How to Wear Neutral Heels

I stood in my wardrobe, staring at my discarded pile of dresses, my anxiety increasing, what am I going to wear?

Have you ever had an amazing outfit, but never the right pair of shoes to complement it?

Neutral shoes are an essential "must have", in every woman's wardrobe. They're extremely versatile and never go out of style. Here are some tips on understanding neutral shoes and incorporating them into your outfit.

The term "neutral" is defined by the World English Dictionary as, "dull, but harmonising, with most other colours." It describes a colour, which does not belong in the colour spectrum. Beige, ivory, taupe, grey, black and white can be defined as neutral.

The benefit of neutral shoes, means you can pair them with nearly any outfit. They also do not draw any attention, so you can go for funky outfits, in different colours or patterns, as the statement piece.

Neutral shoes, in reality, go with all colours. However, it is important to consider the tone of your outfit and pair it with the right neutral. For example, if you had a navy blue dress with a black belt and you paired it with beige shoes, this would draw too much attention to your footwear and throw off the balance.

The advantage of neutral shoes, means you can mix and match them with everything and they will never date. Even though you can wear your neutral shoes all year round, there are different neutral tones available during the different seasons.

During winter, there tends to be darker colours available, such as black, dark grey and brown. In summer time, nudes, beige and light greys, are the more popular choice.

Another major benefit to wearing neutral shoes is, they can make your legs appear longer. If you choose a neutral colour, similar to your skin tone, it will extend your silhouette.

The below are my tips for wearing neutral shoes:

1. Wear them as a neutral accent to a bold/colourful outfit. This means you can wear a statement outfit and the shoes will complement it, without drawing the attention away. For example, a bright orange and pink dress with nude heels.
2. Wear them with a neutral outfit as a contrast. For example, a dark grey suit with light grey shoes and a matching belt revamps that simple look.
3. Balance your outfit. This can be done by adding a belt or handbag in the same neutral as your shoes, to tie it all together. For example, a pastel pink dress with black pumps might overpower the soft pink tones, however, if you add a thin black belt or small clutch with your outfit, it will balance the outfit and give it a dramatic look.

The possibilities are endless for neutral shoes and I believe these are a guaranteed "must have" for everyone.