Flat shoes for the races and black tie

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I need some wearable shoes to pair with a long dress at the races and then a back tie ball.

They to be flat as I have arthritis in my toe and would like to wear back tights. I’m not bothered about them being a perfect for for the out fit more just not to look like work shoes :)

Why are you wearing a long dress to the races? No one does this. Especially in October. Just wear a coat and trousers/top to the races. Pair with any comfortable shoes. Black tie? M&S have lovely ballet shoes in suede at the moment. I find them comfortable. Save the black tie dress for the black tie event.

surely people get dressed up for the races?

Er no! I go racing all the time. You don’t wear a long dress in the autumn. Maybe a few might in summer - more of a high summer vibe when there’s a concert afterwards. Even then, casual. Anyone wearing a long dress now would look very very odd. You wear a trouser suit, a dress and coat, a knit and trousers: just winter day wear. It’s not an evening or black tie event. Do you want to stand out in a wrong way? Assuming you are in the uk of course! No idea what Australians do for example but here, no black tie or long dresses.

These are the sort of clothes I wear.

Thanks @MeetMeOnTheCorner! Those outfits are gorgeous.

I wore a black knitted mini dress and brown cowboy boots and a short taupe coat, black and gold accessories (belt bag jewellery) I looked inconspicuous .

There was a mix of floral dresses and country tweeds.