The down jacket is, in itself, a strong fashion piece. As with any strong fashion piece, avoid overbidding! Choosing the right shoes is above all a question of balance. If your down jacket is colored or printed, choose shoes in a neutral color that matches your outfit so as not to clash. If you have opted for a coat with many details, zips or metallic buckle for example, avoid the double effect of shoes with straps, zips, buckles or studs. Your down jacket is straight and classic? Feminize it with heels. In any case, to avoid fashion errors, it is better to do less than too much!
The down jacket is a winter coat, designed to keep you warm in extreme cold. If you chose it for its usefulness, no question of pairing it with ballerinas! Winter champions are boots and ankle boots, preferably lined and more or less resistant. Choose them based on their comfort and tolerance to the elements. Good news, city shoes inspired by hiking boots or even après-skis are coming down from the catwalks to take over the shelves... An ideal solution for a fashionable, but warm look, with a down jacket!
Fashion doesn't always make sense, and if there's one trendy look, it's definitely rolled ankle denim. Uncovered ankles, therefore, to wear with a short down jacket and low sneakers or pretty patent derbies. Concern ? Walking around with your ankles in the air in winter can be adventurous, even downright dangerous! If you're itchy for the trend, pair your low shoes with high socks or tights, provided you've mastered them:opt for trendy, patterned, textured models, but always assumed. Failing that, simply compose your outfit by combining down jackets and modern boots:rolled jeans on the boots, or slim jeans hidden inside.
To compose an elegant silhouette without giving up the warmth of the down jacket, bet on refined shoes. During the day, count on the inevitable boots, preferably in leather or skin, with pointed or slightly rounded toes. Do you wear skirts? Play with real black leather boots, accompanied by opaque tights. As we have said, the golden rule is not to overload the rest of the silhouette:choose neutral or tone-on-tone shoes, with a sober look and without too many details. When evening comes, slip your tights into heeled pumps or wedges, adapting the thickness of the tights to the weather... or choose black skinny jeans with heeled ankle boots.
