Wardrobe Essentials: Nude Pumps

Sure, sure, everyone has at least one pair of black pumps. But do you own a pair of nude pumps?? If you don't, you need to! Now! 

Nude pumps are Heaven-sent for us girls that may be a little vertically challenged (and they're a great softer-looking alternative to bolder shoes)! Flesh-toned shoes create the illusion of your legs going on forever. With a short dress and dark-colored heels, the eye is drawn to the shoe. The shoe, in this case, emphasizes the end of the leg. So, with a good heel, a girl of 5'4" call pull off looking... maybe 5'7". But with a good heel that matches your skin tone... well, you might as well be 8 feet tall.

 Let's observe Amanda Seyfried. Beautiful, young, and talented. And 5'3".

In a short dress with black shoes:

In a short dress with nude shoes:

See what I mean? Thought so.

"So, Megan, where do we get said shoes??"

I'm so glad you asked! Here are some options for various budgets:

1 - The shoe of all shoes. Christian Louboutin. Mmm. But unless you have an extra $775 laying around, these probably aren't for you. (A girl can dream though, right?)

2 - Mossimo Pearce Pump in Camel Patent -- Target, $29.99

3- Nude Round Toe Pump with Ankle Strap -- Unique-Vintage.com, $28.00 (I own these shoes! They're super cute but not for girls who aren't super comfortable in heels. Start with something with a smaller and wider heel if you feel you need to!)

4 - Aldo Moos in Natural -- Aldo, $75.00

5 - Aldo Capecoral in Bone -- Aldo, $80.00

6 - Patent Leatherette Pumps in Tan -- Forever 21, $16.80

7 - Mossimo Black Versie Pumps in Natural Patent -- Target, $29.99

So go forth, my fashionistas, and get yourself some nude pumps!

Photo credits (Amanda Seyfried):

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1030634/Mama-Mia-Scarlet-woman-Meryl-Streep-turns-blue-carpet-red-film-premiere.html

http://urbanjunglefashion.wordpress.com/2011/03/09/hot-girl-of-the-week-amanda-seyfried/