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What shoes with this dress?

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 08:34

Hi all
I'm going for first drinks date this week, im planning on wearing this dress as its my favourite & feel confident in it, would normally wear with my heels but i think i need to tone it down abit - what shoes would you wear? Thank you!

What shoes with this dress?
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AllStar14 · 10/02/2019 08:35

Black ballet flats?

mummmy2017 · 10/02/2019 08:35

I would have said ones like you are wearing...
Good luck on your date

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 08:36

Thank you, just thought the heels might be a bit much?

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dudsville · 10/02/2019 08:36

That's a cute dress!

I second the ballet flats.

Toastisfun · 10/02/2019 08:37

You look great!! Love the outfit with flats or heels but I would ditch the scarf. Looks over formal to me (not a helpful comment, I realise!)

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 08:38

Thanks i ❤ that dress
So are we thinking black ballet flats?

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 08:39

Thank you toastisfun - ditching the scarf is a helpful comment

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Hotpinkangel19 · 10/02/2019 08:44

You look lovely! Definitely ditch the scarf, and wear ballet flats! Have fun!

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 08:49

Thank you - scarf wil be ditched!

What do we think of these? www3.next.co.uk/g52292s12#648712

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seven201 · 10/02/2019 08:52

You look great. I agree with no scarf and ballet flats. I'd go black or a metallic personally.

Dizzywizz · 10/02/2019 09:00

I agreee, black ballet flats

chipsandgin · 10/02/2019 09:02

Love that dress! I’d wear white trainers/converse & a biker jacket or black cardigan with it to dress it down. Good luck on the date!

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 09:38

Thanks everyone for all the compliments & comments- maybe white ballet flats? I don't think i can pull off white trainers.

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NigellasGuest · 10/02/2019 09:40

I would keep the scarf and the shoes you're wearing - they're not THAT high - and ditch the cardigan. Replace it with a black one. Or go for leather jacket and sneakers. Or even ankle boots. I know everyone is saying ballet flats but personally I disagree vehemently

CountFosco · 10/02/2019 09:50

Fab dress, where's it from? Definitely ditch the scarf, does nothing for the outfit. Do you have a black fine knit cardigan or jumper to wear over it (jumper turns it into a skirt)? If it was warmer I'd say definitely trainers (Stan Smiths in my case) plus biker. Bit harder in February, trainers require bare legs (brrr) and although you can wear tights with pointy flats and they would look absolutely fine I think you are still a bit at the mercy of the weather, I'd probably go with black boots but you'd need to experiment to see which of those options you are comfortable with.

mmmm25 · 10/02/2019 09:54

Definitely replace with a black cardigan. Otherwise looks fine as it is.

BusterGonad · 10/02/2019 10:00

I think ballet flats might make it too twee looking, you either need boots, heels or pointy flats. I would also say ditch the scarf and maybe go for a leather jacket or possibly a blazer but it needs to be the right style of blazer, but the cardigan looks fine also! Cute dress.

ivykaty44 · 10/02/2019 10:01

I think ballet flats will not do the dress or your legs any favours - high will look fabulous

Ditch the cardi

www.shoeaholics.com/women/mena-black-synthetic-ravel

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 10:16

Thanks for all the comments everyone, really appreciate it. Might try it with my denim jacket & keep the heels, as you can tell im nervous about my date!
@Countfosco its from lady vintage london

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Pinkprincess1978 · 10/02/2019 10:29

I love that dress! Fab look. I agree that dressing down with a denim or leather jacket then shoes don't matter as much.

I liked those green shoes you posted but they would still look a little twee with the dress and cardigan.

Good luck on your date 😀

Nanna50 · 10/02/2019 10:33

Without spending money I would just swap the cardigan for the denim jacket and keep the heels.

I would try ankle boots or the shoes you linked to @ next but that's only because I'm not a fan of ballet flats.

BusterGonad · 10/02/2019 10:54

Yep, denim jacket and heels. Very 50s combo that would look great x

BusterGonad · 10/02/2019 10:57

In regards to nerves, put a bright lipstick on and strut your stuff. Your outfit is fab and I'm sure they will be knocked off if there feet!

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Justme1981 · 10/02/2019 12:46

Thanks everyone, melongoose i love those shoes!!!
Right, im going denim jacket & heels - bright pink ones if they arrive in time!! At least if the date is rubbish i will look good!! 🤷‍♀️
Thank you to everyone who has sent good luck wishes ☺

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