Help me break out of my shoe rut!
April 8, 2012 5:50 PM Subscribe
What shoes should I wear with this dress?
I bought this dress (it's teal and navy stripes) yesterday for going out at night to bars, etc with my friends. What shoes would go with it? Ideally they would be:
flat,
close-toed, and
$50 or less.
I'm at a complete loss because everything I have is based on my mostly black-based wardrobe. Obviously I'm not that fashionable but I can handle a little funky.
I bought this dress (it's teal and navy stripes) yesterday for going out at night to bars, etc with my friends. What shoes would go with it? Ideally they would be:
flat,
close-toed, and
$50 or less.
I'm at a complete loss because everything I have is based on my mostly black-based wardrobe. Obviously I'm not that fashionable but I can handle a little funky.
Red or orange or pink or yellow flats would look dynamite with that dress. If you want to be more conservative, navy flats or natural canvas espadrille-type flats would work.
posted by Sidhedevil at 6:00 PM on April 8, 2012 [3 favorites]
posted by Sidhedevil at 6:00 PM on April 8, 2012 [3 favorites]
Just get fun coloured ballet flats. (Almost) any bright will work with black as well as that, and metallic will work too.
posted by jeather at 6:05 PM on April 8, 2012
posted by jeather at 6:05 PM on April 8, 2012
I would go metallic, probably bronze, because then you can wear them with lots of other things, too. I wear the hell out of my bronze flats.
posted by something something at 6:17 PM on April 8, 2012
posted by something something at 6:17 PM on April 8, 2012
Seconding metallic ballet flats-- I like both bronze and silver for that dress, and agree with something something that you can wear them with so many other things too.
posted by mireille at 6:19 PM on April 8, 2012
posted by mireille at 6:19 PM on April 8, 2012
Flat slip on loafers like these or those.
Some oxfords , oxford like shoes or a bit more out there are those oxfords.
Did you consider platforms? Or something like this sandals inspired shoe?
You have tons of options; color and style wise - have fun!
those are only examples, prices might be higher than $50 and I am not sure if you want real leather or a vegan option
posted by travelwithcats at 6:29 PM on April 8, 2012
Some oxfords , oxford like shoes or a bit more out there are those oxfords.
Did you consider platforms? Or something like this sandals inspired shoe?
You have tons of options; color and style wise - have fun!
those are only examples, prices might be higher than $50 and I am not sure if you want real leather or a vegan option
posted by travelwithcats at 6:29 PM on April 8, 2012
Because the dress seems to hit right at the knee, if you do choose a flat, I would go with something low vamp. This will visually lengthen the leg. Avoid gladiator sandals with a dress of this length.
Since the style of the dress is so casual, I'd be inclined to go with something like this. I'd also suggest considering a neutral wedge - they can be just as comfortable as flats!
posted by pecanpies at 6:39 PM on April 8, 2012 [1 favorite]
Since the style of the dress is so casual, I'd be inclined to go with something like this. I'd also suggest considering a neutral wedge - they can be just as comfortable as flats!
posted by pecanpies at 6:39 PM on April 8, 2012 [1 favorite]
OK, totally missed closed-toed - sorry about that. Can you tell I'm procrastinating finishing up a term paper? I still think a wedge would be perfect if you reconsider.
posted by pecanpies at 6:40 PM on April 8, 2012
posted by pecanpies at 6:40 PM on April 8, 2012
Black or red patent leather Mary Janes.
posted by A Terrible Llama at 6:47 PM on April 8, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 6:47 PM on April 8, 2012 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Yay! Thanks everyone! Looks like I have some shopping to do.
posted by jschu at 6:57 PM on April 8, 2012
posted by jschu at 6:57 PM on April 8, 2012
Here are tons of shoes for up to $50!
Sorry for the expensive stuff earlier!
posted by travelwithcats at 7:20 PM on April 8, 2012
Sorry for the expensive stuff earlier!
posted by travelwithcats at 7:20 PM on April 8, 2012
If you really want to do this on the cheap they've got lots of ballet-slipper-type flats at Target right now.
posted by BlahLaLa at 8:29 PM on April 8, 2012
posted by BlahLaLa at 8:29 PM on April 8, 2012
It's a really cute dress -- you could also go MR*-sexy, with these or these.
*man-repeller (sub the gender or whatever of your choice)
posted by thinkpiece at 4:19 AM on April 9, 2012 [1 favorite]
*man-repeller (sub the gender or whatever of your choice)
posted by thinkpiece at 4:19 AM on April 9, 2012 [1 favorite]
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posted by travelwithcats at 5:52 PM on April 8, 2012