Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Shoes Take A Retro Turn

By Eliza Canturp

If you're hoping hot pants are the only retro fashion cropping up this spring, then you're out of luck. On the other hand, if you're ready to revisit fashions of days gone by, spring's shoes will have something for you.

To make their butts and legs look more shapely with the return of short shorts, women are off to the shoe stores. Vintage wedges are just what they are looking for. They complement the headscarves or turbans you might be wearing on your head and are easier to walk with than those wobbly heels.

A wedge has a heel that runs from the middle or front of the shoe to the heel, just in case you forgot or were not here the last time wedges got out. The heel is wedge-shaped, hence the name, and can be high or low.

Much easier to walk in than stilettos, wedges add the height and look great with nearly any length of skirt or shorts. At the same time they are still heels, so you won't be running a marathon in them. They can still add shape to thick ankles and make skinny ankles look even skinnier.

Less dressy than stilettos, wedges are made for the casual. Avoid wearing them with pencil skirts, capris or narrow-legged pants, as they can look clunky with these tighter fit outfits.

For those looking to balance out tap pants and boy shorts, there are selections. You can use Oxfords and now they've added some modifications, there's the Oxford ballerina flat, which is a ballerina flat with Oxford style laces. Another casual option is the Fabric Oxford. If you want to add innocence to your sexy look, Vintage-style skimmers will work.

Coming around again will be Clogs. Although not quite what you would expect, a backless clog with a wooden platform and a chunky wooden heel is something you might find going around. Some varieties will be more comfortable than others, and they are wearable with edgy trends like leather and leggings.

Everything won't be retro, however. Platforms and gladiator sandals will still be around but they will be modified. An improvement with the gladiator is the fact that it isn't heavy as before although you shouldn't expect them to feel like feathers on your feet. Simultaneously, sandals, a crowd favorite for warm weather wear, will always be heavier even in their most basic styles.

Expect natural exotic skins to come only a second choice to light and mid-tone neutral shoes with tans, beiges, taupes, and creams. Natural soles, such as cork, will also be a good option for spring's hottest shoes. If you prefer some color, non-neutral shades will feature blues and greens as the top choices.

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