I Like White Shoes, and I Can Not Lie

When you think of white shoes, do you think of brides, nurses and old men with dark socks and white loafers? Recently I was persuaded to try white shoes. I must admit, I was practically forced to put them on and  take them home, but once I did, I realized they work with so many things already in my closet, particularly dresses and white jeans.
Whether they are platform heels, strappy sandals, or flat thongs, you can find most any shoe today in a white or cream. Especially in the summer, white looks more modern and not as heavy as a black shoe.
When asked about white shoes, Tamara Mellon, cofounder of Jimmy Choo says," simple or strappy styles, either a delicate flat or sandal are best for white."
White shoes should not look shocking, or take away from the rest of your outfit.

( Above, top and skirt Spring/Summer 14, KENZO, and shoes are SAINT LAURENT, Bianca leather bow sandal)

Below are some white shoes I found online from Neiman Marcus and ShopBop. Through Tuesday, April 27th, Neiman Marcus www.neimanmarcus.com is having a special, if you spend $200, you get $50 off, if you spend $400, you get $100 off. Use the Promo code:SPRING

STUART WEITZMAN, Nudistsong Metallic Ankle Strap:$398 (plus $50 off)

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, Iriza Red Sole Half d' Orsay Pump white $675

ALEXANDRE BIRMAN, Naked Napa Knot Ankle Tie Sandal $595 ( plus $100 off)

JOIE, Bastia Knot Thong Sandal, White $135

PRADA, Leather Thong Flat Sandal, Bianco $450

 

All of the above shoes available at www.neimanmarcus.com

including my Saint Laurent Bow Sandal (It is included in the promo)

 

If you want to go with a shoe that is white, but not all white, click on

www.shopbop.com

and look for these two variations of a white shoe.

VINCE, Antonia, Mid Heel Sandal, $395

 

ULLA JOHNSON, Kiki d'OrsayHeels, $450

 

I love the contrast and minimalism of both of the ShopBop shoes.

 

And finally, if I have not convinced you yet that white shoes are chic...

 

(photo courtesy of Red Caret fashion Awards)

Reese Whiterspoon in white Christian Louboutin.