Q: How are spring and summer 2010 shoes like Switzerland?
Fri, Mar 26, 2010
A. They’re neutral.
I know; I know. : )
According to Desiree Stimpert who writes for about.com, neutral shoes have the advantage of never really going out of style, mainly because they’re so versatile and because many women feel more comfortable wearing neutral colors than they do very bold colors.
Desiree created the following table to give you an idea of how neutral shoe colors tone with different clothing colors.
Clothing Color Suggestions for Neutral Shoes
Black shoes
* Complementary colors are red, blue, purple turquoise and green
* Harmonious colors are all blacks and grays
* Dramatic colors are white or brights with black accents
Dark Gray shoes
* Complementary colors are navy, dark red, purples and mid to dark yellows
* Harmonious colors are all blacks, grays and whites
* Dramatic colors are bright shades with other gray accents
Light Gray shoes
* Complementary colors are light pinks and purples, chartreuse and light to mid yellows
* Harmonious colors are light grays and whites
* Dramatic colors are whites with other gray accents
White shoes
* Complementary colors are any light neutral or pastel with other white accents
* Harmonious colors are all whites, creams or grays
* Dramatic colors are bright shades with other white accents
Beige or cream shoes
* Complementary colors are medium pinks, greens, purples and turquoises
* Harmonious colors are browns, tans and creams
* Dramatic colors are black or dark blue with other cream accents
Tan shoes
* Complementary colors are any mid-tone shades
* Harmonious colors are light to mid neutrals
* Dramatic colors are brights with other tan accents
Brown shoes
* Complementary colors are mid to dark earth tones such as green, rust and burgundy
* Harmonious colors are lighter browns and creams
* Dramatic colors are white or black with other brown accents
http://shoes.about.com/od/shoe_tips_advice/a/h_neutral_shoes.htm
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Amen to dark grey shoes with red suits… my wife can get me to do damn near anything in that combo ; )
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since this is coined as a spring/summer article…do the same go for flip-flops? they are a favorite for many men and women alike
Thank you all for the kind comments. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate them.
BurgerLifter — I am queen of the flip-flops … and I say go crazy. Wear neutrals, wear colors … whatever suits your mood. Sometimes Old Navy puts its flip-flops on sale 2/$5. Blow ten bucks and pick up navy, black, gold and a wild card color and you’re set ’til the leaves start falling off the trees. For the past several years Target has had an $8 knock-off of the little leather sandal that JCrew sells for $49. I’m always looking for the bargain, but Rainbow, among others, makes a really nice neutral suede flip-flop for men and women. Have at ‘em!
I’ll gear this review to 2 types of people: current Zune owners who are considering an upgrade, and people trying to decide between a Zune and an iPod. (There are other players worth considering out there, like the Sony Walkman X, but I hope this gives you enough info to make an informed decision of the Zune vs players other than the iPod line as well.)
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