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Shoes to go with dresses for work

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Hoogey · 26/06/2025 21:20

OK, I need some shoes to go with casual dresses. Im thinking a nude low heeled shoe. Can someone help me find some please?? Im in a smart casual job so no jeans or trainers

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spoonbillstretford · 27/06/2025 05:48

Schuh have been doing some nice Mary Janes this year. I ended up buying them in three colours for work.

https://www.schuh.co.uk/womens/schuh-lyra-mary-jane-ballerina-pink-flat-shoes/1335633570/

Hoogey · 27/06/2025 07:52

They are too flat for me unfortunately

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IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 27/06/2025 08:19

LK Bennett

https://www.lkbennett.com/Low-Heels

Or Pretty Ballerina mid heels

https://www.prettyballerinas.co.uk/88-pumps?_pcnocache=1751009024820

blueshoes · 27/06/2025 20:22

doubleshift · 27/06/2025 17:37

I live in these - smart for work and comfortable without tights/socks https://solillas.com/collections/women/products/cuero-lalia-espadrille-wedge-tan-nubuck-menorcan-sandals

@doubleshift I love espadrilles. Do these ones slip off or chafe at the heel?

I like to have a strap across the top of the ankle to keep it secure.

marmaladeandpeanutbutter · 27/06/2025 22:26

Whatever you do, avoid the tiny thin heels. They’ll be deeply uncomfortable.

doubleshift · 27/06/2025 22:30

@blueshoesthey don’t chafe or slip on me. I have 4 different pairs of sollilas - 2 wedge and 2 flat. They fit my feet well! But I can’t say they will everyone.

amigafan2003 · 27/06/2025 23:21

They are horrendous.

Thatsrhesummeroverthen · 27/06/2025 23:52

amigafan2003 · 27/06/2025 23:21

They are horrendous.

Who rattled your cage?

IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 28/06/2025 00:12

amigafan2003 · 27/06/2025 23:21

They are horrendous.

They aren't. They're rather lovely.

Shetlands · 28/06/2025 10:40

amigafan2003 · 27/06/2025 23:21

They are horrendous.

I think they're chic - reminds me of the 1960s Mary Quant look.

OneWildandWonderfulLife · 28/06/2025 13:10

amigafan2003 · 27/06/2025 23:21

They are horrendous.

I, like many others on here, think they are rather lovely. Definitely my favourite so far.

B1anche · 28/06/2025 14:27

amigafan2003 · 27/06/2025 23:21

They are horrendous.

So let's see your suggestions then. Or is that rude remark going to be your only contribution?

Allseeingallknowing · 28/06/2025 14:29

IHaveAlwaysLivedintheCastle · 27/06/2025 08:19

Edited

So expensive!

amigafan2003 · 28/06/2025 14:35

B1anche · 28/06/2025 14:27

So let's see your suggestions then. Or is that rude remark going to be your only contribution?

These are my go tos - can't go wrong with a classic court shoe

https://www.next.co.uk/style/st470409/d86662#d86662

If I have an important meeting, I might dress it up with a 100mm heel. 120mm heels are reserved for home.

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Newmeagain · 28/06/2025 20:30

@amigafan2003 this just shows how we all have different tastes and style. To me those next stilettos look really dated.

blueshoes · 28/06/2025 21:08

Stilettos are not dated when worn for client meetings if you are wearing something smart and more formal.

That is probably the only time I wear stilettos. They are kept in my office and fished out for important meetings.

The women in Jeff Bezos' wedding were pretty much rocking the stilettos (I know, I know). Royalty also wear them on their engagements. Appreciate there is something quite patriarchal about such heels.

Levithecat · 28/06/2025 22:00

I have these - https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-giselle-leather-woven-t-bar-mary-jane-loafers/p113065760?tmad=c&tmcampid=7&s_share=jlappios_bmV0LndoYXRzYXBwLldoYXRzQXBwLlNoYXJlRXh0ZW5zaW9u

and have been looking at some chunkier beigy loafers at Dr Martens too

RowsOfFlowers · 28/06/2025 22:02

Thatsrhesummeroverthen · 27/06/2025 23:52

Who rattled your cage?

I really don’t like them either. 😳

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