What Do I Wear?

[cruisin]

:D

I tried on the dress just now with two pairs of shoes I already own.

One is a grey patent peeptoe, like this except with a strap across the instep (I can't wear pumps): http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sofft-gemini-pumps-leather-peep-toe-for-women~p~4521w/?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=PaidShopping&utm_term=Sofft_Gemini_Pumps_-_Leather_Peep_Toe_For_Women&utm_campaign=PCGOOGLEB2&codes-processed=true

The other is a dress sandal where the grey/taupe soft bow is exactly the grey shade in this ashes-of-roses dress: http://www.zappos.com/oh-shoes-gail-bronze-metallic-nappa?zfcTest=fw:0.

Thoughts?

And holy moly, I actually have an ashes of roses chiffon scarf with silver beading if I want to wear it.

The first pair is dressier and has a cleaner line. The dress is so structured, that I think the second pair is not just too casual (mostly because of the heel), but too fussy. I like the first one better.

[skatesindreams]

After you said you couldn't find a picture, I went hunting (on Euro sites).
Found it; not the jacket!

I like them very much,

If you don't wear the peeptoe shoe, is something in a light shade of pewter a possibility?
Your Nordsttom contact might be able to help.
They began as a shoe store, still specialize in them; and have great sales.

[PRlady]

Well...if I have to buy shoes I am not going to spend much.

There are these:http://www.6pm.com/sofft-versailles-eggshell-vinalustrop which may be too girly and I also have problems with slingbacks.

And these: http://www.6pm.com/sofft-pavia-eggshell-vinalustrop.

Or am I being too matchy.

[Southpaw]

Or am I being too matchy.

Yes. Black shoes. Patent.

:skulks back to lurky town:

[skatesindreams]

If they are too "matchy" you might not be able to wear them with other things,

I like these:
http://www.6pm.com/sofft-pavia-eggshell-vinalustrop

Are wooden heels dressy enough for the event?

[PRlady]

If they are too "matchy" you might not be able to wear them with other things,

I like these:
http://www.6pm.com/sofft-pavia-eggshell-vinalustrop

Are wooden heels dressy enough for the event?

Good question. These shoes have the same modern vibe as the dress but not sure about the heels. Problem is I can only wear certain brands, including this one.

I have plenty of other summer clothes I can wear these with....

[skatesindreams]

Buy them; and try them with the dress.
You'll know when you see them together.
If not, you can use them with other dresses.

[BittyBug]

This has been said before in this thread but bears repeating - no stacked heels. They are day wear, casual. Always, no exceptions. The dress (which is fab, fab, fab PRLady) is far too chic for stacked heels.

[PRlady]

This has been said before in this thread but bears repeating - no stacked heels. They are day wear, casual. Always, no exceptions. The dress (which is fab, fab, fab PRLady) is far too chic for stacked heels.

OK, agreed.

I actually own these: http://www.comfortoneshoes.com/Tsubo-Acrea-Coral_p_12433.html. They're fun and comfortable. Also too casual?

[BittyBug]

Those could actually work if the colors mesh. And they're a little edgy like the dress.

I'd love to see your dress paired with a greyish green shoe if you have one. But if you have a shoe that can work, I'd go with what you already have.

[IceAlisa]

Yes. Black shoes. Patent.

:skulks back to lurky town:

Yes. Black peeptoes in PATENT. BLACK. PEEPTOES IN PATENT. Say, it PRLady.

Because you are tall and long limbed you can pull it off--I love the combination of pink and black, very Chanel.

I hereby ban all shoes with embellishments of any kind. Simplicity, just like the dress and the jacket.

If this dress were a skater, it would be Patrick Chan. Don't pair it up with Pasha Grishuk. :drama:


If you insist on Sofft: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/sofft-shoes-ramona-ii-pumps?ID=535879&CategoryID=13247&LinkType=PDPZ1

The heel is sadly stacked but in black patent it's not that obvious.

Or these: http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/sofft-shoes-garde-mary-jane-pumps?ID=655972&CategoryID=13247&LinkType=PDPZ1

Both on sale, the price is right.

[skatefan]

:D

I tried on the dress just now with two pairs of shoes I already own.

One is a grey patent peeptoe, like this except with a strap across the instep (I can't wear pumps): http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sofft-gemini-pumps-leather-peep-toe-for-women~p~4521w/?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=PaidShopping&utm_term=Sofft_Gemini_Pumps_-_Leather_Peep_Toe_For_Women&utm_campaign=PCGOOGLEB2&codes-processed=true

The other is a dress sandal where the grey/taupe soft bow is exactly the grey shade in this ashes-of-roses dress: http://www.zappos.com/oh-shoes-gail-bronze-metallic-nappa?zfcTest=fw:0.

Thoughts?

And holy moly, I actually have an ashes of roses chiffon scarf with silver beading if I want to wear it.

I'd definitely go with the first pair. Love the dress, and the jacket is fantastic :)

[Hedwig]

what is a stacked heel? *crawls back into her world of non-fashion*

[skatesindreams]

Definition:


Usually brown or beige, stacked heels are designed to give the illusion of thin layers of wood that have been stacked up to create a flat, wedge or high heel.
Stacked heels are seen on both men's and women's casual footwear

Also Known As: built heels, stack heels

[PRlady]

Yes. Black peeptoes in PATENT. BLACK. PEEPTOES IN PATENT. Say, it PRLady.



No, I won't. [Stomps shoeless foot.] Because I hate peeptoes, they cut into my toe. The grey patent Softts I have are just barely bearable so if you insist on dark-ish patent, that's what I'm wearing.

I tried the dress on with black patent shoes, Nordstrom kindly provides them in their dressing rooms, and the contrast was too much.

:P