From what I have seen on YouTube, some women own lots of shoes.
Throughout my life I have preferred bags over shoes. If it wasn't a nice purple hand bag it was a fun back pack with lots of compartments and zippers.
After learning how to become more of a minimalist (as much as permits as a Mum of three children) and consolidating my wardrobe to be in line with my BiCapsule Wardrobe an unusual thing has happened. Instead of having a fettish for bags I now have the time to realize my lack of shoes and my need for them. For the first time in my life I am focussing on building up my collection of shoes to complement my BiCapsule Wardrobe.
If you asked me yesterday morning how many pairs of pairs of shoes I owned I would have said five. But due to earning some money organising the cupboard of a local family I decided to use the funds i earned on myself!
I had done some research online the night before my purchase. I checked out styles and colours of shoes and boots I thought might be suitable. I was originally going to purchase two pairs of boots. One pair of gumboots and a fancier, dressier boot was my plan. However, the shop I went to only had one pair of colourful gumboots left that were way too small. The shop assistant sent me down the road to our local shoe store where I was introduced to Bogs. They are a wet-suit style boot great in the cold and the wet, yet they are attractive and comfortable enough for everyday wear.
So, my shoe count is sitting on six. But I still have a few more purchases to make. I want to replace my worn out joggers/sneakers/runners. I also need some black ballet flats for everyday wear and more formal occassions.
I think the ideal number of shoes for a woman is seven. There are a few options depending on your lifestyle. A true minimalist can live with one pair. I think I have always been a minimalist at heart because in my twenties when I was studying at university there was a point where I only owned a pair of leather clogs (similar to crocs).
The ideal wardrobe of shoes for me would include :
1) Fancy thongs (flip flops) for a day at the beach and casual occassions
2) A good quality pair of sneakers (trainers) for every day wear and informal occasions and my daily walk and work.
3) A nice pair of sandals with a small heals for when I want to feel a little dressed up
4) A pair of all purpose boots
5) Cozy slippers for cold days and relaxing evenings
6) Ballet flats for weather when sandals
and thongs are too cold.
7) Beautiful heals for formal events like a wedding
As I don't have any formal events looming I am aiming for six pairs of shoes for now. As I mentioned, my boots are brand new. I have a red pair of sandles for Summer. When Summer roles around my thongs will need replacing. I bought my slippers a year ago and they are doing well. All I need to buy are the ballet flats and sneakers. I have tried coloured ones in the past. They were purple and didn't match anything except my purple shirt. My BiCapsule Wardrobe is quite neutral so red, black or navy ballet flats would be suitable. And as for my sneakers; they have done so well but are due for retirement. So, my next purchase will be some black or possibly red or navy sneakers.
And with all these I will have seven pairs of shoes as I currently have two pairs of sandles. So, next time you go shoe shopping think about which of these seven you need the most. For those who need dressier boots too you could do without the gumboots or just wear thongs instead of the slippers. Or have nice thongs that double as sandles. And ladies if you already have each of these or multiples find a new hobby to spend your money on or save up for a trip to Paris so you will have an excuse to wear what you already have.
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