Calling all shoe experts!

[basil]

I need major help. I have three dresses that I need shoes to go with...my bridal shower dress, my rehearsal dinner dress, and my day-after brunch/honeymoon dress.

I''d love to only have to buy 2 pairs of shoes for these three dresses, but I don''t know if that is possible. I love platform-y wedges for summer, and I''d really love something comfortable for the shower and for brunch cause I think I''ll be walking a lot those days. Maybe something like espadrilles? For the RD dress, I''m less concerned with comfort.

Alright, here they are. Ready, set, go!

Here is my shower dress. It''s off-white, navy and turquoise.

 

[basil]

Here is the rehearsal dress:

 

[basil]

And the brunch dress. I'm planning to buy a shrug to wear with this. Sorry for the headlessness, but I could not stand my post-call hair.

eek, that came out huge! Sorry!

 

[FrekeChild]

Size? Price range? Heel height? Any other important info?

 

[basil]

I wear a size 7 or 7.5, but usually a 7. Budget ~$300 for all three, could pay a little more if I''m only buying two. For the shower and brunch, I want something comfy and preferably platformy. I''m not sure what to wear with the RD dress, I''m open to suggestions!

 

[FrekeChild]

Ok. I''m on it like white on rice. woooo....I''m nerdy today!

 

[FrekeChild]

Shower dress-initial thoughts--off white, navy, silver or gold. Possibly turquoise if I can find something!
Rehearsal dress- initial thoughts-green, teal, or gold.
Brunch dress- Cream, red or pink. Perhaps gold would go here too.

Silver heels slingback, peep toe

Gold Strappy with mirror thingies (technical term)

Strappy soft gold heels (only in 7.5)

Rose gold colored wedge(also only in 7.5)

Gold/silver wedge-the stripes of silver made me think of the first dress

Gold or silver and wood strappy wedge

Navy and white Nautical wedge

Turquoise espadrille

Cream patent pump (brunch or shower)

Funky cream wedge with flower detail(perhaps more brunch)

Super cute cream MaryJane (brunch or shower again)

Cream and gold shorter wedge

Cream wedge

Cream thick strapped wedge (one of my faves)

Green chunky heeled pump

Teal slingback peep toe

Dark teal half d''Orsay pump

Red peep toe d''Orsay espadrille

Red/cream t-strap-love these for brunch dress

Red/cream peep toe slingback love these for brunch dress too!

Pink (not sure if it''d match but I posted it anyway) strappy wedge

Pink cute lower heels

Lighter pink peep toes

Pink or white with gold cork wedges

That''s all for now. If you don''t see anything you love, let me know, because this was only from Piperlime. I do hope you see something you like though.

 

[basil]

Wow, FC! That will take me a while to go through those?

Do you think I could wear pink shoes with both the shower and brunch dresses? I know there is no pink in the shower dress, and I''m kind of a fashion idiot, but maybe it could be a little pop of extra color?

Something like this? http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/36494468/c/140857.html

 

[basil]

Oh, I hope you don''t think I''m a total tool, Freke, since you gave me so many choices. But I don''t think any of those are exactly what I''m looking for. But honestly, it was really helpful because I feel like going through your list I have now narrowed down what I want much more than before when I had no idea where to start!

I''m thinking I''d really like to get a pair of shoes that I can wear with both shower and brunch dresses. Ivory or natural or maybe pink platform cork wedge/espadrille. <$100.
Unisa
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And for the rehearsal, a fabulous pair of black pumps that I can wear again. A lot. Preferably with a chunky heel and some sort of ankle strap or t-strap, though I could do without I guess. <$250.

Does this sound reasonable? I''m so lost when it comes to accessories!

 

[FrekeChild]

Lol, I know it was a lot. A bit too much actually, but there were so many gorgeous shoes...

As for pink shoes with both dresses, I don''t see why not-I think that if you added a pink bag or some pink accessories to the shower dress it would look really cute. Besides, navy and pink are a super classic color combination. And I think those shoes are adorable!

 

[OUpearlgirl]

Ok, I know these are only from Target, but they sound exactly like the black ones you want to find. I have had these for about 5 months and I wear them fairly often and they still look brand new.

Target Shoes

 

[basil]

Any ideas for fabulous black heels, <$250, preferably patent, preferably with some sort of strap to hold my poor narrow heels in - t-strap, ankle strap, or mary jane. 3-3.75" heel, not too stiletto-y, more chunky, but not too casual?!

Geez, I went from being totally uncertain of what I want to specifying everything!

 

[FrekeChild]

Steve Madden, linen with patent detail, peep toe, mary jane, $100, 3 3/8 inch

Dolce Vita black fabric w/ patent detail, thicker stiletto, Mary Jane, $150,4 inch heel w/ 3/4 inch hidden platform

Two Lips chunky black patent, peep toe mary jane, $80, 3 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch platform

This one is kind of crazy, but black with ankle strap $88, 4 inches and 1 inch platform

Chunky heel, peep toe Mary Jane, Enzo Angiolini $98, 3 1/4inch

Jessica Simpson, a bit stiletto-y, black patent, but very cute $88(and they come in bright green!)

STEVEN by Steve Madden sandal, black patent, a bit thin on the heel, but cute and on sale for $95

Charles David patent almond toe pump, chunky 3 1/2 heel, on sale for $90 from $209, only in size 7.5

I think the Enzo is my favorite...I think it has everything you're looking for, although the strap is a bit low on the foot, but I really really like the buckle.

I can always find more if you like.

 

[FrekeChild]

J. Crew 3inch patent Mary Janes with peep toe. Heel is a little on the thin side, but...

 

[tenfour]

i am in love with the shower dress!! pockets are too cute. can i ask who makes it??

 

[basil]

Thanks, Freke! You found so many good options there! I''m going to have to order a few and try them on!

Tenfour - the shower dress is Vera Wang from bluefly (link)

 

[FrekeChild]

Lol. So these aren''t really much like what you asked for, but they are black and have a chunky heel, and kind of fabulous. And Prada. And $348. But I decided to post them anyway...Prada shoes

 

[basil]

Oh Freke. Those are Prada shoes are FABULOUS! I hate you for posting those, cause now I want them. Just kidding

I think I might go with the JCrew ones. Seem like a pair I could get a lot of wear out of in general.

 

[FrekeChild]

Rock on!!!I figured that those fit what you were looking for perfectly.

 

[basil]

I have them open in a browser window, and I keep looking just to drool...

 

[FrekeChild]

That is a very good indication that you need to get them. I know I have to get shoes when I start dreaming of them. The last pair I bought I spent two days straight thinking about them. So I know what you're talking about.