Want to know what the classic springtime staple is? Canvas. Period. Today I’m going to bust the myth that canvas is only for boat shoes…although there are some super cute shoes for boating these days (more of a fashion statement than actually useful of course.) Either way, no matter what you’re matching with, whether it be that cute sundress you’re wearing to a BBQ or some cropped pants at the beach, canvas shoes are the way to go.
Want to be a little girly? Go with an espadrille, they are perfect for creating a casual look into a flirty, summery one. On the left is an espadrille by Guess, because of the black and white it makes them a little more formal (well, as formal as an espadrille can be…) as opposed to the shoe on the right. The bright espadrille on the right is Betseyville (of course!) I think these shoes would really spice up an outfit, they’re very fun and flashy, and I do not think that is a bad thing.
Ah yes, the boat shoe is looking a little more updated, is it not? On the left is a small wedge by Sperry Top-sider, the best of the best in boat shoes. This style shows that this casual style shoe is not only ridiculously comfortable, but stylin’ too. Speaking of canvas shoes, how could I not mention the company that put them on the map!? Keds have been marketing their simple canvas shoe since 1916. When I wore my Keds back east this past summer, my grandma pulled out an aged but similar style of the shoe I was wearing. They are definitely an All-American shoe, and still pull off being adorable and having a very simple, casual style. The wedge on the right is a little different from the normal sneaker model, but, as you can clearly see, has the same principle of being a simple design with the classic canvas material.
And now, my favorite canvas shoe: flats. I was just having a conversation with a friend today about how versatile flats are, they work with everything from casual outings to nights on the town. It’s a beautiful thing to give your feet some rest from being tortured in heels sometimes, not to mention flats are adorable these days and a lot of the time I opt for them over heels anyway. The shoes on the left are by Delia*s and are a little dressier than the flats on the left simply because they don’t have the rubber sole. I love the color, love the bows, basically love everything about these shoes. In fact, I think they will be my next purchase. I love that they are canvas but still kind of dressy because of the type of shoe they are, how they are designed and how that works with the fabric. I can personally say that the shoes on the right are the most comfortable shoes that I own. It’s probably because they are Naturalizer and thats their specialty. These shoes are more casual, but still are simple, bright and fun. Casual is not always a bad thing, especially in this case. All of these shoes make me want to pull out my shorts and dresses and head to a BBQ or the beach. C’mon summer weather…Seattle can’t wait anymore!