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Silver Prom Shoes

What to Wear with Silver Prom Shoes

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Michael Antonio 'Keme' Silver Prom Shoes

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Like gold prom shoes, silver prom shoes are so popular because they're one of the most versatile choices you can make. In fact, they're probably more versatile than black prom shoes, and despite being metallic, they're usually a more subtle option than black shoes, which can sometimes look too heavy for prom dresses or other formal gowns.

Of course, there are no hard and fast rules for matching your dress to your prom shoes because each dress is different. For example, red generally goes very well with gold, but obviously, if the red dress has silver detailing, then you'll want silver prom shoes instead of gold ones. To help you make your decision on which color of prom shoes to choose, think of them the same way you'd think of jewelry.

Another important factor when deciding the color of your prom shoes is the shoes themselves. Very skimpy shoes have far less of an impact on your overall outfit as full-coverage shoes do -- that doesn't mean that you should only choose strappy prom shoes, it just means it's another factor in your decision. The best way to see if your prom shoes really work with your prom dress is to try them on together.

Having said all of that, silver prom shoes will generally work well with black, white, pastels, grays, and most blues and purples. And, of course, they'll work well with any dress that has silver accents.

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