There is a garment bag hanging in my guy’s closet right now that he says is “a new suit.” And by new suit I am pretty sure he means “Monochromatic Corset Dress for Roxy” ($188, review here). I’m so excited to wear it out on a date but I need some help picking the right pair of shoes.
I figure that I’ll wear this dress one of two ways. The first way is the tough grrrl way, with some kind of boot and a leather jacket. The second way is more delicate with some permeation of a heel. I have some options and I need either help narrowing them down or some other suggestions. Any feedback, positive or negative, is welcome!
First, the tough grrrl options:
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Cynthia Vincent – Duke ($350)
Out of my price range, but I love the look.
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BCBGirls Chester (now $90)
If these weren’t peep toe,
they’d be perfect.
they’d be perfect.
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Sporto Janet ($73)
Too biker chick? Maybe.
Too biker chick? Maybe.
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Stuart Weitzman Mytwin ($395)
The wedges are cool and the metal
is more subtle on these very cool
but very expensive boots.
is more subtle on these very cool
but very expensive boots.
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Madden Girl Zarrin (now $60)
My current fave among the tough grrrl choices.
My current fave among the tough grrrl choices.
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KORS Michael Kors Maverick (now $205)
Highly impractical, but fashion tops function.
Highly impractical, but fashion tops function.
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Kenneth Cole Reaction Pack Attack (now $124)
Simple, tough boots.
Simple, tough boots.
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Ariat Heritage Lacer II ($120)
My favorite pair of paddock boots
is from Ariat. Time to invest in another pair
to pull double duty?
My favorite pair of paddock boots
is from Ariat. Time to invest in another pair
to pull double duty?
And the more delicate choices:
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Naughty Monkey Posh (now $70)
These also come in black. I like the touches of metal.
These also come in black. I like the touches of metal.
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Ted Baker Cara (now $135)
Stiletto plus Soho cobblestones spells trouble,
but these might be worth it.
Stiletto plus Soho cobblestones spells trouble,
but these might be worth it.
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Part boot, part spat, all cool.
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goodness that is SO sweet that he got you the dress! of the choices you posted, I think the Ariat ones would look cool if you go the "biker" look. I myself would do a simple ankle boot. Since the dress has so much going on, throwing on a pair of black tights and plain black ankle boots wouldn't overshadow it. Keep us posted on what you decide 🙂
Awww what a great guy! So much better than flowers or chocolate! 😉 I really like the Debutante Heel. The detail in the back of the shoe really calls to the detail on the back of the dress. It would also look really cute with a pop of color in the shoe, like a cobalt blur or purple.
Lucky you! I think the Debutante heels would be perfect!
Yay! What a cute dress!I really love the first pair of shoes.
I love the last two spat type shoes-I think the button detailing is adorable!
this dress is perfect, i'm so jealous…i'm gonna go with the naughty monkey's and the ted baker's ….i don't have too much of a tough girl style so of course my answers are pretty safe, lol.xxStarr
I love the spat detailing on the booties! What about the framework booties? Here's a cheaper version of the spat-detailed booties: http://www.target.com/Xhilaration-Kamaria-Ankle-Boots-Black/dp/B002ARX8K0/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=2226101011&node=2226101011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Xhilaration%20Kamaria%20Ankle%20Boots%20Black
Ooh, yay, I hope it's the dress in there! I convinced my BF to get me this too 🙂 Right now I'm favoring the Sofft Orlena as my boot pick — I think they're *gorgeous* and totally go with the dress!
OOooooooh I would go with Anthropologie's "Bewitching Booties" with that dress.http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=943645"Crochet lace charms black suede heels into a pair of spellbinding ankle boots."ORa Bright Red booties!
Your guy is definitely a keeper Roxy! That was so sweet of him. I like a more delicate shoe with this dress, so my vote is for the Debutante.