Black tie - flat shoes

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I've well and truly moved away from heels in recent years. I still have some but won't wear them. Hate them.
Just been invited to a work-related black tie event. I have no idea how to wear a black tie dress with flats. Normally I go for shift-shape midi with heels which is flattering, but I am not in love with my legs and don't want to bare them with flats.
Maxi? Floaty maxi doesn't feel "professional" enough.
It's work related so I don't want to wear anything too glam or sexy.
Size 8-10. Not black. £100-200.
Ideas please?

A summery maxi with flat jewelled sandals? They would add a bit of glam maybe.

Sandals definitely not smart enough! Closed toe. Some nice coloured almond-shaped toe flat will go with whatever's the right dress.

These are quite glam!

www.charleskeith.co.uk/gb/shoes/CK1-70900380_BEIGE.html

Not entirely flat but a low heel leather espadrille is a good compromise. Paired with a well tailored maxi shirt dress

This kind of vibe, bur with a less heinous print and less heel

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Sorry I wasn't clear - I need guidance on what dress to wear with flats.

Do you have to wear a dress? A lovely trouser suit, possibly patterned, possibly drapey, with some shiny or jewelled flats would look fab. Or a really great jumpsuit. I always think they look better with flats.

That’s what I was thinking (and tend to do) too.

www.nancymac.co.uk/collections/jumpsuits-1

I would say you need a bit of volume rather than a straight skirt.
So eg prom style midi with small waist and flare/pleated skirt
Or so maxi you can't see your feet.

Knee length esp shift with flats looks matronly.

And I say this as a die hard flats/low heel wearer

Or a straight maxi with a side split so you see your leg from the side rather than the front

Are these too much.woulf hide flats easily
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www.ever-pretty.co.uk/products/trendy-round-neck-floor-length-evening-dress-for-women-ep00544?variant=42309114101947&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-JyUBhCuARIsANUqQ_KIYTrR7Rmq85rOaLPneI7C1Rw8po5ciXo2EuqQg02NIimZSpfHa0IaAg8sEALw_wcB

Those are lovely, particularly the first two. I’m probably being really dim but I can’t see where they’re from.

@kateandme
Lovely suggestions, where are they from? I had the same problem as blossomtoes!

This one is pretty, I'm sure would be fine with flats.

I found this at John Lewis & Partners. What do you think?  https://www.johnlewis.com/adrianna-papell-matelasse-floral-print-column-maxi-dress-champagne-multi/p5792312?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&sshare=jlappioss_Y29tLmFwcGxlLlVJS2l0LmFjdGl2aXR5LkNvcHlUb1Bhc3RlYm9hcmQ=

Out of stock but the point Boden mesh flats seem black tie appropriate - sharing for the idea.

Think it’s the point and the suede that make them evening y

Or something jewelled or embellished

www.theoutnet.com/shop/product/stuart-weitzman/flat-shoes/pointed-toe-flats/mindee-crystal-embellished-shantung-point-toe-flats/18706561956304594

www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-briella-asymmetric-diamante-flat-ballerina-pumps/black/p6144930

www.nicholaskirkwood.com/gb/shopping/casati-dorsay-ballerinas-13913973

I get what you mean about a floaty maxi, black sateen cigarette trousers and a silk jewel coloured shirt or blouse would be black tie

Missed off the Boden mesh flats link www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/mesh-detail-ballerina/sty-a1087

Loved this jumpsuit £224 www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/diane-von-furstenberg/jumpsuits/jumpsuits/fil-coupe-silk-voile-paneled-cady-jumpsuit/25185454457221416 Will be £190 if ordering first time from OUTNET

Reiss Elyssah £55 satin trousers www.brandalley.co.uk/17421282.html with heavy silk blouse or a sequin wrap like in photo (DVF kallina)

Gorgeous! Thanks

Why not wear a tux and evening trousers with a white/cream silk shirt daringly unbuttoned to almost naughty level?

www.next.co.uk/style/ls213819/p48593?dp=a&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6KUBhC3ARIsACIwxBhFDqct-qbPPCnb8C8ccDtUP0vYei39_H23epSDVU__2fjZ1caOGZsaAl_1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#p48593

m.lightinthebox.com/p/women-s-shift-dress-maxi-long-dress-3-4-length-sleeve-solid-color-lace-mesh-patchwork-fall-elegant-2020-black-blue-purple-wine-s-m-l-xl-xxl-3xl_p8195117.html?currency=GBP&litb_from=paid_adwords_shopping&sku=1_45%7C2_288&country_code=gb&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=880730556188282179989pla-531632735238&adword_mt=&adword_ct=410666870554&adword_kw=&adword_pos=&adword_pl=&adword_net=u&adword_tar=&adw_src_id=3516490533_8807305561_88282179989_pla-531632735238&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6KUBhC3ARIsACIwxBgnZ2-idHMkULqJ21n6c0PV9XKlBJBQxUXB8XpA6hH9AoQMbiBqMgoaAhfTEALw_wcB#header_anchor

www.amazon.co.uk/Ever-Pretty-Womens-Neckline-Dressses/dp/B079DPSRZT/ref=asc_df_B079DPSRZT/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=345474969489&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4136102156608935126&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006674&hvtargid=pla-470671273840&psc=1

Bombshell HQ has lovely 50s styles that would look good with flats.

www.bombshellhq.com/products/sample-sale-bright-blue-soft-stretch-satin-grace-tie-front-bombshell-dress?variant=39461094817872&currency=GBP&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&ate_adgroup=134888395413&ate_campaign=16771225141&form=&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm6KUBhC3ARIsACIwxBj_BWREYhDVdZ8vM-NCzW-Jc2oOdeqswctR7pUNuZ6aIVdwobf15TMaAoBXEALw_wcB

Black tie attire from Amazon or Next?!

Why not? As long as it looks good it doesn’t matter where it’s from.