What shoes with this dress?

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Hi all, I recently bought this Boden dress which I love but now I am stuck for what shoes to wear. I dislike open toe (ugly feet) and am not great in heels (DH is also short). I have some shiny gold converse or would theu be too clunky? I have big feet (size 8) and always struggle to find pretty shoes which are comfy but not frumpy. Not for a specific event, think smart pub and restaurants, DH would be in shirt and jeans.

m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/clearance/womens-dresses/smart-day-dresses/w0111-ivo/womens-ivory-blooming-bouquet-retro-pocket-dress

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m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/clearance/womens-dresses/smart-day-dresses/w0111-ivo/womens-ivory-blooming-bouquet-retro-pocket-dress

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Definitely not converse - too clunky and just doesn't fit the style of dress.
Converse/sneakers should be worn with casual summer dresses and skirts and jeans and that's about it.

I would go for a pretty flat shoe - a pointed toe would make it look more elegant (don't believe the myth that women with larger feet can't wear these, 8 isn't even that big).

Asos have a fantastic selection. I've just gone to "flat shoes" and found loads of lovely ones. Here are a few that I like best with that dress:

www.asos.com/asos/asos-design-libbie-tie-leg-pointed-ballet-flats/prd/9730291?clr=blacksatin&SearchQuery=&cid=6459&gridcolumn=3&gridrow=1&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=261

www.asos.com/asos/asos-design-lofty-pointed-ballet-flats/prd/9282505?clr=palebeige&SearchQuery=&cid=6459&gridcolumn=4&gridrow=1&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=61

www.asos.com/faith/faith-amelia-white-sling-back-ballet-shoes/prd/9303570?clr=white&SearchQuery=&cid=6459&gridcolumn=3&gridrow=5&gridsize=4&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=61