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DD prom footwear help needed

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TheMeatyDrop · 11/04/2025 20:57

Sorry I'm not sure this is the best place to post but I couldn't find a topic on attire dilemmas & issues.

DD has prom coming up. Needs shoes to fit the following brief:

  1. Silver shade (but not a 'tacky silver')
  2. Platform with heel (as DD short hence heel but doesn't want really sore feet hence platform)
  3. Ideally block heel, or wedge heel
  4. Ideally closed toe or toe coverage (as DD self-conscious about toes due to past surgeries)
  5. Would suit a wider foot
  6. Don't look middle aged

We have the dress but getting nowhere on shoes so can't get dress tailored to her height yet. DD is getting v stressed over this & it might not take much to tip her over the edge on top of exam stress.

I'm loosing hours looking at the same places finding nothing new.

Can anyone save us from frumpy shoes / meltdown (hers & mine) / loss of my evenings searching online?

If you can you're a better shopper than me!

Plus I will love you forever!!!

Budget flexible, would prefer a modest cost as unlikely to be worn again but I am willing to spend a healthy amount to get this right for her.

Thank you so much.

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Redheadedstepchild · 12/04/2025 21:14

Please let us know what she eventually chooses. I bet all our suggestions will be wildly off and she picks something completely different.

Rightbackinit · 12/04/2025 19:25

Does nobody ever read back through threads? Not even a couple of posts above.

The Esska shoes have been posted numerous times…

MissMoan · 12/04/2025 15:19

New Look usually have some lovely options:

Silver shoes

Ilovefriday · 12/04/2025 13:50

My daughter wore these (from Amazon). They were very comfortable and a better fit than any in any of the one million shops that went to in person!

https://amzn.eu/d/brijqxS

Rainallnight · 12/04/2025 10:45

Esska have lots which fit your brief.

ohdearagain2 · 12/04/2025 10:30

like these ones could be painted silver
Paradox London Aviana Dyeable Satin Block Heel Court Shoes, Ivory

ohdearagain2 · 12/04/2025 10:29

you can also pick a wedding shoe they come in white but there is a service to colour to match bridesmade dresses - tend to be comfy shoes

White Wedding & Bridal Shoes | John Lewis & Partners

LolaLouise · 12/04/2025 09:07

My daughter and all her friends are wearing nike dunks or adidas gazelles/sambas that match the colour of their dresses. So much easier! Id suggest to her something flat if she isnt used to heels, theres loads of ballet flats around if she doesnt like the trainers idea. Failing that, id just go looking in primark, newlook etc so she can try them on, but i def think trainers is so much easier for them and a night dancing with their friends!

hellswelshy · 12/04/2025 08:57

Twin dds here who had their prom last year. We bought 3 pairs of heels between them, one from Cider, New Look and Primark. 2 black, one silver. None of them got worn & they both wore Converse. To be honest you could barely see them under the dresses anyway & they felt comfortable and themselves. I'd go cheap if she's adamant on heels personally.

Purpl · 12/04/2025 08:53

Also simi shoes online or Linzi

Purpl · 12/04/2025 08:52

Primark has loads of silver and gold shoes last year might be worth a look

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