Footwear Plus Shoesday Tuesdays: Fashion Advice

Shoes can make (or break) an outfit, and this Halloween—with strong trends and pop culture influences driving footwear designs—they can launch an ordinary costume into a memorable one. Here are some current styles wearable on October 31 and beyond. —Angela Velasquez

Mad Men
Now that Casual Fridays have consumed the entire calendar, spending Halloween night dressed up to the nines “Mad Men”-style is a treat. Along with boxy suits and matching purses, retro-inspired heels complete Betty and Peggy looks. Classic brogue shoes for men personify Don Draper’s old-school charm. Or, channel Joan Holloway with sexy but ladylike d’Orsay kitten heels.

Top to Bottom: Fitzwel, Nina, Florsheim by Duckie Brown.

Lumberjack
What’s a lumberjack without a tough pair of work boots or a hint of buffalo plaid? Luckily, footwear brands are offering heritage boots that complement the outdoorsman look of dark denim and plaid shirts—stalwart pieces in hipsters’ closets.

Top to Bottom: Eastland, Wolverine, Sperry Topsider.

Jersey Shore
Amongst the fist pumps, poufs and disorderly conduct lies a trove of “Jersey Shore” costume ideas. Snooki proves that party girls can dance and boost a 4’9″ frame in mega heels. Bright kicks and exotic loafers embody the loud Jersey look for guys.

Left to Right: Mark Nason, Steve Madden, Reebok.

Indian
Get an early start on one of spring’s biggest trends with Native American-inspired footwear. Earthy hues, casual-cool moccasins and shoes with intricate beading add a designer twist to Indian costumes.

Clockwise from Top: Minnetonka, Missoni, Donald J. Pliner.

Sailor
Fans of nautical footwear can embrace their inner sailor to the hilt this Halloween. Timeless deck shoe silhouettes, rope details and an Americana color palette add a kitschy flair to captain get-ups.

Top to Bottom: Sebago, Impulse, Timberland.