1-WRITING ABOUT METALLIC. 2-NOT SAYING "HEAVY METAL"

by kim naci


Recently got some requests about the appropriateness of wearing metallic sandals to work.

First, ask yourself: Does my office allow open-toed shoes? If the answer is no, find a new job.

Second, look at your closet. If most pieces are solid colors, this is going to be easier than deleting a bad selfie. (I mean, we know it was just a shadow...)

For the laid back office with a ping-pong table distracting enough to break a monk, here are my faves:

If your office is more fashion "aware" you can try iridescent heels:

Sophia Webster for JCrew $510

Sophia Webster for JCrew $510

Zara $59.90

Zara $59.90

Try some of these summer office looks...remember that the shoe is the star. Keep the others as understudies. Remember, iridescent shoes are like mini rainbows on your feet:

Dress, Paule Ka $384 / Shoe, Charlotte Russe $64 / Clutch, Karen Millen $190

Dress, Paule Ka $384 / Shoe, Charlotte Russe $64 / Clutch, Karen Millen $190

Dress, Vince $146 / Tote Bag, Valentino $3,795 (find similar here) / Sandals, Stuart Weitzman $260 / Shades, Gucci $350 (find similar here )

Dress, Vince $146 / Tote Bag, Valentino $3,795 (find similar here) / Sandals, Stuart Weitzman $260 / Shades, Gucci $350 (find similar here )