What can I wear it with?

[sweet_n_simple]

Thank you Betinapple. The dress is from http://www.cue.cc/ (Australia).

With my chunky calves and ankles I might go with pumps instead. As much as I would love to be able to wear strappy stilettos *sight*

[sweet_n_simple]

What about these Steve Maddens?

[Betinapple]

Originally Posted by sweet_n_simple

Thank you Betinapple. The dress is from http://www.cue.cc/ (Australia).

With my chunky calves and ankles I might go with pumps instead. As much as I would love to be able to wear strappy stilettos *sight*

Thx It's always good being realistic, and I'm sure you'll be able to find some great pumps. Regarding the colour I'm still on the same team. Especially the coloured ones would be great with earrings with a gem in the same colour.

[Dora]

I bought this dress, and would like to wear it at an engagement party.

What can I wear it with? Black shoes??? What accessories?

Thank you!



dorothyperkins

[Lolitadalloway]

Dora, this dress is really classic and so I think you could go one of two ways, either wear it with a flat or low black pump and a string of pearls, very Audrey Hepburn, or put an individual twist on it with bright shoes, tights, accesories, I'd be more inclined to say the former, however it';s a matter of personal choice.

[Betinapple]

@Dora: I think you could wear it with almost anything! However, I like Lolitas 1st suggestion. You could also wear it with black heels and red lips.

[Dora]

Thank you girls!

I guess I will go with Lolita's first suggestion. A set of pearls will work!!!!!

[Betinapple]

What would you wear with these shoes? I love the cute mary-jane look, but I find it hard to figure out what clothes to go with them

[Dora]

Read these style tips and peruse these celebrity looks for your own ideas!


With a Dress: Wearing patent Mary Janes with an evening dress/cocktail dress is the simplest way to go. Just throw on a gorgeous colored dress and black mary janes. If the dress is black, PLEASE opt for colored Mary Janes. I hate washed out outfits.

Go Bold: Try colored Mary Janes with a colored dress like Taylor Swift. I love the contrast of two bright colors. The look is fresh and very spring!

With a Skirt: Don't go too high, just go a bit tight. Pencil skirts are my favorite things to wear with my Mary Janes. It's extremely flattering and sexy.

Go Bold: Try Mary Janes with high socks. The look will be a little kitsch but super stylish and sexy!

With Shorts: Wearing Mary Janes with shorts is completely possible. If it's an evening look, make sure the shorts are evening like. (No jeans!) Keep the shoes fairly simple and don't wear a revealing top! Long sleeves are best paired with short shorts.

Go Bold: Try a patterned mary jane shoe. After all, don't you want attention at your feet?

With Pants: If the pants are long and flared, the shoes are difficult to see, which obscures the whole point of wearing them! Wear skinny pants in an unexpected color. Try khaki or white. It'll look uber-chic when done correctly. Remember, if the pants are super skinny, keep the top somewhat flow-y to balance out your look.

Go Bold: Try colored pants with black mary janes! Yes, it's a risk, but with a black or neutral colored top, it'll look very balanced and chic.

Make it flattering!

Many women have expressed their concerns about the Mary Jane shoe. They wonder if the strap will make their ankles or legs look thicker. The trick here is to remember these simple rules for mary jane shoe shopping:

1. Keep the strap thin. A thick strap will very well cut off the leg line! Keep it under 1 cm.

2. Keep the strap low. Make sure the strap isn't close to the ankle. (Look at how low Megan Good's strap is- picture below)

3. Keep it pointy. The pointier the shoe, the more lengthened you will look. Now, one of the most essential aspects of a mary jane is the rounded toe. However, the modern mary janes today now feature pointier toes!

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[Betinapple]

Originally Posted by Dora

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Thx. Great advice. However, I do not think all of them apply since my shoes are flat and therefore easily seem very girly. I usually wear classic/ladylike clothes and - once in a while - something girly, like a 50's full skirt, a Peter Pan collar etc.