Ballerina Flats
What to Wear with Ballerina Flats
By Desiree Stimpert, About.com Guide
It used to be that ballerina flats were what they sounded like - flat shoes that looked like ballet slippers. And in the strictest sense of the term, that definition is still correct. But now you can find everything from sneakers to evening shoes that are inspired by ballet slippers, and hence could be called ballerina flats.
Being heelless, ballerina flats have a tendency to make ones legs appear shorter, so petite women may want to steer clear, or pair them with a shorter skirt, extending the amount of leg that is shown. Because of this same quality, skimmers are especially great on women of medium height or taller.
Ballerina flats with satin or embellished uppers can seem especially dressy and elegant, while leather skimmers are a bit more casual and are great for pairing with jeans and shorts. If you're looking for a fun, sporty look, a casual canvas skimmer is adorable with capris, shorts and short denim skirts.
What to Wear with Ballerina Flats
•Capri Pants
•Leggings
•Shorts
•Skirts with hemline at or above the knee.
Apparel to Avoid
•Pants that are too long.
•Pleated pants with narrow legs. This will make your mid section appear bigger, while making your legs seem shorter.
Wearing ballet flats with longer skirts and dresses can create a romanticly feminine silhouette, but will make short women appear shorter.
MY THOUGHTS
the only time i got to wear ballet shoes was in grade school. now i can wear these beautiful shoes whenever i want to. they are so pretty and so comfy i think they will forever be part of a beautiful shoe collection.
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The Best Beautiful Shoes for Capri Pants
The Best Shoes for Capri Pants
By Desiree Stimpert, About.com Guide
While capri pants look great on some women, they often fall short on others. Body shape has a lot to do with how capri pants look, but another huge factor in wearing them successfully is pairing them with the right shoes.
Here are some of the best shoes to wear with capri pants, as well as a few of the worst options.
The Best Shoes for Capri Pants
•Ballerina Flats
Ballerina flats are the classic choice for pairing with capri pants -- and they're also my favorite option. Leather, satin, peep-toe, even sneakers can be had with ballerina/skimmer cut, and nearly any of them will work with capri pants because they're streamlined, fitted, and show a lot of the foot. This helps elongate the part of the leg that shows.
•Flat, Skimpy Thong Sandals
Skimpy, dainty, delicate flat sandals work well with capri pants for the same reason ballerina flats do: they show a lot of foot and elongate the legs. If you're going for a more dressy look, try embellished or metallic flat sandals, but if it's a carefree appearance you're after, anything from canvas to patent leather will do -- just remember to keep them light.
•Fitted Canvas Sneakers
In addition to low-cut, ballerina type sneakers, you can also pair capri pants with lace-up sneakers like classic Keds for a totally casual, beach-comber look.
Exercise Caution when Pairing the following Shoe Styles with Capris
•Wedges
A lot of women wear wedge shoes with capri pants, and though it occasionally works, I'm not a huge fan of the look for one simple reason: wedge heels are bulky. If I just can't pry the wedges out of your hands (or off of your feet), then at least look for styles that have very delicate uppers.
•Pumps
Pairing pumps with capri pants is another one of those "sometimes works" propositions, but for the most part, it creates a retro, "pin-up" vibe. If you've been trying to figure out how to cultivate that look, well, now you know -- but if you have no interest in looking like a Vargas girl, then you'll want to steer clear of wearing pumps with capri pants.
The Worst Shoes for Capri Pants
•Bulky Sneakers and Cross-Trainers
I see this look a lot at suburban shopping malls, and in a way I get it, it's all about comfort. But still, it's not a flattering look for anyone. If you love wearing capris and need to pair them with the most comfortable shoes you can find, try a pair of slim, canvas sneakers instead. If it's the cross-trainers you can't give up, try them with a pair of boot-cut yoga pants instead.
•Sandals with Heavy Straps
Whether they're flats or heels doesn't matter, sandals with really thick straps don't play well with capri pants; they're just too overwhelming for such a slim silhouette.
•Clogs
Try as a might, I just can't think of heavier-looking shoes than clogs -- which is fine if you're pairing them with jeans or pants. But whether they're rubber, wood or leather, they're way too bulky for capri pants.
MY THOUGHTS
i love capri pants. and i know for sure those bulky sneakers and clogs don't work.
By Desiree Stimpert, About.com Guide
While capri pants look great on some women, they often fall short on others. Body shape has a lot to do with how capri pants look, but another huge factor in wearing them successfully is pairing them with the right shoes.
Here are some of the best shoes to wear with capri pants, as well as a few of the worst options.
The Best Shoes for Capri Pants
•Ballerina Flats
Ballerina flats are the classic choice for pairing with capri pants -- and they're also my favorite option. Leather, satin, peep-toe, even sneakers can be had with ballerina/skimmer cut, and nearly any of them will work with capri pants because they're streamlined, fitted, and show a lot of the foot. This helps elongate the part of the leg that shows.
•Flat, Skimpy Thong Sandals
Skimpy, dainty, delicate flat sandals work well with capri pants for the same reason ballerina flats do: they show a lot of foot and elongate the legs. If you're going for a more dressy look, try embellished or metallic flat sandals, but if it's a carefree appearance you're after, anything from canvas to patent leather will do -- just remember to keep them light.
•Fitted Canvas Sneakers
In addition to low-cut, ballerina type sneakers, you can also pair capri pants with lace-up sneakers like classic Keds for a totally casual, beach-comber look.
Exercise Caution when Pairing the following Shoe Styles with Capris
•Wedges
A lot of women wear wedge shoes with capri pants, and though it occasionally works, I'm not a huge fan of the look for one simple reason: wedge heels are bulky. If I just can't pry the wedges out of your hands (or off of your feet), then at least look for styles that have very delicate uppers.
•Pumps
Pairing pumps with capri pants is another one of those "sometimes works" propositions, but for the most part, it creates a retro, "pin-up" vibe. If you've been trying to figure out how to cultivate that look, well, now you know -- but if you have no interest in looking like a Vargas girl, then you'll want to steer clear of wearing pumps with capri pants.
The Worst Shoes for Capri Pants
•Bulky Sneakers and Cross-Trainers
I see this look a lot at suburban shopping malls, and in a way I get it, it's all about comfort. But still, it's not a flattering look for anyone. If you love wearing capris and need to pair them with the most comfortable shoes you can find, try a pair of slim, canvas sneakers instead. If it's the cross-trainers you can't give up, try them with a pair of boot-cut yoga pants instead.
•Sandals with Heavy Straps
Whether they're flats or heels doesn't matter, sandals with really thick straps don't play well with capri pants; they're just too overwhelming for such a slim silhouette.
•Clogs
Try as a might, I just can't think of heavier-looking shoes than clogs -- which is fine if you're pairing them with jeans or pants. But whether they're rubber, wood or leather, they're way too bulky for capri pants.
MY THOUGHTS
i love capri pants. and i know for sure those bulky sneakers and clogs don't work.
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