betty barnacle Posted September 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I am getting this dress for an upcoming cruise and am thinking of getting these shoes.... I'm wondering if the shoes have too much "bling" to add to the sequin gown. Do you think the velvet helps balance the look or should I stick with a basic, but beautiful, pair of black or nude pumps? What say you, beautiful cruisers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspaul Posted September 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Beautiful dress/gown and the shoes are lovely, this is only my opinion, you'd not be able to see the beauty of that particular shoe with a long dress. You asked, hope this helps. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted September 3, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Beautiful dress/gown and the shoes are lovely, this is only my opinion, you'd not be able to see the beauty of that particular shoe with a long dress. You asked, hope this helps. Excellent point. Thank you and I am taking that into consideration. I guess they could be a little surprise peeking out every now and then while walking, but that would not help me to enjoy them since I would not be able to see them. I need long gowns because my ankles tend to swell in tropical climates so they help hide the cankles. I guess I am a sucker for a pretty shoe, but I do need to face the reality that they often don't look that pretty on me once the swelling kicks in. I'm so torn.... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted September 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Both beautiful. I'd wear the shoes (if I could still wear heels) with a short flirty hem dress to really show them off! Love the dress but it'd be too warm for me. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ergates The Ant Posted September 3, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Gorgeous dress! The shoes are gorgeous too, but perhaps not with that dress? Are you very comfortable in high heels for an entire evening? I would also worry about the sequins on the back of the shoes possibly catching on the hem of the dress, pulling the fabric and spoiling it, or even tripping you up. Not worth the risk as the shoes won't be that visible. I would suggest a pretty mid heeled sandal in perhaps gold or silver, to peep prettily from the the hem of the dress? A wedge heeled court could be more flattering than a ballerina pump, but I would go for a dark colour or metallic look, rather than nude. If you are tempted by the shoes, treat yourself to a shorter dress, or ballerina length, to show them off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted September 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Those shoes are too much for that dress. You've got a "bling" dress, so I'd go for plain shoes. Not nude though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted September 3, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Both beautiful. I'd wear the shoes (if I could still wear heels) with a short flirty hem dress to really show them off! Love the dress but it'd be too warm for me. Thank you for the suggestion. I love over-the-top heels, but mostly in colder climates (ankle swelling) so maybe I'll go ahead and buy them for a future land based event where edema doesn't seem to be an issue and could wear a shorter dress, or even ankle pants, where you could see the shoes. With a great coat over the top for trips between buildings and vehicles! Thanks for keeping me real! Edited September 3, 2017 by betty barnacle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted September 3, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Gorgeous dress! The shoes are gorgeous too, but perhaps not with that dress? Are you very comfortable in high heels for an entire evening? I would also worry about the sequins on the back of the shoes possibly catching on the hem of the dress, pulling the fabric and spoiling it, or even tripping you up. Not worth the risk as the shoes won't be that visible. I would suggest a pretty mid heeled sandal in perhaps gold or silver, to peep prettily from the the hem of the dress? A wedge heeled court could be more flattering than a ballerina pump, but I would go for a dark colour or metallic look, rather than nude. If you are tempted by the shoes, treat yourself to a shorter dress, or ballerina length, to show them off! I'm actually more comfortable in heels than flats. Great point about the ornament possibly catching the hem, I thought about that myself so you validated that concern. Thanks for "voting" on whether I should wear dark heels or nude. I love the look of black with navy blue, but also love the elongating look of nude heels. I think you are right, dark would be better in this case. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted September 3, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Those shoes are too much for that dress. You've got a "bling" dress, so I'd go for plain shoes. Not nude though. Thank you -- it seems everyone is in agreement so far with dark shoes and that these ornamental shoes might be wasted on the long, floor length gown. Thank you so much for taking the time to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartbda Posted September 4, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Beautiful dress/gown and the shoes are lovely, this is only my opinion, you'd not be able to see the beauty of that particular shoe with a long dress. You asked, hope this helps. Excellent point. Thank you and I am taking that into consideration. I guess they could be a little surprise peeking out every now and then while walking, but that would not help me to enjoy them since I would not be able to see them. I need long gowns because my ankles tend to swell in tropical climates so they help hide the cankles. I guess I am a sucker for a pretty shoe, but I do need to face the reality that they often don't look that pretty on me once the swelling kicks in. I'm so torn.... ;) Those are beautiful shoes but I would prefer the bling on the front of the shoes and then you could see it. There's a pair of Badgley Mischka and a pair of Nina that have the bling on the front of the shoes on that site. Don't know how to link like you did.:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted September 4, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Those are beautiful shoes but I would prefer the bling on the front of the shoes and then you could see it. There's a pair of Badgley Mischka and a pair of Nina that have the bling on the front of the shoes on that site. Don't know how to link like you did.:o Thank you! I found a pair of the Nina's like you suggested and they are gorgeous. Plus, several inches lower which my husband would actually appreciate....;p Officially added to my option list. You're awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayCousin Posted September 4, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 4, 2017 My two cents is to add that you seem to have pretty darned good taste. I'm sure that whatever you decide will be fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Latte Posted September 4, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 4, 2017 What a beautiful dress! I could see where you would be attracted to shoes with the details on the backs because of the slit in the back of that dress...however, I would agree with the worry of the dress catching on the backs of those shoes... Really like the idea of a peep toe though...I think that you need to have a flash of skin on the bottom of that dress to counterbalance all that coverage. I don't love the black shoes that the model is wearing...did someone suggest a metallic shoe? A matte metallic would be lovely...depending on your skin tone and what would be best for you and the undertone of the navy IRL...I would check out a deeper pewter or bronze...something that would not be as contrasting to your skin as a dark shoe but something that would have a bit more color than a typical nude color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted September 5, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted September 5, 2017 What a beautiful dress! I could see where you would be attracted to shoes with the details on the backs because of the slit in the back of that dress...however, I would agree with the worry of the dress catching on the backs of those shoes... Really like the idea of a peep toe though...I think that you need to have a flash of skin on the bottom of that dress to counterbalance all that coverage. I don't love the black shoes that the model is wearing...did someone suggest a metallic shoe? A matte metallic would be lovely...depending on your skin tone and what would be best for you and the undertone of the navy IRL...I would check out a deeper pewter or bronze...something that would not be as contrasting to your skin as a dark shoe but something that would have a bit more color than a typical nude color. Thank you so much for your thoughtful suggestions! It just so happens I have a strappy pair of heels in a goldish/pewterish tone with very subtle tiny rhinestones. They match my skin tone so don't break up the leg line at my ankle or foot - perhaps I already have the perfect shoe sitting in my closet...:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betty barnacle Posted September 5, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted September 5, 2017 My two cents is to add that you seem to have pretty darned good taste. I'm sure that whatever you decide will be fabulous. Thank you! I appreciate the compliment. :champagne-toast::* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsPete Posted September 28, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I am getting this dress for an upcoming cruise and am thinking of getting these shoes.... I'm wondering if the shoes have too much "bling" to add to the sequin gown. Do you think the velvet helps balance the look or should I stick with a basic, but beautiful, pair of black or nude pumps? What say you, beautiful cruisers? Lovely dress; however, I would never pay that much ... unless it would be useful for other occasions. I'm practical: given that it's long and the shoes won't show too much anyway, I'd opt for something that's already in my closet ... and/or I'd be sure that the shoes would match a couple other things that I'd wear on the cruise. For this dress, yes to dark, no to nude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CateW Posted September 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I absolutely love those shoes, but for that dress I would go with a strappy sandal. I'm wondering if you tried on the shoes with the dress, will the bling on the back of the shoe would get caught on the bottom of the dress. I would wear those shoes with a cocktail dress though, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Looking at ease of travel. Will that dress really wrinkle? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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