Just got feet, don't got SHOES

Yeah, me too!!

They actually fit my big-ass feet really well and are really comfortable so far. I am plesantly surprised.

I also got the ones that were fake cork - i don't know if you remember those. They're good too! win/win.

Could I get some shoe help? I'm officiating a wedding in September and here is the dress I'm going to wear:

http://www.elizaparker.com/product_images/c/552/Eliza_Parker_Nantucket_Dress_Navy_Front__15574_zoom.jpg

I'm pretty sure I'm going to change the buttons to lighten it up a little bit, but I don't have any picked out.

So what shoes should I wear?

how much are you willing to spend?

Depends on the shoes. If they are not something I'm going to be able to wear regularly (anything with much of a heel, anything pointy, anything I can't put a custom orthotic in), then I don't want to spend much since I'll probably end up selling them on Ebay or giving them away. :/

are you wearing any jewelry with the outfit?

Probably not any statement jewelry. Maybe a pin, depends on the buttons. Most likely scenario will be silver hoop earrings.

Re: price, don't worry about that too much. My normal shoe buying criteria are extremely practical, and I tend to shell out $$$ for a pair of shoes that I wear almost exclusively for a year or two, so I don't really know how to buy shoes for occasions. I'm mostly looking for style and color ideas, and then I'll take that information and use it to buy something that is orthopedically and financially appropriate.

i've been mulling these over lately

aerosoles "minor role"

http://www.designershoes.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/300x300/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/M/i/MinorRole_836_1.jpg

maybe they would work? they're a little fruity, i know, but you know me.

Those are very you! Love the ribbon.

ha, that style was the same thing i was going to suggest!

i think 'fruity' is good if you won't be wearing statement jewelry

Okay, I'm going to run a few things by you folks if you don't mind. Some of these are out of my price range, but I'm throwing them out there for style critique. Sorry for the billion links. I would post images instead, but I'm at work and had to do this on Ye Olde iPhone.

http://www.zappos.com/camper-esclop-21432-medium-red
http://www.zappos.com/annie-orenda-black-linen
http://www.zappos.com/softspots-clover-black-m-veg-calf
http://www.footsmart.com/P-Naturalizer-Womens-Bonna-Pumps-81677.aspx
http://www.footsmart.com/P-Aerosoles-Womens-Rolling-Hills-Mary-Jane-Pumps-81107.aspx
http://www.footsmart.com/P-SoftSpots-Womens-Posey-Mary-Jane-Pumps-89903.aspx
http://www.footsmart.com/P-SoftSpots-Womens-Neima-Sandals-72897.aspx
http://www.footsmart.com/P-Naturalizer-Womens-Minka-Ballerina-Flat-81932.aspx
http://www.footsmart.com/P-Naturalizer-Womens-Quick-Sandals-77141.aspx
http://www.footsmart.com/P-SoftSpots-Womens-Tatianna-Ankle-Strap-Huaraches-80366.aspx

Also - color. I am clearly attracted to red shoes, but that might be just because I'm attracted to red shoes in general. Would red shoes work for this dress? If not, what color should I look for? (Shameful confession: all of my shoes are black with the exception of one pair of red sneakers. It's just easier that way.)

Jen!!! I think red shoes would be DELIGHTFUL with that dress. Let me get to my lunch period and then give those shoes a good look. But you know I'm going to nay-say anything with apparent plastic/rubber elements. Like if I can tell from a computer monitor that the heel and sole are man-made materials, then no.

Errr what else are the soles supposes to be made of?

I'm glad you are weighing in, Laurel.

Leather. :)

Or they should at least be covered with it, or another natural material, imo.

Laurel, when the glorious day comes that we meet in person, do not look at my feet.

the rolling hills pumps are others that i've considered for fall work shoes! i like them a lot.
red would work nicely with this dress. i also think at least a moderate heel is necessary for dressiness.

Sorry, I was rushed and on the phone and stuff, I don't care what SOLES are made of, though leather is still nicer. But I don't like to see plastic heels, or big rubber bumpers around the sides, or whatever. Anyway!

I like these http://www.onlyaeroshoes.com/store/image/130600358211715/aerosoles-rolling-hills-lt-tan-leather-a-pump-shoe-for-women/

same ones i chose!

That's a really beautiful dress, also.

xp I know, we xposted!! Hee.

I know these are high, probably too high, but this is a style that I think would go.

http://obvilux.s3-website-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/item/original/187.jpg

oh god those are awesome

This one this one! Getting away from red for a sec, I love the spectator look!!

http://www.endless.com/dp/B00427Z5IY/190-9841989-3477103?ie=UTF8&creative=395033&suppressRedirect=1&linkCode=asn&tag=googlecom09c9_endless-20&creativeASIN=B00427Z5IY&ref_=asc_df_B00427Z5IY1649873

Also I originally skimmed over the part where yr officiating, but on second thought maybe stealing the show w your red shoes is nagl? I mean I don't think so, but someone else might?

Match these to yr dress? Can't tell from here whether the color is close enough, but you know, it's another option:

http://www.pedshoes.com/chie_mihara/chie_mihara.asp?productLineID=1&vendorID=2&productID=1302&colorID=2393

Haha or these! http://www.pedshoes.com/chie_mihara/chie_mihara.asp?productLineID=1&vendorID=2&productID=1290&colorID=2377 Depending on the lucky couple's sense of humor.

And $435!! Yikes. Those are perfect, but dang.

Argh I know. Scaling it back from here on, but I wanted to see some of the non-cookie cutter brands to see what's out now?

This could work, in the rose color? If September is still balmy.

Wow, endless.com really makes it practically impossible to paste their urls anywhere, don't they.

Never mind, they weren't nice enough for that dress, anyway.

Okay, here's a reasonable, on-sale Rockport mary jane, in a navy spectator: http://www.rockport.com/mary-mary-jane-womens/marymaryjane,default,pd.html?dwvar_marymaryjane_color=marymaryjane_petroluniform&start=5&cgid=womens-footwear-categories-dress&dyncatsale=null&dyncatnew=null

How about a bronze Clark mary jane?

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/plush_silk/87690

Yay! Love these suggestions. I was leaning heavily towards sandals of some sort so you are steering me in new directions!

Don't worry about heel height, either. ALL of these (including many of my own selection) are too high, but I will either find an appropriate substitute or deal with it (depends on how much public walking I will do).

I don't think anybody will be unhappy if I wear red shoes but I want to blend in with the background for the most part (I accidentally matched the dress to the wedding colors even!).

The dress is real life is a really dark navy, almost black, so I think it will be hard to match that.

So if I don't go with red, what color should I look for? Tan?

XP OMG those Rockports! I would never in a million years looked twice at them but they are maybe perfect?

I don't find browns and tans to be formal enough, usually. Wd go with a metallic or a blush-pink/taupe or something before I'd wear actual brown for a wedding.

http://www.amazon.com/Naturalizer-Womens-Vamoose-T-Strap-Pump/dp/B002GWUT9W

I feel those are too casual for the dress and maybe also the occasion, but they have other things going for them? Price, comfort brand, and the right general cut/shape.

Irony: I am posting to this thread from the podriatrist's office.

Surely they don't disapprove of Clark's, Rockports, and Aerosoles???

I need to take a quick break to say that this shoe is breaking my heart:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81BxVeV8uBL._SL1500_.jpg

Here's another one for Jenny:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PBF8V4/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0015D3TRC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0M9T6W9B3T7KQWVP0Q7F

Re: doctor approval: She was wearing an adorable pair of black Mary Jane heels very similar in style to your recommendations. I have a very hip (and attractive) podiatrist.

What about these? I know you said tan is too informal for a wedding but it is not a super formal wedding and I like the style, plus it's a good heel height and it comes in my giant foot size, and while it's a little over my preferred price point, it's reasonable because they are practical enough that I can wear them again. However, I will defer to the shoe experts if this is the Wrong Direction:

http://www.zappos.com/culture-phit-lila-tan

Also, I really like that toe. It's clever.

I'm still looking! I'm not totally sold on those.

They have them in light gray, too. Is that better?

http://www.6pm.com/culture-phit-lila-light-grey

I never have any success wearing slingbacks. They're always either too tight or loose enough that the back falls down a bit and gets walked on and the shoes fall off. I have to be securely strapped into my shoes (no clog types) so I can't be dealing with that. Other than that those are cute.

Would totally go with red shoes, but again, that's just me :)

Well, there are also these - http://www.6pm.com/culture-phit-gianna-red

ok now you're talkin

Okay yes, the second ones!! I also look at slingbacks with deep suspicion, because they never really work for me. kinder otm.

I want all these shoes!!!!

the red ones!

i don't much care for slingbacks either after a bad blister during my high school graduation. don't think i've given them a chance since, and that was a long time and many shoes ago!

what's the word for this kind of squat, round-toed, chunky-heeled shoe?

http://www.6pm.com/naya-briar-black-leather-suede?zlfid=a9

it sort of reminds me of grimm brothers fairy tales or something

Alright, I got the red ones.

Those are pretty, Tracer. That's the only word I know for them. "Pretty."