Red shoes are devilishly fun and elegant. Purple shoes are flirtatious and whimsical. Black shoes are timeless; yellow shoes are daring. So where do beige shoes fit in? According to some of Mayo’s best-dressed feet, tan-colored shoes lie somewhere between easy going and sophisticated.
Soph Maddie VanErt, jr Giorgia Ghibaudo and sr Vera Swanson are all channeling the laid-back look with their choice of footwear. Whereas Jr. Ghibaudo opts for classic converses in beige leather, creating a breezy European vibe, VanErt and Swanson wear less feminine shapes and shades of taupe. Maddie’s pristinely pale Red Wing hiking boots instantly neutralize her wildly colorful outfits and Vera’s darker oxfords create a unique, rugged look.
Despite the disparity in form and tone, there is one lesson to be learned from these stylish girls: taking a familiar shoe and neutralizing its color makes a statement. Fabrics like suede and leather keep these shoes sophisticated and sharp. The subtlety of the color coupled with the unexpectedness of the shoe style is what makes this trend so fashion-forward.
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