Buckle up, girls!

Want to score big points in the dressing department? Start with thine feet – while it’s common fashion wisdom that the blistering heat calls for comfortable and airy footwear, if the trend chart is anything to go by, Summer ‘16 heralds the return of the buckles. Fashion bloggers in the city sage sartorial advice we’d love to emulate…

“Buckles are perhaps the most versatile footwear options, when smartly styled – it can oscillate from being an everyday style basic to a dressy accoutrement.

They add dimension to your look, and perhaps, the right amount of chic appeal to your feet. But what makes all the difference is where the buckles are placed. For instance, buckles at the ankle can make a plain pair of pumps special. On the other hand, buckled flats are very effeminate and lend personality at the same time,” says Shruti Sarin, a fashion blogger and influencer.

And for the girls on the go, with little time at their disposal, she reiterates the importance of playing it right with the hues. “If you’re sporting buckles for work and are headed for an arty soiree just after, it’s advisable to pick colours that can do double duty: so choose beige, tan, white and nude. For the ones who’re okay with experimenting with louder hues, try burgundy or cobalt blues instead of blacks.”

Giving us a peak into the must-buys to snag up your overall appeal, Fashion blogger Nikita Mahendra says, “The biggest plus about wearing buckles is that you can team them with just about anything. While jeans are a fail-safe option, flared dresses, cuffed cigarette pants and high waist midi skirts are equally gorgeous picks. It’s cute to show some leg when sporting buckled shoes, but make sure you’re comfortable with whatever you choose!”