Fall is in full swing, campus has become a little muddier, a little leafier and a lot colder. So, the most important aspect of a fall wardrobe for a college student is their shoes. Without the right pair of both comfortable and stylish shoes, getting around campus can be pretty difficult.
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The best thing about a good pair of shoes is that if they are picked well, they remain a part of one’s wardrobe for ages.
For both men and women, it is important to have several pairs of shoes that are seasonally versatile and can be utilized with all kinds of outfits.
The options for women’s shoes during fall are endless. A combination of boots, sneakers and flats make for a perfect fall shoe collection.
The foundation of any shoe collection is the quintessential sneaker. For a casual look, brands like Converse in a black or white color go with all kinds of jeans and more relaxed shirts.
Keds and Vans in neutral colors also go well with almost any casual outfit. Make a small cuff in a favorite pair of blue jeans, throw on a flannel with a vest and put on any of these sneakers to create a laidback fall look.
To dress up any outfit or make for a nicer fall style, flats and loafers are great options. However, rainy fall days can make it hard to wear a favorite pair of flats. Save loafers and flats for sunnier days in fall and show them off with a skirt or dress and some tights.
A few pairs of great boots are essential to any woman’s fall wardrobe. By adding a few pairs of boots into a closet, fall clothing has endless possibilities. Riding boots that rise up to the middle of the calf in black, brown or gray colors go well with most outfits. Ankle boots, come in various heel heights with neutral colors. They add a bit of interest to fall outfits instead of the usual tall boots. Although Ugg boots don’t make sense in everyday fashion as much as they once did, they are wonderfully comfortable. So, pairs of fluffy boots for laid back days are an acceptable, great option.
For the college man, shoes in a fall wardrobe can be just as versatile as a woman’s wardrobe.
Much like the shoe collection for women, several nice pairs of sneakers are a must have in any man’s closet. Shoes like Vans and Converse in neutral colors — blue, black, white and tan — look great with jeans and button down shirts for a laid back, but cohesive look.
To create an outfit that is a bit dressier, shoes with a suede texture are very popular right now for men and can be used for different purposes. While it is best to wear this shoe style on days with nicer weather, they are still a great staple in one’s wardrobe.
To keep warm during the cold days of fall and into winter, boots go with almost every outfit option for men. Styles like hiking boots, desert boots and wingtip boots all look great in a range of casual to dressier outfits. Paired with neutral colored jeans, a button down shirt or sweater and a vest, any of these boots make for the perfect fall look.
No matter what shoe choice one makes during the fall, remember that there are plenty of options for both style and comfort.
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