You and I will never be known as Style Icons if we're bound by outdated rules and conventions. True fashionistas like Carrie Bradshaw aren't afraid to take risks. Do you recall these surprising footwear choices?
Before making her memorable modeling debut in a charity fashion show, Carrie arrived backstage in comfy sweats and red Manolo pumps.
For a wedding, Carrie ditched her trademark heels and wore this gown with ballet flats.
The style makers on the Men's runways concur, an unexpected shoe selection can elevate an outfit from simply stylish to fashioista fabulous.
Paul Smith styled this white suit with electric blue shoes,
while Neil Barrett accented this blue ensemble with highlighter yellow.
A conservative suit looks edgy when worn with sandals at Miharayasuhiro
or Versace, where orange sandals were a bold choice with a taupe suit and lavender shirt.
Yves Saint Laurent gave this suit a boot to kick up its style quotient.
The simplest way to accomplish the look is to pop a basic black and white outfit with something vibrant, like these yellow Chucks.
You might try this. The next time the dog needs to be walked while you're hanging out at home in something ultra casual like these hanes thermal long underwear pants and a track jacket, forego the flip flops and step out in something casual but upscale. I paired these bargain bottoms with pricey python driving mocs.
They'll wonder if you're nice or naughty when you wear a shirt, tie and pinstriped dress pants with kickass knee high boots.
Remember, a Style Icon always keeps them guessing ... so go ahead and think outside the shoebox.
