses and skirts
Whew, we got through the mini skirts and dresses, which in my opinion is the hardest to do with flats. Midis are more in my purview. We are continuing to pair flats to fit the mood of the outfit, as a way to illustrate that there is a flat for every outfit that will look fabulous.
From left to right:
1. This knit, sleeveless, sheath midi is a bit sporty and a bit casual, but could be dressed up some as well. Everything but the sweetest or most formal of shoes will work, which leaves a lot of room. I chose textured loafers with metallic toe caps to push it in a funky direction. I think it would look great with a pair of sneakers. The shoes in the left column as well as the bottom row would all work. A dressy sandal would be pretty. Flatform slides are another good option. It would work well for some Maenads, and probably some Nymphs as well.
2. Cocktail bodycon dresses remain the most difficult challenge for flats, but these work well because they're closed toe, pointed toe, and have some blingy detailing. Adding a very small heel would drastically increase the dressiness. It's great for Maenads, possibly for some Valkyrie, possible for some Seers, and maybe even a few Magic Queens with the right jacket.
3. This one is too easy, right? Very Audrey Hepburn. The combination of the floral print, the fitted higher neck bodice, and the full skirt require a shoe that is also rounded and fairly dressy. There is a world of ballet flats that would pair perfectly, as well as simple (not too detailed or ornate or flashy) peep-toe flats. This could work for the right Magic Queen or Angel.
4. A really plain t-shirt midi calls for a flat with personality. This flat has color, straps, and a print. Most flats would work with this dress. I would avoid rounded toes (too sweet) and shiny fabrics (too dressy). This would really take the right person and accessories to be a good look. Possibly Fae or Valkyrie.
5. This is another really versatile look- the dress is a solid color, fitted but not clingy, with enough detailing to not be boring but still have lots of room to add personality in accessories. It could be personalized to work for any type. The point on the shoe wouldn't be best for everyone, but I imagine there is someone in each type for whom it would work. The dress and shoe are both fairly plain and need personality through accessories.
6. This dress and shoe are both full of personality, and thus limited in terms of type. The pointed white brogues with silver metal bars I chose to emphasize a funky kind of cool. The dress is funky in print and detailing but the a-line adds some sweetness. The brogue pushes against that sweetness and this juxtaposition creates energy. Most styles of flats could work with it, and the best flat will be one that adds up to your authentic beauty. As-is, I imagine this outfit for Mermaids.
7. A plain black midi skirt could be pushed in any direction depending on the top and shoes chosen. I really like the way plain knit midi skirts look when pushed in a sporty direction, and so chose sneakers. The top could be a tee half tucked in, or a sweatshirt with a print or design on it. You could just as easily do a list blouse and a ballet flat. The skirt could be paired with any of the other eight shoes in this set, depending on the look you're going for.
8. A floral bodycon midi needs a shoe with a bit of flirtyness- no black ballet flats here, please. The tropical feel to the print makes a colored sandal a great choice. Sneakers, brogues, loafers, and boots would look out of place on the whole.
9. Closed toe flats- ballet or pointed, slingbacks, and dressy sandals are all nice choices. A glossy tall black boot would be an unexpected sexy twist. A sneaker or saddle shoe would be playful.
What types do you see for 7, 8, and 9 as they are?
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