Going along with the wedding theme, Kirstie with Elegant Steps talks with us today about how wedding shoes have evolved over the years. If you are shopping around for the perfect wedding shoes, check out Elegant Steps.
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Arguably, your wedding shoes are the most
important shoes you will ever buy in your life! You need them to carry you down
from one end of the aisle to the other, and not only that, you need them to
look striking, fabulous, and they need to compliment your dress. More and more
brides are now choosing to have a vintage themed wedding, from different eras
of the past century. You might be thinking 1920s Great Gatsby for your wedding
theme, or perhaps even 1950s Grease themed! Either way, here’s a little
information about wedding shoes from the most popular eras of vintage fashion,
to inspire you and help you find your dream wedding shoes.
1920's
The bride of the 1920s was living in an era
where women’s rights were emerging, and hemlines were rising. Previously,
dresses covered the shoes, but now they were on display, so designers got busy
making some beautiful styles. Most shoes of the era had a T-bar strap, often
fastened with a cute little button, and the shoes were often inspired by the
art-deco movement, so they involved a lot of metallic detail!
1950's
The shoes of the 50's were generally court
shoes with a pointed toe, and a medium sized heel. Women of this generation
were starting to experiment with higher heel heights than ever before, but
shoes were comparatively simple with little embellishment. Occasionally, they
featured bows and buttons, but more often than not they were in a plain color,
but a luxurious fabric like velvet or satin. Simple wedding shoes from the 50's
allow brides to wear elaborate veils and gemstone
jewelry however!
1980's
The 1980's were an era that most would
prefer to forget, but the wedding shoes had their own special charm! Most
brides of the era opted for wedding boots, in a Victorian style with laces.
They were often very pretty and elegant, and decorated with embroidery, ribbons, and brooches. You could try a modern twist on this by wearing some decorated riding boots for a quirky
boho wedding!
The Modern Day Bride
If you’re not a fan of the vintage look, then
the newest shoes, fresh off the catwalk from wedding designers are all about
chic, clean lines, elegance, and a touch of sparkle. Either pick a pretty ivory
style and embellish it with some shoe clips for extra dazzle, or go for shoes
in a color that totally contrast with your dress (maybe a shock of bright blue
shoes under a white dress!).
Are
you having a vintage wedding?
Which era inspires you the most?
