CHOOSING THE RIGHT CORPORATE FOOTWEAR

CA. Dashrath Maheshwari (TaXpert) (15103 Points)

15 November 2007

Someone once said, “If you have more pairs of shoes than feet, it’s a complete waste!” In this day and age of power dressing, that someone would be downright wrong. Especially when it comes to the subject of corporate footwear. Here are a few tips that will help you go beyond that work footwear faux pas.

For Women:

	Ladies who prefer skirt or pant suits should opt for closed toe shoes in a contrasting colour.
	Stiletto heels give a more corporate look to your attire, but you could also experiment with kitten heels and the like.
	Open toed stiletto heels with ankle straps are a strict no-no. Shoes like these fall under the ‘party wear’ category.
	Black is the most preferred colour when it comes to women’s shoes, but ladies can also try and match their shoes with the colour of their pants/skirts. You can experiment with crèmes, beiges and browns.

For Men:

	Men should stick to the more traditional colours such as blacks and browns.
	It is also advised that men generally try to match the colour of their shoes with their belt.
	Dark coloured socks are generally the norm. Make sure that the elastic has not worn out to prevent them from gathering around your ankles.