GOOD TIPS: 5 Dress Shoes Styles

guynextdoor

If you’ve ever bought a great pair of dress shoes only to find they didn’t go with half your wardrobe, this article is for you. Not all dress shoes are multipurpose, wear-with-everything types of footwear, and depending on the event you are attending, some dress shoes are more suitable than others. Since quality dress shoes are usually quite pricey, we’ve compiled this guide to take the mystery out of the often harrowing experience of buying stylish and appropriate footwear.

Read on to learn about what to look for in dress shoes and how to select the right shoe for your next upscale adventure.

1- Oxfords

Originally known as Balmorals in England, oxfords are leather shoes with a relatively low instep, closed lacing and a non-rubber sole. Modern oxfords, however, may be constructed from suede or synthetic materials, but no matter the material used to construct them, oxfords are usually quite plain with few -- if any -- embellishments.

Like most dress shoes, oxfords traditionally come in black, cordovan, brown, burgundy, oxblood, chestnut, and occasionally, white. Oxfords are good all-around dress shoes that are appropriate for numerous occasions. For the office, basic, unadorned black oxfords will do the trick. Semiformal or contemporary chic events call for oxfords as well; though you can vary the color on these occasions, choosing shoes in shades such as cognac for a sophisticated but still down-to-earth feel. For formal affairs, revert to black oxfords made of highly polished, shiny leather, as well as heels and soles that are sleek and have as little bulk as possible.

This pair from Cole Haan is a great example of the quintessential oxford. Handcrafted from fine Italian calfskin, these oxfords have been made in the old-style, but are still completely comfortable. Although they have been polished, they are not overly polished, meaning you can wear them to formal events and the office with a suit or a dress shirt and trousers.

2- Loafers

First making their appearance in the earlier part of the 20th century, loafers can be either dressy or worn as a dressy sport shoe (think yachting and you’ll understand). The distinguishing feature of all loafers, however, is a lack of laces or buckles. Traditionally made from leather, loafers are slip-on shoes that resemble a moccasin on top, but have a wide and fairly flat heel. Many loafers have tassels, although these are often dispensed with nowadays. Penny loafers have a strap across the upper portion of the shoe, which was originally designed to hold change or an ornament.

These slim, slanted-toe leather shoes by Gucci are an example of a high-quality dressy loafer. The tassel contributes to their dressy look, but the addition of bamboo to the tassel makes them modern and suitable for semiformal occasions.

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3- Cap toes

Cap toes are essentially decorated oxfords. Dress shoes can be embellished in a number of ways, but a cap toe on oxfords is by far the most common. Oxfords are usually quite spare with no superfluous features on the top portion of the shoe above the toe. In contrast, cap-toe shoes have an additional layer or band of leather over the toe. The extra portion might be a clean and simple line, in which case you will be able to wear them more frequently. However, a very stylish pair of cap toes, such as these brown leather shoes by Hugo Boss, should be reserved for special occasions and be paired only with clothes of equal quality. Everything about them is like a traditional oxford, but a large leather band with contrast stitching over the toe gives them an extra edge.

4- Dress boots

Dress boots are slim, ankle-length boots with a slight heel that fit the foot and leg quite snugly, and Prada’s black leather boots meet all these criteria. This style of boot is often highly polished and is frequently embellished with perforations (known as a wing-tip pattern). These boots will look fantastic with dressy and casual clothes, such as a great-fitting pair of dark-colored designer jeans, a pair of dress trousers or a casual suit.

5- Monk strap

This style of shoe refers to dress shoes that are similar to loafers in that they don’t have laces. While loafers are typically plain or tasseled, monk strap shoes have a metallic buckle and a leather strap on the upper portion of the shoe; a feature that also distinguishes them from cap toes, where the leather strap is located above the toe portion of the shoe.
These black dress shoes from Ferragamo are an example of a classic monk strap design. While very refined, the buckle and wider heel give them a slightly more casual look, so these would be a good choice for wearing with dressy jeans, casual dress pants or to the office.

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[ Last edited by  guynextdoor at 8-7-2007 10:14 AM ]

thanks
(tapi seriously aku takde semua kasut2 kulit ni
semua kasut sport je dlm wardrobe aku)

chiKenliTeL

saya ada snickers, sandal n selipar jepun... ada tips baik pnya ka

leo14

AKU TAK KISAH SANGAT BAB PEMAKAIAN KASUT.ASALKAN SELESA ,AKU PAKAILAH.

ifanonline

lelaki tak banyak songeh sangat kalau bab2 kasut ni...tetapi mungkin yg bekerja di ofis, pilihan kasut pejabat adalah penting memandangkan kita berada di pejabat sehari suntuk dan keselesaan kasut adalah top priority.

sok_suci

aku suka style kasut no.3

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