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27.12.2023 - 10:37 / ok.co.uk
Whenever it comes to putting an outfit together, more often than not we tend to choose colours that go together, especially when it comes to putting the finishing touches to it, like our footwear. We tend to think of our footwear choices in one of two ways – are they practical for the occasion, and do they match the rest of our outfit? And although those might be the main questions we ask ourselves when picking a pair of shoes, it turns out our choices may also have a subconscious meaning behind them, too.
Footwear retailer Schuh has teamed up with a leading Colour Psychologist Sian Clarke to reveal the hidden meaning behind why we choose certain colours for our footwear – and what they say about our personality Here’s everything you need to know about your footwear colour of choice – and which shoes we’ll be shopping to embody each colour. Black Black shoes are a wardrobe staple, thanks to their ability to be classy, versatile and on-trend all at once, and whether you’ve opted for boots, heels or a pair of ballet flats, they’re guaranteed to be a chic addition to your outfit.
Sian said: “Black shoes are for the chic and sophisticated.
These shoe shoppers like to show off their strong and powerful side - they shop for the occasion and never wear the wrong kind of shoe.
They are a less-is-more type of shopper!” Dan Barker, Senior Buyer at Schuh also said: “It’s no surprise that black is our best seller.
These shoes can be paired with anything, look undeniably stylish and are the perfect addition to any wardrobe.” Shop the colour: We’re loving a rhinestone ballet flat at the moment, and Stradivarius’ Ballet Flats with Rhinestone Ankle Strap, £35.99 here, are the perfect pair of NYE party shoes. White White typically has
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