Pairing Shoes with Clothes Help Thread

[seanutbutter]

From what I can tell, I think a white/navy "sailor" dress would match nicely. Try to steer from wearing all dark colors as it would detract from the color of the sandals. Even a pair of khaki or white shorts paired with a navy shirt or jacket would look good.

 

[cutxpaste]

I'm thinking of purchasing this dress but I need the right kind of shoes to go with it that don't cost a fortune (i.e, $300+). I'm thinking I want a black mid-calf boot with a chunky heel but I can't find anything

Here is the dress:
neimans

 

[concretegirrl]

^ I think high black gladiator sandals would look good too.

 

[luckyme]

cutxpaste, I found some options that might work for you. I think that dress is really cute, it has a flirty feel to it.

first two are moma and marc by marc respectively. yoox.com

second are from neimans.com and are kors.

I think I like the moma ones the best and they are in your range.

 

[cutxpaste]

^thanks for posting those luckyme. i'm really bad at pairing shoes with clothes but i don't know, you're sure the dress will look ok with anything other than black?

 

[iLoveCouture]

The first pair reminds me of a pair that Thomas Wylde did last fall.

 

[seanutbutter]

cutxpaste, I'd stick to darker tones for boots. It's too easy for lighter shades to clash with such a unique dress, and if you're really concerned over it, it'd be best to play it safe.

That being said, I don't have any exact boots to recommend. I suggest visiting Zappos or Endless as they both usually have decent deals.

 

[cutxpaste]

I like these Fiorentini and Baker ones. They're more expensive, but I like them.


barneys

 

[Guessgirl96]

lucky, I absolutely love how you paired the dress and shoes in post #169.

who is the dress by?

 

[luckyme]

^, Thank you, it's a Dries dress from Fall/Winter 06.07. The two seem to made for each other.

 

[exoticarbcqen]

vegas bday

I am having a 4 day birthday weekend in vegas in October and as one of my night outfits, I wanted to wear this :




Is it too blingy? I mean afterall, its vegas and its my birthday!
(pic saks.com)

 

[iLoveCouture]

I mean afterall, its vegas and its my birthday!

All the reasons to wear them! You can get away with all of that bling in Vegas. Anywhere else I would say to go with something more toned down, like a strappy silver shoe. Have a lovely birthday!

 

[luckyme]

I totally agree. it's your birthday, you're in vegas, I can't think of a better reason to go for it.

 

[Ciao Bella]

Fabulous! I love the dress and the CL heels are tdf!....Perfect for your birthday!!!

Ciao Bella!

 

[Vista]

exoticarbcqen: I agree with the ladies above me - Go for it! It's Vegas, dahling! Hehe. It's probably the only place you could pull something like that off. (And I don't mean that in a negative way.)

I think it's gonna be an awesome birthday!

 

[exoticarbcqen]

^^^^ thank you girls!!!

I am really hoping the shoes come in before my bday. I preordered them with saks...well see.


Heres what I am wearing today..I was kind of second guessing the fishnet slingbacks all together, but they are definitely hot ON. I need to find me the black pair

J brand jeans
vintage tee
chanel bag
CL fishnet slingbacks
D&G sunglasses

 

[Womanolo]

^The CLs are lovely - there's loads of knock offs on e-bay at the moment but the real thing.....yummy. Love the T-shirt

I agree with everyone else about the Vegas birthday outfit. You'll look fabulous.

 

[Butterfly*]

Is it too blingy? I mean afterall, its vegas and its my birthday!

I have those on pre-order, as well, and I'm dying to see them IRL.
I can't think of a better day or place to showcase those blinged out babies... Rip it up!

 

[Caffeine]

I'm looking for a pair of boots to wear with skinny pants/jeans and more importantly, A line mini skirt such as the one in picture #1. (style.com)

My ideal shoes are #2 (just the right height, the right heels, the right thickness of the platform etc), those Balenciaga pre-fall ones.But nobody seemed to carry them...so I need back up plans. (Balenciaga.com)

The rest shoes are:
Tod's (pic #3, 3 options) - from Tods.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs (the rest of the pics) - from shopbop.com

Which ones are the best? second and third choice?

 

[dotz]

first thing first, im attending an up coming evening chinese wedding. I dont know wether or not this dress in under dress or over dress. or not a good option at all. please give me some advice! thanks! and what shoes to go with this. Im 5'6 already pretty tall. i dont want to wear really high heels

thanks!!