In a word: no. As my mother used to say, “Just because everybody else is doing it, that doesn’t make it right.” Wearing stockings under open-toe shoes makes about as much sense as wearing a turtleneck sweater under a low-cut…
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For anyone who loves to shop for designer shoes but prefers the hands-on approach and budget prices of discount chains, Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) provides the best of both worlds. Here are a few reasons why so many shoe lovers…
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“In olden days,” Cole Porter wrote wistfully in the 1930s, “a glimpse of stockingwas looked on as something shocking.” But while it may seem as if nowadays anything goes, especially where sexy stockings are concerned, you can pull off the…
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Extreme weather calls for extreme footwear. If your idea of getting in touch with nature is shoveling a few snowflakes off the driveway, just about any boot will do. But if your winter plans include some serious encounters with icy…
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For teen girls’ rain boots this season, the word is “Wellies.” These low-heeled rubber boots, popularized in Regency England by the Duke of Wellington, are now the foul-weather footwear of choice for teen girls. And unlike their British ancestors, today’s…
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When shopping for men’s loafers, look for the “three C’s”: comfort, class, and construction. You may have to pay more for shoes that feel good, look great, and last for years, but they’re worth it in the long run. Here…
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BEST FLAT SANDALS Anybody can design a cute sandal. What separates the best from the rest? For most of us, the bottom line is comfort. That’s especially true when you’re shopping for flats. The whole point of a flat sandal…
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