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<\/a><\/p>\n(image\u00a0credit<\/a>)<\/p>\n Shoes are especially difficult to coordinate during fall and winter. Having tons of adorable sandals and even flats might not get you anywhere in the colder months \u2014 or will it? This article will discuss the major shoe faux pas for winter work wear and point out a few of the exceptions. Sit back and relax as we walk you through the fashion basics. \u00a0<\/strong>That\u2019s right, guys \u2014 you\u2019re not off the hook! In fact, you may even have a harder time sporting the right footwear at work, and we\u2019ve seen some tragic examples.<\/p>\n Faux Pas 1: Wearing sneakers or dress shoes.<\/strong> The latter doesn\u2019t necessarily apply if you\u2019re working in Miami, Oahu, or any spring break location, but if you\u2019re in wintery areas, snow won\u2019t show your leather dress shoes any mercy.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Dress shoes might not be a smart way to go, but sneakers are just unacceptable in the workplace. We know if one of your daily activities involves fighting off frostbite, it might be tempting to throw on some sneakers and socks and run to work Forrest Gump style just to keep your toes warm. Trust us: there\u2019s a better way.<\/p>\n (credit<\/a>)<\/p>\n When your commute involves potential snow sloshing, make sure you own a pair of sturdy but professional-looking boots. Which brings us to our next faux pas\u2026.<\/p>\n Faux Pas 2: Wearing rugged boots.<\/strong> So you\u2019ve heeded our advice about the first faux pas, but your boots look straight out of a John Wayne movie or an episode of Ax Men<\/em>. Don\u2019t just pick up any pair of boots and call it a day; the pair has to be comfortable, sensible, and professional, which is a tricky trifecta to find. So tricky, in fact, that there\u2019s a whole article in The<\/em> New York Times<\/em><\/a> <\/em>about it.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0 (credit<\/a>)<\/p>\n Once\u00a0you’ve\u00a0tracked down the perfect pair, make sure you use common sense about how to pair boots with suits. If your boots lean toward the casual side, wearing them with a sharp, perfectly tailored suit might look a little odd. Look in the mirror, and if you can play the what-doesn’t-belong-in-this-picture game, try again.<\/p>\n Faux Pas 3: Making waterproof too chic.<\/strong> If you\u2019re panicked about Faux Pas 2, this will offer you a bit of relief. You don\u2019t have to sacrifice all of your masculinity for the sake of workplace etiquette. It\u2019s unnecessary to search far and wide for a professional boot that\u2019s also waterproof (and also unadvisable).<\/p>\n (credit<\/a>)<\/p>\n An Esquire <\/em>writer recommends<\/a> purchasing a pair of rubber Wellingtons. Now that\u2019s not so bad, is it?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Okay, ladies, it\u2019s time to analyze your wardrobe and kick out some summer essentials. It\u2019s tough to leave that adorable pair of flat sandals behind, but they\u2019ll be there in spring!<\/p>\n Faux Pas 1: Wearing the wrong kind of tights with the wrong kind of shoes.<\/strong> In the past, it\u2019s generally been considered a total no-no to wear pantyhose with open-toe shoes, which pretty much kills the attempt at making summer shoes work as winter shoes.<\/p>\n Generally, this is still the case, but some fashionistas are now saying it\u2019s acceptable to wear this combo in certain circumstances. For example, wearing opaque tights looks exponentially better than nude tights, and wearing these opaque tights with peep-toe shoes or thick heels are your best bet.<\/p>\n (credit<\/a>)<\/p>\n But Ladies, a recent Adecco survey<\/a> found that 31% of the men and women polled found open-toe shoes to be inappropriate for the workplace in summer<\/em>. We\u2019re going to bet this opinion intensifies in winter.<\/p>\n On top of all this, wearing pantyhose with flats or summer sandals is a fashion crime akin to wearing a beer hat to a meeting. \u00a0Just FYI.<\/p>\n Faux Pas 2: Trying to make flat sandals work for winter. <\/strong>Maybe you just bought the perfect pair of sandals a week before winter arrived, and you\u2019re mourning the lack of time you spent showing them off. It happens. Don\u2019t let your sorrow blind you! When it\u2019s cold, flip flops and sandals just don\u2019t cut it anymore. They leave your skin exposed and usually give off the summer vibe. Wearing sandals with your winter outfit is just like wearing boots with a short skirt. (Don\u2019t get us started.)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0
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