Which type of shoes do you wear to work?

Where the man used to go to the office in a suit and tie and the woman in a formal two-piece, it is much different nowadays. You have a lot more freedom to choose what you want to wear. You can show your own personal style. The shoes you wear to work are also part of this trend. Besides the old-fashioned pumps for women and a neat lace-up shoe for men, you now have ample choice. What remains is to match your shoes to your work outfit. We have the best tips for you on what shoes to wear to work.

What do you want to convey?

Shoes complete your outfit. Moreover, you can make a statement with them by going for a striking choice of shoes. If you want your shoes to look stylish and elegant, go for a pair of Mascolori shoes. Is this a bit too eye-catching for you and are you going for a more business-like look? Then pick a more formal shoe. Even if you have just started a new job or are going on a job interview, you will never go wrong with this shoe. Still neat, but a little more daring are the chelsea boots. These are great to pair with pants.

Go for colour

The colour of your clothes and shoes evokes associations. If you know about this, you can make good use of it. If you want to radiate calmness and credibility, then choose blue shoes. Black shoes are businesslike and stylish. With red pumps you make a powerful impression. Be careful with colour in your shoes as well as in your clothing. Make sure the colours are well matched and reinforce each other. If you choose strikingly colored shoes, combine this with more neutral colored clothing.

Trousers or a skirt?

Even when you are a real fan of wearing trousers everyday, it is not difficult to find good shoes to wear to work. For example, choose loafers if you don't like wearing heels. However, a classic pump does look great paired with a pair of trousers. If you aren't the best at walking in heels, you should definitely not feel obliged though. Build up your confidence slowly by practising this at home first. In this case, try combining a pair of trousers with a graphic print with sneakers. With a look like this, you can go all day.

Do's and don'ts in summer

In warm weather in the summer, you prefer to wear flip-flops or stylish sandals. This is however often not appreciated at work. You have to choose a pair of shoes which will not show your toes. Shoes with an open heel are still presentable and these often come in all kinds of nice and summery colours. 

Sneakers combined with a suit are very much on the rise. Here, choose a neutral, white sneaker. If you are not afraid to show your ankles under your slacks, a loafer is a nice model. These shoes are a bit more open and this will allow your skin to breathe more easily. 

Whatever pair of shoes you choose, make sure they are polished and clean. This way you will make a well-maintained and professional impression.