What are the Comfortable Shoes for Work Wear

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It is rightly said, a woman’s shoes say a lot about her – who she is, what she is like, and what she does with her life. Woman are lucky as they have a variety of options like different colours and styles to choose from.

Selecting the type of shoes to wear to the office can be a little tricky. There are two factors to keep in mind – comfort and style, and none of them should be compromised. Here’s a guide to help you decide what to wear to work – picking office shoes that you need inside your work closet, to make sure you’re always one step ahead.

Comfortable Shoes for Work

GUIDE TO SELECT COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR WORK

Starting from the type of shoes, closed-toe footwear is the most preferred one as it effortlessly goes with every type of formal dress code. A pair of closed-toe shoes is one of the best types of footwear for women to add to their work wardrobe. Nevertheless, latest transformation in trends have introduced many different types of shoes that are work appropriate and strictly depends on the type of office you work at, such as corporate office, business-casual office or creative office.

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OPEN-TOE SHOES FOR WORK

Open-toe shoes should be avoided if you are working in corporate offices. You can wear it to business-casual office but the more covered up, the better. Also, avoid backless footwear that makes flapping noises when you walk. If you are working in a creative office, go ahead with straps and all.

KITTEN HEEL SHOES FOR WORK

Kitten heel is a short, sleek and curvy heel. It is usually around 1.75 inches to 2 inches. It was Audrey Hepburn who made kitten heels fashionable in the 50s. With the revival of retro trend, the kitten heels are back in fashion. The heel is manageable and the shoe looks formal enough, thus making it great office wear shoes for ladies. Also, they go well with almost every work attire. But, if you have a long day ahead, avoid wearing it as it is not very comfortable to walk in for long hours. Kitten heels go best with pencil skirts and knee-length dresses.

SLINGBACKS

Footwear with slingbacks is another option to wear to work. It is a type of shoe that is backless and is characterized by a strap that crosses behind the heel or ankle. A slingback is distinguishable from an ankle-strap, as the latter is a strap that completely encircles the ankle. With the back strap footwear, a part of the feet are shown, while the front portion is covered. Also, this show type best complements the Indian wear – which is what most women wear to work. So, pair it with your saris or salwar kurtas. It’s also a good shoe for casual Friday dressing.

BLOCK HEEL PUMP

Block heel pump is the ideal work shoe that goes with everything. Pair it up with pants, work suit, skirts and even saris. However, it can’t be called a Friday dressing shoe as it is difficult to wear it casually. Go for the 2-inch heel, more than that, it gets uncomfortable. Choose solid colour like black, brown etc for such type of shoes. Pick a pump with an interesting element such as a fancy bow as an embellishment.

STILETTOS

Yes, stilettos are the best way for asserting power. Although, they are not for the workplace, but if you adore the high heels, go for a conservative black one and pair them with pants that cover them – like the bell bottoms. But, if you have a long work day ahead, avoid wearing it.

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CLOGS

For casual Friday dress codes, clogs are the comfy shoes for work. Experiment with different colours and prints but remember to keep the heel low. If you are working in some business-casual or creative office, wear them with casual pants or denim. It’s not an ideal shoe to pair up with suit or sari for work. Best way to pair it up is with a neutral palette and no print outfit. Let the shoe be the loudest thing about your outfit.

WEDGES

A work wedge should be more covered. The material of the wedge says a lot about whether it is work appropriate — cork, espadrille or wood. A simple solid coloured, suede pumps with wedge heels are perfect to wear to work. Pair it up with pants or knee-length pencil skirts. For Friday dressing, one can go for printed wedges too, but again it depends on the working atmosphere of your office.

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