How to Wear Satin Pumps

Satin pumps are a classy and sophisticated choice for footwear.

Satin pumps are a versatile classic that should be a staple in every woman's wardrobe. The natural sheen that eludes from the material can be dressed up for a night or work look, or paired with a casual ensemble. Wearing satin pumps can give an otherwise bland outfit instant panache because of the rainbow of colors satin comes in, and the wide array of patterns. Style a pair that is comfortable and chic for your next big meeting or night out on the town.

Instructions

1. Dress satin pumps up for work by pairing a bold, vibrant red or pink with a black suit. If bold color is frowned upon, choose a pair of black satin pumps to wear with your black suit.

2. Wear pattern satin pumps out for drinks after work, or a hot date, by pairing them with a little black dress. If black is not your color of choice, then consider wearing a red dress with nude satin pumps or a navy dress with a stripe pattern on the pump.

3. Don a pair of dressy shorts with your satin pumps. During the summer months, look for a pair of semi-casual shorts in a silk or polyester fabric and a cute top. Pair satin pumps with the ensemble for a look to take you from day to night.

4. Grab the pumps to wear with a short or long skirt. Wear nude pumps to enlongate legs, or a bright pair to show off under your favorite skirt.

5. Dye the pumps to wear with your outfit of choice. Satin is a simple fabric to dye and, if the shoe is naturally light in color, it can be dyed slightly darker. Avoid dyeing satin shoes with patterns because the different colors in the pattern will absorb the dye differently creating an unattractive shoe.

6. Wear satin pumps on your wedding day. While the traditional color is either white or ivory, you can step outside the box and wear your favorite color of satin pumps. In addition, if you do wear white or ivory, you can dye the pump after the wedding to wear again.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose fabric dye that is made specifically for satin materials.

• Play around with outfits and satin pumps for your ideal look.

References

• "InStyle": Look of the Day
• Vanguard; Satin Shoes: All the Rage This Season; May 9, 2010
• "Brides"; Make Your Shoe Choice a "Shoe In"; Cari Wolfert; June 25, 2009