When you think about your look from head to toe, you see nice tailoring, clean lines, and bad shoes? Yikes, did that take the wind out of your sails? That’s just how important shoes are to a look. Just like with suits, trends come and go. So, what are you doing wrong with your current footwear, and how do you make it right?

Square cuts are good for diamonds, and table, but not so much for shoes. A square toe box will give your foot a flipper-like appearance, even with the nicest tailored pants. The other no-go shape is a pointed toe. A pointed toe will not only make your feet look HUGE, but they’ll look huge and clownish. So, unless clownish is what you’re doing for, stay away.

What styles should you be going for? A rounded or chisel toe is a flattering and comfortable fit for any sized foot. A plus is it shows you’re on trend, and ready to go from day to night

All neutrals are not created equal. There are just certain colors you should never cross. If you’re going lean with your shoes, the three main colors to stick with would be black, brown or tan, and a burgundy. From there, use your best judgment on what color suit they will pair best with. If in doubt, take a look online for great color collaborations that fit with what you own.

Okay, so maybe this one has more to do with your belt selection than with your shoes. If you’re wearing a belt (and you SHOULD be wearing a belt), the color should match your shoes. Black with black, brown with brown, tan/beige with tan/beige. A mismatch in color will show sloppiness and a general lack of caring. As far as matching goes leather colors go, it can stop at the belt and shoes. When you try to match your watch, gloves, briefcase, etc., you could come off as stuffy and unapproachable.

Clunky went away with the 70’s, and unlike some trends, we don’t see this one coming back anytime soon. Stick with a slender heel with no platform. Also, don’t forget to take the time to do a quick shine on your shoes. Matte or gloss finish, a great look can be ruined with noticeable scuff and dirt.

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