Step Into Evening-Wear Basics

Usually when I dress to go somewhere fancy, cocktail attire is acceptable and when it comes to footwear I usually rely on some variation of my basic black heel. I don't dress up in evening wear THAT frequently and when I do I often find that my "standby" evening shoes are outdated and out of fashion. So here are a few evening-themed foot-wear selections to get you started.

      

Silver goes with just about everything evening-related. Any more, you can even mix it with gold (though I'm not QUITE sure how I feel about that. It's a good basic starting point if you only want to have one or two pairs of evening shoes. Black is another good option.

Strappy evening shoes are a pretty safe bet, too. Exactly what type of detailing you go for depends on how long your dress is. If it's floor length, you CAN go for something funky, but few people will get to see it, so sticking with a basic option is always a safe bet.

If your dress is above floor length, it might be a good opportunity to pick something with a little character. But you still need to keep your dress in mind. If it's already got enough character of its own, don't overdo it!

Know what you feel comfortable in and you'll look great!