How to Choose Nude Shoes for Your Skin Tone

The secret to legs-for-days is finding nude shoes for your skin tone, not just any beige pair off the shelf. “Nude” should mean your nude, whether your skin is fair, olive, caramel or deep brown.

Nude shoes are a must have in every wardrobe and can be worn with virtually every outfit, whether print, bold colours or a black outfit.

There are various advantages to having a pair of nude shoes in your closet. Not only do they elongate the legs and make them look slimmer and longer, adding an elegant touch to your style.

But did you know that they come in various shades? Always purchase the shoe colour closest to your skin tone as they give that added bit of style. Christian Louboutin came up with several shades of the nude shoes for various skin tones.

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How to find nude shoes for your skin tone

Match the shoe to your skin, not your outfit. Hold the shoe (or the product photo) next to the top of your foot in natural light. The closer the match, the longer your legs will look.
Check the undertone. If your skin has warm, golden undertones, look for caramel, honey or tan. Cool or red undertones suit rosy beiges and mocha shades. Deep skin tones look best in chocolate and espresso nudes.
Pick a low-cut vamp. Pointed pumps and sandals with a low front show more of your foot, which makes the “nude” effect even stronger.
Go a shade darker, not lighter. If you can’t find an exact match, a slightly darker shoe still looks seamless; a lighter one cuts the leg.

What to wear with nude shoes

Nude shoes for your skin tone work with prints, bold colours and all-black outfits alike. They’re the easiest choice for work dresses, wedding guest looks and anything with a busy pattern, because they never compete with the outfit. For a casual alternative, see how to style white sneakers.