Accessories for my dress- Dinner dance event

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I have a dinner dance event next weekend with my DH. I already have this Ghost dress linked below but I bought it years ago in a lovely dark green. I am really struggling to find shoes. Can anyone send me links to nice shoes, bags and jewellery/accessories please? I have a few requirements for shoes:

1- no high heels, I can’t walk in them. I can handle a low wedge or block heel or kitten heels.

2- no toes showing. No sandals or peep toe styles.

3- no slip on style ones. I am clumsy and accident prone on my own. I don’t need shoes that try to come off my feet!

4- comfort is very important. I have princess feet. If my shoes start to hurt I will not hesitate to stick my trainers on but it’s not really the look I want. Would only do that because once my feet start to hurt I begin to not enjoy myself.

5- budget is under £100 for shoes. I would expect the shoes together with the cost of a bag and jewellery to be over £100 though, that’s ok but if it all comes to less than £100 without looking too cheap then even better!

Sorry that’s quite a few requirements isn’t it haha. Here is the dress, my one is in green:

https://www.johnlewis.com/ghost-madison-satin-maxi-dress/dark-blue/p5719716?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1x2oAG7sr50LEN_z4S0MhrN_&size=XS&tmad=c&irclickid=11uQgjRqbVaiyFESed3TBW1uUkCQ3MSph3n70I0&irgwc=1&tmcampid=99&s_afcid=af_10078_Content

Not sure if it’s relevant but my colouring is very similar to that of the model. I am a size 8 with size 5.5 feet so I will need to buy two pairs of shoes to try on size 5 and 6 as most places don’t sell 5.5. I need the returns process to be easy!

For a Christmas event you could easily add some gold to make it even more festive…

https://shop.mango.com/gb/en/p/women/shoes/heeled-shoes/patent-leather-effect-heeled-shoes_77032922?c=OR&talla=37&srsltid=AfmBOorJYcdAXmEiaH_mYj40gGcp6UiQIqrZC5xFWXIQYHlPJRrbtHaaSak&gQT=1

This style of strapped ‘ballet flat’ is handy too!

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-harrietta-mary-jane-leather-pumps/gold/p5997567

Nailed it.

Thanks. I agree that gold would be lovely. I don’t really like the Mango ones but can’t say why. I really like the John Lewis ballet ones but are they suitable for a dinner dance? I am tempted to buy them anyway even if they aren’t for this event 😁

These

I don’t really like the look of those ones. I think it’s because they are in two parts with a separate ankle strap that comes of a spindly bit at the back IYKWIM. I don’t think they would be comfortable enough for my princess feet. I think I want an all in one shoe, like more securely made. I don’t know if that makes sense to anyone else 😂

Yeah! They are very on trend and if you pair if with a very delicate gold bag and delicate jewellery it will look cool aswell as classy.

I was tempted to suggest a back-up pair of gold superga for any heels!

I have gone to functions in these with a pair of heels in hand and then ‘oops I forgot to change into my heels, silly me’ !

Ooh ok, I am going to order them. Any suggestions for a bag and jewellery? 😁

As small and as delicate a bag as you think you can get away with…

And you may have a problem matching the gold so if you can’t go exact… then veer away… this looks almost metal and is very cool and looks tiny to me.

https://shop.mango.com/gb/en/p/women/bags/party/metallic-clutch-bag_77010259

Jewellery again I’d go delicate, you need some bracelets for the bracelet sleeve on the dress - maybe adding in another streak of colour somehow… to make up that three colour rule…

And if you want a necklace then something that sits just above the neckline of that dress so it’s a bit peekabooish.

I like the look of those. I don’t know if I would be able to manage a thin wobbly heel in a toe crushingly pointy shoe though. They do look pretty and I wish my feet weren’t so sensitive 😔 I could probably deal with one of those traits in a shoe, either a thin wobbly low heel but a comfier toe, or a toe crusher with a kitten heel.

https://www.johnlewis.com/estella-bartlett-love-mixed-bead-bracelet-multi/p112338571

While you are on the John Lewis site… but you need a few delicate bracelets ideally.

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-heart-bead-chain-bracelet-pack-of-2/p111235204

These are cheap you could layer them up with something like the one above with a bit of another colour.

I should have added this as a requirement on my OP but my bag has to be a proper bag/clutch. Preferably a rectangle and with a secure zip. I have to carry two phones with me and small packets of medication at all times due to my health condition.

I love this bracelet. So pretty 😍

Yes, that would be perfect 🤩

https://www.johnlewis.com/part-two-denia-sequin-pouch-clutch-bag-gold/p112682371?sppc=2dxmixedfashionBAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gadsource=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD2el1xR1OTynfzUtCL0-nnQQwTSK&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjuWgkPPmiQMV6pdQBh0T8wN8EAQYAiABEgKipPDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It’s a shame this bag doesn’t have the dimensions on it!

Edit: Reliable dimensions - I am sure it’s not 28cm high

https://www.parttwo.com/en-eu/deniapw-sequin-bag--30309157-303311

Here’s better pictures of the sequin bag

Oh I do like this gold one. I can’t see any dimensions anywhere. It does look like it could carry my two phones and meds in it though.

oooh…. Sister in Law’s Christmas present sorted!!

I love the gold mary janes and the gold botanical earrings. I would not wear a necklace, just the earrings.

Those are very pretty but I don’t like the type of earrings that don’t have a back. The thought of threading these through my ear lobe 🤢 I don’t know, I just can’t 😂