If in 2021 the main reference point for fashionistas was green, and in 2021 - shades of purple, then 2021 will be held under the auspices of coral. This news was announced by the Pantone Institute, which is considered an authority in the field of colors and shades. According to Time, the most fashionable color of 2019 is called “living coral.” This is what designers of shoes, clothing, furniture, etc. will focus on.
Experts from the Pantone Institute call coral a revitalizing and life-affirming color, capable of giving energy and adding strength. It is this shade that can be considered a symbol of optimism and joy, as well as a source of comfort and warmth. And if you’ve never created looks using a new fashionable shade before, it’s time to start experimenting. A great highlight in 2021 will be coral-colored shoes. The main thing is to choose the right clothes so that the image turns out stylish and harmonious. We offer 10 successful options, choose!
Fashion details
Fashionable coral-colored shoes can be decorated with a variety of decorative details. Designers use:
- Spikes, metal rivets and chains. This decor makes the design of the shoes more aggressive, which in combination with the delicate coral color looks very original.
- Lacing. This decorative detail is often used to create retro-style shoes with an elongated toe and a low, glass-shaped heel. The laces can be so long that they are wrapped around the ankle.
- Straps. The straps can be very diverse; coral shoes with a T-strap look especially impressive.
- Fringe. This decorative element is often used by designers to decorate not only loafers, but also pumps. Fringe is placed on the toe, heel, strap and even on the heel.
- Perforation and lace inserts. This type of decor very well complements coral-colored summer shoes.
Materials
Sandals, including coral ones, can be made from various materials. What the sole and upper of the shoe are made of determines the weight of the product, comfort during wear, and hygiene. The sole can be made of genuine leather, polyurethane, rubber, tunit, wood, cork. Each material has its advantages and disadvantages, but the most common are polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and thermoplastic elastomer. The sole can be attached using an adhesive composition or the injection method.
Genuine leather is an ideal material for sewing shoe uppers. It is elastic, durable, practical, breathable, moisture-absorbing. Sandals can be made of smooth or matte leather, embossed, patent leather and colored (plain or variegated).
suede - natural, which is not much inferior in its characteristics to leather, but looks more elegant, and synthetic, which is more affordable, but has different properties.
The fabric is a good option for summer shoes, both casual and festive. Shoe designers use velvet, cotton, denim, satin, and silk.
Silicone is an elastic and durable, affordable and practical material that looks decent. Shoes made from it are not suitable for daily wear, but only for occasional use in casual looks.
Rubber is a material that is not suitable for long-term wear. It is extremely durable, easy to maintain, and has a low cost. These sandals would be appropriate on the beaches, while walking, at an informal friendly party, but not at social events.
The main color of summer is coral
It's no secret that, according to the Pantone Color Institute, the main color of spring and summer 2021 will be a color under the beautiful name “Living Coral” , or simply coral .
Personally, I pair it with warm and hot summers, so I suggest including such a delicious color in your wardrobe and thereby adding energy and color to your looks.
Now I’ll show you how to wear it and what to combine it with. We will draw inspiration from nature.
What to combine with heels?
For the office, buy a stiletto, a dorsei, or a pair with a small stiletto heel, a pointed toe, and a thin ankle strap. The shade should be neutral, pure - without pink impurities . Under a trouser suit, wear a model with thick and moderately high heels. Suede shoes and leatherette sandals will fit into a romantic look.
Important! The color is so cute that even elaborate inserts, rivets and strange decorations on shoes will not look vulgar or rude, but touching and appropriate.
In terms of tights, the choice is limited: they must be nude . Without lurex and other decorative elements that can interrupt the effect of naturalness and naturalness. Well, if the weather and clothing allow, then you should completely abandon the nylon and wear shoes on your bare feet.
For dresses, a monochromatic model in coral, pink, yellow or orange would definitely be appropriate, and for accessories, a bag in a light pastel shade, golden or white with a coral pattern . You can also turn to a wardrobe item in a deep blue or purple shade. Not only a dress, but also a jumpsuit is suitable.
Important! A win-win option is a little black dress. Coral shoes will help reveal the full potential of this clothing.
The most suitable prints are small florals, polka dots and stripes.
Not only black and white, but also made up of pastel colors. Only the gray one will “pop”, but the red-green one will outshine the shoes. Well, as for the decorative elements, it’s worth focusing on touching beige or white frills. If you like trousers, buy a moderately tapered white model.
With it, wear an openwork top or a silk T-shirt in a sky, green, purple or coral tone. To work, wear a formal gray or dark blue trouser suit.
Color combination
Coral is a bright but not aggressive shade that goes well with many colors, especially neutral and muted shades.
Neutral tones. Coral shoes look harmonious with things in white, beige, gray and black. The combination with dark clothes looks impressive, and with light ones it looks romantic. The best addition to the first option would be jewelry made of silver or silvery metal, and to the second - with a golden tint.
Nude items go perfectly with coral shoes.
You can wear beige shorts, and with them - a tunic, bag and jewelry to match the color of the sandals. The same earrings, as well as a gray bag, pendant, and bracelet, will match the dress to match the shoes.
A good tandem would be green clothes with coral sandals and light green accessories. For a model with a wedge heel with an open toe, you can wear a white T-shirt, a white and green skirt, a jacket and jewelry to match the shoes, and an emerald bag.
For a green and white dress with a print, feel free to wear a dark blue jacket, a coral belt, nude jewelry and a clutch.
Coral and turquoise things look harmonious in one ensemble: with sandals you should wear a white skirt, a turquoise cardigan, a striped top, turquoise jewelry, and take a white bag in your hands. Or complement a white and coral T-shirt with a print with a nude short skirt or shorts, a coral bag, earrings and turquoise beads.
A yellow dress and other things in a sunny shade should be worn very carefully with coral shoes. It is better to choose not too bright and saturated things, but pale ones, and use only one or two things in the image. For example, the following sets look good: a lemon top with a beige cardigan, shorts with a coral green print and an emerald bag or a colorful jacket, a white T-shirt, short denim shorts, yellow beads and a bag.
Can I wear a dress with coral sandals of the same color? Of course! Only shoes should be chosen as open as possible, with stiletto heels, high heels or wedges. You can complement the outfit with a matching clutch with gold fittings, jewelry made of coral, turquoise or gold.
