Beige shoes - the height of elegance
In a women's basic wardrobe, there are usually two types of shoes: black and beige pumps. And if black shoes are more suitable for a strict or evening look, then beige shoes are universal. It is appropriate to put them on in the office, and for a walk, and on a date.
Features and Benefits of Flesh Color
The phrase "flesh color" we used to consider beige, the one that looks like human skin. However, everything is not so simple: there are about a dozen shades and variations of this color, each of which is good in its own way. Beige can be a little brown or yellow, pink, lilac, gray.
In the fashion world, things are even more complicated. The "flesh" color, which stylists used to call "nude" (English - "naked"), until recently, was just a classic beige. But since 2015, a whole palette of shades has become associated with the color "nude" - from ivory to chocolate. This was done for reasons of tolerance, as human skin colors are very different.
Today, many brands produce lines of shoes, clothes, accessories and cosmetics "flesh-tones", where a representative of any race can find a color that perfectly matches the skin.For example, the Nude collection from Christian Loboutin.
Nude beige is always appropriate and elegant. It is the calmest among pastel shades and is easily combined with other colors.
Beige shoes, perfectly matched to the color of the skin, visually lengthen the leg. They will go well with any accessories and will definitely never go out of style.
Popular shades and color combinations
light beige
Light beige tones (yellow beige, peach beige) look very fresh. Shoes of this color are great for wearing on vacation, and a business suit will add a touch of playfulness and lightness. The best light beige companions are burgundy, black, red, white, green.
Pink beige
This shade looks romantic and gentle. Ruffled textile bags and flowing dresses look win-win with such shoes. Perfectly combined with coral and gray colors. By the way, it is not necessary that the shoes should be classic "boats". In beige and pink, ballet flats, platform sandals, Mary Jane and Audrey Flats shoes look great.
Fashion trends
In the 2016-2017 season, designers paid special attention to details. The shape of the shoes remains classic, but the accents on them are placed in a new way.
Buckles
Straps and buckles of various shapes are in fashion. They can be working or perform a purely decorative function.
Rhinestones, sequins, metallic leather
This season, metallic sheen on shoes is combined with any style and color of outerwear. For evening events, beige pumps with rhinestones are suitable. Jewelry can be “scattered” over the entire surface of the shoes, or they can elegantly decorate the heel or heel.
Lacing
Please note that lacing can look quite restrained (leather laces), or it can look romantic (satin ribbon). All sorts of options are in fashion now.
high platform
It happens both hidden (beige shoes on a hidden platform lengthen the legs very much), and ordinary. In addition, designers offer to wear high and wide heels and other types of massive soles.
Fur on shoes
This, of course, is more about boots and boots, but some designers have put fluffy accents on shoes as well. The fur can be located on the heel, toe or at the ankle. Looks original and playful.
Ruffles and frills
These shoes look a little pretentious, but at the same time very feminine. If the shoes are open at the same time, a sophisticated romantic image is created.
Abundance of metal parts
Rivets, zippers, spikes give the shoe a bold and sometimes aggressive look. Shoes of any color with lots of metal fittings are always a challenge. Keep this in mind when choosing a similar pair.
Shoes + socks
For several seasons in a row, a gentle retro look has not gone out of fashion, which is created by neat shoes worn with elegant socks. Color combinations here can be the most daring, but either white fishnet socks or socks that exactly repeat the shade of the shoes perfectly harmonize with beige shoes. Depending on the style, designers offer to wear under the shoes both short socks and long enough ones that will go down to the foot in folds.
How to choose
The main rule when choosing beige shoes is that they should be the same color as your legs. It was then that they will produce their stunning effect, visually lengthening the legs. This rule is true if you plan to wear shoes in the summer without tights.For wearing in the office, at business events, or just in cool weather, it is important that the shade of beige shoes is combined with tights. So it is much easier to combine, because. tights of the desired shade can always be found on sale.
A universal option is classic pumps with a pointed toe and an elegant heel 5-7 cm high. You can wear these shoes to work, wear them with evening dresses, create casual looks with them, etc.
Beige ballet shoes or shoes with very low heels will complement the romantic girlish look. At the same time, they are comfortable and practical - you can go shopping in them or wear them on vacation.
If you are not tied to a dress code and want to lengthen your legs as much as possible, take a closer look at beige platform shoes. Matched exactly to your skin tone, these shoes will take you to dizzying heights!
With what and how to wear
A few win-win options created by designers:
- To emphasize your sense of style, beige shoes should be worn with cropped classic skinny trousers or jeans. With this option, the trousers will not “cut” the figure and emphasize the graceful foot.
- total look. Namely, a dress and shoes of the same color. A noble combination, appropriate in many situations. If desired, using this technique, you can achieve a complete nude effect (just remember Carrie Bradshaw and her “naked” dress).
- Combination with denim shorts. The highlight of the image is again in the optical effect: when else can you show off your long legs, if not in short shorts? Beige shoes or sandals will add a few more centimeters.
- Black or red dress. This is a great option for the evening. The length of the dress is up to the middle of the knee.Shoes in this look should be supported with a small beige handbag.
- A light flowing summer dress made of silk or chiffon, with a bright floral print, calm beige shoes will balance and add elegance.
The material from which the shoes are made also seriously affects the overall image. Smooth leather is suitable for creating classic or strict images. Patent leather shoes are good for those who are going to visit a club, some kind of social event. A very fashionable trend is to combine patent beige shoes with jeans. Beige suede wedge pumps are perfect for everyday wear, and suede pumps are perfect for an evening out. Shoes made of embossed reptile skin or embossed imitating it look very expensive and emphasize the status of their owner.
Brand news
Gianvito Rossi offers for the 2016-2017 season suede pumps with elegant stitching and medium heels.
At Christian Louboutin in beige, shoes of different styles are presented: perfectly smooth patent leather pumps, open sandals with ankle straps and luxurious evening shoes with textile uppers.
Jimmy Choo also presented open-work shoes among the abundance of classic pumps.
Chloe´ wears flesh-colored shoes with a comfortable wide heel made of suede.
More democratic brands this season presented practical models for every day.
Zara. Classic suede shoes with a 10 cm heel. Finished with gold-coloured metal details.
ASOS introduces pointed toe patent leather pumps for the latest collection.
Nude shoes with woven elements have appeared in the River Island collection.
Mango has lacquer moccasins, classic pumps, moccasins made of metallic faux leather, ballet flats, open-heel shoes in flesh tones. The flagship of the collection is leather shoes (80% natural material) with wide heels and ankle ties. Brand designers recommend combining them with black 7/8 length trousers.
Stylish images
Everyday look, completely assembled from basic wardrobe items. Classic blue skinny jeans, loose fit white silk or cotton shirt, beige pumps. A big hard white bag puts an end to this image - the look is simple, light and very elegant.
Beige and white high-heeled sandals are combined with cropped trousers. Shoes favorably emphasize the ankles, while not attracting much attention to themselves. The accent of this look is in the bright blue color of the trousers and jacket. The black handbag supports the print on the trousers.