Comfy but smart shoe/trouser combo

[CostaBrava]

I tend to wear either dresses and mary-janes or wide-legs and heels.

I have recently realised I'd be better off with flatter shoes, but don't seem to be able to find the right level of comfortable vs, smart. Any suggestions please?

[PNGirl]

Slim leg trousers that end at the ankle and brogues?

[pollyblack]

Watching with interest as your style sounds similar to mine...

[CostaBrava]

Brogues with socks? Am confused by the sock situation (hence always wear tights or long trousers and heels...

[NoPlanYet]

I like skinny-ish jeans with flat-ish boots. Realise this makes me a fence sitter.
Look at H by Hudson, lovely flat boots.

[NoPlanYet]

Eg www.hudsonshoes.com/dillie-black-boot-15558.html

Not got this one myself but I might next time I need a pair of new boots

[pollyblack]

I wear these with slim/skinny trousers and I love them
www.hudsonshoes.com/wistow-black-boot.html

[CostaBrava]

I'm not sure that ankle books and trousers look smart enough for work?

[Hoppinggreen]

I have some Gabor wedges that are really comfy and look nice with lots of different trousers. I don't wear skirts really but I imagine they would go with those as well.

[CostaBrava]

Maybe I an try the boots thing. I've never worn a slim fitting trouser - don't like my thighs at all. Are there any that don't make your bum look huge? (size 12, pear shape).

[pollyblack]

Yeah try loads on, you want slim rather than skinny. I'm a 12 pear and wear them with chunky boots. Suppose depends where you work, my office is creative so can get away with more but you can definite style it smart.

[pollyblack]

And make sure tops are the right length, longer line sweaters or shirt dress over the top works.