There is this popular saying I hear alot, 'Fashion is pain'. Anytime I hear this statement i mentally task myself to think deeply if this saying should be true. Why cantIi be comfortable and yet be fashionable? So this morning when I woke up it struck me that one can be fashionable and comfortable at the same time. You dont have to subject yourself to the uncomfortability of the many fashion trends we have today. Its as simple as if you aint comfy in it, dont be in it! This was what Paul Poiret, the fashion designer from the 1910s stood for thereby designing the simplest yet stylish dresses women could wear without the aid of maids.
The number one step in being comfortable in fashion is to define your personal style and then go with fashion trends that suit your style and is quite comfortable. Some Ladies don't mind going through some fashion pain as long as they get complimented by everyone that sees them, but for those of us that dress to be comfy then we mustn't let ourselves be swayed by every fashion trend that comes. Getting every fashion piece that trends can be not only exhaustive but uneconomical as fashion changes rapidly these days. When big tummy belts are in, you buy so many in different colours and then when slim is whats in vogue you go again and buy so many, leaving the other ones useless. Rather one should invest wisely in timeless fashion pieces that suit your style, comfortability and can't be termed outdated.
So now am going to focus on shoes, many of us ladies believe you have to wear high heels to be termed fashionable and then at the end of the day we go home tending to our sore feets because of the pain they have being subjected to all day. Am not saying wearing heels are bad, infact when worn comfortably gives a nice gait to a ladies step. Below are some steps to have a nice amd comfortable shoe wardrobe :)
* When shopping for shoes, invest wisely in quality shoes that come with sturdy heels no matter the type of heels, to avoid shaky heels after a few wears which could be very painful to your feet.
* Always buy your perfect shoe size, never settle for a smaller or bigger size because the shoes are cute, always think of the coniditions your poor feets will be in.
*Before buying the shoes make sure you wear them and take a short walk around in them, many stores allow this. So that you can test your balance in them, you dont want to end up looking like a zombie in heels.
*Buy shoes that suit your lifestyle and for the function, not just because they are in vogue. Wearing stiletto heels to classes as a student can be very exhausting (believe me I saw a few when I was in school) or if your job involves moving up and down such as marketing, you can get really low heeled court shoes.
*Nothing wrong in having some loafers or flat sandals for a casual outing.
*Boots are not very friendly for us here in the tropics because of the heat, but if your like that shoe style you could go for a very nice pair of shoe boots.
*Avoid storing your shoes in stuffy, closed up spaces its not good for the material and makes shoes get weaker real fast.
*You can even be stylish in sport shoes too, and even if you are a vintage person, there are some great shoes to suit your style without you being at the risk of looking "öld-skool"
Before i sign out, I have a tip for you ladies out there. You could learn to walk very well in your really high heels by wearing the shoes around the house while doing some house chores (please not in bathrooms, the slippery floors could be dangerous ooo). Do this with new shoes to familiarize your feets with them shoes so that by the time your wear them out you can walk gracefully in them. It could seem stupid or stressful at first, but for those who would rather wear 'fashion' than comfy, this could come in handy!
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