There’s a vast variety ofshoe styles for women, each with their own identity and history. Female footwear styles are well known for being desirable and beautiful as well as being functional. The wide array of women's shoe styles can sometimes leave us a little confused as to what's what, and when certain women's shoe types should be worn.
Of course, there are certain ladies shoe styles that are more appropriate and practical for different situations, and certain styles of shoes will suit particular situations or outfits more than others. Here’s our guide toladies casual shoesand dress shoes to help you figure out which styles of women's shoes you simply must have as part of your wardrobe!
Types Of Women’s Casual Shoes
Here we're going to run through women's casual shoe styles. Casual shoes are fairly self-explanatory – these are female shoe types that you wear on a day to day basis. These are usually teamed with womens casual wear for a relaxed look. As some of us do tend to wear heels in the day time as well at the night time, there are also heels which might fall into the category of ‘casual’. Comfier heels that are not too high, or wedges, might fall into this category due to them being far easier and more comfortable to wear (for added comfort, try adding some shoe insoles). Check out the most popular casual shoe types below:
Wedges
A wedge heel can give an outfit a more polished look without actually having to wear excruciating heels. Wedges are far more comfortable to wear, especially a lower wedge.
Ballerinas
A pretty and practical solution to casual, everyday footwear. Ballet pumps are a flat slipper type shoe that are an essential item to have in a wardrobe. Ballerinas are such a versatile shoe that come in every print, colour and pattern imaginable, from classic nude to wild animal prints and bright quirky colours.
Canvas Shoes
Lightweight women’s canvas shoes are slightly sportier looking than ballerina shoes, but they’re an equally great choice for casual wear. They’re comfy, practical and come in every colour and pattern so you can always find a pair that will match your outfit. They look great with jeans and a t-shirt for an easy and simple weekend outfit.
Mules
An open backed shoe with a closed front. Ladies mules are suitable for slipping on and off and generally far more casual than closed shoes but give more support than flip flops.
Types Of Womens Dress Shoes
Here's our dress shoe style guide. Dress shoes for women are a category of shoes that lend more sophistication and elegance to an outfit. ‘Dress shoes’ is a relatively old fashioned term and would be more likely to be called women's formal shoes, occasion shoes or simply party shoes today. Of course ‘occasion shoes’ are open to interpretation, but generally they are ladies shoe types that are more glamourous than every day shoes, with more embellishment or a higher heel. The different types of dress shoes you can choose from are explained below.
Heels
Heels are an obvious choice for evening or dress wear. There are a wide variety of different styles of heel, take a look at our guide to heels for more information.
Brogues
Brogues aren’t just for the men, and in recent years have become a major fashion staple for women. Women’s brogues are as versatile as any flat shoe but have the advantage of looking more formal than ballerina flats. They add quirkiness to a summer dress by adding a masculine element to something feminine, and make a tailored office outfit look polished and traditional. Traditionally in brown or black leather, brogues can now be picked in various colours, patterns and heel heights.
Boots
Womens boots are a practical choice through all seasons – from functional wellies to stylish ankle boots in a vibrant colour, there are boots to match any occasion, outfit or season.
Conclusion
We hope you've enjoyed learning about the different types of womens shoes, perhaps you've even learned something you didn't already know! Matching your shoes to your outfit is something that makes everyone feel like the best version of themselves, and if you’re stuck for style inspiration Pinterest is a great place to start. Once you’ve got a better idea of the style you’re looking for, you can start experimenting with different types of shoes with your outfits – having fun with your day and evening wear is great fun and a great excuse to treat yourself to new shoes!
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