Accessories for my dress- Dinner dance event

[Mudonstairs]

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

Right, so far I want to buy the gold ballet shoes from John Lewis, the pink and green beaded bracelet from John Lewis, the green velvet clutch bag from Next. I just need some nice earrings and more little bracelets. Think I can go without a necklace but would consider wearing one.

I will try 😊 I am not a photos person usually 😂

I like the asos ones. Yay, I think my outfit is nearly complete. So excited 😆

Just looking for more little bracelets.

I’m deffo well invested, so would also like to see pics!!

Necklace wise I would use your small boobs to your advantage and wear delicate and long so it just highlights a hint to what you have. I can’t find a decent priced one really and this is personalised so maybe not ideal for delivery.
https://www.johnlewis.com/ibb-personalised-long-vertical-bar-pendant-necklace-gold/p4917415

This is cheap and a good length but I’d be anxious that crescent might work as a bit of a weird hook to something!
https://www.asos.com/designb-london/designb-london-celestial-crystal-long-necklace-in-gold/prd/207355289#colourWayId-207355295

It does however have some complementary bracelets so could be worth a punt.
https://www.asos.com/designb-london/designb-london-multirow-bracelets-with-celestial-and-disc-charms-in-gold/prd/207355275#colourWayId-207355281

Good luck! Sounds like you deserve a good night out so I hope you enjoy it! x

Will defo try to get photo of my outfit! You all have been so helpful.

I am going to get the asos necklace and bracelets too. Will put all the jewellery on with the dress and can always take the necklace off if it looks too much. I think I might be able to carry off a necklace because my hair will most likely cover a lot the earrings anyway, so they will just be glimpses through hair, and my bag won’t be too standout because it’s the same colour as my dress 😊

I am starting to look forward to this event now, rather than worrying about it. Thanks so much everyone! Xx

@Mudonstairs bit random but have you looked at m&s in the children's section? They go up to an adult seven in most girls shoes and have half sizes (so you should be covered) they often have some really nice styles and not heels.
I may be wildly off the mark with this suggestion , but I've had some really good shoes from m&s kids

No, I haven’t. Thanks for that suggestion. Will have a look, but I’m hoping the John Lewis ballet shoes I’ve ordered will fit ok. I took a risk and just went for a size 5 as they are leather so will hopefully give a little. Due to be ready for me to collect on Wednesday so I could wear them round the house until Saturday!

@Mudonstairs I've just had a look and nothing exciting , seems to be mainly school schools . But they do often have some cracking shoes ( I can't do heels, I'm hyper mobile) so even if nothing for this event it might be worth checking back for other events

Thanks, yeah I’ve just had a look too and not much is on there but I will defo remember to check kids shoes at M&S in future 😊

following!

For cheap but lovely jewellery, look at h&m- normally under £10 for a necklace and I have several of different lengths that I've worn happily for a year with no breakages.

Love this bag....it's like a big quality street!

amzn.eu/d/c23WmSW

And these style shoes....closed toe, block heel, platform

www.yoursclothing.co.uk/gold-platform-block-heel-court-shoes-in-extra-wide-eee-fit-p

These are nice in dark green velvet...

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These ones....

If you can't get a matching gold bag of the right size and style then focus on finding the right size and shape for your needs in any pattern that has that blue (and any metalwork gold rather than silver). Example:
https://www.debenhams.com/product/d2c-floral-envelope-clutch_p-02997724-ff64-489e-aa7c-95e5b93fee51?colour=Royal&size=One+Size&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=176013&awc=22735_1732010913_0b4335b5819bc1aa041381af74a74f05&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=awin&utm_campaign=UK_176013&utm_content=Comparison+Shopping+Service+%28CSS%29

Or a plain contrast but complimentary colour? Or animal print (again, any metalwork gold)

@Mudonstairs bags and shoes don't have to match x

I really like this but I don’t know if it would fit my 2 phones and meds in it. I have bought this one: https://www.next.co.uk/style/su343150/e15899?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADm_5UUUuNDhlgjDLXOGt7BlartxY&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi_G5BhDXARIsAN5SX7o9l3Cv7_rxPP2Axyhjt71muCKS_hf3Ea0Dw6uZ2KbQqp8sT5qgQLEaApWaEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#E15899

I love the look of these velvet shoes but they wouldn’t arrive on time. I have bought these but I am annoyed that I only bought them yesterday and it seems they have gone down in price today! Why does that always happen?!

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-harrietta-mary-jane-leather-pumps/gold/p5997567?size=5#product

My dress is dark green though. I just couldn’t find it in the right colour online to put it in my OP as I bought it years ago. It’s this colour green

Yeah, I have ordered the green velvet bag from next which looks like a colour match with my dress. Should look ok with gold shoes and gold jewellery. My wedding and engagement rings are platinum but I am not taking those off! They will have to just stand out haha x