Which shoes with this prom dress?

[Onandoff]

DD’s prom.
I don’t do dresses. Or heels. Help me please.
It’s dark red sparkly floor length, low back. Figure hugging then subtle fishtail bottom. Stretchy.
What colour and style of shoes might be best? It definitely needs a heel.

How old is she? Surely its her decision and whatever shoes she feels comfortable and can walk in- despite you not doing dresses or heels

If its a full length gown with a fishtail, you will barely see the shoes! Obviously depending how comfortable she is wearing heels, I'd go for a low, simple heel. Silver, if the sparkle in the dress is silver, or gold.

Without seeing the dress I would say silver high heeled sandals or maybe a closed toe/sling back. Possibly gold/rose gold or black could work as well though.

She’s 16. She doesn’t know either. She’ll pocket them it just will be helpful to understand what might work

We need a photo!

def need a picture of the dress!!!

Depending on the colour of the sparkle, I'd go for silver or gold stappy sandal.

She'll pocket them What does this mean OP? She will pay for them?

Can you post a pic of the dress?

@Elouera

She'll pocket them What does this mean OP? She will pay for them?

Can you post a pic of the dress?

haha I'm shattered tonight and I assumed it literally meant she'd take them off and put in her pocket for dancing etc-just wear to pose

I need to go to bed

Black, strappy, open toe.
Closed toe heels are very office attire I think and definitely not right for a 16 year old.

Go for something with a bit of a thicker heel for comfort & stability. Get some gel insoles because her feet will definitely hurt regardless.

New look usually have loads of great options if you're shopping high street & not designer.

@Elouera

She'll pocket them What does this mean OP? She will pay for them?

Can you post a pic of the dress?

Yeah I thought it meant they were just for show and would be taken off

Does she need to wear heels? If she’s tall enough I’d go flats … if you’re not used to heels her feel will kill!

But if you insist on heels something with a. chunky heel and either black or gold

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/4235400000070?gclid=CjwKCAjwgviIBhBkEiwA10D2j9boEmf9LErzLojOKMgDd2kpF9t894pERlrxih5G45kg0aPUUJeOkhoCg04QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,316/4358591746

She’s 16. She doesn’t know either. She’ll pocket them it just will be helpful to understand what might work

I think it's a typo for she will 'pick' them?

Agree with black strappy sandals. Not keen on the very chunky ones above. What about something like this, or these have a chunkier heel but are still reasonably dainty.

I’d go for black straps shoes. Something like this…

www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,33/4241500000

You can’t go wrong with black and she could wear them again in the future. Chances are, as soon as the dancing starts she’ll take them off. I work in a secondary school and most of the girls bring trainers or fluffy bed socks in their bag!

Yes! Agree with pp. definitely want something dainty.

Black, silver or gold should be fine that's what we'd go for.

@ashmts

She’s 16. She doesn’t know either. She’ll pocket them it just will be helpful to understand what might work

I think it's a typo for she will 'pick' them?

Agree with black strappy sandals. Not keen on the very chunky ones above. What about something like this, or these have a chunkier heel but are still reasonably dainty.

Yes typo sorry. She will pick them. Definitely needs a heel. Dress very Jennifer Lopez and DD only 5’3

Pity that your DD is taking part in this, cannot offer any suggestions, other than a shoe that can be worn again not a one-off.

@newnortherner111

Pity that your DD is taking part in this, cannot offer any suggestions, other than a shoe that can be worn again not a one-off.

Why pity? It’s just a party.

I don't think black would work necessarily. We went silver with a deep red dress. Depends on jewellery too and any clutch bag. I have got dd2 some roll up silver handbag shoes which surprisingly she is agreeable to taking to her prom (probably because when it was cancelled they had a make do prom and she now realises how uncomfortable her heels actually are).

Would a kitten heel work? Something like this?

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/dune-london/captivated-heeled-sandals-234761#colcode=23476111

Maybe something with an open toe though?

Or these?

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/footwear/shoes/occasion-shoes/silver-diamante-2-part-stiletto-sandals/p/681713092

@Onandoff Yes typo sorry. She will pick them. Definitely needs a heel. Dress very Jennifer Lopez and DD only 5’3

Did you look at my links? They definitely have heels? What did you think?

I'd really avoid silver, it's the kind of combination I'd have worn to my prom but looking back I think it's a bit tacky. Also black heels are so versatile, they'll definitely be worn again.

[quote ashmts]**@Onandoff* Yes typo sorry. She will pick them. Definitely needs a heel. Dress very Jennifer Lopez and DD only 5’3*

Did you look at my links? They definitely have heels? What did you think?

I'd really avoid silver, it's the kind of combination I'd have worn to my prom but looking back I think it's a bit tacky. Also black heels are so versatile, they'll definitely be worn again.[/quote]
Agree with this!! Black is definitely classier

White, cream, gold go for a light colour to look younger I think black is probably to aging.

Try New Look they should have a decent selection of heels in a lighter colour