Seal Your Style with Wedges from LK Bennett

From Paris to New York, wedges are the trusted workhorses of fashionistas. Making appearances on street style blogs from across the globe, the modern wedge has taken up many forms. What started as a feminine-looking albeit more comfortable alternative to the pumps has beautifully evolved to reign grunge,sports-inspired clothing, and pop culture. Here are five LK Bennett wedges that will ‘wedge’ you in  the stylish class.

1. The Classic Wedge

Many LK Bennett wedges fall under this category. Designed to look like a pump, these have slim contours. Peep-toes, bows, contrasting heels are the three most popular features right now. Bennett wedges are an investment with prices starting at GBP 210

2. The Grunge Wedge

A current favorite with bloggers from around the world, the Grunge wedge was made popular by Jeffery Campbell. Featuring chunky skyscraping heels of around four inches, these combine grunge elements like sequins and metallics with traditional shoemaking materials of leather and wood.

3. The Wedge Bootie

Polished and sophisticated, wedge booties use rich materials like fur, ponyhair leather, and gold accents to achieve a high fashion look. Wedge booties have more streamlined design than any other wedged boots. These come in various lengths, finishing: above the knees, mid-calf or at the ankle.

4. Wedge Sneakers

An Internet meme that went viral a few years ago went, “The only way to make women play football is to invent a sneaker with a heel”. Perhaps some designer somewhere took it seriously and the sneaker wedge was born. Featuring a full—blown sneaker on a wedged heel, these are a favorite with the younger crowd. The preferred shoe style of Miley Cyrus, these will go anywhere. You can shut down the club with them……and then head straight to your morning jog.

5. Espadrilles

How could we forget ye old faithful. Wedged heels made of straw and cork go well under sun dresses. The perfect accessory for summertime dress up. The wedge is usually left in a natural shade of brown but may sometimes be coloured. The top is made of printed cloth, lending them an upbeat look.

6. Experimental Wedges

Think extravagant adornments like flowers, baroque designs and gold. A few designers, most notable of which are Alexander McQueen, Giuseppe Zannoti, and Dolce & Gabbana have created wedges that are now housed in museums alongside artworks. The wedge’s inherently stable design provides infinite possibilities for experimentation in design.

Wedges have become the darling of fashion because they have the same heightening and calve-tightening effect as heels, albeit without the damage. The sole of a wedge has a greater surface area of contact with the ground. Thus, the wearer’s weight is distributed evenly along the foot instead of being concentrated at the toes and the heel alone. Perfect for everyday wear including on-foot commutes, and jamming at the club, these are also by pregnant celebs including recent moms Fergie and Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. Walin and Wolff carries an extensive range of LK Bennett wedges at its many store locations in the tri-state area and its website http://www.walinandwolff.com/.

Article written by Ellen Canton.