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Are these ok for a non-stiletto/court shoe wearer?

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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 08:57

Big Party coming up and I will be wearing this frock:www.collectif.co.uk/classic-dolores-doll-classic-cotton-p-sku102-c-red.html

I just don't "do" stiletto/court shoes. I like funky wedges: would these go?
www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-London-Yett-Lace-Up-Schwarz/dp/B00FJWS68M/ref=sr_1_81?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1394787104&sr=1-81&tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21

I am thinking of wearing fishnets too.

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FoxyHarlow123 · 14/03/2014 09:03

One word. NO!

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MrsJoeHart · 14/03/2014 09:04

It's not a choice I would make. I really don't think wedges do go with that dress.

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Catsmamma · 14/03/2014 09:06

oooh my eyes.

Ugly shoes, bad bad wicked ugly shoes!

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Elsiequadrille · 14/03/2014 09:07

I don't think they go very well with the dress.

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Orangeanddemons · 14/03/2014 09:08

I think peep toe wedges would go with that dress, but not those monstrosities you've linked to

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Catsmamma · 14/03/2014 09:10

a simple pair of pumps would be far better if you cannot do heels.

I'd go black and maybe a slim ankle strap for a higher wedge I think.

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BobPatSamandIgglePiggle · 14/03/2014 09:14
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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:14

OK, that's fairly universal then.

Cats, aren't "pumps" court shoes? I don't want flats either.

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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:15

Thanks Bob, but they aren't my style.

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DaftSkunk · 14/03/2014 09:15

I don't think they're very nice op sorry.

What about these wedges?

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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:16

They are "lady lady" court shoes to me, Daft. Oh dear. This is going to be difficult.

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PoisonousCentipede · 14/03/2014 09:17

I don't think they go with the dress - too casual. Have you had a look on the Jones Bootmaker site? They had quite a lot of wedges in the sale section.

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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:17

I need a strap over the top, otherwise they'll fly off or have me scrunching my feet to keep them on.

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BobPatSamandIgglePiggle · 14/03/2014 09:18
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evelynj · 14/03/2014 09:21

There are some decent wedges in clarks. I like the fly ones but not with that dress

www.clarks.co.uk/c/womens-wedges

Try new look also-they have comfy wedge/heels

Also, I'd go nude, brown, cream or navy & maybe match some accessories

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DaftSkunk · 14/03/2014 09:26

Any of these any good?

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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:27

No to Irregular choice: they are to detailed for me. Some of the Clarkes ones are ok, but I worry they cross the line from funky into frumpy. I am going to have to give in and get some spikes, aren't I?

My look is slightly quirky/punk, rather than girly. I am a dyed bright red hair/lots of eyeliner type person. Not what you'd call classic or classy Grin.

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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:30

Arrgh, DaftSkunk, I like the £300 ones on the link you just showed me, they are very "me", I just need them cheaper. Thanks though, you've given me some ideas and inspiration. Can I wear my fishnets with peep toes?

You are all being very patient with me. I am grateful.

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BobPatSamandIgglePiggle · 14/03/2014 09:32
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daimbardiva · 14/03/2014 09:33

Yes, peep toes with fishnets fine. You could look for some funky mary jane type shoes w block heels rather than spikes?

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Catsmamma · 14/03/2014 09:34
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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:41

I have slim ankles and chunky cyclists calves, so an ankle strap will make me look like I should have "New Zealand" stamped all over me...

How about some kitten heeled leopard or zebra pint shoes with a strap across. If I could find something like that, would that go?

You are going to hate me. I am going start another thread in a minute, in S&B, about hair dos.

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FoxyHarlow123 · 14/03/2014 09:50

Animal print goes lovely with red.

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CuntyBunty · 14/03/2014 09:54

Ok, Foxy, with as NN like that I don't doubt you. I will have a look and get back to you all, so you can shout "no" at me, or hopefully, "yes". Can't believe my original choice was so unanimously advised again.

Thanks everyone.

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BobPatSamandIgglePiggle · 14/03/2014 10:04
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