What to Wear with This Dress….

[Prangie]

This is the dress I bought yesterday. I didn’t intend to go dress shopping, and only tried it on on a whim, but I felt fabulous in it so bought it!

It’s not a proper ‘party’ dress, but I do intend to wear it to a party at the end of the month. It’s a bit different to my usual style and I am conscious of wanting to feel quite cool or quirky in it, rather than like I am wearing a sensible dress. So…. I do have some ideas, but please hit me with more! I am open to ideas!

(I am a size 8/10, fair haired, and five ft 5 - if that helps?)

Well the OP did say that she didn't want it to look like a sensible dress, she wanted to look cool & quirky. And that combination (can be shoes or boots, not necessarily sandals, with socks) is a current trend.

Whether she's into it or not is another matter - but it's her choice!

I like the dress but I wouldn't call it quirky. I can't imagine any M&S outfit being considered quirky, tbh.
The sandals you linked to should look fine with it but definitely not with socks.

This is the burgundy one that I linked - it does at least have some wool in it, so should be an okay weight for autumn (as long as it doesn't get too cold). It's reduced too. If it's the right shade of burgundy, I think it would work well.

https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-short-formal-waterfall-coat-with-wool-in-burgundy/prd/210356385

They're trying ...