Womens Dress Shoes
There are all kinds of women's dress shoes 
that can be dressed up or dressed down, depending on one's own personal taste. Whether you'd like to wear high heels with pants or a dress depends on the style you are going for, but with all the choices out there, it's excellent to know what the general styles are and which outfits they look best with.
Ankle Boots
Ankle boots are versatile, stylish shoes that look great with day or evening outfits. They even come in open-toe style so they can be worn in warm or cold weather. The heels can be thicker for a casual-dressy look, or they can be more of a spike which is better for a more dressed up look.
Outfit
- Ankle boots can be worn with pants or leggings and a dress top.
- They can also be dressed up with tights and a short dress.
- Suede is a great dressy material for ankle boots.
Dress Flats
Dress flats are a great option for women who just can't walk all night in heels. Quality materials like leather ,patent leather , or satin are great for evening wear. Dark-colored flats are also great for nighttime.
Outfit
Mary Janes
Mary Janes are a very specific type of shoe which usually have a heel and front strap over the ankle. The size of the heel and number of straps vary from each designer. Melissa Mary Janes are a variation on the original Mary Jane shoe which have an additional strap which extends vertically along the center of the shoe, up the foot and connects to the center of the ankle strap.
Outfit
Platform Heels
Recently made famous by celebrity fashionistas like Jessica Simpson and Victoria Beckham ,platform heels are a type of modern shoe with thicker soles and high heels. They can come on a basic pump-style shape, of they can have a ankle strap over the back heel.
Outfit
Sandals
High heel sandals are also versatile, but are best for all summer dress outfits. The more straps on the sandal , the fancier the look.
Outfit
Stilettos
Stiletto shoes have a long, thing heel on either regular shoes or boots .
Outfit
- Stilettos are also great for long even dresses or short evening dresses.
- Spike heel stilettos make it generally more difficult to walk in, so they are most appropriate for special occasions or night time events.
Wedge Heels
Wedge shoes come in many different styles from wedge ankle boots to wedge platforms. If you want add height to your evening attire, wedges can give you a boost with a little bit less pain than platforms or stilettos.
Outfit
- Wedge shoes with a cork heel are usually worn in the summertime.
- Wedge sandals or platforms are appropriate for shorter evening dresses.
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