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September 8, 2008 1:48 PM

I'm a girl, getting married in a boy's suit. What shoes do I wear ?

I'm getting married in October (YAY!). So, here's my suit.

I have small feet. Size 7. So I need a women's shoe. Boy's shoes are not an option. I've been looking at some Josef Seibel shoes .. since they are the only brands I know of that go a little more masculine ... but I'm not quite sure what style to go with. Is cross-stitching too informal ? and why, oh why must EVERYTHING have a heel ?

Pretty sure black is the way to go with the suit, but what style should I look for? Are there other brands that are little more boy-stylie ?

posted by duckus to clothing, beauty, & fashion (23 comments total)

My first thought is a ladies' flat wingtip. That link shows a brown one, but of course you can get them in any color.
posted by Fuzzy Skinner at 1:58 PM on September 8, 2008 [1 favorite has favorites]

I would think that a nice black Oxford shoe would work. You ought to be able to find them in a women's 7 -- they are a staple of girls' private-school uniforms!

I found some online at Nordstrom by searching for Oxford in Women's Shoes. If the links work, some examples are are here and here
posted by sueinnyc at 2:04 PM on September 8, 2008

And congratulations!
posted by sueinnyc at 2:04 PM on September 8, 2008

Ross Hommerson has great dress oxfords for women like this one.

They're comfortable and well-made.

Mazeltov!
posted by Sidhedevil at 2:06 PM on September 8, 2008

Zappo's does carry men's shoes in sizes as small as a 3 (which should correspond to a women's 5, so smaller than you). Possibly other online retailers too; I mostly get women's shoes though so I don't know who else carries a wide variety of sizes in men's styles.

Oh and as you probably know, the skinniness of your feet matters too- my feet are normal width for a guy but that makes 'em extra wide for women's shoes (you might have the opposite issue). I don't know if Zappo's carries thin-width shoes too.

This page gives some suggestions.

And congrats, of course!
posted by nat at 2:12 PM on September 8, 2008

I think cross-stitching is too informal, and the one-color shoes already suggested are great.
posted by sondrialiac at 2:14 PM on September 8, 2008

Nice suit! How much of a heel is too much? I think these Fitzwell's are very similar to MuddDude's dress shoes, but it does have a bit of a heel (not much bigger than the men's "lifts" I've seen in stores). This one and this one are similar, with an even flatter heel.

And congratulations!
posted by muddgirl at 2:16 PM on September 8, 2008

I just wanted to comment on the awesomeness of this question and the underlying context. Oh, and congratulations. You will come back and post pics, yes?
posted by desjardins at 2:30 PM on September 8, 2008

These are some really great ideas ! And I will most definitely return post-wedding !! Did I mention my bride will be wearing cowboy boots ? Apparently, she found the perfect pair for her dress. ;-)
posted by duckus at 2:36 PM on September 8, 2008

You could buy size 5 boys' shoes. I used to do that all the time.
posted by Madamina at 2:48 PM on September 8, 2008

These Ecco's come in men's size 5. There are actually quite a few black oxford or wing-tip men's shoes there that would fit you. And you have time to order a few and try 'em on.

And oh, wow, you will be super duper dapper and hawt. A million congrats.
posted by barnone at 2:51 PM on September 8, 2008

Check out the Camper Twins brogues in black here - I can't link directly but they're first on the second page of the Twins collection in the women's shoes, code 20876-002. They're quirky and classy and freaking awesome.

and, congrats!
posted by carbide at 3:11 PM on September 8, 2008 [1 favorite has favorites]

You guys kick ass! I have not much to add but just wanted to say that. My wife and I got married in July. Me in shorts and her in jeans. :) I'll be looking forward to pics as well.
posted by CwgrlUp at 3:16 PM on September 8, 2008

Hot pink Docs, obviously.
posted by DarlingBri at 4:02 PM on September 8, 2008

I would consider brown shoes if you wear a brown belt too. THe offset color can look good. I am a man without fashion sense, but my wife suggests I wear my brown wing tips with a dark suit. If your bride is wearing cowboy boots nice black boots would go with a suit (bolo tie?).
posted by JohnnyGunn at 4:03 PM on September 8, 2008

congrats!

if you have problems finding a men's 5, you can probably find a boy's 5.

i agree that contrast stitching is too casual for such a suit. i think doc marten makes women's wingtips that are not at all girly and may fit you better than men's shoes.

alternatively, i think a pair of pumas would look neat.
posted by thinkingwoman at 4:07 PM on September 8, 2008

er, in black, not blue.
posted by thinkingwoman at 4:08 PM on September 8, 2008

I've got nothing for you but congratulations.
posted by Morrigan at 4:10 PM on September 8, 2008

John Fluevog always has fun and funky oxford-y shoes.
posted by bitter-girl.com at 6:14 PM on September 8, 2008

congrats!

heh, today's washington post wedding week article: the anti wedding
posted by jus7brea7he at 7:15 PM on September 8, 2008

Congratulations! Also try Florsheim. They're really well made, comfortable, good looking, available in small sizes and narrow widths, relatively inexpensive,and they ship quickly. I also have small feet and I bought my last pair of work shoes from them and couldn't be happier. Perhaps the Kenmoor for you?
posted by lassie at 5:41 AM on September 9, 2008

I picked these and they look awesome !
posted by duckus at 1:12 PM on September 25, 2008

Thanks bitter-girl !
posted by duckus at 1:13 PM on September 25, 2008