‘Hollywood Glamour’ shoe dilemma!

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I have a friend’s birthday party coming up and am wearing this dress but am clueless as to what shoes to wear!

It hits just above ankle height, I cannot wear real heels (my knees cannot cope with the shift in balance and I have a tendency to fall over🤦🏼‍♀️) and would like closed toes. I am only 5ft though so would probably look like a child in ballet flats!

Normal foot wear is Docs or trainers.

I know there are loads of options out there but I feel a little overwhelmed by the decision (the dress choice took long enough!) so any help would be very gratefully received.

Image is under review… it’s a silver sequin number!

Anyone with any suggestions please?

You need a relatively flat sparkly sandal. Maybe this sort of thing. I think a sandal works better than a ballet style for an evening do. https://www.debenhams.com/product/ajvani-mid-wedge-heel-diamante-slingback-sandals-wedges_p-e7bec7ea-30a6-4fc8-b78d-15d019dca73f?colour=Silver&size=7&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22915808283&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS6ImbwvuXtAlD1_hbTaVUi7k&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm9fLBhCQARIsAJoNOctUK4xUPffUHjQLf3HpJOyrucljApK4hlwZqTVCZGOTA9_ZPlrw7yUaAqlSEALw_wcB

Some kind of pointed flat or kitten heel?

Great dress. Plainer shoes I think, not to compete. I’d go kitten heel, pointed toe, sling backs. Classy and elegant. In whatever colour (tonal, or major clash) you fancy.
These pink ones are awesome - too high, pricy, maybe, but just as an example?

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/augusta-fuchsia-pink-slingback-heels

Or these R&B ones - come in silver and also pink

https://www.russellandbromley.co.uk/hillcliffe-slingback-high/243768

Or something like these if they need to be flat

www.jimmychoo.com/en/women/shoes/flats/bing-pump-flat/linen-patent-leather-flats-BINGPUMPFLATPAT080986.html?cgid=women-shoes-flats#start=1

low block metallic? https://www.next.co.uk/style/su147332/q56370

I bought these courts with a low heel (the closed toe ones) they are very comfy and I never wear heels. Easy to get free returns on Amazon !

This the cheaper end of the market but something like this? Pointed black flat with a silver stud? www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/hybrid/raid-black-connoly-studded-slingback-shoes?inventoryCountry=GB&currency=GBP&color=001&size=UK+6&type=STANDARD&g_acctid=988-888-5833&g_adgroupid=&g_adid=&g_adtype=none&g_campaign=%23PMAX%2F_%281%29_GGL_%282%29_UK_%283%29_EN_%2811%29_ALL%7C&g_campaignid=18176357455&g_keyword=&g_keywordid=&g_medium=cpc&g_network=x&utm_campaign=%23PMAX%2F_%281%29_GGL_%282%29_UK_%283%29_EN_%2811%29_ALL%7C&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18176359180&gbraid=0AAAAAD-P_JIdNoS9KeDYrA1VOlL-utTpE&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_vug_NKnkgMVkZJQBh2LDRPyEAQYAiABEgKSnvD_BwE

Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

What about a short cowboy style boot? Could get silver ones? Might not work but as it’s cold out it could work?

There is another option, which is the Wrong Shoe Theory of fashion styling. For instance, with this dress a pointed toe ballet flat in leopard print would be a bold choice that’d work well. Very fashionable, wouldn’t look child-like because of the pattern/toe shape, and does away with the heel. There’s plenty around atm, too, so they’d be easy to find.

Something like the Esska velvet block heel might work and give you a height boost. Comfy too

Following the leopard print idea - these in leopard or red are cheap for a night of glamour Brown Leopard Print Satin Bow Slingback Ballerina Pumps | New Look

This brand are crazy comfy and I dont thonk these wpuld be insane with jeans or in the office

https://flabelus.com/collections/woman/products/little-prince-gray?_pos=4&_fid=ebbec3b76&_ss=c

I had similar. I looked at dance shoes instead. Had a better selection and I was only going to wear them once.

Something like these?

https://www.oliverbonas.com/accessories/mary-jane-silver-metallic-leather-slingbacks-373784

I'd go for some low silver t-bars with blockier heels rather than stiletto or kitten. I have these in gold and they are quite comfy. https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/7410798718-lulu-hun-silver-party-heels

Have a look at the sargasso and grey website for silver shoes. I find their heeled shoes really comfortable and I can’t usually wear heels. Look for a pair with a slight platform front and a block heel so that they don’t feel high.

You'll probably hate this but this is what sprang to mind in a retro just nipping out between scenes kind of way. Alternatively pointed flats with a bar across (as per PPS) are your best bet imo.

@EnterQueene love the red ones! Thanks.
@ChequerToRed I can see this becoming a theory I embrace 😁
Some lovely ideas, thanks everyone

I have these sequinned Flabelus in black. They’re super comfy and look amazing. I did contemplate wearing them to the office today but had a lot of client facing meetings and thought it might be pushing my luck.

I also have a Flabelus pair in red velvet that I wore at Christmas and got lots of compliments from people who never normally even mention shoes.

I know it won’t be most people’s choice, but I would wear sequinned low top Converse with that dress in either silver or a bright colour, probably red. Not glamorous maybe, but comfortable

yikes the price of the jimmy choos!

Reduced to £36 and would be good with your dress, if the heel strap gives you enough security.

I’ve been coveting these when the ads have appeared on my Insta. They have other styles. Esska low heels are also lovely.
https://airandgracelondon.com/products/loulou-third-glitter-pointed-flats