How to Purchase Dress Sandals
Shopping for
dress sandals have become much more complex over the years; no longer are these simple, flat, strappy shoes. Many sandal styles now include stacked or stiletto heels, and
platform sandals are gaining popularity Here are some of our favorites known for quality workmanship and a wide variety of different styles.
Stuart Weitzman are simply lovely, generally mid to
high heel shoes with several straps across the tops to add decoration to your feet. While it might seem odd to call a sandal formal, the Glamazon certainly fits the description with a wide crystal-embellished ankle cuff suspended above barely-there black satin straps.
As long as you're considering
dress sandals for special occasions, you must keep two brands in mind:
Dyeables and
Coloriffics. Details like sequins and studded patent leather are typical of Coloriffics sandals, but like the Dyeables sandals, many styles are available in white dye-able satin, so you can customize your shoes to perfectly match your special dress. These are perfect choices for wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses.
Calvin Klein quickly picked up on the re-color trend as well, offering sandals from flats to high heels in white satin. However, we also love their silver and gold metallics, as well as their tendency to knot the straps across the shoe in interesting, eye-catching designs.
For fun evenings and patio parties,
Enzo Angiolini and
Liliana are your sandals to go-go. From platforms to
flip-flop flat sandals, you'll find beads, stones, silver studs, and other flirty embellishments in classy but playful designs. Dance the night away in Enzo Angiolini's sequined Minimize heels, or take the catwalk in style with Liliana's Gemma with side straps and suede patches over cutout faux leather uppers.