What kind of shoes are mules?

What shoes will help you be relaxed and feminine, without at the same time violating the boundaries of a fairly strict dress code? Of course, mules!

What kind of shoes are these - mules?

This refers to shoes with an open heel and with or without heels. What does “thinker” have to do with it (and this is precisely the meaning of the word mulleus in French, with which the name of the shoes is associated), history is silent. Perhaps they were once worn by philosophers.

Reference! Initially, such shoes adorned the feet of ancient Roman aristocrats. Shoes in purple shades with flat soles and closed toes are the “ancestor” of modern mules. In the Middle Ages, women also mastered shoes, and later courtesans. The latter fact, coupled with the democratization of shoes through the use of cotton instead of leather when sewing them, made the comfortable item a real fashion outcast for a long time. Until Marilyn Monroe herself wore mules!

Features of the model range

Modern mules have come a long way from their ancient predecessor, and currently there are models:

• with various heel and flat options;
• with a rounded or pointed toe, or even without it at all;
• on straps;
• made of perforated material.

Whatever the specific model of mules, their distinguishing feature remains sophisticated femininity.

Differences from clogs

The word “clog” is the first one that comes to mind when talking about mules. Is this concept synonymous with the word “mule”? Only partly.

Interesting! From “clogs” comes the concept of sabotage - deliberate neglect of one’s duties. Dutch weavers once damaged their looms by deliberately throwing their wooden shoes at them.

Clogs were originally intended to be about convenience., how they differ to this day. Their stability is ensured by a massive base and a closed top. However, now there are also models with open toes, but in any case the foot is tightly fixed. A sole made of cork, semolina or wood does not exclude the possibility of creating products with classic elements. Therefore, clogs are good for everyday wear when convenience and comfort are required.

With mules everything is different - even models without heels always go beyond the everyday ensemble, making one think of evening fashion. Refined femininity least of all suggests practicality. However, when creating a classic set, you can safely complement it with mules.

Advice! Do you look like a gray mouse in casual clothes? Add a pop of color by wearing mules!

What clothes do they combine with?

Being very elegant, these shoes can be matched with a variety of outfits - from everyday to evening.

Advice! One pair, made in neutral shades and with discreet decorations, can help out in different cases - it will perfectly complement both an open sundress and a business dress.

Mules without heels are good in different combinations:

• with trousers (pay attention to fashionable culottes!);
• with jeans;
• with shorts;
• with a skirt - short or long.

The summer heat makes relevant the latest developments of designers who have made it possible to wear mules with open toes.

Important! Are you planning to go somewhere in open shoes? Assess the condition of your heels and toes. Maybe it's time for a pedicure!

Models with high thin stilettos are ideal for complementing evening dresses, which is why sequins and rhinestones, bows and lurex are so common on them. Paired with an open cocktail dress, a luxurious pantsuit or jumpsuit, mules will make you feel like the queen of the evening.

Painted shoes, decorated with ethnic embroidery or floral print, are very appropriate in ethnic and boho styles. They are also suitable for connoisseurs of romance in clothing.

Important! When choosing mules, take into account your body type! For large ladies with full legs, open shoes with thin heels are contraindicated both for safety reasons and from an aesthetic point of view. A rectangular heel or a box heel will help showcase the beauty of long legs. The flat sole remains universal - suitable for any height and degree of slimness.

Summer is the real time for mules! However, the designers of the 2019 collections also offered options with fur, decorating the toe or insulating the inner surface of the shoes. Mink fur shoes are gaining popularity! Suitable for spring and autumn dry weather.

Advice! Chilly? Wear fashionable shoes with socks - mesh and thicker ones, black and matching the shoes. Now it's fashionable, not funny!

Examples of ensembles might look like this:

1. bell-bottom trousers + jacket + mules with square heels. Recent fashion dictates wearing trousers no longer than ankle level under open shoes!
2. jeans + painted flat shoes + loose “artist’s blouse” + bandana with an ethnic pattern;
3. loose “flying” midi (or maxi) dress + high-heeled model + wide-brimmed hat.