Shoes, like everything in the fashion world, are constantly changing. In recent years, many of the older fashion styles have been making a comeback. That’s not always a bad thing!
Velvet is a material that has seen a massive resurgence. In particular, velvet shoes have become popular. The velvet shoes of yesteryear may have seemed elitist, a reminder of monarchies and high society. But that’s no longer the case.
Men can now wear velvet shoes in a variety of ways and to almost any occasion. It’s simply a case of knowing a few basic rules.
Velvet Shoes At Formal Events
Velvet already suggests luxury. That makes it an obvious choice for any formal event where you want to make a good impression.
You’ll want to choose a nice pair of velvet loafers. The Tangerine 7 Velour Black Belgian Loafers are a fantastic choice: they adopt a classic style, allowing them to sit comfortably with your dress suit. The double monk style with silk buttons adds a nice touch and it gives them character without breaking the smart and elegant mode.
Of course, you can choose velvet loafers in a variety of colors and pick the one that best matches your suit. For example, if you’re wearing a dark suit with a contrasting mono-color tie, match your shoes to the tie.
However, this only applies to semi-formal occasions. If you’re wearing velvet shoes for a formal occasion, stick to dark shoes. You want to look good without drawing too much attention to yourself.
Dressing Down
Gone are the days when velvet shoes were only an option for the annual ball. Today, you can pair velvet shoes with everyday wear.
For example, our Carraway Velour Navy Slippers have a simplistic slipper-style design with ornate metal toe caps. It creates a unique and stylish look which pairs fantastically with jeans and a casual shirt.
You’ll be comfortable and stylish!
If you’re looking for dressed-down velvet shoes, then you don’t need to stick to the darker colors. Anything can work, as long as you consider the color of your clothes.
At The Beach
Yes, there really is no occasion where you can’t wear velvet shoes if you wish. Naturally, if you’re heading to the beach in your velvet shoes you’ll have wanted to treat them first. Water and velvet aren’t generally the best of friends.
Choose our Raoulux Wrinkle Black Mules: the velvet has a distressed look and crystals form part of the outside of the tongue. The distressed appearance makes them perfect with casual shorts, allowing you to hit the beach and kick off your shoes.
It’s possible to look good at the beach! Again, you can go wild with your color choice or keep it dark and simple. Your decision will depend on how much you want to stand out and what the rest of your ensemble looks like.
Looking After Your Velvet Shoes
Velvet is, in many respects, similar to suede. However, you need to remember that this is a different material. Suede shoe protection products won’t work on your velvet shoes. You need a dedicated product.
The best approach is to spray a small area of your shoe with velvet protection spray: wait to ensure it doesn’t mark the velvet, then spray the whole shoe.
This will protect it from damp but not from being soaked. That means: at the beach don’t walk into the water. It’s also not a good idea to jump into puddles!
You should also use a velvet cleaning solution on your shoes periodically. This will help them stay looking like new and ensure you always create the right impression.
You should know that a good quality fabric cleaner should be able to remove any stain from your velvet shoes.
Forget previous experiences and memories of velvet shoes. The modern velvet shoe is practical, good-looking and can be worn to almost any occasion.
All you have to do is choose the right shoe for the occasion. That means looking at the additional features of the shoe and its color. Get that right and everyone will be looking at your feet for the right reasons.
