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What Color Shoes Do I wear with an Outfit of Contrasting Colors?

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Question: What Color Shoes Do I wear with an Outfit of Contrasting Colors?
If I'm wearing an outfit with contrasting colors, (such as black pants and a red shirt), which color should my shoes be?
Answer: If you're going with a solid color shoe, they can be either. Matching the shoes to your hemline will lengthen your appearance, so that's great for shorter people, while contrasting your shoes with your hemline is an awesome look for taller people.

Of course, you can also wear shoes with both colors in them.

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