At the mere sight of these cute, transparent, weightless shoes, images emerge from the Cinderella fairy tale loved by many girls, which went to a ball in crystal shoes. Maybe for girls today a pair of shoes, not from crystal, but from modern materials, will not be fateful and will not help to find a prince. But to make a real sensation at any event transparent shoes are exactly capable.
Shoes come from a fairy tale
For the first time, models of shoes with transparent inserts appeared on the catwalks of fashion shows in 2011. Such an unusual solution to the usual shoes had to taste many fashion lovers and a few years later, world-famous designers, for example, Dolce and Gabbana, Philip Lim, presented heeled shoe models with transparent plastic elements in their collections.
Today shoes with transparent inserts or soles can be found not only in the world of high fashion, but also in a shoe boutique.
Materials
When creating transparent shoes for the upper part, silicone is usually used. Due to the use of this material, transparent shoes or shoes with silicone inserts will not cause discomfort and rub. In addition, silicone due to its plasticity well takes the shape of the foot, while the foot in such shoes will not sweat. However, this material is used to create only summer versions of shoes, since silicone is airtight and makes it difficult to ventilate the feet.
For shoes with a transparent heel or sole, modern plastic is used. Effects of such shoes can be added with the help of various decorative elements, such as rhinestones and other stones. Each girl with a good artistic taste can easily decorate a transparent pair of shoes, for example, by gluing beads or bows to a transparent surface.
Such a model will be a unique and exclusive thing in the wardrobe of a fashionista. In addition to transparent, like glass, plastic, designers use colored plastic as an ornament.
Variety of transparent shoes
The fantasy of designers is limitless, and for a short century of existence of models with transparent elements there is a wide variety of invisible shoes.
All models of transparent shoes can be divided into several categories:
- Fully transparent shoes. All elements in these shoes are made of transparent materials. These shoes are quite versatile and go well with a large number of outfits to create an original female image. The highlight of these shoes can be unusual decor. When choosing accessories for fully transparent models of shoes, one should give preference to neat miniature accessories, since bright, massive details can overload the image.
- Shoes with a transparent top. Such models have a sole and heel like ordinary shoes, but the upper part is made of transparent silicone. Shoes with transparent heels will be an excellent option for girls of short stature, because with the help of such shoes you can achieve the effect of lengthening the legs.
- Shoes with a transparent sole. Original models with plastic soles create a feeling of soaring above the ground. The top of such models can be absolutely anyone, it all depends on the creative approach of the designer.
- Shoes with a transparent heel. Such models of shoes look quite elegant and will become a good pair of shoes for evening dresses. Fashionable today, the combination of platform and heel is most popular for models with a transparent heel.
- Shoes on a transparent wedge. For those who want to look feminine, but does not like heels, wedge shoes will be a great solution. The use of base colors in such models makes them concise and officious.
- Shoes with transparent inserts. Models of shoes with silicone inserts look not so extravagant and more ordinary. Boats with transparent inserts on the sides look more open and are well suited to light summer outfits. Models with a transparent ankle strap will fix shoes well on the foot, but at the same time they will not shorten the legs, which is typical of shoes with a strap.
What to wear?
Models with transparent elements are combined with many styles and images, which indicates the universality of this model. Having chosen such model for a wedding image, weightless absolutely transparent shoes will turn any bride into the real princess. Such shoes are suitable for a wedding dress that will not completely cover the original shoes for a solemn occasion.
Shoes, completely made of transparent materials, are perfectly combined with summer weightless dresses to match the airiness of transparent shoes. The choice of neutral shades for dresses with a straightforward cut, but from noble textured fabrics will be an ideal option for transparent shoes.
Models with a transparent top and the usual sole and heel fit to many elements of women's wardrobe. Such models look good with dresses and skirts of various styles, as well as trousers shortened models. You should not choose for such shoes long skirts that are able to close the original shoes.
For fashion trends in lace inserts and lace outfits in linen style, shoes with transparent elements that together create a weightless and delicate feminine look will be a good addition to this.
For casual style with jeans and sweatshirts of a sporty cut, shoes on a transparent platform would be a good option. A good idea would be to get original transparent shoes before you leave. Frank beach ensembles complement such unusual shoes. Choosing shoes for business negotiations, preference should be given to classic models of shoes. For formal occasions, original shoes with transparent elements are inappropriate.
Designer models
Supporting the wave of popularity of shoes with transparent elements, many famous designers successfully represent such models in their collections. Transparent shoes are present in the collections of Nina Richie and Michael Corsa. Absolutely transparent and weightless pumps shoes from Mark Jacobs look fabulously cute.
Transparent heels and silicone straps are typical for Valentino shoes. However, the true connoisseur of transparent shoes can rightly be called the famous designer Christian Labutena. In his collections there are many models with transparent elements that have conquered the hearts of many shoe lovers from the famous fashion designer.
One of the remarkable models can be called shoes Un Bout. The embodiment of the classic boats with a pointed nose leaves the toe and heel part closed, revealing the curve of the foot due to the transparent inserts on the sides. The elegance of the shoe adds an ankle strap. The wide color range of models allows you to choose shoes of neutral tones for everyday work or shoes of bright juicy shades for hot summer days.
Another original model from the designer - Labuten, who brought unprecedented popularity to its creator, with a completely transparent upper part and the famous red sole.
One of the favorite ways to decorate with Christian Labutena is to use Swarovski stones. Luxurious shoes with a scattering of stones will be an excellent option for solemn images in which shoes play the first violin.