With what to wear moccasins

Initially, moccasins were the traditional leather shoes of American Indians, made from rawhide. It was these shoes that served as a prototype of modern moccasins - light shoes in unisex style of soft leather or suede, its cut resembling traditional Indian moccasins.

Indians hardly thought about what to wearmoccasins, because of a certain monotony of the wardrobe. Owners of modern moccasins are often asked this question. The answer to it will be slightly different, about what moccasins in question - about men's or women's.

With what to wear men's moccasins?

Men's moccasins belong to informal shoes, so they should not be worn with business and ceremonial costumes. If you want to soften thebusiness suit, instead of moccasins it is better to wear Derby shoes with an open lacing. Also moccasins do not mix well with beach shorts and sportswear.

It is also worth remembering that moccasins - summer shoes, not demi-season shoes. They are inappropriate to look in combination with warm outer clothing - raincoats, coats, warm jackets, etc.

So with what combination do moccasins for men? Ideal - short pants, jeans (they can be turned so that they openankle, but it is not necessary) or light summer trousers made of flax. You can also wear jeans shorts above the knee with moccasins. As a top, a T-shirt, a polo shirt or an ordinary shirt with a short sleeve is suitable.

Can I wear moccasins with socks? Traditionally, moccasins are worn without socks, especiallyif they wear them with shorts or short pants. If you are too uncomfortable wearing moccasins on bare feet, you can wear special short socks that are not visible when you put on your shoes.

If such socks do not suit you, and you still want to wear moccasins with ordinary socks, then, firstly, you need to wear jeans or pants of normal length, not shortened, and, secondly, The socks should be matched to the color of trousers, and not under the color of shoes. White and black socks, by the way, with moccasins are not desirable to combine.

With what to wear female moccasins?

The variety of women's wardrobe allowscreate a lot of stylish images with moccasins, but the basic rule remains unbreakable: moccasins can not be combined with clothes in a strict business style and with frankly sportswear. In other cases, the decision whether to wear moccasins with a particular outfit will depend on style, color and finish of moccasins.

Female moccasins go well with shorts, breeches and short trousers. From above you can put on top, shirt, polo shirt, shirt in a cage or a T-shirt. If the weather is cool, you can complement the outfit with a blazer, trench coat or cardigan.

Also moccasins are perfectly combined with jeans of different styles (straight, shortened, skinny) and linen trousers. Lovers of provocative youth style can combine moccasins with overalls.

Some models of moccasins can be wear with dresses or skirts to create a romantic image. In this case, it is better to choose a skirt or dress from light flowing fabric and moccasins, decorated with embroidery or embroidered with beads. Another version of the romantic outfit - moccasins in combination with a tunic and light trousers.

Female moccasins, like men's, are not desirable to be worn with socks; in women, this rule also applies to tights and stockings. Another tip for both men and women: Do not wear monophonic black loafers, this is a sign of bad taste. Moccasins were thought of as informal shoes, so classic black color is not welcome in this case, unless it is "diluted" with applique, embroidery or other kind of decoration.