A Guide on Dress Guide

Guide on Dress Shoes "There is nothing that will make you look more stylish and give you a confidence boost like a nice pair of shoes." .. How do you know what's the Quality? 1 3 4 The lining in better shoes is made of natural leather, not synthetic materials. Finally, check out the stitching. It should be neat and should be barely noticeable. Your shoes should be The soles of well- made of real leather made shoes will be and have leather soles stitched, not glued, to the bottom of the as well. Shoe Basics 1- The Laces It's an inescapable fact that a lace-up still looks better with a suit than a slip-on. 1 2 - The Color Black will always be dressier than brown. If you're suiting up for a board meeting or a formal event, go with the former. If necessary, however, you can pair brown lace-ups with suits – especially navy or charcoal – as long as they're scuff-free. 3 4 9. 4 - The Toe An elongated toe is unequivocally classier than a square. That doesn't mean all your lace-ups should be pointy – lots of elegant cap toes have squared-off tips – but unless you're aiming for mid-nineties nostalgia, no shoes you wear should have a blunt, squared-off toe. I suggest staying away from 3 - The Material Glossy leather is the fail-safe choice, but you should feel free to experiment with suede – starting with a pair of classic bucks and progressing to exotic materials like alligator and ostrich or the growing number of antiqued leathers. them. 5 - The Welt 6 - The Sole Well-made lace-ups should have a close welt – the seam where the upper meets the sole and creates the outer edge of the shoe. It should be visible, but it shouldn't extend so far past the edge of the shoe that it creates a ledge. A thin sole is the hallmark of a cheap shoe - plus, it not only looks cut-rate, it wears out more quickly. Yours should be at least a quarter-of-an-inch thick and preferably leather, not rubber. 7- The Broguing Traditionalists will tell you that the more broguing – decorative stitching and perfo- rated and serrated edges – a shoe has, the less dressy it is. But while it's true that heav- ily embellished bucks look better with sport jackets and tweed than with pinstripe suits, this rule is flexible. ... Fit Tips for Shoes 1 Shop after you have been out and about a bit, since feet do swell. This way you will get the most realistic measurement. 2. Shop only at a store that uses a Brannock foot measuring device for determining your exact foot size. 3 Almost everyone has one foot larger than the other, Always try them both on, walk around in them. Allow a half-inch between the tips of your toes and your shoes. When considering an oxford-style shoe, you should not be able to tie the laces so tightly that the two edges of the shoe meet. If you can, then a narrower size is prob- ably better for you. Buy leather shoes. Though more expensive, because it is porous, leather is the best O for the health and comfort of your feet. 7, Shoes should fit from the moment you try them on. Do not accept the salesperson's, “Once you break them in they will be fine." When shopping, wear the same type of sock you will use with the dress or sports shoes. Too heavy or too thin socks will distort the fit. Content Source Infographic by PS http://www.lifestylebyps.com/ http://www.kinowear.com 5 8 Guide on Dress Shoes "There is nothing that will make you look more stylish and give you a confidence boost like a nice pair of shoes." .. How do you know what's the Quality? 1 3 4 The lining in better shoes is made of natural leather, not synthetic materials. Finally, check out the stitching. It should be neat and should be barely noticeable. Your shoes should be The soles of well- made of real leather made shoes will be and have leather soles stitched, not glued, to the bottom of the as well. Shoe Basics 1- The Laces It's an inescapable fact that a lace-up still looks better with a suit than a slip-on. 1 2 - The Color Black will always be dressier than brown. If you're suiting up for a board meeting or a formal event, go with the former. If necessary, however, you can pair brown lace-ups with suits – especially navy or charcoal – as long as they're scuff-free. 3 4 9. 4 - The Toe An elongated toe is unequivocally classier than a square. That doesn't mean all your lace-ups should be pointy – lots of elegant cap toes have squared-off tips – but unless you're aiming for mid-nineties nostalgia, no shoes you wear should have a blunt, squared-off toe. I suggest staying away from 3 - The Material Glossy leather is the fail-safe choice, but you should feel free to experiment with suede – starting with a pair of classic bucks and progressing to exotic materials like alligator and ostrich or the growing number of antiqued leathers. them. 5 - The Welt 6 - The Sole Well-made lace-ups should have a close welt – the seam where the upper meets the sole and creates the outer edge of the shoe. It should be visible, but it shouldn't extend so far past the edge of the shoe that it creates a ledge. A thin sole is the hallmark of a cheap shoe - plus, it not only looks cut-rate, it wears out more quickly. Yours should be at least a quarter-of-an-inch thick and preferably leather, not rubber. 7- The Broguing Traditionalists will tell you that the more broguing – decorative stitching and perfo- rated and serrated edges – a shoe has, the less dressy it is. But while it's true that heav- ily embellished bucks look better with sport jackets and tweed than with pinstripe suits, this rule is flexible. ... Fit Tips for Shoes 1 Shop after you have been out and about a bit, since feet do swell. This way you will get the most realistic measurement. 2. Shop only at a store that uses a Brannock foot measuring device for determining your exact foot size. 3 Almost everyone has one foot larger than the other, Always try them both on, walk around in them. Allow a half-inch between the tips of your toes and your shoes. When considering an oxford-style shoe, you should not be able to tie the laces so tightly that the two edges of the shoe meet. If you can, then a narrower size is prob- ably better for you. Buy leather shoes. Though more expensive, because it is porous, leather is the best O for the health and comfort of your feet. 7, Shoes should fit from the moment you try them on. Do not accept the salesperson's, “Once you break them in they will be fine." When shopping, wear the same type of sock you will use with the dress or sports shoes. Too heavy or too thin socks will distort the fit. Content Source Infographic by PS http://www.lifestylebyps.com/ http://www.kinowear.com 5 8