{"id":39210,"date":"2023-07-27T15:14:47","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T05:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/?post_type=articles&p=236769"},"modified":"2023-07-27T10:14:50","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T06:14:50","slug":"tiktok-wrong-shoe-theory","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/tiktok-wrong-shoe-theory\/","title":{"rendered":"TikTok’s ‘Wrong Shoe Theory’ Is An Ingenious Styling Hack\u2014Here’s How To Do It Right"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How To Do TikTok’s ‘Wrong Shoe Theory’ Image via Instagram.com\/chamapgnemani<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Of all the gifts TikTok has provided us with, the ‘Wrong Shoe Theory’ is arguably the most fruitful. Coined by Katie Holmes<\/a>‘ stylist Allison Bornstein<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>the wrong shoe theory is\u2014as its name would suggest\u2014all about putting a twist on an outfit with unexpected footwear<\/a>. It might sound stupidly simple, but this styling hack has the power to instantly take your look to a whole new level.<\/p>\n

Just take Imani Rudolph (pictured above) in a smocked Cottagecore<\/a>-style midi dress and purple and red Nike sneakers<\/a>. As Bornstein’s popular law points out, the ingenuity of this look rests in the antithetical nature of the pieces, which are cute when separate but impart a chic element of intrigue when brought together.<\/p>\n

As Bornstein,\u00a0author of Wear It Well<\/em> <\/a>and founder of the ‘Three Word Method’<\/a>\u00a0explains, the idea was inspired by her work helping people try to find their own unique sense of style. “I\u2019m often problem-solving and trying to help clients figure out how to make a simple look feel interesting or dynamic,” she told an outlet<\/a>. “I came up with this idea as an easy way to empower clients to try something new and that usually, thinking outside the box will create a look that feels more interesting and less straightforward.”<\/p>\n

In a now-viral post, she dives into the theory, showcasing a slew of examples to prove her point that surprising shoe choices make an otherwise fuss-free look seem interesting. “It signals that there is some intention and choice, and therefore gives your look some personality,” she says.<\/p>\n

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