10 Quick and Easy Tricks For Giving a New Life to Your Footwear Wardrobe

It’s normal to feel bored with your wardrobe at the start of a new calendar season. Your boots may be looking worn and your trainers might have seen better days. As new collections already hit shelves, November 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 and Mary Janes with Dad sandals or 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 soon. 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 rhinestone Amina muaddi mule with sophisticated track pants (a La RiRi).

4. BUY TREND EARLIER

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 2021 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. P.S. Make sure to measure your feet.

7. ADD A COLOUR POP

Your wardrobe doesn’t have to be grey in the middle of winter. You’ll feel instantly lifted by a cheerful pop of colour, such as the mood-boosting pink Gucci Slingbacks or the bold green Paris Texas Boots.

8. REVISIT THE 1980’S

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 also 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 cold days shine with patent boots, latex, PVC, and rubber boots that will add polish to your new-year look. We’re not suggesting you go full Karadshian-in-Balmain – a boot is the perfect nod to the rubber trend. Saint Laurent and Prada.

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

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