Lace-up shoes

Lace-up shoes are comfortable, practical footwear out of fashion and time. They look stylish with feminine dresses, skirts and jeans, and a large selection of models allows each girl to choose a pair of shoes that suits her. Our article will help you understand the types of lace-up shoes and also tell you how to properly lace up flat shoes.

In English, all lace ups are called lace ups shoes. In Russian, this is a rather vague concept, by which we most often mean Oxfords or Brogues.

This is a great option for the off-season, as your feet will be fairly closed, but you won't be as hot as in your boots. Thanks to the lacing on the instep, they will fit on the leg of any fullness, providing a secure fit and comfortable to wear.

Flat models are a chic alternative to sneakers, as they provide more freedom to compose stylish looks. So, they can be worn with a business suit, even if your office has a strict dress code.

Nowadays, ballet flats and shoes with heels in the Greek style are in fashion - these are classic models of women's shoes, in which lacing is not a functional, but a decorative element that emphasizes your ankles and ankles. They look interesting on the leg, add zest to your look.

There are several classic models of lace-up shoes. The most popular are oxfords, derbies and brogues. They are very similar to each other, but have slight differences.

Oxfords have lace trims sewn tightly into the base, and the laces are hidden under the tongue. In the derby, the planks are sewn on top, so they can be raised when you put them on.Brogues look different from Oxfords only in the presence of perforations and a toe in the shape of the letter W.

Pointed toe stiletto heels with lacing look non-trivial and stylish. They will be the perfect complement to any fashionable look, suitable even for an evening out and a strict office dress code.

If you want to look like a fashionable it-girl, wear them with trendy culottes or an extra-long sleeveless coat.

Lace-up models are a real hit of the last season, but they are still in vogue. These are neat, pointed-toe flat shoes that have gained particular popularity thanks to fashion bloggers.

Canvas flats are the perfect casual shoes for the summer. Lace-up models look especially interesting, there are models without a heel and on a small wedge heel. It's a kind of ethno shoe that goes best with casual clothing - plain cotton dresses, loose-fitting shorts, and ripped boyfriend jeans.

The easiest way to add some creativity to your oxfords or brogues is with unusual laces. There are tons of ways to lace up your shoes, but here are some interesting options.

Thread the laces into the bottom pair of holes, then insert one end on the opposite side, skipping one hole. Then pass it through the hole opposite and repeat the previous manipulation. In the end, you only need to tie the ends nicely with a bow. This lacing method is suitable for shoes with 6 holes.

The "straight" lacing method can be used to lace up shoes with 3 holes and any other number of holes. You will not get intersecting, but straight lines that look very unusual.

Pull the laces into the first pair of holes, thread one end into the top hole, and then pull it through the hole opposite. Repeat the same manipulations with the second end until you reach the end.

This method works well with 4-hole or 5-hole shoes. It is best to use wide laces or ribbons rather than classic thin laces. Thread the laces through the top pair of holes, tie a knot at one end, and pull it all the way so that it rests against the hole. Then lace up your shoes, threading the free end diagonally, and when you reach the end, pull it up under the laces.

You don't even have to tie your shoelaces in the future, you just need to properly tighten or loosen them using the free end.

Oxfords or brogues will look great with a classic trouser or skirt business suit. If you want to wear a dress to work, it is better to combine it with high heels.

Any lace-up shoes look great with light denim jeans. Better to give preference to boyfriends or tuck skinny so that the lacing is clearly visible.

In this case, it is also better to give preference to trousers with a length of 7/8, but if this is a business image, models of a classic length will be more appropriate. In any case, the solution will be successful, since part of the lacing will be visible from under the leg.

With lace-up shoes, you can wear various models of skirts. With flat shoes, fluffy or flared knee-length skirts look great. High-heeled shoes are suitable for a pencil skirt, and ballet flats will complement a denim or leather mini-skirt.

If you really want to combine such shoes with a maxi length, the item you choose should be made of a very light material that will flutter when you walk. If this is a skirt, you can choose a fairly open top for it, and if this is a dress, it can be on thin straps or with actual cutouts on the shoulders.

With ballet flats or heeled shoes, a midi-length dress will look good. This is the perfect date solution, especially if you are opting for lace and pastel or powdery shades.

• Wear black and white brogues with floral 7/8 pants and a white cropped sweater. You can complement the look with a small clutch and stylish minimalist jewelry. A great solution for a walk, meeting friends or going to the cinema.

• Lace-up ballerinas will look great with a matching trapezoidal lace dress. Complete the look with a light ethnic blazer and aviator glasses. A bright accent of the image will be a red bag-bag and scarlet lipstick on the lips.

Stylish look in the style of minimalism. Heeled shoes will look great with a leather miniskirt and a gray melange tee. A black handbag with a long strap will complete the look.

• Wear pointed heels to work with a white shirt, asymmetrical midi skirt, and a navy striped blazer. The look will be complemented by black sunglasses and a stylish handbag. The perfect outfit for creative business women who are confident in themselves.