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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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Matronic6 · 11/04/2025 21:43

https://www.johnlewis.com/monsoon-twist-knot-platform-heels-silver/p112735281Monsoon

My niece wore these in a different colour to a wedding and looked lovely but lasted the night pain free.

TheMeatyDrop · 11/04/2025 21:51

@Matronic6 these are lovely but not in her size (5)

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Rightbackinit · 11/04/2025 21:55

And another

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/5753927436-silver-chunky-heels?referrer=catalog

EverestMilton · 11/04/2025 21:57

TheMeatyDrop · 11/04/2025 21:51

@Matronic6 these are lovely but not in her size (5)

They are available in a 5 direct on the Monsoon website?

Yesterdaytodaytomorrowagain · 11/04/2025 21:57

Marks and Spencer do silver trainers!

Matronic6 · 11/04/2025 22:14

EverestMilton · 11/04/2025 21:57

They are available in a 5 direct on the Monsoon website?

Yes! No idea why Monsoon didn't come up at top of my search. They are available on Monsoon website in a 5.

clary · 11/04/2025 22:25

Ah I see others have also said New Look. Seriously, go and try on, no use doing this from home.

Redheadedstepchild · 11/04/2025 22:26

Maybe try Zalando?

FlippyKiYayFlippyFlipper · 11/04/2025 22:42

www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/YF356/product/details/show.action

Redheadedstepchild · 11/04/2025 22:48

https://www.zalando.co.uk/anna-field-classic-heels-silver-an611b0i5-d11.html?selectedsizes=5,5.5

These are wide fitting and available in size five and five and a half on Zalando UK. I've had Anna Field shoes before and they are fine. We'll get there in the end.

Anotherparkingthread · 11/04/2025 22:55

Yikes. Some of the picks.

Do you have an upper budget? Max mara did a killer pair of closed toe silver heels earlier this year.

What's maximum heel height in inches? So I can calculate in a platform (if possible).

SussexLass87 · 11/04/2025 22:59

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Greatonu-Womens-Ladies-Pointed-Wedding/dp/B0DG8KJKH2?pd_rd_w=EUm1T&content-id=amzn1.sym.98a3380d-28bf-4331-b97e-3cb6f35d811c&pf_rd_p=98a3380d-28bf-4331-b97e-3cb6f35d811c&pf_rd_r=QTS3C7SX35NW5GC5PFYN&pd_rd_wg=U9Ajc&pd_rd_r=5cdec37e-23cd-4b2e-84bb-79655962b7fb&pd_rd_i=B0DG8LCDTN&psc=1&ref_=pd_basp_m_rpt_ba_s_2_sc&th=1

I know you said block heels OP - but I got these in navy recently and they're so comfy. I have to go to black tie dos frequently for my DH's job and I could dance all night in these. I see they do a silvery goldy colour which might work for your daughter?

Cece92 · 11/04/2025 23:07

Boohoo are good for block platforms I got a black pair. They are comfy but wear them in first I never first time I wore them it was 24 degrees heat, and we got off the wrong tram stop to a wedding and had to walk a lot 😂 my freshly manicured feet were destroyed the next day xx

Ineffable23 · 11/04/2025 23:08

Is she sure she wants platforms? Maybe just me, but I find platforms a lot more "ankle-turny" than standard high heels, though I top out at a 4 inch heel and generally sit in the 2-3 inch range.

Anotherparkingthread · 11/04/2025 23:11

Op search term, platform pumps.

The silver is going to be hard to find in the "non tacky" category with the wedge/wide heel.

Also might be worth trying gunmetal as the colour, silvery but darker abd but more muted. It also might help to see the dress.

Offcom · 11/04/2025 23:30

These fit the bill… except on the price front

esskashoes.com/products/chaza-wide-silver-embossed

TheMeatyDrop · 11/04/2025 23:42

Offcom · 11/04/2025 23:30

These fit the bill… except on the price front

esskashoes.com/products/chaza-wide-silver-embossed

Yes but also yes!

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