Back problems means no heels. What to wear to christmas do next week?

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Sister wants to cancel going to her husband's Christmas dinner/dance. She is recovering from putting her back out couple weeks ago.She has 4 young children and could really do with a night out. She's lot better but can't do heels atm. I suggested long boots? I said I'm sure one of you lovely ladies could come up with a plan to help her go to the ball!!!

When I saw the thread title I thought boots too. Maybe with a dark short-ish skirt and dark tights, then something colourful and eye-catching on top, nice jewellery and no-one will look downwards to the footwear anyway.

Have you seen the slipper style shoes that are in all the stores atm? Have a look in Topshop. They aren't expensive and are a great alternative to heels. I have a pair of black sequin Tods and often wear them in place of heels.

Thanks for ideas. Although sister is slim (size 10) she is not very tall (just bit over 5ft.) Maybe if she wore tailored trousers with the slipper style shoes and something eye-catching on top.