Fashion Trends Study: The Wrong Shoe Theory
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
If you follow trends and celebrity style, you might have noticed or heard about a trend called “The Wrong Shoe Theory”.
Introduced by stylist Allison Bornstein, “The Wrong Theory” is the idea of twisting an outfit with an unexpected shoe. For example:
Sneakers x dresses
Flip flops x elegant wide pants
Ballet flats x shorts
Kitten heels with miniskirts
Heels with athleisure wear
And so on. The options are multiple.
The concept of mixing different styles may not be new,