Shoe Etiquette for the modern business woman

A person’s wardrobe is greatly influenced by their personalities. Together with the list of clothes we wear are our shoes. People can tell your personality just by the shoes you wear. Even if they don’t want to.

In an office environment where you are among others, it is of utmost importance to represent not only yourself but the group of people you work with as well. Your shoes can sometimes make or break a first impression and it tells people how you present yourself as a professional in your field.

Below are shoe recommendations for the working woman taken to account the office dress code and the wardrobe to pair it with.

Shoes to wear with the proper business attire

General office footwear

CASUAL ATTIRE

SOLID COLOURED CANVAS SHOES

Wear with button blouse and jeans.

SMART CASUAL ATTIRE

SOLID COLOURED LEATHER FLATS

Wear with slacks or knee high skirt with a button blouse.

BUSINESS CASUAL ATTIRE

OPEN TOE SOLID COLOURED HEELS

Wear with neutral coloured slacks or knee high skirt with matching coloured jacket and a blouse.

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL

SOLID DARK COLOURED PUMP HEELS

Wear with dark coloured slacks or knee-high skirt with matching coloured jacket and a buttoned up blouse.

Out of office activity

VERY CASUAL ATTIRE

SOLID COLOURED CANVAS SHOES

Wear with button blouse and jeans.

CASUAL ATTIRE

SOLID COLOURED LEATHER FLATS

Wear with slacks or knee high skirt with a button blouse.

CASUAL TO BUSINESS

DARK COLOURED LEATHER FLATS

Wear with slacks and a button blouse.

Cold / Rainy Weather

CASUAL ATTIRE

WEATHER BOOTS

Wear with jeans or slacks with a button blouse.

CASUAL TO BUSINESS

ANKLE BOOTS

Wear with slacks and a button blouse.