Work to Weekend

If you're looking for shoes that can help you celebrate and meet a work deadline, try these tips on for size:

• Go classic: Simple and classic shoes are the most versatile, especially if your workplace is white-collar and professional. Classic slingbacks, heels or sandals always work, no matter what's going on around you. You can change up your look with accessories and makeup when you wear classic lines for your shoes and most of your clothes. A simple black dress, blazer and black slingbacks, for example, turn after-hours when you trade the blazer for a statement necklace and earrings, put your hair up and darken your makeup. Grab a sparkly clutch and you're ready for wherever the night takes you.


• Stick with neutrals: Simple colors like beige, black and silver look good with a little black dress and a business suit.


• Play up the details: An unusual buckle or clip, a hint of neon or an unusual shape can work in the office and make your after-work outfit more interesting. You can also choose bolder women's shoes for work if you keep the rest of your work outfit simple. For example, a solid business suit can work with an animal print shoe if that's the one fashion-forward statement piece.


• Know your workplace limits: Some workplaces allow flats or even sneakers, while others demand heels and "business formal" at all times. Take a look at what your co-workers and management have on their feet and follow in their footsteps. If you're seeing some more casual shoes, it's probably fine to leave your heels at home sometimes. If you're not sure, ask.

Bonus tip: Keep an extra pair of strappy "going out" shoes in your desk, bag or car. It's easy to switch a pair of shoes out, especially if your evening shoes are tiny sandals with a heel. This also handles the problem of going out in winter. You'll always have a pretty pair to slip into when an irresistible invite comes along.

Looking for women's shoes for going out, but that also put in their time at work? By choosing work to weekend shoes, you get more wear out of each pair of shoes and you get a more flexible wardrobe for your feet. Check out the shoes at Shoe-Inn to see a full array of beautiful, high-quality shoes that will have you dancing towards the weekend.