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Green flat shoes? Wedding outfit help please!

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ChainAusten · 19/03/2022 05:15

Hi style experts, I am a sad failure on the fashion front, spending most of my time in smelly farm clothes, and I have been invited to a wedding in a couple of months (I’m in Australia so it will be Autumn and still fairly warm)
I have bought a dress that I fell in love with late one night after some wine. I didn’t think things through, just went with my heart, and now I have no idea how to dress in it.

The wedding is in a barn on a farm, so will be fairly rustic and bohemian.

I have to wear low or flat shoes, not too pointy toed, that have decent arch support as my feet are falling apart and bones stick out where they shouldn’t. Also we will be on dirt/grass mostly.

This is my dress kharakapas.com/collections/indian-wear/products/green-off-shoulder-gown
I may put a narrow belt on it?

I really love nancy macs green shrugs www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/shrugs but can’t justify that cost on a shrug- I could give making one a go if anyone knows a pattern that works (they seem very different to the usual kimono shape).

I don’t know though- will I just be a big shapeless green blob in all that? Maybe a neat cropped jacket?

I’m size 10 and tall, but I am older and things are droopy…

Anyway, I need shoes (green? Gold?) and a jacket of some sort, can anyone help me? I don’t mind UK shopping- I’m from there originally. Thank you!

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KimikosNightmare · 19/03/2022 14:42

@CPL593H

Lovely dress. I think a pashmina would be fine, ? possibly pale gold (and BIG and drapey would be good, those dress styles would often be worn with dupattas) and gold shoes or green shoes. They sound more problematic but as long as fairly plain (and obviously comfortable) I don't think anyone would notice!
Good point about a dupatta. A bright yellow or even red would look great.

I think the shawl needs to be gauzy and very fine- not cashmere unless ultra fine.

KimikosNightmare · 19/03/2022 14:44

I may put a narrow belt on it?

Not a belt. The material needs to swish and billow and flow when you move. A belt would spoil that effect.

SirVixofVixHall · 19/03/2022 14:54

I know the Tourist sandal is very padded as that is why my friend chose them and I tried hers on, like walking on fluffy clouds !
I assume the Arizona also, but haven’t seen them in real life. They probably have other padded sandals.

KimikosNightmare · 19/03/2022 15:25

The dress is beautiful - a Greek goddess would be happy with it.

TooMinty · 19/03/2022 15:45

I think the blush ones go best. Leopard print is nice - order them too and keep them if they are comfy and go with other outfits? Look fab with jeans 😊

Alonelonelylonersbadidea · 19/03/2022 16:26

I'm in love with that dress and this website. Thanks!
I second the pashmina idea and gold shoes!

rosewater20 · 19/03/2022 20:31

I agree with those suggesting gold Birkenstocks. I think that would look great and since you know they work for you already you can be assured it would be comfy. The gold ones will also look nice with jeans, etc later on.

ChainAusten · 19/03/2022 22:04

@wonkylegs thanks, another I had forgotten! I will have a look

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KimikosNightmare · 19/03/2022 22:28

The gold Birkenstocks would be perfect.

ChainAusten · 19/03/2022 22:33

@Glorieta thanks! Those don’t look like the usual Birkenstocks at all! @bellac11 I think I am out of touch with the styles available!

@KimikosNightmare you might like this website too www.houseofindya.com/earthen-teal-tribal-tie-up-maxi-dress-347/iprdt (spending intensifies)
I’m looking forward to the shawl shopping- an excuse to buy something ethereal!

@TooMinty I like your thinking 😄

@SirVixofVixHall I have those on my list, I might have to order all of these anyway 😆

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ChainAusten · 19/03/2022 22:45

@Thedogissnoringagain I missed your link, love that website! I wish I could wear those shoes, so pretty!

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KimikosNightmare · 19/03/2022 22:49

Thanks OP.

ChainAusten · 20/03/2022 22:44

I love those @rosewater20 thank you

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user1471595474 · 21/03/2022 23:49

Regarding the Bared Footwear fit… I have a narrow foot and use inserts that are supplied with the shoes to help them fit me.

ChainAusten · 22/03/2022 04:18

Thanks @user1471595474 do you think they would be on the wide side then?

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