Mule shoes

Again, the world fashion recalls its cyclical nature. A striking example is the mule shoes that came into fashion in 2016 with the easy filing of Monique Lhuiller, Loewe, Simone Rocha and other designers who presented spring-summer collections.

Shoes with ancient history

It is difficult to say why the mules received their name from the French word mulleus, translated as "thinker". But the fact remains: shoes, worn by male aristocrats of Ancient Rome, claim to be the most fashionable in the coming year. Initially, flat-soled muffle shoes were made of genuine purple or dark red leather, and their toe was closed. In the Middle Ages, these shoes migrated to the women's wardrobe, becoming very popular. However, replacing the skin with dense cotton made this shoe affordable for the lower layers of the population, and when women of the oldest profession chose muffle shoes, history preferred to send them to the backyard of fashion. A decent society remembered these comfortable shoes only in the middle of the last century, since the incomparable Marilyn Monroe preferred them.

What do the mule shoes look like? At first glance, they resemble classic clogs, but there are some differences. Firstly, mule shoes can be without a heel, and clogs always have either a heel or a high wedge. Secondly, the sock's sock is closed, and mules can also be opened. As for the decor, the upper part of the shoes is decorated with paillettes, metal details, lacing, and stones.

Stylish combinations

If you characterize the stylistic affiliation of this kind of shoes, then this is certainly the so-called Golden Age of Hollywood and a flirtatious pin-up . Muly gives the image a special femininity, and at the feet of the girl is attracted close attention. It is for this reason that it is important to know what to wear with mules. If it is a question of creation of a stylish everyday image, it is necessary to make a choice in favor of the footwear executed from materials of quiet natural shades. Welcome and discreet decor in the form of original buckles, lacing, draping. Having such mules in the wardrobe, there will never be any problems with what dress to wear them, because such models look great both with a sundress and with a strict business dress. When choosing trousers, you must take into account that their length should not be lower than the ankles. Girls who follow hot trends will appreciate the combination of mule and culottes, incredibly relevant in the spring-summer season. Shoes muili without a heel can be worn with ordinary jeans, and short skirts, and shorts. In hot weather, models with an open toe are most relevant.

Surprisingly, this shoe fits into the framework of the evening dress code. In this case, stylists recommend choosing a mule on a high elegant "hairpin". Often such models are decorated with air bows or a scattering of stones. Thanks to this fashionable footwear, you can emphasize the exquisite taste, complementing it with a luxurious dress, a tempting evening overall or a classic trouser suit .

When choosing mule shoes, you must follow certain rules. So, women with full legs models on a thin heel are contraindicated. To make the image look harmonious and balanced, it is necessary to supplement it with shoes with a square heel or imitation of a wedge. Mules with rectangular and barrel-shaped heels perfectly emphasize the proportions of women with slender long legs. But flat-soled models are universal, as they are suitable for women of any height and with any type of figure.