Hot summer is the best time to create light, airy, fabulous images. When the thermometer is above +25, it's time to review your wardrobe, giving up dark colors, heavy fabrics and high heels. Designers suggest replacing the latter with no less feminine, but more comfortable shoes. And fashionistas around the world follow this advice and choose sophisticated and stylish slippers for themselves, what they are, how and what to wear them with - current issues that require detailed consideration. Meanwhile, according to stylists, choosing a fashionable outfit will not be difficult, because this season's trendy model is sure to be present in the collections of any famous brand.
Features of the model
A detailed examination of the footwear's features will help you understand what slippers are and what explains their increased popularity. They are necessarily characterized by:
- Flat sole, which can be complemented by a small heel.
- Comfortable, soft back.
- Absence of any kind of fasteners, Velcro, zippers, laces.
- A small, pronounced tongue at the instep of the foot.
Partially closed shoes are most often made of leather and suede, although some time ago, exclusively velvet models were widespread. The collections of many designers include products decorated with tassels, rhinestones, buckles, but in the classic version, slippers come with a smooth surface, devoid of pretentious decor.
What are slippers, became known 2 centuries ago in England. British aristocrats, exclusively men, wore these shoes at home. They combined them with cozy pajamas, dressing gowns, and other comfortable clothes. The slippers were named after the English word “to slip”, which means “to slide” in Russian. Indeed, in slippers a person seems to float, steps softly, noiselessly. Initially, shoes were made only of textiles, and inexpensive ones at that. Then they began to make velvet models with embroidered toes.
Winston Churchill was a fan of slippers, and is known to have worn them until his last day at work as Prime Minister of Great Britain.
The first person who dared to wear these shoes in public was Robert Kennedy. This happened in 1960. But they became widespread thanks to Hugh Hefner, the founder of the legendary Playboy magazine. The model was in demand for a long time, but suddenly disappeared from all fashion shows around the world in the 2000s. For more than 10 years, the slippers were forgotten and returned to the catwalks only in 2011. Today, they are worn everywhere by women, men, and children.
Main advantages
Women's, men's or children's sleepers have many advantages. Among the main advantages are:
- Versatility. These shoes can be worn with almost any clothes, and they suit different styles.
- Practicality. The models are comfortable and suitable as everyday footwear.
- A successful style. Sleepers always look stylish and have not gone out of fashion for more than 8 years.
- Maximum comfort. The soft low sole and heel allow you to wear the shoes for many hours without getting tired.
- Durability. Models serve for a long time.
- Wide range. Sleepers are made from different materials, with or without decor, for every taste and budget.
All these advantages together make the shoes popular. Slippers are worn for walks, work, leisure and even during active pastimes. For example, cycling or snowboarding.
Varieties
Sleepers are divided into different types according to their purpose, type of sole, and material of manufacture. To choose the right shoes, it is worth understanding the features, advantages and disadvantages of each product.
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According to their purpose, slippers are divided into women's, men's and children's. Shoes for girls are an alternative to ballet flats, which are not particularly fashionable this season. They are soft and comfortable. And the absence of lacing and other fasteners only adds a percentage of comfort. There are many models for women, which differ in the material of manufacture, decor, color.
Men's slippers are, in most cases, classic shoes. They have a solid upper, no fasteners, a comfortable flat sole and a small heel. Children's models are an alternative to sneakers. They are popular among girls and boys.
In addition, all these sleepers are divided into separate groups:
- Classic. In these models, the tongue is made of suede, nubuck or velvet, the sole is thin. It is not recommended to wear classic slippers with socks, unless they are short, which are not visible from under the shoes. Designers advise combining these products with jeans that have cuffs.
- Slippers. These shoes are made of velvet or textile, comfortable to wear. Suitable for city walks and outdoor recreation.
- Home. Made of textiles. Such models are soft, comfortable, and silent when walking.
- High slippers. They are ideal for fragile girls, they look good on slender legs. They have an elongated tongue and a platform, so they can be worn on cool, even rainy days.
In addition, there are Scandinavian slippers. These are soft, warm, cozy models that are often made by craftswomen with their own hands. For example, they can be sewn from an old sweater. They are worn at home, especially in winter and autumn, when the floors in apartments become cold. The shoes warm the feet and are comfortable.
By type of sole
Slippers with thin, flat soles are a classic. This is the type of footwear that first appeared. Most often, it is made with a corduroy or velvet upper. The products suit everyone. The only exceptions are girls who are overweight and short. They are recommended to pay attention to models with heels or platforms.
Flat-soled slippers go well with casual style: cropped jeans, shorts and capris. They look equally good with skinny trousers and oversized sweaters. In summer, girls wear them with light dresses and short skirts.
Platform slippers are at the peak of popularity today, they look stylish, unusual, interesting. They go well with casual, strict and sporty styles. They are used in spring, autumn, in rain and mud. Since the platform is small, even tall men and women can wear them.
Heeled options look feminine and elegant. Designers make them closed, with an elongated toe. You can wear them not only every day, creating a casual look, but also on special occasions, even with evening dresses. At the same time, they are as comfortable as models with thin soles.
By material of manufacture
Sleepers are divided into types and by the material they are made from:
- Products made of genuine leather are durable and reliable. Their advantages: they are long-lasting and do not lose their original appearance over time. Compared to slippers made of other materials, leather ones last 2-4 times longer. They do not burst, withstand temperature changes, and allow the skin of the feet to breathe. Even in summer, such shoes are not hot.
- Suede products are easy to care for. This is their undeniable advantage. But you can wear such slippers only in dry weather. But they look elegant, suit business style. They are soft on the inside, and have a delicate velvety surface on the outside, pleasant to the touch.
- Velvet slippers can only be worn in dry weather, because the material is afraid of moisture. Velvet looks elegant, original, today it is at the peak of fashion. Shoes made of this material are suitable for business style, they can be worn for special events. The products look so elegant that they do not even require additional decor.
- Patent leather slippers have a glossy, shiny surface. They have a number of advantages: they stretch well, quickly recover from bending, and are scratch-resistant. These shoes look beautiful and presentable, and are suitable for business style and special occasions.
- Canvas slippers are the perfect solution for summer. The fabric is thick and dense, but linen, so it is not hot at all. Today, canvas shoes are trendy as never before. They are lightweight, waterproof, and dry quickly. They are suitable for both sports and casual styles.
- Knitted slippers are fashionable, elegant, original. Such openwork models are incredibly soft, comfortable, gentle. They have no analogues, they are not hot in the summer, warm in the spring or autumn. There are home knitted options.
Fur-lined slippers are in fashion, warm models for the off-season. The outside of the product can be made of different materials, from leather to velour. They look stylish, but cozy and comfortable.
Differences from slip-ons and loafers
Slippers look like loafers and slip-ons. The latter resemble sneakers, but they do not have lacing; instead, there are rubber inserts on the sides of the tongue, allowing you to easily put on the shoes. The sole is quite high, made of white rubber. The top is made of thick knitwear, cotton fabric.
There is much in common between slippers and slip-ons. The shoes are lightweight, soft, comfortable, suitable for everyday wear, and go with almost any style. They are breathable and not at all hot in the summer. The main difference between sleepers and slip-ons is the sporty focus of the latter.
Answering the question of what is the difference between slippers and loafers, it is worth noting that the latter are made only of leather, natural or artificial. The difference is also that they are always decorated with tassels or wide straps - this is their highlight. Slippers differ from loafers in that the former are ideal for business life, office style. For everyday wear, for example, shopping or just walking, they will be inappropriate, while slippers are a much more democratic option, suitable for creating a free, comfortable image.
Current colors and decor
As always, white, beige, and sand slippers are popular. These are universal shades, especially for summer, which are ideally combined with any other tones and styles. Classic black does not lose its relevance, it fits perfectly into both business and urban looks. Shoes decorated with prints are in fashion. These can be romantic flowers, images of animals, cartoon characters. Classic options are polka dots, stripes, checks. Animal prints are still in trend.
As for decor, rhinestones, beads, sequins, feathers and fur are popular. Delicate slippers are in demand - openwork, lace. Models stitched with gold threads look luxurious. Shoes with spikes and metallic toes attract attention.
Fans of exclusivity can easily decorate their slippers themselves, inspired by ideas from world fashion shows.
Models of famous brands
Among the numerous sleepers from famous world brands, the most popular models among fashionistas are:
- Charles Philip. Shoes from this brand are made of leather, silk, denim. Suitable for summer and off-season, combined with casual clothes, classic outfits. Products are distinguished by a wide choice of colors, from white and black to bright pink, green, pearl. The brand's special love is leopard print and stripes.
- Charlotte Olympia — slippers with embroidery from this brand are very popular. When creating shoes, the designer drew inspiration from the signs of the zodiac and cats. Which, naturally, was reflected in the products.
- Prada produces slippers for summer and off-season, with fur. The material is genuine leather. The collection includes models with heels and without a back.
- Valentino produces leather slippers with heels, with or without backs. The colors are mostly neutral, beige or black. They are decorated with buckles and a wide bridge.
- Christian Louboutin makes slippers from genuine leather. There are models for the off-season on pony fur. The design is original, bright. For example, decorations in the form of many metal rivets, patent leather toes, leopard coloring, stripes, emblems.
- Alexander McQueen offers original slippers with silver or colored embroidery made of silky suede. The backs are complemented by leather inserts.
- Miu Miu has prepared slippers for autumn and spring on a thin sole. They are made of soft genuine leather, satin or velvet. There are patent leather models. The shoes are decorated with bows or embroidery. The heel is decorated with large crystals.
- Jimmy Choo offers pointed slippers decorated with bows and glitter. The collection includes products of different colors, from black and red to silver and pink. The shoes are exclusive, elegant, suitable for special occasions.
- Vera Wang is known not only for creating unique wedding dresses, but also sleepers. Blunt-nosed models are decorated with bows, large beads, and there are knitted items.
- Brian Atwood makes canvas slippers with a narrow toe. Most of the summer styles are decorated with floral patterns.
- Rene Caovilla produces flat slippers without a back and unique high-heeled items. The models are decorated with fancy ornaments and multi-colored stones. The collection includes items with a strap on the heel.
It is known that Prince Albert is a fan of Charles Philip sleepers - he even wears them with tuxedos.
How and what to wear
In summer, slippers can be worn with cropped jeans, shorts, skirts, dresses. In autumn, they are ideally combined with loose coats or oversized jackets, skinny trousers, sweaters. Examples of successful looks:
- Men can create a rocker-style outfit with slippers. To do this, you will need to wear cropped jeans, a leather biker jacket, and a white T-shirt. It is desirable that the shoes be decorated with metal rivets.
- Black slippers and a colorful skirt look great on girls. A white T-shirt or blouse will help complete the look.
- In summer, women can wear plain slippers with colorful shorts. Shoes decorated with rhinestones and embroidery look stylish.
- Men should pay attention to velvet slippers, they are combined with jackets made of the same material, suitable for business style. Classic trousers and a light shirt will complete the look.
- Burgundy slippers go well with any dark trousers or jeans. This is a universal combination that is suitable for creating a successful image of a woman or a man.
But what you shouldn't wear with slippers is socks. Also, don't hide your shoes under long clothes that hide your ankles. A relaxed, pajama-like style also doesn't go with these items. Girls should not combine shoes with pencil skirts.
There is a large selection of slippers, differing from each other in the material of manufacture, sole, decor, color, so each person will be able to choose "their" pair of shoes. Whatever it is, all products are comfortable to wear, soft, convenient, at the same time original, and also incredibly stylish.
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