If you’re getting married, or even being the guest of honor at a wedding or other well-dressed ceremony, you may be wondering what shoes to wear.
Which model of pumps, heeled sandals, sandals or other flat shoes to choose? What height do you prefer? Which colors should you avoid or favor? And at what point in the wedding might it be in the bride’s best interest to swap her possible pair of heels for flat shoes, be they slippers, sneakers or even espadrilles? to miss asked all these questions and much more to an expert who has been working in the footwear sector in France for 30 years: Armelle Griveaux.
After years with the groups La Halle-André-Groupe André, Multichauss-Groupe Euroshoe, Royer, then twenty years at Minelli-Vivarte, Armelle Griveaux now works within the Eram group. She is there now general manager of the Mellow Yellow brand. In short, he knows a section of wedding shoes, for the bride or for the guests. Here are her tips, to be read as advice with which you can do what you want, and not as injunctions, obviously.
What is the most popular wedding shoe style in recent years? (rather closed pumps, open toes, heeled sandals or flat shoes?
Armelle Griveaux. At Mellow Yellow the best-selling models for ceremonies are obviously the platinum-colored metallic heeled sandals with a maximum heel of 8 cm.
Customers are looking for pairs that are elegant, yet comfortable and, ideally, can be worn outside of the occasion.
More recently, our customers are also opting for less formal shoes such as ballet flats, flat sandals or espadrilles, this goes hand in hand with the evolution of the “wedding dress” which sometimes becomes a short dress, jumpsuit or even trousers.
What are your favorite colors for wedding shoes? Which ones do you advise against? In your opinion, are there any errors of taste in this area?
The essentials remain gold, platinum, silver and white. You can also opt for ecru or pastel tones. Choosing a pair of brightly colored shoes can also be a choice to highlight a more formal look.
There’s no real lack of taste when it comes to shoe colors for a wedding. It all depends on how the shoes match the outfit and the important thing is that the wearer feels good about HIS day in them.
Why are gold, silver and champagne so popular? What are the advantages of lamé shades? And do you necessarily have to match them with your jewels?
All metallic colors have a festive and elegant side, which goes well with the ceremony. In fact, they have the advantage of matching any color and when matching them with your jewelery why not.
Does choosing open shoes have an advantage in terms of comfort? For what ?
No, not necessarily, at Mellow we work on comfort on all our models, you will feel as comfortable with a pair of heeled sandals as with a pair of ballet flats. Once again it all depends on the outfit and the season.
What heel height do you recommend for a wedding?
It all depends on what you usually wear. For those who are used to wearing high heels, there will be no problem wearing them. But if this isn’t the case, you risk suffering on the big day, so it’s better to opt for a lower heel, which doesn’t mean less elegant!
Then it’s all a question of style and above all of being yourself, It’s his wedding, not the carnival.
How can it be wise to have two pairs of shoes, one with heels and the other flat, whether you are the bride or a guest?
It is in fact very wise to bring two pairs of shoes, especially when you are not used to wearing heels. Opt for a pair with heels for the ceremony, the photos, the start of the day/evening, then After spending a few hours on the dance floor, you’ll be happy to wear flats.
What type of flat shoes is best to choose for the end of the evening?
Any flat shoe can be suitable for going out late at night. From flat sandals to sneakers, through espadrilles, everything can be suitable to give you an elegant look. dancing queen !
When is the best time to go flat? Right after the first dance, for example? Should you wait until your feet no longer hurt so much that you don’t even want to dance anymore, or is it better to anticipate?
For a wedding, ceremony or anything else, it’s best to never wait until your feet hurt before flattening. Once the blisters are there, Mellow can’t do anything for you either. Better to stay barefoot.
What are the best tips for making the perfect wedding shoes, both to avoid hurting your feet too much during the big day and to prevent them from creasing on the day of the ceremony?
Wear them at home, try a waltz on the carpet or go wild on your carpets, but avoid wearing them outdoors.
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
