Normal life can be dull. Dress codes at work, rigorous routines, and countless obligations bore us into a hum drum life and make us snug in our sweatpants on days off. Perhaps this is a reason why people have embraced the mystery, intrigue, and ultimately, sexiness, of Halloween. Pumpkins and ghosts aside, Halloween is all about taking a vacation from the routine of everyday and embracing fantasy. It is the one time of year when it is universally accepted (and now almost expected) for you to look like someone else, an edgier, sexier someone else.
The sexier costumes have become, with corsets, petticoats, and hosiery, the shoes are the final detail to make the look hot from head to toe. And why do we love shoes? Because like jewelry and handbags, they unify an outfit and keep the vibe of a style you’re looking for consistent. Which is why sexy and costume specific shoes have become so vital in the Halloween market. Simply put: It’s style protocol. You don’t wear boots on the beach, tennis shoes to a wedding, or pumps on the volleyball court. So likewise, costumers and party-goers feel like their “transformation” isn’t complete without a shoe that reflects their costume and makes them feel as super-sexy as their super-hero costume.
Check out Ellie’s Gangster shoes (Gangster, Flapper, Mafia) for the mobster in training, ruffled sandals for the French Maid (Garter), Nurse shoes (Betty) or Gogo boots! There are also several styles of shoes that are sexy but also practical and can be worn outside of 10/31. The simple Maryjane (Eden), for instance, is sexy from heel to toe, goes with 2/3 of all sexy costumes, and can also be worn again as streetwear or work attire. Other popular and versatile styles include a clear mule sandal (Vanity), chunky heel sandal (Lea), or a knee high boot (Easy).
Halloween is about parties for adults just as much as it is about candy for kids. With a Friday night Halloween this year, parties will be poppin’ full of pirates, cops, ghosts, and witches. Don’t forget your party shoes!
