The best women’s shoes for the office. Oxfords and Monks

The best women’s shoes for the office. The new feminine and professional style of Oxford and Monk shoes.

The way of dressing in the office has evolved a lot in recent years. Slowly and imperceptibly, but things have changed. The professional woman no longer dresses only in ballroom shoes and stiff, one-color suits. That’s what this post is all about, style, color, the best women’s shoes for the office and practical tips to make you professionally the most elegant and impeccable in the contemporary office.

To start with four truths that we must not forget:

-We don’t dress for the position we hold right now, but for the position we want to hold.

-Appearances matter. You can say whatever you want, all very correct. But in the end, 99% of people, how they see you treat you.

-When it comes to battling anyone, every day and in any situation, it’s best to feel confident in the style you have. And even more so in the jungle that is today’s working world.

– As my grandmother used to say, invest so you don’t spend twice. And in the environment in which we move, the first impression is more vital than ever and we cannot change it. Therefore, choose the best quality shoes and boots possible for the job. You are going to be there for long hours and nothing enhances a style as much as wearing good shoes of the highest quality. Regular shoes, “those not bad” or “those similar to …” get old from bad to very bad and in the end are not worth it. And even more so when we want to project a serious and high level image.

And three key points to remember, since they are timeless:

– The working day will always be long or much longer than we would like it to be.

– We know more or less at what time we leave but it is often difficult to know when we will be able to return. And in what condition.

– We have to be prepared for any contingency, going out, coming in, visiting, rain, heat and everything.

We start at the base

Here we tell you tips on the best women’s shoes for the office. One of our specialties at Beatnik Shoes, according to many of our friends and customers.

1º For battle days, (that is, most days), a good pair of Oxford style shoes without heels. Or double buckle Monk shoes, which have a very similar last. Very elegant, they go with everything and are clearly the most comfortable shoe that you can wear at 7 in the morning or 7 in the evening. Because of their versatility they would be for us the best women’s shoes for the office. As for colors, if we go gray or blue, the basic choices of black, brown or burgundy are perfect. Elegant and discreet to move like a fish in water in the office.

2º For special days, meeting days, Fridays, days with scheduled afterwork, etc., we can also wear Oxford shoes, but playing with the color of the model. The same gray outfit combined with red or yellow oxford shoes is much, much more outfit. Or in a color that is easy to combine, such as beige. And equally comfortable to say the least.

 

3º For complex days with visits to the outside, long days to walk a lot, in short, the typical days of much movement and much complexity, we opt for moccasins. Whether they are classic with a mask or with tassels, they are super comfortable, you don’t need to worry about laces, they look perfect with socks or stockings and finally, in our models the stitched soles are made of insulated and anti-slip material for days when the weather is a little bit regular.

 

At Beatnik Shoes we have loafers in burgundy or brown, very easy to combine with blue and gray and then with some color a little different, like blue or green. And also perfect for a more casual look or for the afterwork.

 

4º And for days of pure and hard winter, with cold and rain, we have the option of wearing our Oxford boots, which give the same image as Oxford shoes, but with them you go totally warm.

 

 

The most popular colors for the workplace

Navy blue and gray are the colors worn by 90% of our male colleagues. It is so because they are easy to combine, discreet and are very long-lasting colors for both summer and winter. Therefore, a good idea is to camouflage ourselves with the mass and dress in the same colors for the central pieces, jacket, jumper, pants or skirt. And for the blouse or top piece, a lighter pastel color or with faint stripes to highlight the outfit and take away the uniform look. To avoid going eleven months with the same colors, and to differentiate closets, it is good to choose other tones to oxygenate. For example, in summer, use earth tones that combine very well with warmer colors. And it is a fairly conservative color to wear for work.

We know, two-tone dressing is as classic as the world, but it’s very effective at making sure the only thing that stands out is the huge job you’re doing. Being always impeccable in the forms (in this case, we refer to the dress).

Some friends tell us that they have a personal closet for themselves and another one for “the character” who goes to work. Seeing how the work environment in Europe is evolving in this wonderful 21st century, the person who is going to work with us should dress up as a superhero. Since we believe that the pajama cape still has a little way to go to make its mark in downtown offices, we’re going to give you a few quick pointers.

Colors and their combinations

The symbolism of color is something we love, because we believe that the world is already too monochrome. That a tone has a psychological or behavioral reflection is something that seems magical. So let’s review the most commonly used ones, what the manuals say they express about us and how to combine them together to give us a top-notch working image.

Blue

The color of seriousness and confidence. Loyalty, tranquility, security and all those positive professional characteristics that we have and that we want to be recognized in the work environment. And if it is in dark shades, all the better.

And we can combine it perfectly with practically all other colors.

Gray

The combination of black and white creates this tone. A tone that is serious and neutral, perfect for work. And which logically combines well with black and white, blue, red, pink, beige, oranges and violets.

Black

In countries like Spain it is the universal color to combine. The color of power, formality and classic seriousness. Its most classic combination is with itself, and then it also works well with white, purple, yellow, orange and purple.

Red or Bordeaux

They are colors that give off strength, power and stimulation. In the work environment they are very useful for accessories and combine well with blue and gray. And with white, black, pink and green.

Brown

It is the color of credibility and security. A very natural color and very appropriate for the most sensible people in the office. It works perfectly with blue, white, pink, yellow, green and all earth tones.

White

A wild card to combine with darker garments. In addition to adding a touch of color, it transmits neatness and cleanliness, so there is no mistake when using it in its right measure. It goes perfect with black, blue and red.

And these colors also exist

Green

A very natural and fresh tone that evokes very positive emotions such as seriousness, confidence and balance. It goes well with brown, white, gray, black and dark blue. And with shades such as yellow and gold. However, it is not a tone that is widely used today in the working world.

Purple

A color that conveys richness, elegance and, at the same time, sensitivity and spirituality. Very interesting to add some accent to a complete working set. Another shade that is not overly popular in the office today. It combines very well with green, pink, yellow and white.

Yellow

The color of joy, energy and innovation. And that because of Moliere, it is not liked in the theaters, nor in the premieres in general. Incidentally, you have to forget about these stereotypes, because it goes amazingly well with gray, black, blue and purple. So a touch of yellow, it will give a lot of strength to the whole.

Beige

A relaxing and serene color. And that it also has all the positive characteristics of white, with a superior addition of style. And it goes great with blacks, whites, blues, browns and reds. That is, with almost all the classic color palette for the office.

Orange

A color associated with creativity and full of personality. A color so vivid that it is seen only as a contrast to the greyer, cooler tones of the work environment. It goes very well with blues, whites and blacks. So a detail in this color can tell us a lot of good things.

Rosa

The color of sweetness and sensitivity. A basic to combine with light grays and browns. A color that we can also wear very well with whites, greens, browns and blues.

 

You can visit our entire collection of Oxfords for women at this link. And if you have any questions about the best women’s shoes for the office or any other suggestions, don’t hesitate to let us know![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]