In the nude

The only time I feel confident 'in the nude' is when I am fully clothed and wearing my nude patent leather pumps. 

From nude kitten heels to a classic nude pump, here are a few reasons why nude shoes - the look made famous by Kate Middleton - make a perfect wardrobe staple.

:: Simplicity.
A nude shoe can be paired with more outfits than your classic black pump. You can pair it with browns, grays, blacks, patterns, colors. It can be dressed up or dressed down. It transitions from day to night and season to season. Wear it with shorts, jeans, pants, skirts, dresses - really anything!

:: Elongate legs.
Because a nude shoe doesn’t break the visual line between the leg and the foot, it provides the illusion of longer, more slender legs. And who doesn’t want that?

:: Timeless.
While some consider the nude shoe a trend, fashion experts claim it won’t go out of style anytime soon.

It’s best to match the color of the shoes to your skin tone as closely as possible. If you can't find a perfect match, one or two shades lighter is more flattering than darker shades.

And hats off to Christian Louboutin, who earlier this year, expanded the number of nude shades featured in his collection to offer women the possibility of owning a pair of shoes that more closely match the color of their skin. With Louboutin leading the charge, you know it won’t be long before brands at all price points follow suit.

To help you feel more comfortable in the nude, don’t forget to add Vivian Lou Insolia insoles to your shoes. Ideal for any style and type of shoe with a 2 inch heel or higher, Insolia insoles help you wear the shoes you love 4x longer without pain.