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Olivia Wolfe

The "Wrong Shoe Theory" Could Be the Elusive Reason Why Your Home Doesn't Feel Elevated

White walled living room with black gingham accent chairs and a wooden coffee table.

Once again we find ourselves merging the worlds of fashion and interior. And if the word "shoe" is what caught your eye here, then you're not alone. When putting together an outfit, your choice of shoe affects the outfit in its entirety. A dress paired with a dainty kitten heel often gives off a more feminine, classic aesthetic, while the same dress paired with a chunky boot will feel like a completely different, edgier look. The question is: when do you choose the heel or the boot?

The "wrong shoe theory" is about embracing the unexpected in times of closet skepticism and fatigue. In the moments when you love a look, but it just needs that certain something to finish it off, choosing the most unexpected shoe will be the answer that brings an extra flair of personality. In the world of design, this theory translates to interior design trends that embrace this same mantra of adventurous creativity and individuality.

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