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Smart-casual shoes that aren’t trainers?

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lookingforshoes · 06/04/2025 16:15

Going to a ‘celebration of life’ next week. A relative has died, no black allowed and there won’t be a service, it will be a social gathering.

I am struggling to know how to dress. I want to dress smartly but brightly. Have gone for cream chinos and a lightweight colourful striped knitted top. But I’m not sure about footwear. Trainers make the whole outfit rather casual, and I’d rather err on the side of smart. Can anyone think of a shoe style that might work?

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MarshaMarshaMarsha · 06/04/2025 16:22

How about something like a canvas/linen type slingback or pump. Sort of like this from Toms.

Or boat shoes/loafer type style?

Sadsadworld · 06/04/2025 17:57

Loafer??

Example

You might like this at John Lewis:
www.johnlewis.com/carvela-sky-tassel-snake-effect-slip-on-loafers/p112948034?s_share=jlappdroid

Verv · 06/04/2025 19:30

Birkenstock Boston or London?
tidy enough for ceremony, casual enough to kick about in with jeans

lookingforshoes · 07/04/2025 17:07

Thanks for the suggestions!

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