A natty nude shoe is the ultimate closet essential that every woman needs in her accessories repertoire. The versatile style not only pairs well with virtually everything, it packs a punch with the illusion of elongating legs. In theory, the color “nude” is meant to match with the wearer’s skin complexion. In practice, unfortunately, the general scope of nude shoes available in beige, blush, and cream, which creates a challenge for women with olive skin tones. After all, one color doesn’t fit all.
However, a number of footwear designers have diversified their nude designs to allow women to reap the full benefits of the timeless style. Christian Louboutin launched a line of pumps and ballerinas in a spectrum of fair to dark shades that seamlessly mesh with a variety of skin tones. In a similar move, Stuart Weitzman’s Nudist sandals are designed in a range of barely-there hues that complement most complexions.
Much like finding the right concealer or foundation, first you have to identify the right shade that matches your skin tone to achieve that fluid extension of your leg. “Olive skin ranges from lighter to darker, depending on your undertone,” Sonia Merlo, makeup artist for Clarins, told Vogue Arabia “Olive skin tone has neutral or yellow undertones with a greenish hue, hence the name ‘olive.’” Reach for silhouettes designed with warm bases such as peach or yellow. Try to avoid styles with a pink tinge.
To help you find the right match, shop Vogue Arabia’s edit of nude shoes for olive skin in the gallery above.
