kikidee - thank you! Oh no, the nude flats hurt? Why? They are also in the capsule wardrobe post I am preparing, but is taking an age due to the changeover in stock from old season to new season), but if they aren't any good, I will remove them.
It's interesting re flat shoes. I think that women want to wear heels, as they look better, but the reality is that we can't bear the pain of walking long distances in them, so often carry and wear flats. Since we will be wearing flats, regardless of our aesthetic preferences, there's no point ignoring them. Seems the retailers agree and it's great to see such a terrific range of them in the shops.
I don't think the full range of new season stock in the various brands is out, yet. Banana Republic have 25% off today between 10am - 3pm, though, if it helps?
Romcom - I think midi length, fuller skirts can work on dress down Friday? I would wear it w the highest heels you can and the smallest top you can (ie not bulky), which is what they have done on the H&M site. For the weekend, I would change the courts to strappy sandals.