Edel Coffey: Something liberating about the fact ugly, comfortable shoes are in fashion

If they’re good enough for shoe afficionado Carrie Bradshaw, I thought …
Edel Coffey: Something liberating about the fact ugly, comfortable shoes are in fashion

The moment Carrie Bradshaw swapped her Manolos for Birkenstocks I got to thinking, does there come a time when we all hang up our Manolos in favour of comfort?

Has your fashion changed since the pandemic, your sense of clothing decorum? Do you approach an evening out wondering, could I get away with wearing leggings to this event? Have you found yourself ready to leave your house before noticing at the last minute that you’re still wearing your slippers?

I used to be one of those people who never left the house without full hair and make-up. Now I surprise people when I do wear make-up. They act amazed. You can see them thinking, she doesn’t brush up too badly when she makes an effort.

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