Are you tired of having to buy two different pairs of shoes for ethnic events and office engagements and casual settings? Then you need to read this guide to being able to repurpose a pair of shoes for both settings. If styled right, you can easily rock your traditional pairs of heels and wedges with outfits that can be appropriate for work as well as for formal events. Here are some ideas for you to be able to reuse your dressier pairs.

A pair of intricate flats can be recycled, but pay attention to your colour palette. You don’t want to clash the colour of the crystals and sequins on the footwear with your accessories. If you’re pairing your koti salwar with flats like these, you can easily put a fresh spin on them with culottes, a blazer and a high neck top. Perfect for that work/play balance.

Golden sling backs must be, if they aren’t already, an essential in your wardrobe. Breathe some new life into shoes you wore with that stunning pink Patiala salwar, by donning a black slip dress and a matching gold choker. This is the ideal way for you to get the most out of your gold heels.

Those bedazzled stilettoes deserve to see a night out on the town outside of the wedding season! We’re sure you were the epitome of elegance in a pleated kurta and dhoti pant combination, but you can give a new purpose to these gold beauties by pairing them with a chic midi cocktail dress.

Try something new with your ethnic wear and give those pairs a new twist. Share with us your favourite recycled looks on our Instagram, and stand a chance to be featured on our blog!