Red is one of the most dramatic and powerful colors in your wardrobe, capable of attracting attention and instilling confidence. Perhaps that is why Princess Diana often preferred red when it came to the most important events. Red pumps occupied a special place in her wardrobe, and this feature was adopted by the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, and then Meghan Markle. Queen Letizia can often be seen wearing red shoes, as she loves to wear monochrome red outfits.
Red shoes are suitable not only for special occasions, but also for every day. With their help, you can experiment with a bright palette, dilute everyday basic sets and place accents. Classic trousers, jeans or a jacket plus skirt set - the main thing is to distribute the colors correctly. Red loves all shades of a clear sky, the pink palette, including rich fuchsia, as well as purple. With the help of red pumps, you can dilute the total black, as Caroline de Maigret and Victoria Beckham like to do.
Caroline de Maigret
Caroline de Maigret does not like to take risks and prefers the classics in any situation. Total black will accept any other color, including red. Therefore, pumps in a bright scarlet shade will suit any monochrome black outfit.
PARIS, FRANCE – NOVEMBER 15: Caroline de Maigret attends Vogue Fashion Festival Photocall At Hotel Potocki In Paris on November 15, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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What to wear with red shoes?
So, you have decided on the desired pair of shoes and are wondering what to wear them with? In this regard, I offer several options:
- Red shoes look great as a bright but appropriate accent in total white and total black looks, be it a trouser suit or a dress.
- The tandem of red pumps and clothes in blue shades looks fresh and feminine. For example, a blue shirt and a white pencil skirt or gray flared trousers.
- An excellent everyday outfit would be a vest with ripped jeans and red shoes. And for an evening out, you can change your jeans to white wide-leg trousers and add scarlet lipstick.
- Red pumps will look cute and feminine paired with a dress flared from the waistline. And if it also has a print, for example, polka dots or floral motifs, then the image will become even brighter and more interesting.
- Girls who decide to create their own look with red shoes and clothes in blue tones will look great, bold, stylish and bright. This, for example, could be a blue sheath dress, red pumps and a matching belt. Or a blue shirt, a black pencil skirt and scarlet shoes.
- Red shoes go well with white, black, gray, blue, indigo and beige. And also with striped, checkered, floral and geometric prints. Particularly successful are those mixes where the pattern also contains red, supporting the shade of the shoes.
Gray coat, red dress, gray clutch, red strappy shoes
White lace blouse, plaid pants, red shoes
Tailored beige dress and scarlet shoes
Black skirt and sweatshirt with red pumps
Blue suit, brown bag and printed shirt, scarlet shoes
Black T-shirt, black and white circle skirt and red shoes
Black sweater with stars, leather pants, black bag and red shoes
White blouse, pencil skirt and red pumps
Gray Pantsuit, Printed T-shirt and Red Shoes
White shirt, blue jeans, white shopping bag and red pumps
Checkered coat, white blouse, jeans, black bag and red shoes
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham, unlike Caroline de Maigret, loves color experiments, but sometimes prefers not to take risks. She created this look for the wedding ceremony of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Then the outfit caused a lot of discussion on social networks, because black is not usually worn at weddings. However, we advise you to adopt this technique: a black dress will be the perfect match for your red pumps.
Victoria Beckham, May 2018
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How to choose red shoes?
Tired of the universal, but banal beige and black pumps?
Do you want something more interesting, stylish, but at the same time easily applicable in everyday life? Then we strongly recommend taking a closer look at the red shoes. However, you will be faced with the question - how to choose your ideal red shoes? Those that you can and will wear, and not those that will stand in splendid isolation on a shelf, periodically collecting dust.
Here are some tips for choosing red pumps:
- Pay attention to the material from which the shoes are made. Leather models are appropriate both on a date and at work, both during the day and in the evening. They can withstand both dust and rain, with proper care, of course. Red patent leather shoes are good for special occasions and evening outings. Suede options are good for dry climates with rare rains and puddles.
- Those with curvy figures should avoid models with jumpers, as such a trick will not work in your favor.
- Also, you should not choose shoes with a massive platform, but rather give preference to elegant and neat pumps. Since the red color itself is quite self-sufficient and eye-catching, when paired with a powerful platform you risk vulgarizing the image.
- If you need shoes for every day and for work, then choose models without decorative elements and shine. However, if the reason for buying red shoes is a grand celebration, then you can safely choose shoes with bows, stones, pearls and other decorative elements.
Black jumpsuit, massive tote bag and red pumps
White blouse, dark gray trousers with arrows and red shoes
Striped shirt, beige jacket, jeans and red shoes
White blouse, blue jeans, leopard print bag, red shoes
Ruby red coat and matching shoes, blue jeans with holes
Striped sweater, leather trousers and red pumps
Red turtleneck, gray coat, blue skinny jeans, gray bag and red pumps
Vest, black and white bag, white trousers and scarlet shoes
Red cardigan with flowers, matching bag and shoes, blue jeans
Blue shirt, blue skirt, red bag and shoes
Red dress and matching pumps with a black bag
Brands
Red patent leather shoes can be seen in the collections of many designers. Bright and stylish models with wide ankle straps are offered by the Lanvin brand. Elegant shoes with a semicircular neckline on the toe and a romantic bow are offered by the Valentino brand. And Christian Louboutien prefers classic patent leather pumps with high heels.
What types of women's shoes are there: examples in the photo
Classic pumps with an unusual texture can be worn to the office or to an evening event.
Retro-style shoes with a small, stable heel will be a comfortable option for every day.
Seductive stilettos with rhinestones look elegant
Unusual shiny red shoes will be indispensable under a minimalist evening dress
If you value sophistication and simplicity, this casual model will suit you
Black and red is a classic combination, relevant for a casual look.
Bright suede shoes are perfect for spring or autumn
It can be difficult to choose tights to match bright shoes. Most often, nylon transparent options are preferred - in this case, try to choose the thinnest matte tights that match your skin tone. Black tights may also be suitable: both nylon and thick, depending on the season. Colored models should be chosen in exceptional cases; with them, the image can be overloaded, however, if you want variety, transparent tights with small prints or embroidery are suitable - these models can look very feminine.
