Evening Prom Shoes

When spring rolls around, it's time for high school girls and boys to start shopping for evening prom shoes. While girls will have a much bigger selection to choose from, prom-going guys can still find suitable shoes to put a personal stamp on their look.

Getting Ready for Prom

For boys, a suit or tux and shoes are most of what he needs to attend the prom. Appropriate shoes are still pretty basic. Sneakers aren't acceptable, so for the guy who loves casual, comfortable footwear, he'll have to make some concessions when dressing up for this big event. Black is the most popular color for evening prom shoes for boys since black is the tuxedo color most often worn. If you go with a more unconventional tux color, such as brown, blue or white, you have more options in footwear. However, even with non-traditional tux colors, a black shoe is a good neutral color that works with just about everything.

Because girls' prom dresses come in such a large selection of colors, girls have many more color options in their prom shoes. This doesn't mean that your dress has to match your shoes exactly. Silver and gold are popular choices that can work with a variety of dress shades, so don't feel like you have to have an exact matching combination between your dress and your shoes. Likewise, take into account the handbag you'll carry – it's a good idea to shop for your shoes and purse at the same time so that you can pair them together in style.

Evening Prom Shoes Guide

For guys going to prom, shopping for shoes can be relatively simple. You may find a suitable selection at the same menswear shop where you rent your tux or buy a suit.

For girls, however, shopping for cool prom shoes can become an adventure, which is part of the fun of shopping for prom. You can start at your local shoe and department stores and you can also check out online options. Some points when shopping for prom shoes you may want to consider:

• Super high heels may get uncomfortable: On your prom night, you'll probably spend a lot of time on your feet. You'll be walking, dancing, strolling…your feet will likely feel pretty beat by the end of the night. While stilettos make for pretty footwear, they're often hard to wear for extended periods of time. Consider a heel lower than three inches so that you'll be able to dance and walk comfortably all night long.
• Buy shoes to dye: If you want your shoes to exactly match your dress's color and you can't find the shoe you need, you can buy plain white dyeable shoes that you'll then be able to color the specific shade you want. While you could attempt this on your own, stores that sell dyeable shoes usually offer the dyeing service; it's worth investing in it for the most professional look.
• Go with neutral color shoes: Just because your dress is turquoise or lemon yellow doesn't mean your shoes have to match in color. You can always go with neutral color shoes that will work with a variety of dresses. Even gold and silver prom shoes can accessorize with many different dress colors, including deep blue, black, emerald green, hot pink and chocolate brown.
• Wear them before the big night: It's wise to break your prom shoes in before the big event. This includes scuffing the bottoms a little so that they're not too slippery. Wear them around your house for an hour or two a day and by the time prom comes around, you'll feel comfortable walking in them.

Where to Buy Prom Shoes

Besides your local shoe vendors, look into these online retailers that specialize in prom shoes:

• PromGirl
• Prom Shoe
• Prom Shoes Boutique
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• Dyeable Shoe Store

Enjoy the Prom

Shopping for prom is usually a much-anticipated event. Choose the right shoes to go with your dress and you'll look and feel fabulous when prom night finally comes.

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