Wedge Sandals For A Delicate Look

When looking for wedge sandals, wading through the sea of designers is like watching a runway show of incredibly hot naked men/women. Ferragamo, Luis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior and many other designer brands have fantastic wedge style shoes - too many fantastic styles. There are also lower cost brands like Bandalino, Hush Puppies, and Betsy Johnson. The point is that if you want a specific type of shoe, it's available at any price and enough variety to maybe give you whiplash.

When Salvatore Ferragamo invented the wedge shoe, I'm sure the current versions would have met his standards (and they were high standards). Wedges today are incredibly popular and have so many designs and they can be worn to any occasion. Anyone that thinks the wedge shoe is just a casual shoe hasn't researched the style enough times (I know you're out there, let me change your mind with some formal wedges in silver - take a peek at my silver wedges link)

Sandals in summer are not just comfortable, they are tradition. But other than traditional, sandals are beautiful and make feet look sexy. The wedge sandal is a particularly gorgeous style that can be worn over and over again. As you can see by the front page, I've worn my wedges so many times they practically jump out of the closet when I come near it. They're perfect for anything I wear, from dresses to pants, and even shorts. They make me feel sexy and feminine... and very very tall (this is important for no other reason than I like being tall, very very tall).

If you're looking for a wedge sandal, there are a few things to think about. Some heels can make it more difficult to walk in, others are too casual for formal occasions, while some are too formal for casual times. If price is a factor, there are low cost brands that make a good shoe, and there are low cost brands that make uncomfortable and flimsy shoes. If you choose the wrong one, you'll end up with soles blister, heels that break off easily, too casual or too formal and basically unwearable shoes.

For comfort and elegance, I will always recommend leather, suede, cloth/canvas tops. Leather and suede mold to the shape of the foot and can actually get more comfortable over time. While many a leather or suede wedge sandal will work in casual or formal occasions (depending on the design and heel style), most canvas shoes will not. The only cloth wedge sandal which works for formal occasions is the satin shoe, which is perfect for weddings.

Formal wedge shoes come in a smaller number of choices. There are embroidered, leather, designer, white, black, gold and platforms. Really when choosing a style for a formal occasion, follow the same guidelines you would for any shoe. You'll read a lot about how wedges are casual shoes, but again I say it just isn't so. It boils down to the heel and upper material.

What to avoid when shopping for semi-formal, formal, black tie and white tie

• Any wedge heel that visually is wood or cork.

• Canvas wedges or espadrille styles.

• Platforms are fine for formal, semi-formal and some are even OK for black tie, however, you should be careful about platform style shoes when attending a white tie event (a ball type special event). They can appear informal.
• Shoes that are too high can be very uncomfortable, be sure to find a basic heel, two inches to 3 inches is perfect for any affair.

• Vinyl shoes can cause a lot of foot problems including blisters, cuts and a rash from rubbing. Because they have no give, they don't adjust to the foot. What that means is that for shopping or just hanging out they might be OK, but for a formal setting, you don't want to end up hobbling around in your ball gown.

• For casual shoes, there are a lot more choices. If you are an avid watcher of Sex and the City (like me), you'll remember that they wore their shoes everywhere. While casual shoes can't be worn to formal affairs, shoes that you buy for formal affairs can often be worn casually.

Some of my favorite sandals are ones I can wear with anything. I find that black, gold, white and silver work best for me, but I love color so I'm all for pink and yellow. It's easier to settle for neutral colors, but don't be afraid to splurge on a bright one. It will go with more than you think.

The black wedge sandal is great for summer, spring and fall. One of the unique factors about the color black is that it survives through all seasons. A sandal, however, doesn't. It probably is best to avoid wearing sandals during the winter, unless it's to a formal event or you live in Miami... Not that it can't be done. Oddly enough the more formal, the more leeway when it comes to black wedge sandals and sandals in general. There are some perfect black wedges for formal and black tie affairs. Simply yummy shoes in general. For just shopping or a dinner date, try a closed toe instead.

white wedge sandal I've worn out

White wedge sandals are great for anyone that has darker skin; us pale girls usually have to add some tanning spray first. It's not a very attractive color for women with milky white skin, unless there are embellishments like rhinestones. Unfortunately, a white sandal just emphasizes the paleness of the skin and doesn't flatter the leg. If you have lighter skin, try an off white or cream color, unless you have on pantyhose or tanning spray. (or really pink feet).

Gold wedge sandals used to remind me of the 70s weird disco shoes, but recently as I've come across designer brands, I've found the most sensational gold sandal wedges. They are sexy, sleek and so fun and flirty, which is what a sandal should be, right? So if you're looking for something that can go with jeans and that little black dress, the answer is gold.

The best sandals are, in my opinion, platform wedge sandals. Yes, I'm biased - and obsessed. So much drool just accumulated in my mouth now that I will have to devote a whole page to platforms (or two). Suffice to say I love them (and you can tell by my many many platform boots and platform heels). If you wanna add funk and style to your shoe, try the platform wedges. But remember, wear with caution, they aren't always great with formal clothing.

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