Please can people suggest what to wear with this dress?

[KathySeldon]

Please can people suggest shoes and a jacket/shawl/something to keep me warm or if it's raining?
It's for DC graduation and also a wedding.
I'll need super comfy shoes and something for if it's chilly.
I'm normally a jeans and jumper person, so not sure where to start!
Thank you!

Bumping this for you OP. I'm not very good at suggesting things, as I usually just enjoy the suggestions of others!

I hope you get some good ideas soon.

Do you want the comfy shoes to have heels?

I would rather wear flats, if people think they would be ok.

Navy jacket/cardigan with silver ballet pumps?

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su601061/w59182?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23100068351&gbraid=0AAAAADm_5UW1si-bYJCuPGWK7_yWtmtI6&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo9dTBlGNbMuZ7f_t7cSqC28XpVzshzAkH6fSpjEHEqq20vNYjZBzMBoCZC4QAvD_BwE

https://www.debenhams.com/product/yumi-bell-sleeves-cropped-cardigan_p-73fd2a17-5b20-40a1-85e9-473b2ceff39f?colour=Navy&size=M&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22709836258&gbraid=0AAAAABevdS6PC7LAfvJpKCSkZS0uq5EaJ&gclid=CjwKCAjwwpDQBhAuEiwAa-4Wo6udoPqnBQP1oe3XDUd3TFrMVTTdNvz0a99n9tIHwRekSVlKyCQeTBoCb6AQAvD_BwE

Pumps

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su759772/w71151

What about this cropped jacket for the graduation?

I’d try something with a heel of around 1.5 inches. Just a bit of elevation. Flat pumps are a bit boring. Navy jacket that’s cropped is about the only only cover up option. A dress with a flat front might suit a wrap cardigan but the pleats stop this being sensible,

Maybe some good quality navy leather wedges

https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/coats-jackets/light-blue-cropped-blazer/p/943201145?extcam=UK_PPC_PMax_Generics_Champion__Google_MT__DV_m_CID_22906269809&ppccam=PLA_NW_x_ASGID_6690056896_LOC_1006886_DM__TID_&ppcfeed=FIID__PRID_9447427&_cclid=Google_EAIaIQobChMI4Y7i2Ja3lAMVl5ZQBh00ERYmEAQYBCABEgJ1sfD_BwE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22906281515&gbraid=0AAAAAD2UatO2arIPi-wmlb-c2KgWNwadx

https://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-metallic-block-heel-pumps/p/clp60777746?color=SILVER&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20011577753&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20014443268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bTJ3ONN6xVxkCUlY7-45kd0b

I would keep the ombré effect top to bottom by wearing a very pale blue jacket and navy heels at the base to complement the dress

Lovely dress! I would go for a light jacket not a shawl. My sister wore fancy trainers for one of her kids graduations.

You look lovely in the dress, @KathySeldon

i might swap the tie belt for a skinny one, in pewter or silver depending on the tone of the colour, and do shoes in the same shade

A kitten heel, maybe a sling back would work well, or a block heel like the M&S one a pp suggested

Id steer clear of ballet flats, too little girly with the dress

Jacket is tricky, but don’t do a shawl. I also think the collarless jackets look quite old fashioned

I love the dress - Phase Eight? I got the same dress but in the black/gold colours

You look lovely OP!

What a beautiful dress, it looks lovely on you!

I agree with some of the comments above re swapping out the belt and I think the idea of trying to maintain the ombre effect is a good one.

It’s really hard to find a perfect jacket! I’ve had a look and without knowing the exact colour of the dress I think I’d go black or white, and cropped

thanks everyone, loads of ideas to try out now.

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