
Dress shoes on a woman and a man.
A 'dress shoe' (U.S. English) is a
shoe used as a component of
formal wear. A dress shoe is typically contrasted to an
athletic shoe.
Dress shoes are widely used in
dance and for evening parties and special occasions.
Men's dress shoes are most commonly
black or cordovan in
color. Other colors include:
brown, burgundy, oxblood, chestnut or
white. Women's dress shoes come in a variety of colors: black, silver, gold, tan or white shoes are staples for women's dress shoes but the shoe may also match the color of the
gown,
dress or suit being worn.
An
Oxford shoe or a
loafer is an example of a man's dress shoe. A
pump is an example of a woman's dress shoe.
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Women's Dress Shoes