Flat shoes usually conjure up animage of a boring, highly unpretentious pair of footwear. There are many womenwho have sworn off flat footwear for ever, claiming that it is not stylish orsophisticated. This, however, is not true. Flats can be fabulous too! And thatis exactly what this article is all about - how to wear flats and stillmake your feet look fabulous!


There are a few guidelines that needto be kept in mind when wearing flat footwear. Following them will make a pairof flats look fashionable and cool.


Proper selection:


Flats usually have a simple style,which is the main reason behind so many women not preferring them. This problem can be combated by selecting the right kind of flats. Choosing flats in bright, livelycolours and in lush materials could add just that right look to your outfit.


Metallic colours like gold, silverand copper are very much in vogue currently, in terms of footwear. These colourswould play a significant role in making the footwear appear more fashionable andin playing down their simplicity.


In case you feel that flat footwear makesyour feet look large, you should avoid thick soles and large buckles. Instead,going for petite and fashionable flat footwear would add a dash of feminity.


Using embellishments:


Embellishments such as bows,buckles, stones, straps, etc. can be added to flat footwear to increase theirstyle quotient. With the right kind of adornment, flats can look just asstylish as high heels! However, it is advisable to be prudent with theembellishments, and not end up over-decorating the shoes.


Dressing up:


Dressing up in flowy, flowery,feminine clothes helps to a great extent in playing down the simplicity of flatfootwear. It is a wise idea to wear a layered skirt, a flowing gown or a topwith puffed sleeves when you are wearing simple flat footwear.


Short skirts:


Flats make the legs look shorter.Hence, it would be advisable to wear shorter skirts when you are wearing flats,which give a longer look to your legs.


It is considered a fashion mistaketo wear flats with dresses that end at the knee. Instead, flats could be teamedwith skirts that end just at the ankle and do not trail below them.


Shorter pant hemlines:


Due care needs to be exercised whenwearing flats with pants. If the hemline of the pants is too long, it tends todrag and get soiled and, consequently, tear. It is thus advisable to wear pantswith a shorter hemline when wearing flat footwear. Capris and flat footwearwould also make an ideal combination.


 

Accessorize:


Flat footwear often gives the impression of casualness. To cope up with this problem, it would be advisable to carry a formal and glamorous accessory such as a handbag.


Clean feet:


As obvious as this might sound, flat footwear usually exposes more of the feet than in case of footwear with heels. Hence, for that stylish look, it is necessary that your feet be clean. A pedicure or a dash of nailpolish on the finger toes would not go amiss in adding to the stylishness of your flats.


The bottom line


Following a few simple guidelines can make your feet look like a million dollars even in a pair of flats. Flats are also better for your feet, and more comfortable to wear.


Usually, flats are preferred only by tall women or by women who are required to wear flats due to medical causes. However, this trend is changing. Flats are very much in this season, and are being widely accepted.


Coming to the kinds of flats available, there are plenty mules, loafers, formal shoes and dress shoes, among others. Theres absolutely nothing to lose in going for a pair of fabulous flats. Just go grab them!


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