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Nude or black shoes with this dress

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Stumpedasatree · 20/01/2024 10:14

I am wearing this dress to an evening do, probably with some sort of shawl or coverup as it won’t be warm.

i have some black platform sandals that don’t look too bad with it, but not sure if nude may be better? And any ideas what to coverup with?! I’ve not been to anything like this in years 😫

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Froniga · 20/01/2024 10:37

Nice dress. Definitely the black shoes.

VenusClapTrap · 20/01/2024 10:41

Nude or gold/silver.

Sarvanga38 · 20/01/2024 10:42

Nice dress. Definitely the nude shoes.

(Posted like that for sport to reflect above post and the fact that votes will be split.😆)

Sarvanga38 · 20/01/2024 10:44

I once read on here that bright colours and black don’t work, it ‘cheapens’ one or the other, can’t remember which. I thought at the time it was bunkum, but sadly have completely come round to agreeing. Irritating really.

dudsville · 20/01/2024 10:45

I think black, v dependent on the shoe, could bring down a pretty dress like that. What shawl are you wearing with it?

Amberlady · 20/01/2024 10:47

nude

DiegosMomHasGotItGoingOn · 20/01/2024 10:50

If you are buying new I would throw gold into the mix.

if they are shoes you already own I would choose nude.

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 20/01/2024 10:50

Nude, gold, silver or even green. Not black and definitely not black platforms

TheMarsBarRover · 20/01/2024 10:51

I nearly always say black shoes but this is one of the rare cases I'd pick nude shoes instead.

Lovely colour dress.

knightsinwhitesatin · 20/01/2024 10:52

I would go for gold. I think black would be a little too harsh. Nude if you already have a pair

Moier · 20/01/2024 10:52

Black Pashmina / shawl.. Black shoes ( patent).

Jf20 · 20/01/2024 10:54

I’ve a dress very similar to this, nude works best, just as they have dressed it, nude sandals.

Turmerictolly · 20/01/2024 10:58

Definitely not black. Nude or gold.

SparkleyMud · 20/01/2024 11:01

Nude or silver. Definitely not black that would make it tacky and/or officey.

Fabricwitch · 20/01/2024 11:33

Nude, or as others have suggested metallic

herewegoroundtheblueberrybush · 20/01/2024 11:36

Black will make the teal look cheap. Strappy and nude or metallic like the model

Stumpedasatree · 20/01/2024 11:45

Thank you! If anyone spots any good gold/nude heels good for non heel wearers please link!

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MrsWidgerysLodger · 20/01/2024 11:52

Nude if you already have a pair, gold of you're going to get some new ones. I don't think the black would work as well.

StuffLoriThangs · 20/01/2024 11:59

I think gold, nude or pink!
something nice and bright.

Tan or no tights, as well.

TheSquareMile · 20/01/2024 12:23

Nude would look better with a dress in this colour, I would say.

I like court shoes myself, but appreciate that some people might see them as old fashioned.

As a cover up, that might depend on how you are travelling.

If it's not public transport and you are jumping into the car at home and then walking just a few yards into the venue, after parking, could a nice pashmina work?

TheSquareMile · 20/01/2024 12:37

Stumpedasatree · 20/01/2024 11:45

Thank you! If anyone spots any good gold/nude heels good for non heel wearers please link!

Would something like this work?

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-greece-kitten-heel-slingback-court-shoes/neutral-leather/p109915932

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