Tips for Mother of the Bride Matching Shoes & Bags

We are all quite strapped for cash these days so selecting an outfit and accessories that you can wear again would be advisable, think dinner, Christmas and other special occasions. Can you mix the jacket with another dress or pair of trousers or add a belt to change the look, can the shoes & bag be dyed to a more serviceable colour after the wedding.

With so many styles of satin shoes on the market today you are spoilt for choice when choosing your special shoes and there are lots of factors to consider, for example heel height, you want to be able to walk tall and not totter over or slip when the weather maybe wet so make sure you measure the heel height of your favourite shoes to know what you feel comfortable in, this will ensure you don’t go too high. Also consider the new thicker heeled shoes which have been very popular for 2012 and will continue to be so in 2013, these give you height and stability at the same time. Lots of ladies love ankle straps as they feel secure knowing the shoes are not going to slip off but you do need to have rather slender ankles to pull this off. Comfort is always a key factor on the day. It used to be the case that the more expensive the shoes the more comfortable they were but not now, todays satin shoes are made of softer satin with padded insoles so even the shoes at £19.99 are reported to be extremely comfortable plus you can purchase a range of gel insoles to help alleviate high heel burn which we all want to avoid. Also do look in the sale sections as you can find some wonderful bargains especially in September as the wedding season comes to a close and new styles come into force for the following year.

A must have for Mother Of The Bride is a matching shoe and bag set as these are going to be an important accessory. Matching shoes and bags show you have taken the time to really think about your outfit plus it makes the whole outfit come together perfectly. Buying your shoes and bag made from dyeable satin is ideal as they can be dyed to match or tone with your outfit perfectly to any colour so you are not limited to certain shades, all that is needed is a swatch which can be a piece of fabric, colour real or even a Dulux colour card as these have many variations of shades for you to hold against your outfit first. Another great idea is to add an embellishment to the shoes and bags to give the whole look a designer feel but without the expensive price tag. Follow these important steps and you will look fantastic on your daughter’s big day.
By Karen Berrington
Perditas Wedding Shoes