How to Select Shoes to Wear With Wide-Leg Pants (Women)

Wide-leg pants are a classic suit component, and complement full figures well. Look for shoes that balance the width of the pants.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Sneakers
• Women's Boots
• Women's Closed-toed Shoes
• Women's Dress Shoes
• Women's Sandals

1. Choose pumps that have a wider heel and toe for dressier work environments. This will balance the foot with the apparently wider leg.

2. Pair wide-leg trousers with leather loafers for a casual work look or dressy leisure look. Match the color of your belt to that of your shoes.

3. Match ankle or knee-high boots with heavier pants in the winter. Ensure that the boots fit snugly to avoid indenting the pant legs. Choose a wider heel over a thin or pointed one.

4. Dress down casual cotton pants with wide-toe canvas sneakers, or dress them up with round-toe slip-on sandals with chunky heels.

5. Remember that black is the dressiest shoe color and will complement most outfits, except for pastel ones. Brown will make a rich contrast to navy or tan pants, but is definitely viewed as more casual than black.

6. Shine leather shoes regularly for a more polished appearance, and to extend the life of your shoes.

Tips & Warnings

• When your good leather shoes get caught in the rain or land in a puddle, blot the excess moisture and air-dry them. Avoid drying them with any heat sources, as this will parch the leather and damage the shoes.