What shoes?

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TipsyLaird · 14/05/2026 09:53

I have this dress which I will be wearing to a wedding in June. (Image added but may take a while to be approved, please no comments about dress being frumpy, not current, dowdy and the rest of it).

Struggling to know what shoes to buy. I have dodgy ankles and cannot wear heels unless they are very very chunky. I don't want to be spending money on red/pink shoes which I probably won't have the occasion to wear again so thinking more neutral shades, maybe wedges??

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Pibrea · 14/05/2026 09:59

Lovely dress! Not dowdy or frumpy at all.

I’d wear some dressy sandals, maybe gold ones. Flat or a block heel. And some gold jewellery.

No need to wear high heels! I find that people in tall skinny heels look ridiculous these days.

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TipsyLaird · 14/05/2026 10:03

Thank you. My friend (whose daughter is the one getting married) has heels for the photos and has bought trainers to change into for the meal and the dancing!

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7238SM · 14/05/2026 10:24

Is it a formal wedding or more casual, garden party type vibe?
I'd say a skin tone wedge or low kitten heal you could wear again. Not kitten heel if there is grass to walk on though. Depending if you wanted closed toes or more sandal like, here are some ideas:
https://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-ankle-strap-wedge-slingback-sandals/p/clp23074266#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r5c1%7Cprodflag_Online%20Only
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su821389/h87051
https://www.next.co.uk/style/st878150/m44491
https://www.hobbs.com/product/lily-leather-slingback/0126-MT72-001H055-WARM-IVORY.html#cgid=shoes&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0126-MT72-001H055-WARM-IVORY&pos=1

Leather Ankle Strap Wedge Slingback Sandals | Dune London | M&S

Bring a striking aesthetic to your shoe-drobe with these Dune London sandals. Made from sleek leather in a modern slingback design with a buckle fastening for a comfy fit. The cork wedge heel creates standout appeal. Closed rounded toes give a refined...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-ankle-strap-wedge-slingback-sandals/p/clp23074266#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r5c1%7Cprodflag_Online%20Only

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TipsyLaird · Yesterday 17:27

I'm not sure to be honest - bit of both? It's not a church service, the whole thing is taking place in the same venue which is a historical building rather than a hotel. But the family are not super-formal, and don't bother about not wearing black/red/green whatever or other "rules".

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OneNewEagle · Yesterday 22:56

That’s a lovely dress. I’d wear flat gold sandals then change into flip flops or trainers later on. I’ve got a disability and foot problems so I’d not manage all day unless I changed.

teaandabun · Yesterday 23:11

Lovely dress! Can I ask where it’s from? I love the colours.

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