shoe tips
Choosing your wedding shoes can be a piece of cake if you start
>shopping well in advance of your wedding date. Look for shoes
>that tickle your fancy and keep your toes happy.
>
>Think about this when considering a type of heel:
>* High heels: If you need to equalize your height but dislike
> stilettos, look for shoes with thick soles or chunk heels.
> These shoes are fashionable, comfortable and easier on your
> spine and feet than many high heels. Try an embroidered pair
> for fun.
>* Medium heels: Formal shoes with a heel shorter than 2 ½ inches
> qualify as medium heels. More comfortable than high heels,
> medium heels retain some of the formality of their taller
> companions without causing as much distress to your lower body.
> For extra dressiness, choose a shoe with a wrap-around ankle
> strap or delicate beading.
>* Low heels and flats: Although less formal, low heels and flats
> are the most comfortable form of dressy shoes. These are ideal
> if you and your groom are the same height or if you have
> unusually sensitive feet. Ballerina slippers have an innocent
> grace and can be worn through the ceremony and reception with
> ease.
>
>Before you spend a fortune on the perfect shoes, think about how
>many people will see your feet. Most bridal gowns reach the floor
>anyway. If you'll be wearing a floor-length gown, you can spend a
>little less time and money on your shoes. Buy an inexpensive pair
>of shoes and bead or decorate them yourself with materials from a
>craft store. Just remember: The best shoes are subtle and
>classic, not overdone.
>
>Whether you wear $300 Italian heels or pick up a pair from a
>discount store, you should break in your shoes as soon as
>possible. The more blisters you acquire now, the more comfortable
>your shoes will feel by the time your wedding comes. Wear them
>around the house on carpeted floors to keep them clean and in top
>condition while you break them in.
>
>Even if you don't take the time to break in your shoes, you'll
>need to have them well in advance of the wedding. You should wear
>your shoes to the final dress alteration so your seamstress can
>properly adjust your dress.
>
>In general, elaborate gowns should be matched with simple shoes
>to avoid detail overload. If your dress is classic and
>restrained, however, you can select ornate shoes. Bring a swatch
>of your dress material with you when you go shoe shopping, as
>whites and ivories can vary significantly in tone and richness.
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>shopping well in advance of your wedding date. Look for shoes
>that tickle your fancy and keep your toes happy.
>
>Think about this when considering a type of heel:
>* High heels: If you need to equalize your height but dislike
> stilettos, look for shoes with thick soles or chunk heels.
> These shoes are fashionable, comfortable and easier on your
> spine and feet than many high heels. Try an embroidered pair
> for fun.
>* Medium heels: Formal shoes with a heel shorter than 2 ½ inches
> qualify as medium heels. More comfortable than high heels,
> medium heels retain some of the formality of their taller
> companions without causing as much distress to your lower body.
> For extra dressiness, choose a shoe with a wrap-around ankle
> strap or delicate beading.
>* Low heels and flats: Although less formal, low heels and flats
> are the most comfortable form of dressy shoes. These are ideal
> if you and your groom are the same height or if you have
> unusually sensitive feet. Ballerina slippers have an innocent
> grace and can be worn through the ceremony and reception with
> ease.
>
>Before you spend a fortune on the perfect shoes, think about how
>many people will see your feet. Most bridal gowns reach the floor
>anyway. If you'll be wearing a floor-length gown, you can spend a
>little less time and money on your shoes. Buy an inexpensive pair
>of shoes and bead or decorate them yourself with materials from a
>craft store. Just remember: The best shoes are subtle and
>classic, not overdone.
>
>Whether you wear $300 Italian heels or pick up a pair from a
>discount store, you should break in your shoes as soon as
>possible. The more blisters you acquire now, the more comfortable
>your shoes will feel by the time your wedding comes. Wear them
>around the house on carpeted floors to keep them clean and in top
>condition while you break them in.
>
>Even if you don't take the time to break in your shoes, you'll
>need to have them well in advance of the wedding. You should wear
>your shoes to the final dress alteration so your seamstress can
>properly adjust your dress.
>
>In general, elaborate gowns should be matched with simple shoes
>to avoid detail overload. If your dress is classic and
>restrained, however, you can select ornate shoes. Bring a swatch
>of your dress material with you when you go shoe shopping, as
>whites and ivories can vary significantly in tone and richness.
> lifeserve.com
