Long evening dress and silver trainers?

[Spiceup]

I have a do to go to, dress code "best glitz and glam".

My prediction is that most men will wear trousers, rather than jeans, and a smart casual open necked shirt, probably shoes not trainers. Women will be done up to the nines.

I've never enjoyed shopping and I have reached a point in life where I won't buy anything just for one or two wears and I won't wear uncomfortable shoes for anyone.

I have an old (practically vintage ) bias cut silk long evening dress, shocking pink and silver. It's a good dress, I've been wearing it for every moderately dressy event for the last 15 years and get more compliments in this than anything else I've ever owned.

15 years ago I would have worn it with heels. Lately I've worn it with flat silver sandals but currently after a bit too much running I have approximately 4.5 toenails

So, can I wear it with exceedingly comfortable silver trainers I already own or do I need to try and get some silver (or pink?) closed toe shoes? I'm thinking trainers updates it but I may be kidding myself!

It's a private function, there's no offical dress code for the venue.

What do you think?

Love that idea.

I’d say no.

I went to a wedding recently in similar shoes. I can't wear heels because I have bunions (tmi) and I also need proper foot support for other issues.

No one commented and in fact one other lady was wearing them too. I think things are a lot more informal now and why should our feet suffer?

No, can’t you buy some closed toe kitten heels? They’re really on point at the moment.

It'll look fab! Very modern and fresh.

Love the cool trainer idea. Super cool.

Of course you can. Go and feel fabulous and comfortable.

Yes, fabulous idea! Can we see the dress?

@HomeSliceKnowsBest

It'll look fab! Very modern and fresh.

I love this look but dresses and silver trainers is pure turn of the millenium for me so I see it as more retro than modern. Short of wearing trousers with a skirt over them it's pure 2000.

Of course you can & it will update the dress a bit & make the outfit more current anyway. Enjoy your night in comfort

becarefulouttheretoday isn't "glitz and glam" retro in itself though... Therefore exactly right!

@UntilYourNextHairBrainedScheme

becarefulouttheretoday isn't "glitz and glam" retro in itself though... Therefore exactly right!

Yes but I was quoting an OP who said it sounded modern. It doesn't to me.

Need a photo

I'll only tell you if you show us the dress (and trainers!)

DMs rather than trainers for me

I was going to say no but actually I think it’s a yes from me.👍

I can't show you the dress, you might all hate it and then it will be completely ruined

I have a feeling Kate Moss used to team bias cut silk dresses with Adidas Gazelles back in the day. I think it would work as long as the trainers are in good condition and don't look too well loved i.e. scruffy!

I would have the same concern op, enjoy your dress and trainer combo!

I have a friend whose DP is a filmmaker. She regularly goes to glam events at places like Cannes. She is very tall so pairs her long frocks with silver trainers. She always looks amazing.

The trainer are practically new, unlike the dress!

Of course you can , your outfit sounds fabulous. I was at a mega glam event a few weeks ago and the guest of honour wore a stunning red gown with red and white trainers . She’s in her 70s and outshone every one else !

Ooh, could you show us the trainers? I fancy a silver pair

@Glassofshloer

No, can’t you buy some closed toe kitten heels? They’re really on point at the moment.

YES to the trainers

NO to kitten heels, which have never been on point in the history of humanity, they are naff and always will be. Heels or flats.

Sounds lovely. I’d like to see the dress OP, I love pink and silver together.