Lady shoes advice

March 9, 2018 8:25 PM

I am a woman. I have a seersucker pantsuit. What shoes should I wear with it?

Nothing I have looks right. I’m keeping this intentionally wide open. All thoughts welcome!

Thanks.

posted by something something to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (22 answers total)

I would wear heels in a neutral color. Either a patent pump or strappy sandals, depending on the weather.
posted by frumiousb at 8:50 PM on March 9, 2018 [1 favorite]

Canvas wedges? espadrilles? Depends on the occasion.
posted by Ideefixe at 8:59 PM on March 9, 2018 [10 favorites]

Low heeled bright red peep-toe pumps
posted by kapers at 9:01 PM on March 9, 2018 [7 favorites]

Espadrille wedges
posted by the return of the thin white sock at 9:07 PM on March 9, 2018 [4 favorites]

I'd wear nude, strappy heels if I could walk in them. If not, shiny peep-toe flats in a neutral color.
posted by xyzzy at 9:12 PM on March 9, 2018

Assuming it's the traditional light blue/white, I think you could do any of the following:

pointy-toed, block-heel pump in navy (would also work in primary red)
wingtip Oxford in light tan
penny loafer in navy (would also work in oxblood)
posted by mrmurbles at 10:00 PM on March 9, 2018 [3 favorites]

Saltwater sandals or tan oxfords (without socks if that's comfy) or loafers. It's a casual, comfortable suit fabric, don't go too dressy.
posted by momus_window at 10:15 PM on March 9, 2018 [1 favorite]

Silver peep toe flats.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 10:25 PM on March 9, 2018

White bucks
posted by AugustWest at 10:38 PM on March 9, 2018 [3 favorites]

Omg black heels like the Robert Palmer girls. Hem the pants a little high.
posted by St. Peepsburg at 11:15 PM on March 9, 2018

Or black and white spats? Just Google "Tilda swinton shoes"
So many options
posted by St. Peepsburg at 11:18 PM on March 9, 2018

Chucks
posted by stinker at 11:32 PM on March 9, 2018 [3 favorites]

I'd say it depends on the cut of the suit. Also, what's the weather? I'd do oxfords /brogues in brown (camel or darker, depending on the hue of the suit and shoes). Chelsea boots might also look smart, if a little less femme.
posted by stillmoving at 11:51 PM on March 9, 2018 [4 favorites]

Oxfords (e.g. Cole Haan) or chunky sandals (another Cole Haan example).

I agree with going with a slightly more casual shoe because of the nature of the fabric.
posted by needled at 4:10 AM on March 10, 2018

I like the idea of chucks. Or maybe Stan Smiths and channel your inner Phoebe Philo/Ellen (both Paige and Degeneres)
posted by like_neon at 4:51 AM on March 10, 2018

Navy flats or navy strappy heels.
posted by DarlingBri at 5:16 AM on March 10, 2018 [1 favorite]

Oxfords in a light color without socks.
posted by mai at 6:23 AM on March 10, 2018

Gold loafers.
posted by Charity Garfein at 8:06 AM on March 10, 2018

A formal-inspired bootie or oxford but with summery cutouts, like:
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posted by Grandysaur at 10:24 AM on March 10, 2018 [1 favorite]

Depends on the cut of the trouser, but I'd also suggest wingtippy oxfords in a light color, or a slightly pointy loafer like these.
posted by karayel at 1:18 PM on March 10, 2018 [1 favorite]

Spectator shoes if you want to play up the old-fashioned look -- either navy or brown or, wow, red --

Or Keds or similar canvas shoes if you want to play up the cool, summery, relaxed part with modern cool, summery, relaxed shoes. Also possibly wow, red!
posted by clew at 2:32 PM on March 10, 2018 [4 favorites]

Seconding spectators. Those and/or white bucks are the "right" answer. Added bonus: comfortable!
posted by Krawczak at 3:54 PM on March 10, 2018 [2 favorites]