How to Coordinate Sandals With a New Spring Wardrobe

One of the biggest dilemmas in planning a new spring wardrobe is the need to coordinate the accessories. Sandals come in a variety of styles and many colors, and choosing the best complement to your wardrobe can be a challenge. Fashion trends are ever changing, and sandals are always part of the change.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Coordinate the color of your sandals to your new spring wardrobe. To coordinate does not necessarily mean to match. Instead of actually matching the color of your shorts or tees, choose a complementary color.

2. Choose sandals and a bag to coordinate an outfit. Carrying a black bag with brown sandals or wearing silver sandals and carrying a white bag gives a contrast that is complementary without being overpowering in one color.

3. Wear sandals with ornamentation to coordinate with your new spring wardrobe. A low wedge in natural tones with multi-colored gemstones is good to wear with many outfits.

4. Choose sandals in a color just slightly darker than your skin for coordination with any new spring outfit. The extension of the natural color of your legs gives the appearance of longer legs.

5. Wear an asymmetrical hem silk skirt and a sleeveless top and slide into a pair of t-strap sandals for an eye-catching casual appeal. Alternate wearing contrasting colors of sandals with color-coordinated sandals for a unique look every time.

6. Coordinate your jewelry with the type of sandals for spring. Casual jewelry such as fun color hoop earrings and necklaces are a natural with slides or low-wedge heels. Precious or semi-precious jewelry is complemented by high-heeled sandals adorned with a touch of elegance.

7. Enjoy the comfort of flip-flops when you wear shorts or capris. Flip-flops are available in a variety of colors, and are usually inexpensive. Mix or match your outfit when you keep several colors in your closet.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose the type of thong by the shape of your foot and toes. Some thongs are set with a strap that is too short for women with long toes. Sandals should fit where the heel can lift slightly without causing stress on the straps while walking
• Buy your sandals when you find a new outfit. Don't trust your memory to get the right colors.
• If you want to wear sandals, but have an unsteady gait, consider wearing a sandal with tie straps around the ankle to keep the sandal from slipping around under your foot.