| If you want your shoes to match your dress, dyeable | | | | different effects on color. This might not matter in |
| shoes are one option. Dyeable shoes are made of | | | | some things, but if you are trying to get an exact |
| fabric that can be dyed after the shoes are made. | | | | match in color for your shoes, you will want to see the |
| That fabric is usually satin or crepe that has been | | | | color of your shoes and dress under the same kind of |
| treated so that it accepts dye more easily. If you are | | | | light that you will be wearing them under. In other |
| planning on wearing dyeable shoes for your wedding | | | | words, if your wedding will be held outdoors, make |
| or special event, though, there are some things you | | | | sure that you see your shoes and dress in natural |
| should know. Here are some suggestions to help you | | | | outdoor lighting. If it will be indoors, check the color out |
| choose and buy dyeable shoes. | | | | under the same kind of lights as the lights at your |
| Choose the right fabric to get the right color for your | | | | wedding venue. |
| dyeable shoes. | | | | Minimize slight color differenced between shoes and |
| Colors look different on different kinds of fabric. Since | | | | dress by picking the right style of shoe. |
| it is very unlikely that your shoes will be made of the | | | | Choose shoes with embellishments or with little fabric |
| exact same fabric as your dress, even the best dyer | | | | to dye in order to minimize the impact of any color |
| will not be able to make an exact match for the color | | | | differences between your dress and your shoes. |
| of your dress. However, choosing the right kind of | | | | Color differences will be far less obvious if you choose |
| fabric for your shoes can make it far easier to match | | | | a high heeled strappy sandal with rhinestone trim than |
| your color more closely. If your dress is made from | | | | they would be if you were wearing pumps or slides |
| satin or another shiny fabric, choose satin shoes, which | | | | with far more colored surface area. |
| will have the same reflective quality as the color of the | | | | Be sure to apply a waterproofing coating to your |
| dress. If your dress is made from a matte fabric, | | | | shoes before wearing them |
| choose shoes made from crepe or another non-shiny | | | | |
| fabric. That will ensure that your shoes absorb more | | | | Dyed shoes are not weatherproof. They may run or |
| light than they reflect, resulting in a color that is closer | | | | stain if the weather does not cooperate. To reduce |
| to the color of your dress. | | | | the chance that your shoes will run if it rains, apply a |
| Order your shoes early if you plan to have them dyed | | | | coat of water repellant, but don’t expect them to |
| | | | be completely waterproof. If your shoes get wet, |
| It can take between 8-14 days to get your shoes back | | | | reapply the water repellant. |
| from a dyer, so be sure that you order or buy them | | | | If you are dyeing shoes, choose a shoe that is ecru or |
| well in advance of your big date. If you are buying your | | | | “bridal white” for dyeing |
| shoes online, take shipping time into account and be | | | | |
| sure to build in time for a return if the shoes do not fit | | | | Bright white shoes have a blue undertone that can add |
| properly. Since you will want to have your shoes | | | | a hint of blue to your dyed color, turning gold to green |
| ready to wear for the final fittings on your dress, you | | | | under some lights. Many shoe manufacturers combat |
| should have them ordered at least three months | | | | this by making dyeable shoes in a warmer white that |
| before the special day. | | | | takes dye more truly. If you can’t get the right |
| Bring a swatch of dress fabric | | | | white, there are products on the market that will tone |
| Be sure to take a swatch of the exact dress fabric | | | | down the white before dyeing. |
| with you when you bring your shoes to be dyed so | | | | Choose factory-dyed shoes that are matched to your |
| that your shoe dyer has a good sized sample for | | | | dress color |
| comparison. Don’t rely on memory to help you | | | | |
| choose the right color for your shoes. Ask your | | | | If you order your dress and shoes from the same |
| dressmaker for a fabric swatch that you can take | | | | bridal salon, you may get a match that is as close to |
| with you to a shoe shop when having your shoes | | | | an exact color match as humanly possible. That’s |
| dyed to match your gown. | | | | because the color dyes are created to match colors |
| Remember that colors look different in different light | | | | that are being used in the bridal and prom fashion |
| | | | industry that season. It’s an easy way to get shoes |
| Make sure that you check the shoe color match under | | | | that match your dress without going through the hassle |
| the right light. Natural and artificial light have completely | | | | of having them dyed yourself. |