How To Pair Classic Leather Shoes With Any Outfit

If you're adding staples to your wardrobe, leather shoes are an ideal purchase. A style like a Chelsea boot or a flat goes with many out...

If you're adding staples to your wardrobe, leather shoes are an ideal purchase. A style like a Chelsea boot or a flat goes with many outfits and personal styles. A high-quality shoe will last through multiple wears and take up less space in your closet than fast fashion items that you only wear once or twice. So, there are many good reasons to invest in a few pairs of leather shoes.

For one thing, they are made of a classic, strong material that’s easy to wear repeatedly, especially if you take good care of them. For another, these shoes will pair with almost any style of clothing.

These styling tips will help you create outfits that look great with classic leather shoe styles.

Matching Shoes To Your Outfit The Modern Way

A brown or black leather shoe will go well with many styles and colors, but there are also white or other more colorful options. When choosing your pair of shoes to go with your outfit each day, you want everything to pull together, but things don't have to match perfectly.

Glamour suggests using different shades of the same color instead of an exact match which can look overwhelming. You can also pull in accent colors. Even if your outfit is quite colorful and vibrant, if it has some black elements, you can tie in the shoes easily without things looking out of place.

Add Some Other Staples To Go With Your Shoes

High-quality items in your closet are the ideal way to put together a wide variety of outfits in a short amount of time. Just like with shoes, you won't regret having a few nice pairs of pants, a couple of jackets, and a good bag or two that you can count on. Vogue recommends starting with a few items such as a white shirt, a leather jacket, a good pair of jeans, and a trench coat.

While you might have to spend more money on these pieces at first, they can be used so often that they are worth it in the long run. It's easier to have some foundational pieces that you can build from. Then, you can rotate in new accessories or statement pieces.

Don't Be Afraid To Break Fashion Rules

While filling your wardrobe with key pieces and learning how to match subtly is important, it's just as fashionable to break the rules. Some of the best dressers out there aren't afraid to infuse their own personality into what they wear.

Sometimes this means putting together items that seem like they wouldn't work together or artfully using mismatching. For example, you could use a brown pair of leather flats and wear them with a flowery look for a mix of flowy and earthy. It's also interesting to blend traditionally feminine options with more masculine ones.

View Fashion Inspiration Online

There are many fashion influencers and social media pages out there. If you're looking for outfit inspiration or need help ensuring everything looks good together, look at what others are doing. There are Pinterest boards out there for nearly any article of clothing or fashion style. While you might start out more directly copying what you see, as you get more comfortable with your style, you can just use things for inspiration.

Most importantly, don't be afraid to be yourself and experiment. While leather shoes might be a staple and often look more classic, they can also work with more alternative or contemporary clothing styles.