How to Choose Shoes to Match Your Prom Dress

The shoes you choose can be make or break for any outfit. This guide goes through looks at the key things to consider when choosing your prom shoes, to ensure you choose the perfect shoes to match your prom dress. 

So you've finally found your dream prom shoes and you're thinking that your days of tirelessly searching the shops are over. But then, ahhhhh, you remember you need shoes too! And what's more, you don't just need shoes you like, they've got to match your prom dress too! Fear not, just follow this guide to finding the perfect prom shoe and you'll be done in no time! 

1. Show toe or covered toe

 The best way to decide is generally to look at the type of dress you've chosen. If you're going for a more mature and sophisticated prom dress in a heavy material such as matte or duchesse satin, covered toe shoes can look very elegant.  If you're going for a short prom dress, ball gown or more slinky evening dress then show toe shoes may be better suited to your look. 
2. Heel height
 The most important consideration when selecting a heel height is probably the length of your prom dress. If you have a long length prom gown, you need to make sure that it's not too far off floor when you wear it. Many manufacturers make their prom dresses extra long, but if yours isn’t (or you're tall) you'll need to choose a heel height carefully. If you're tall try on shoes you already have with your dress to work out what is the maximum heel height you could have before your gown starts to look to short for you. 
3. Color

   When choosing a prom shoe there are generally three choices: 
   Match your color to your prom dress
Silver or Gold
   It is generally the case that silver or gold will match any color prom dress, which can make finding metallic shoes that suit your prom dress easier. 
Black
   Black shoes are always a popular choice a

nd if you're wearing a black prom dress they are probably the best choice. However, while it's generally considered that black goes with everything, if you're wearing other colors black may not coordinate as well as metallic or matching your color. For example, if you're wearing a light or bright color prom gown and have black shoes on, the black shoes will draw attention downwards and won't look coordinated. 
4. Making sure they're comfortable
 In order to wear your shoes in, wear them around the house a few times before your prom. This will both stretch them and ensure that your skin toughens to any areas in which they rub. 
 By making some key decisions about what type of shoes you want before you start shopping you can narrow your search and avoid wasted time. Start out with a clear picture of the type, height and color of the shoes you want and you're get the perfect prom shoe to match your prom dress in no time!