How to Select Shoes to Wear With Jeans
Jeans, the most celebrated fashion item America has created, can be paired with just about any of your shoes. Jeans are versatile, fun and always understood.
Things You'll Need
- Men's Boots
- Men's Dress Shoes
- Men's Sandals
- Tennis Shoes
- Women's Boots
- Women's Dress Shoes
- Women's Sandals
Instructions
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Consider the color of the denim. The darker the color, the dressier the jeans.
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Remember that denim is a heavy material, and it should be coupled with shoes of a heavier weight, such as leather.
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Pair dark blue or black jeans with leather sandals or Mary Jane-style pumps for an informal evening out.
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Choose ankle boots or loafers when the climate gets cooler. Match socks to shoes for a dressier look, or incorporate a color that complements your top for a preppier contrast.
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Wear cowboy boots or knee-high boots with boot-cut jeans. The wider leg will allow the shaft of the pant to hang comfortably over the boot. Tucking jeans into boots is a rather awkward look and can become uncomfortable.
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Have some fun with color. Any color shoe will work with jeans. Match your shoe color to the color found in your top, or the trim of your jeans.
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Be comfortable. Athletic shoes, including running shoes, hiking boots and after-swim slip-ons, have gained wide appeal and acceptance as the ultracasual mate to denim. Socks are optional, but wear them with longer jeans for a more balanced look.
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Tips & Warnings
Women: When venturing out in sandals, remember your toes! Touch up toenail polish, and ensure that the color complements your outfit.
When your good leather shoes get caught in the rain or land in a puddle, blot the excess moisture and air dry. Avoid drying them with any heat sources, as this will parch the leather and damage the shoe.
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LTpoint75
Nov 29, 2006
I select my jeans by the tightness of the lower portion of the pant leg. To my mind, the bottom of the jeans should be as tight as possible. For the casual wearer, a good rule of thumb is wear jeans that keep your entire shoelaces, and preferably the tongues of your Reebok Pumps, 100% visible. The more formal the occasion, the more tightness I recommend at the ankle. For a dinner date, ones jeans should begin to restrict circulation of blood to the ankles and feet. I call this the rule of numbness. For weddings or Bat Mitzvahs, an elastic band at the ankle is entirely appropriate, and again, the laces or velcro straps of your shoes should never be covered by your jeans. I like to think of the elastic ankle band as a little bowtie for my feet. -
LTpoint75
Nov 29, 2006
I select my jeans by the tightness of the lower portion of the pant leg. To my mind, the bottom of the jeans should be as tight as possible. For the casual wearer, a good rule of thumb is wear jeans that keep your entire shoelaces, and preferably the tongues of your Reebok Pumps, 100% visible. The more formal the occasion, the more tightness I recommend at the ankle. For a dinner date, ones jeans should begin to restrict circulation of blood to the ankles and feet. I call this the rule of numbness. For weddings or Bat Mitzvahs, an elastic band at the ankle is entirely appropriate, and again, the laces or velcro straps of your shoes should never be covered by your jeans. I like to think of the elastic ankle band as a little bowtie for my feet.
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Nov 22, 2005
If you decide to wear boot-cut or flare jeans, platforms are always an option for a funky look. Make sure that they are not too brightly colored, though, or they will distract from the rest of your outfit, and definately do not put a goldfish in the heel!
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Nov 22, 2005
Make sure your jeans hit the top of your shoes. Jeans that are too short (show socks when you're standing) look silly regardless of the shoes.
