Styled by Etiquette: Kick 'Em Off

I made a sign for our front door on Thanksgiving when I was twelve. "Take off your shoes, please!" We had white carpets. I did it because mom asked me. "Won't they know to take their shoes off when they come?" I asked mom. "No, sweetie. Not everyone knows," she replied.

Here's my take: If you're a guest in someone's home, ask them if they'd like you to remove your shoes. It's rather simple, "Do you want me to take off my shoes?" I know, I know. The shoes complete the outfit. But unless you're wearing a pair of Louboutin's, you'll be fine. And if this makes you feel better, from my experience, most will chuckle and tell you to leave your shoes on. But every so often, someone, like me, will breathe a sigh of relief that their guests are shoeless.

Here are some shoes I'll be kicking off, or wish I had the opportunity to.