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Orange Shoes

By , About.com GuideJanuary 22, 2008

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orange_shoes.jpgBrightly colored shoes are one of the hottest trends for the coming season -- and orange is one of the top shades you'll be seeing.

But unless you have a wardrobe full of orange and brown dresses, you might need a few color coordination tips to pull stunners like these off.

Here are some of the best and worst color choices for orange shoes.

Best Colors for Orange Shoes

  • Blue is complementary color to orange. So, if you wear the two colors together, they'll really pop. Navy would be a natural choice, and medium denim would also work well, since tonally, it's a good match for this vivid shade of orange.

  • Earthy Neutrals like browns, creams and tans would work wonderfully, but due to the mod styling of these shoes, you want earthy colors, not earthy styles -- stay away from anything bohemian, and stick with retro mod, or artsy but polished chic clothing. For a great summer look, choose a lighter shade as the main color, and pull in darker chocolates for your accessories.

  • White would rock with these sling-backs, especially because of the silver buckles, and because it works really well with nearly anything. To tie the look together, add accents in silver, orange or brown.

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February 4, 2008 at 2:08 pm
(1) BarkingDogShoes :

I love the bright patents for spring. I adore the Franco Sarto Nail Slingback — http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/34584443.html

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