When Is It Appropriate to Wear Patent Leather?
While the days of little girls parading around in patent leather Mary Janes are long gone, the fashion rules have changed, allowing patent leather shoes to be worn year-round. From black to white and every color in between, patent leather makes a stunning addition to many outfits.
Patent leather was never meant to be specific to cold weather seasons. Whether high heels or flats, closed-toe shoes are considered more conservative, while open-toe shoes are casual and flirty. Patent leather shoes are now available in a wide variety of colors and styles; many people find themselves matching their shoes according to the style rather than the material they are made of. Sticklers for fashion rules, however, may want to save their patent leather shoes for Easter to Labor Day.