How many pairs of shoes should each girl have? Basic shoe wardrobe What should be in a girl's wardrobe.

Imelda Marcos owned more than 3,000 pairs of shoes in her best years. Queen Elizabeth II manages about ten pairs for all occasions, and replaces worn-out shoes with the same ones, only with new ones. The average Muscovite has about 18-20 pairs of shoes in everyday life. American women have a little more shoes - 25 pairs.
At home, I occasionally have a small skirmish with my family about the number of my shoes, boots, sandals and sneakers - because they do not have enough space, and I badly need a few more. And they tell me - you haven’t worn out the skates yet, you already have it!
Women's magazines and style gurus publish from year to year, with minor changes, tips on the "basic shoe wardrobe" - casual shoes, dressy shoes, winter boots, autumn boots ... But following all these valuable recommendations, who did not find themselves in annoying bewilderment before the open closet - so much everything, but nothing to wear. Doesn't match. Or not the weather. Or uncomfortable. Or bored to the bone.
I will take the liberty of saying that there is no such thing as a basic shoe wardrobe, it is not suitable for everyone, even those living in the same climate, even within the same city.
Here, it would seem, is a simple basic concept - everyday shoes.

For example, over the past six months, I have worn shoes exactly twice - and these were not everyday, but even elegant shoes for special events. And the rest of the days I went around in boots, boots, sneakers, sandals, flip flops - anything but casual shoes, which I generally don’t have since I stopped working in the office and have to wear business clothes.
When I lived in Moscow, I had up to five pairs of winter (with fur) boots in use at the same time, and now I have only one, and that one is only for trips to Russia.
But the number of demi-season shoes, all kinds of boots and boots has grown significantly, and almost all of this is worn, and more than once a season.
I build my system of necessary shoes from the fact that shoes are the basis of the wardrobe in general, its beginning and the skeleton to which everything else is selected, taking into account the climate, occupation and lifestyle.
Where I live and what I do determines the degree and necessity of my mobility - do I need to travel somewhere every day? By public transport or by car? In heat or in cold? Or maybe during the day I need to change several activities, and each of them needs different shoes? And there are many more details that you should remember about yourself when buying the next basic shoes, which may be good, but I don’t need them at all, at least for the next two years. Or never at all, here everyone decides for himself.
I don't mind buying shoes for the reason "they are beautiful"! I can buy it myself (and I buy, there is such a sin). But at the same time, it would be good to be aware that this is not a practical purchase of the necessary thing, but a tribute to your passion. If there is enough money and space, there is nothing criminal in this.
If you still want to somehow combine passion with practicality, then I would advise the following exercises:

1. Over the past year, analyze where you generally go and where and with what frequency you visit (unless, of course, you are going to radically change your life in the near future). Make a list. Consider what shoes you wore to each of these places, whether those shoes were appropriate, appropriate, and comfortable enough, and how much each pair cost. It would be nice to calculate how much your active shoe wardrobe costs. From these shoes, you should subtract what has become unusable and needs to be replaced (note how long each pair was worn? Are there any that have lived more than three years or less than one season?)

2. Remember (or rather, pull out for clarity) all the shoes that you did not wear, or wore one at a time. Or two. And no longer going - and remember why. This part of the wardrobe can also be appreciated, and it’s also desirable to think about where it can be attached, otherwise it really interferes - I want to buy red shoes, but I already have red shoes, but I can’t wear these red shoes, but still less, they are!
There is none of them. Say goodbye to red shoes that are too small for you, or that have outlived their usefulness, or that you just don't like. They can be sold, donated, given away, or simply thrown away, but there is no need to keep them anymore. No need to store unbearable shoes in the expectation that you will lose weight, get better, fashion will return or your grandmother gave it to you. Although grandmothers, I would probably leave it - this is not for wearing, it's about something else.

3. Budget for shoes. Be pragmatic and practical about how many pairs you need each season and how many you can afford. It's good when these results match, if not, it's better to reduce the quantity without losing quality (this is a banality, but nothing new can be invented here).

4. Now you can plan. I would highly recommend spending the maximum amount acceptable to you on what you wear most often - if your lifestyle is office, then on those same "casual shoes" if you run cross-country every day for most of the day - on sports shoes with cushioning soles, if you live in the middle of permafrost - on boots with fur. To each his own. What you keep your feet in most of the time determines how you feel, work, function, and fit with the world. Honestly, if you go to a concert or theater once a year, why do you need suede pumps for five hundred? You can perfectly manage with something simpler, without a well-known name and quality assurance, if only the size fits. Again, if enough for everything - I'm all for it.

5. Well, the most obvious thing is probably not to buy shoes without being tied to clothes. That is, it is advisable to buy in general the so-called "capsules" - both the top and bottom and shoes at once, but it would also be nice to have a bag and jewelry, and so that everything goes well with everything, but this usually does not work out.
Therefore, if everything is already fine with your clothes, then you need to choose shoes directly to the existing suits or jeans, preferably even in their presence (that's why I love online shopping so much, you can't bring a closet to the store), and if the clothes also require revision , then we always start with shoes, and we already select clothes for them, at least mentally. On the contrary, it seems to me that it is less productive - it is more difficult to choose good shoes :).

Have an easy walk!

Recently, many articles have appeared on the Internet about what is. What is the difference between basic shoes and any other?

Basic shoes: classic models in neutral shades made of natural and quality materials. These are really comfortable shoes, long-lasting, which can be worn from season to season.

There is also a lot to be said for seasonality. We walk on fresh grass, on hot asphalt, on puddles and on snow. And your feet should be well protected in any weather.

Basic shoes rarely depend on fashion; you should not buy the most relevant new items of the season as basic shoes.

1. Sneakers, sneakers, slip-ons

Once you appreciate sports shoes, you will never want to part with them again. You should definitely have shoes for long walks or sports in your arsenal. The best option would be sneakers or slip-ons, and it is better to choose such shoes in a specialized sports store and trust only trusted brands. After all, you will have to walk in these shoes for a long time, but it is not cheap. If you buy the right sneakers, they will last you for many years, and your feet will not sweat or get tired in them.

If sport takes up a lot of space in your life, then, of course, you cannot do without one pair, and if you pay attention to the trends of this summer, then you simply must purchase.

2. Shoes

You should have basic boats anyway. And I would insist on two pairs: black and beige. You can choose the shade according to your taste. They can be anything: patent leather, suede, high heels and platform or comfortable low heels. But they must be! They can be worn to any event, with any clothes - from jeans to a floor-length evening dress.

Regarding the number of pairs of shoes, I can only shrug. Here you decide how much you need.

3. Sandals

This summer's must-haves are leather flats. Ideal for work in the office, and for giving, and for the beach.

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4. Sandals, clogs

It gets very hot in summer. Girls put on light summer dresses and sundresses. Sandals on a light and comfortable cork platform are suitable here. Moreover, they can be either neutral (to make it easier to match the dress) or bright. It is important to remember that they should be very comfortable. If you don’t already have these, you can buy trendy white high-top sandals this summer.

Well, if you have for each image - black, white, beige, yellow or blue. So your summer will be even more fun!

5. Loafers, moccasins

Probably, many of us know the feeling when you go into a shoe store, it's hard to resist buying a brand new pair of shoes. And as a result, a whole warehouse of shoes, sandals or boots accumulates in the wardrobe.

Shoes are the weakness of almost any fashionista. She is able to create the mood of a woman, give a sense of self-confidence and even become a weapon for seducing men.
So, how many pairs of shoes does a woman need to be completely happy?

One pair more than she already has!

But, seriously, it's impossible to answer this question unambiguously.El Tempoproposes to calculate the minimum number of couples needed for four seasons to feel comfortable and confident.

1. Summer shoes - sandals, sandals, slippers or mules. At least two pairs - one practical with or without low heels, for every day, the second - ceremonial, so to speak, for going out. Do not forget about beach shoes, for example, flip flops.

2. Shoes. With shoes, the situation is the same, at least two pairs are needed.

3. Sneakers. It doesn't matter if you play sports or not, you still need at least one pair of sports shoes. Camping trips, barbecues and other outdoor activities take place in the life of almost every woman.

4. Demi-season shoes. The minimum number is three pairs. Again, some are comfortable, with low heels, for every day. The second, so to speak, for the soul or for the exit. They can also be used as spares in case the first, say, get wet. And, of course, one pair of rubber boots, you don't want to splash through puddles and ruin your favorite leather ones. In addition, rubber models are not only practical, but also quite fashionable and beautiful.

5. Winter shoes. Since the weather is quite changeable in winter, you need at least three pairs of shoes so as not to put your health at risk. One pair of beautiful heeled boots for walking in dry weather. The second is all-terrain, on a wedge or on a small stable heel for hiking in snow or ice. And the third pair is ugg boots or felt boots for severe frosts.

6. If you are involved in dancing or some kind of sport, add another pair of shoes that you use for this.

As a result, we have that the minimum number of shoes that we simply need for 4 seasons is twelve to thirteen pairs. And not a couple less! As much as you want!

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No matter how much has been said about the female obsession with buying all the shoes in the world, the fact still remains: yes, there really is our absolute minimum number of pairs of shoes in the wardrobe for all four seasons. Anything more is more a matter of our whims, since men like to think so.

Classic ballerinas and pumps with medium heels - in dark and light shades

What any professional shopper and stylist will tell you right off the bat is that classic ballet flats and mid-heeled pumps should definitely be in the basic sector of a woman's wardrobe. Shoes are comfortable, versatile, easy to combine. Depending on the weather, the season and the shade of the women's outfit, sometimes black shoes cannot be worn with everything, just like beige. Therefore, these two pairs must be had in dark and light color variations. With black tight tights, in the end, it is better to put on black ballet flats - beige here will not be able to kill all hares at once.

For a complete set you need four pairs of demi-season shoes

With boots and ankle boots, the situation is exactly the same as with ballet flats and pumps: four pairs for different clothes, weather and colors. It is impossible to wear trousers with high boots - and here ankle boots come to the rescue. Favorite suede boots can not be worn in the rain and slush - an alternative to them will be a pair of smooth black leather. In a word, whatever one may say, it still turns out that for a complete set you need four pairs of demi-season shoes.

As practice shows, at least twice during the whole winter you will need one of these pairs.

In bad weather and especially during our unstable Ukrainian winters you need to have warm shoes (felt boots), very, very warm shoes (moon rovers), warm waterproof shoes (something like Rubber Duck) and a pair of rubber boots for wet days of a vile thaw in the middle of January, for example. As practice shows, at least twice during the whole winter you will need one of these pairs. When the first frost hits, felt boots will return the feeling of comfort; in unexpected minus twenty-five, you can only escape by moon rovers; as a plus on the thermometer after a snowfall, you need to put on something very warm and at the same time waterproof, and closer to spring you can’t do without rubber boots. For European winters, without frost and slush, we can only sigh for the time being.

Women are very fond of the wedge heel - it is comfortable and beautiful, and these arguments cannot be interrupted by anything

We turn to the oppositely hot period from May to September. We need one pair of comfortable heeled sandals and one pair of wedges. Remember men - we really love the wedge heel, which allows us to become 15 centimeters taller and at the same time does not cripple our already long-suffering feet. It is convenient and beautiful - these arguments cannot be interrupted by anything. As opposed to tiptoe shoes, we need a pair of flat sandals and, of course, a pair of beach shoes. This is our summer minimum. But there is one big BUT: in the summer with a wardrobe you can accelerate like no other weather period, and the same pair of sandals does not always fit under every dress, sundress, skirt, overalls and shorts. We draw logical conclusions.

When looking at cute sneakers, honestly evaluate your degree of love for sports

In addition to all of the above, we need sports shoes. Here it is worthwhile to reasonably and honestly assess your degree of love for an active lifestyle: if you can't do without a morning run or gym, you can't do without sneakers. But for those women who prefer sports only as a style of clothing, it’s not a sin to treat yourself to wedge sneakers or just a pair of bright “converses”, in which you can play badminton a couple of times a season and go on a picnic.

Regarding shoes. How many and what kind of shoes should be in the wardrobe of a modern girl, so that everything fits together and there is always something to wear - the question, of course, is an interesting one :-)

And very personal. We are all different. No two wardrobes are the same. So, we need different shoes. Suitable for lifestyle, tastes and preferences, as well as for the chosen style of clothing.

What shoes should be in a woman's wardrobe

But there are some guidelines, of course. And many modern girls will need the shoes listed below in their wardrobe. It is she who will help to create stylish images for every day with any clothes.

Therefore, before you buy another ankle boots or ballet flats, check if you have the right loafers or brogues? :)

So, let's see what of this is already in your shoe wardrobe, and what will be on your shopping list?

Basic wardrobe shoes

SHOES-BOATS

Beige or black? Green or red? Color fade or leopard? It's up to you to decide!

On the one hand, it took many years for our girls to realize why and why beige shoes are needed. On the other hand, since everyone got them, they thoroughly rubbed their eyes and turned into an element of corporate uniform in many offices.

Yes classic, yes base. But in some places it is so boring, hackneyed and beaten up that I would like to advise you to move on and not buy the 10th pair of nude boats. And pay attention to fashionable shoes as well.

BALLET SHOES

Slippers for the street are in the wardrobe of every girl. The main thing is to make sure that your ballet shoes do not have lush bows and hopelessly outdated buckles and flowers.

SLEEPERS

The real slippers! The hearts of fashionistas are broken by them once and for all, they do not part with them either in winter or in summer. What do you think of these shoes? Horror-horror or "gimme two"?

SLI-PONS

Slip-ons are lightweight sneakers without lacing with rubber soles. Tell me, how many of them do you have in your wardrobe? Slip-ons have confidently pushed back sneakers, ballet flats and sneakers! We will wear them in winter too! After all, there are slip-ons on fur :)))

SANDALS

Recently, these are the most important shoes in the wardrobe of fashionistas. Wear them barefoot in the summer. And in autumn and spring - with socks and tight ones!

BIRKENSTOCK

Shoes with an orthopedic insole, reminiscent of sandals with wide soles. How did we ever live without them?!

BOOTS

The main footwear of the cold season! Stylish, comfortable, slightly brutal and very practical!

ANKLE BOOTS

There are a lot of scary stories and rumors about this shoe. The most important thing is that she cuts her leg. Have you heard this too?

All this is nonsense. Yes, of course, not all ankle boots are equally useful, but you need to choose the height of your shoes personally based on the length and proportionality of your legs personally.

RUBBER BOOTS

The rainy season always dictates its own conditions, so one pair will definitely not be superfluous!

SNEAKERS OR SNEAKERS

Comfort is everything! I can’t imagine how we used to do without sports shoes in the urban wardrobe. If you still can't imagine life without heels, read this one.

LOAFERS

Many girls appreciated the charm of this shoe. Loafers are just as versatile as ballet flats, and look so much cooler!

BROGI

If you think that only trousers can be worn with these shoes, then you are mistaken.

Wear them with dresses and skirts! And how stylish brogues look with colored tights, mmmm ...

HIGH KNEE BOOTS

First of all, it's beautiful! Secondly, it's warm :-)

TREATS

The sexiest shoes since sandals! The main thing is not to overdo it, of course! And the basic boots - definitely to be! With what and how to wear them, read.

And now, girls, I suggest you audit your shoe wardrobe! And see what's there and what's missing.

And to create the perfect basic wardrobe and learn how to buy things and accessories that suit you personally and combine with each other, come to the School of Shopping :-) This knowledge is a great investment in the style, wardrobe and self-esteem of every girl. And also this is a real insurance against unsuccessful spending, purchases and disappointments.