Help! I need shoes to match a dress

[Deleted User] · 03/04/14 - 16:24

Hi Everyone

I have purchased a dress for my other half as a surprise but I am at a complete loss as to what type of shoes would go with it.

I'm not looking for anyone to provide me with actual photos (although that would be useful) just a style and colour. I am looking at heels but as a fashion novice I have no idea.

I have added a link to the dress so you can have a look for yourself.

http://www.lipsy.co.uk/store/amy-childs-collection/amy-childs-lola-lace-halter-dress/product-is-BR00803_031

Much appreciated

Jordan

Cg_Evans · 03/04/14 - 20:14

High heels, in black , mdnight blue (same colour as dress) or silver, strappy glam ones preferably, with diamante maybe

Must say, buying shoes for a woman is riskier than a dress, as shoes are a very very personal thing, but ehat I suggested kind of ties in ith the evening glam look, good luck

Try ebay and googling strappy / glam sandals

gamzattiwoo · 03/04/14 - 21:33

That is a lovely dress you have good taste.I agree shoes to match dress or silvery.Probably plain silver as so much lace on dress.But you might be better to let girl try shoes before buying because fitting must be comfortable and that could be a problem.

LifeisGood · 03/04/14 - 22:57

Gorgeous dress!

I don't know how much you are planning to spend, but if I had that dress I would get something like these:

http://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/heels/lotus/invt/235712

Or something similar to those.

fefster · 04/04/14 - 16:10

If she wants to make a statement then these shoes in raspberry. If not, then the same in navy.
http://www.next.co.uk/x534322s5#894035x53

No platform sole at all!

Makson · 05/04/14 - 03:01

As the dress is quite a statement piece in itself, I'd opt for a simple heel as not to have one clashing with the other.
These Jimmy Choo heels are a classic;
http://www.closetcandies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Jimmy-Choo-Anouk-Black-Pumps.jpg
but perhaps in a navy/midnight blue to match the dress.

[Deleted User] · 05/04/14 - 08:55

I think I'd go for a nude shoe with this gorgeous dress:

http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330886265

http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,33/1512586046

Or how about being adventurous and adding a spash of colour:

http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330866321

Although in saying that, I think you're very brave buying the Mrs shoes. They can be very personal. Perhaps take her out on a shopping trip and a spot of lunch? That way she gets shopped, fed and gets to spend the day with you.

topcat2 · 06/04/14 - 01:50

If the dress is a dark blue I'm not sure black would go. I would go silver

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_052010206397_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_60893+1020395671_-1

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_052010206497_-1

Or nude
http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330886265

http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1385085002090

Or something a bit different

http://www.schuh.co.uk/irregular-choice/womens-navy-irregular-choice-bloxy-simba-cat-t-bar-court/1158985860/
http://www.irregularchoice.com/shop/xhr-list/product/4691/mrs-lower.html

Lol just realised the poster above has picked one of the same as me. I didn't look at anyone else's before posting

Lushness · 06/04/14 - 07:24

I think a simple nude shoe would be nice with that dress, but as mentioned shoes are difficult to buy at the best of times. You'll be better off going shopping with her and buy her the shoes that way.

The dress is lovely, I noticed it myself when browsing recently.

fefster · 06/04/14 - 16:49

tini wrote: »

I think I'd go for a nude shoe with this gorgeous dress:

http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330886265

http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,33/1512586046

Or how about being adventurous and adding a spash of colour:

http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330866321

Although in saying that, I think you're very brave buying the Mrs shoes. They can be very personal. Perhaps take her out on a shopping trip and a spot of lunch? That way she gets shopped, fed and gets to spend the day with you.

A couple of these are stripper-esque. I would not choose these. Sorry.

Blondie X · 06/04/14 - 17:37

fefster wrote: »

A couple of these are stripper-esque. I would not choose these. Sorry.

Seriously? They look like normal work shoes to me and, no, my job isn't stripping

fefster · 06/04/14 - 22:26

Blondie X wrote: »

Seriously? They look like normal work shoes to me and, no, my job isn't stripping

Yes seriously. You would wear these to work? http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330886265?awaid=78888&utm_source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=78888%7CSkimbit&awc=2374_1396819569_be0a0062af8e5e02c02b52a12f654c47&istCompanyId=a5878f77-5a08-4067-8ebf-aeff72525cae&istItemId=qwlpxwmm&istBid=t

I find them a bit tarty, sorry.

The whole platform thing is very dated IMO. Much prefer a classy pair of courts, but each to their own. I am forty after all, so probably those shoes are not my demographic.

Esensuelle · 07/04/14 - 04:56

fefster wrote: »

Yes seriously. You would wear these to work? http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330886265?awaid=78888&utm_source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=78888%7CSkimbit&awc=2374_1396819569_be0a0062af8e5e02c02b52a12f654c47&istCompanyId=a5878f77-5a08-4067-8ebf-aeff72525cae&istItemId=qwlpxwmm&istBid=t

I find them a bit tarty, sorry.

The whole platform thing is very dated IMO. Much prefer a classy pair of courts, but each to their own. I am forty after all, so probably those shoes are not my demographic.

Agree totally those shoes are vile, but then I see a lot of women wearing similar with a nice dress but the cheap looking shoes just spoil the whole outfit.

I'm trying to imagine the faces of my colleagues if I turned up for work in those!

You can't go wrong in a pair of court shoes, but maybe they're too boring for most.

Blondie X · 07/04/14 - 07:19

fefster wrote: »

Yes seriously. You would wear these to work? http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1330886265?awaid=78888&utm_source=aw&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=78888%7CSkimbit&awc=2374_1396819569_be0a0062af8e5e02c02b52a12f654c47&istCompanyId=a5878f77-5a08-4067-8ebf-aeff72525cae&istItemId=qwlpxwmm&istBid=t

I find them a bit tarty, sorry.

The whole platform thing is very dated IMO. Much prefer a classy pair of courts, but each to their own. I am forty after all, so probably those shoes are not my demographic.

Yes I would wear them to work and don't find them 'tarty' (whatever that means) at all. think they're a nice, plain, neutral pair of summer shoes.

I'm older than you btw, and I'd say most of my friends wear those sorts of shoes

Makson · 07/04/14 - 07:49

I think there's a misconception that a heel over 4 inches equals "stripper" which isn't the case at all.

lea_uk · 07/04/14 - 14:04

Lushness wrote: »

I think a simple nude shoe would be nice with that dress, but as mentioned shoes are difficult to buy at the best of times. You'll be better off going shopping with her and buy her the shoes that way.

The dress is lovely, I noticed it myself when browsing recently.

Offering to take her shopping to buy shoes to go with the dress is a great idea.

Summer Breeze · 07/04/14 - 14:08

Makson wrote: »

I think there's a misconception that a heel over 4 inches equals "stripper" which isn't the case at all.

I would be practicing hard on my pole if that was the case

I love high heels.

fefster · 07/04/14 - 19:20

Makson wrote: »

I think there's a misconception that a heel over 4 inches equals "stripper" which isn't the case at all.

It is not the heel, it is the stripper-esque platform sole. It is hideous. I am genuinely shocked that any woman over 25 would wear those shoes. Literally

Esensuelle · 07/04/14 - 19:52

I love the way people assume it's about the heel, it's not I have plenty of heels and some very high. None have those ghastly platforms though.

I just find them ugly to look at sorry. It's cool if you like them though, we can't all like the same things

Summer Breeze · 07/04/14 - 20:14

I only have one pair of shoes with a small platform and a very high heel, when I tried them on I thought 'wow are they tarty or what' and even said it out aloud.
My OH bought me them!
They are now what I class as 'indoor' shoes

Blondie X · 07/04/14 - 21:54

Makson wrote: »

I think there's a misconception that a heel over 4 inches equals "stripper" which isn't the case at all.

I think it's the offence language such as stripper esque and tarty that bothers me more than people having different taste in footwear. Plus the horror that anyone over the age of 25 wearing fashionable footwear rather than sensible shoes deserves a shocked look of horror for doing so. Each to their own and all that but why so bitchy about those who choose a different style?

Bet the OP is glad they asked now

fefster · 07/04/14 - 23:27

Blondie X wrote: »

I think it's the offence language such as stripper esque and tarty that bothers me more than people having different taste in footwear. Plus the horror that anyone over the age of 25 wearing fashionable footwear rather than sensible shoes deserves a shocked look of horror for doing so. Each to their own and all that but why so bitchy about those who choose a different style?

Bet the OP is glad they asked now

It's not the heel, or the fact that they are fashionable, it's that 4cm platform that is the problem. However you are right, we all have different taste and I will be more mindful of this in future.

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