White Shoes
White shoes (Wiki) are another very popular color to have on the shoe rack. While not nearly as popular as its polar opposite (black shoes), it does lend itself well to a number of occasions. White shoes are most popularly used for specific formal events such as prom nights and weddings. Its use in all things weddings is legendary. It is the most common color in Western weddings across the world for good reason.
White is commonly seen as a color that is strongly linked with all that is divine, pure and clean in the world. As such, it is thought that it lends these qualities to important occasions such as weddings (Wiki). The same applies for just about any outfit that wants to impart the same values, which is probably why white prom shoes are some of the most widely searched types of women’s footwear on Google.
Having said that, white shoes are not without their flaws. Firstly, they are the easiest color bar none to get dirty. Many women can attest to this fact. Somehow, some way, you will get stains and dirt on your pair of white shoes. For that reason, you need to be vigilant when wearing them. Avoid every wearing them in moist conditions (rain) as something as simple could potentially stain the material of the shoe.
If your pair of white shoes is made from modern plastic mixes, then something as simple as a damp cloth is your answer. However, if it is made from materials like satin, leather or suede, you will need special cleansers and sprays to deal with dirt. Chief among them are water resistant sprays. These prevent water from actually seeping into the fabric. Some common DIY sprays actively employ beeswax. While a good ingredient, beeswax needs to be reapplied periodically to maintain an effective outer layer against water. All forms of white colored footwear are considered at least somewhat neutral when it comes to matching items in your wardrobe. This range of colors include white, off-white, cream and pale beige.
Neutral colors are considered the best colors to go with when you are looking to highlight a great dress or handbag of a different color. For a very clean look that goes well with white, nude colored clothing are by gar the best options. It is also a great choice for accessories as this color tends to look bigger since it naturally reflects light. For that reason, you want to stick to small accessories. For those purposes, you can choose to highlight just about any color including blue, red, purple and pink. Regardless of the issues surrounding this color, white shoes are among the best of the bright colors to use. Combine the fact that is somewhat neutral in nature and you have a winning combination on your hands.
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