10 Tips to Refresh Your Shoes Wardrobe

It’s normal to feel bored with your wardrobe. Your boots may be looking worn and your trainers might have seen better days. As spring collections hit shelves, it is the time to make fresh starts and plan your wardrobe.

While it is natural to want to shop, shopping doesn’t necessarily mean going straight to the checkout. Be creative with what you already have. Give old favorites a little TLC and mix it up. Maybe you have the shoes that you need to get rid of boredom and feel refreshed. These are some tips and tricks to help you refresh your footwear wardrobe in the new year.

1. TRY A NEW STYLING TRICK

You can give your shoes a new lease on life by dressing them with something else. Consider chunky socks with Dad sandals or Mary Janes, split-hem trousers and knee-high boots with Mary Janes, and sheer pop socks and platform loafers with sheer pop socks.

2. REVISIT YOUR AT HOME SHOES

Zoom fatigue and banana bread baking aren’t going away in 2022. At-home footwear is a great investment that offers both style and comfort. We love The Row’s Sabot-leather mules and JW Anderson’s It-loafer. For more chic ways to make your duvet day extra special, check out our cozy at-home edit.

3. DAYTIME DISCO

This is the oldest fashion editor trick. Even the most mundane outfits and Monday mornings can feel luxurious when you have glimmering shoes. For instant daytime glamour, you can pair your worn-out Manolo Blahniks with your favorite jeans or a pair of rhinestone Amina muaddi mules with sophisticated track pants (a La RiRi).

4. A TREND – INVEST IN IT EARLY

While we love fashion trends, we don’t follow them blindly. We believe in being selective and not following every trend. Trend-led investments are a great way to spice up your wardrobe in the coming season. Choose your favorite for spring/summer. Make sure it is one you can wear over and over again.

5. UPGRADE YOUR ESSENTIALS

A strong foundation of good basic shoes is the foundation of every wardrobe. The new year is a great time to invest in classics. Fashion changes but style stays the same. You can have so many different ‘fit options with just one pair. When we say basic, we don’t mean boring. For modern interpretations of classic shoes, look to Jimmy Choo, Bottega Veneta, and Gianvito Rossi.

6. SHOP SECOND-HAND

You have never tried vintage shoes, but 2022 is the year to do it. It’s not only possible to find bargains and one-offs, but also it is much better for the planet. Check online a guide on how to shop second-hand shoes online. Make sure to measure your feet.

7. ADD A COLOUR POP

Your wardrobe doesn’t have to be grey in the middle of season. Your spirits will instantly lift with a cheerful touch of colour, such as the mood-boosting pink Gucci Slingbacks or the bold green Paris Texas Boots.

8. CHECK THE 1980S

The ’80s will be back with a vengeance, and they are set to be a major lewk in 2022. It’s possible that you already have the wardrobe to channel Madonna. This category is strong for Prada. Try a pair of kitten heels, a reworked cotton high top and mom jeans with an oversized sweat.

9. UNLEASH THE LATEX

You can make even the most ordinary January days shine with patent boots, latex, PVC, and rubber boots that will add sparkle to your new year’s look. We’re not suggesting you go full Karadshian-in-Balmain – a boot is the perfect nod to the rubber trend. Check Saint Laurent and Prada.

10. CLEAN YOUR TRAINERS (AND BOOTS, AND SANDALS)

We never do this job, no matter what our intentions. Your trainers will probably look a little ragged after a few winter walks. Your sandals may need some TLC for spring. You’ll be surprised at how many outfits you have.