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Help! What kind of shoes (and accessories) will go with this dress?

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MrsChemist · 29/05/2011 20:16

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It's for a family wedding, and it's the only maternity dress I have that remotely fits the bill (not really in a position to get another dress).
I'm short (just shy of 5ft)and will be 37 weeks pregnant, so of blimp-like proportions (am usually a size 8). The wedding is in August, so hopefully it won't be too cold.

I also wanted an obscenely large hat, but have a feeling it will just leave me looking shorter and more blimp-like, so have sadly vetoed that idea Sad

I don't get to dress up often any more and I'll be feeling fat and hideous by then, so would like to look a little bit pretty, just for one day.

Thank you lovely style ladies.

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JackieNo · 29/05/2011 20:18

Maybe some red or blue espadrille wedges? Or maybe silver? Will you be OK with heels, or at least a bit of a heel, do you think?

cyb · 29/05/2011 20:24

I LIKE THESE very much They come in hot pink too if you want to add a bit more colour

MrsChemist · 29/05/2011 20:26

I think a bit of a heel will be ok, in fact, anything to add height will be good.

The problem with some wedges is that the strap round the ankle makes my legs look stumpy.

Needless to say, shopping is a PITA when pregnant.

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JackieNo · 29/05/2011 20:28

Yes, you might have swollen ankles by then too Sad. So no ankle straps? SHame - those ones cyb linked to were great otherwise. Do you have a budget in mind.

MrsChemist · 29/05/2011 20:32

Maybe no more than £50, but could possibly go over for something beautiful, that I know I'd wear again.

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MrsChemist · 29/05/2011 20:34

Oh yes, I hadn't factored in the swelling as well. Ankle straps are probably going to be out then Sad

They were very nice, and looked like I wouldn't topple over in them either.

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JackieNo · 29/05/2011 20:35

Might be a bit too matchy, with the white, but \link{http://www.dune.co.uk/thelma-knot-trim-wedge-shoe-prodthelma50red/\these} could work, in the white or the red.
Are \link{http://www.dune.co.uk/tamsen-wedge-peep-toe-shoe-prodtamsen50red/\these} too high?

JackieNo · 29/05/2011 20:37

\link{http://www.dune.co.uk/nia-peeptoe-slingback-wedge-sandal-prodnia53fuschia/\Fuchsia suede} but over budget.

JackieNo · 29/05/2011 20:39

\link{http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/shoes/straw-strappy-sandal_213622879\Bargain if you're a size 5} and lots of sizes left in the yellow (it is rather bright!).

JackieNo · 29/05/2011 20:41

\link{http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/shoes/peeptoe-canvas-wedge_209564360?icSort=%2BsortDisplayPrice\Red and not so high}

JackieNo · 29/05/2011 20:47

\link{http://www.lauraashley.com/shoes/peep-toe-corsage-shoe/invt/sl619/\Red again} and only a bit over budget.

MrsChemist · 29/05/2011 21:00

Thank you very much Smile

I like the fuchsia suede ones, and the ones with the corsage on them. They aren't too far over budget either, though it would depend on how much I spend on headwear. Are fascinators a bit naff?

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Fumblina · 29/05/2011 21:10

How about a flower in your hair to match the shoes?

Ooh, I like this one more.

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