How to Select Footwear According to the Occasion

Unaware of who said 'a lot can be said about a man by his shoes', many of us use it redundantly while we jugde men on the basis of his footwear. There is nothing wrong in the quote, in fact one can really tell whether the man is organized or clumsy by his shoes.

However, quoting quotes out of context is an old habit that dies hard. But why categorically just men, whose shoes have the gift of character predictions? Can not one say anything about a woman by her shoes? Whether she will be fun or boring? Once again, probably it is the impact of patriarchal society where all human beings are 'Man'. or maybe, whoever said the above mentioned quote never felt the need to look at a woman's feet. 

Come to think of it, women have more footwear choices than men and bonus, women have the liberty to wear anything they like; except at formal occasion. On the other hand, casual, semi-casual, semi-formal and formal, men's shoes are set occasionwise. Yet, there are some exceptions in men who are clueless about what to wear, where.

Given that men have their shoe rack organised according to the occasions and they do not need much help, let's talk about what women should wear at what occasion.

Casual footwear: Casual occasions need no introduction. Whenever there is no occasion, that is casual occasion. Women can wear almost anything they like. Starting from extremly comfortable athletic shoes to clogs and mules to excrutiatingly painful high heel pumps, casuals allow everything. However, if you coordinate your shoes with your casual clothes you have better chances of  looking symetrical than out of place, no matter how 'whacky' your clothes are.

Semi-casual footwear: Flats, loafers, moccasins, wedges or pumps, anything that is casual and comfortable is a good enough semi-casual footwear. For semi-casual occasion such as graduation parties or a 'welcome home' party or even a BBQ is semi casual. One is expected to let loose him or herself at such parties, eat, drink and be merry as much as you can. Depending on the weather and the theme or occasion of the party, you can wear cute dresses, skirts, trousers or denims. Select a casual blouse or t-shirt with your skirt or trousers and denims respectively. 

Semi-formal footwear: Coming to a slightly serious kind of footwear, semi formal shoes often give 'no nonsence' sort of an idea about the wearer. That is why most working women prefer wearing them to their offices. A simple pair of black high heel pumps or wedges, minus the frills and decorations are perfect while working behind the desk as well as enjoying at official parties. Pumps are so classy and elegant that they have become synonymous with semi-formal occasions. Be it a house-warming party or your kid's piano recital, a semi-formal suit, suit dress or even a smart dress with matching high heel pumps or stilletos always work for women.

Formal footwear: Remember the fact that rules are a little lenient with women when it comes to formal dressing? Well, here is the proof. At any formal occasion, men have to abide by the formal dress code, which expects them to wear double breasted suit, in black or white colour, depending on how formal the occasion is. A white shirt is accompanied along with a white or black bow tie. As far as shoes are concerned, patent leather Oxford shoes are most appropriate. For women, evening gowns in  any colour, style or materieal is absolutely fine. That is why women take the liberty to look better than the best. Formal footwear for women is, again, sophisticated looking high heels that are unique but at the same time enhances the look of the gown and hers too.

Choose Earrings According to your Face

There is no denying that every piece of jewelry is a fine artistic work. In fact, a solitaire is enough to dazzle you. But let's only talk about earring, variety of earring; big and small earring, long and short earring, elegant and bizarre earring. However, not all of these agree with everybody. A lot depends on the shape of the face. Generally, every kind of earrings flatter girls with a slim face nonetheless is it quite different with girls with tubby faces.

Primarily, there are four types of earring:

Studs are tiny earrings easy to put on and easy to take off. They embellish your earlobe as they stick to it. Studs can be of a variety; gemstone (not necessarily the expensive ones), pearl, metal. It can either be balled or be beautifully designed. The costume jewelry studs, metallic or non-metallic, are best worn with casuals. Gem stone cluster studs, which are slightly bigger in size, look great when worn at a semi-formal party with a dress. Generally studs suit all face types. Therefore girls with fuller face should always opt for bigger studs so that the difference in the size gets balanced. Otherwise, smaller stud would not be visible.

Danglers and drop earrings are the ones that girls love the most. As the name suggests, they dangle from your earlobes, suspended from a hook. The only difference is that danglers, their length and design vary depending on their type. Danglers can go up to your shoulder whereas drop earrings just modestly hang from your earlobe. There are cluster, chandelier and pendant earrings, all of which are different styles of dangler earrings. Certain dangle earrings are absolutely meant to be worn with casuals. But the exquisite, gemstone studded one such as, pendant earrings, are apt only for formal parties where people will notice you and what you are wearing. These types of earrings are the most appropriate for all face types; be it full or slim. As a matter of fact, these earrings make chubby face look slimmer and vice-versa.

Hoops are as simple a type as studs. You will know one when you see one. Very elegantly casual, these earrings are perfect for both semi casual and semi-formal occasions. Starting from grunge sort of clothing style to a classy look you can sport hoop earrings with anything. Available small, medium and large sizes these earrings are an epitome of chicness and can never go out of style. One thing to keep in mind while buying hoop earrings is that, it does not suit females with full faces or round faces. Hoops make full faces look fuller which is not a good thing. No girl wants her chubby cheeks to get emphasized.

Huggies are only a newer style of hoops but they are much smaller in size. They are so called because they are so close to the earlobe that they appear to be 'hugging' it. Once again, they too have a lot of variety; sterling silver, gold, gemstone encrusted, enameled, even plastic. Huggies, just like hoop earrings, go with all kinds of outfits, provided the right type is worn with right set of clothes. Unlike their counter parts, huggies look cute on all types of faces.

Other than that, earrings are further categorized on the on the basis of their locking technique. For instance, there are push back, screw back, French back, latch back and lever back. which of these you are comfortable in, take your pick.