Shoe Problem--Advice Needed

[Moogy]

:rolleyes: I need help picking shoes to go with the two long formal dresses that I bought for my upcoming cruise on the Holland American Oosterdam, where it seems most people take formal night seriously.

 

I do love an opportunity to really dress up, but I seldom do so. Over the last few years, I developed pretty serious foot problems, so I can NEVER wear heels. Most days I wear athletic shoes with custom orthodics.

 

When I have dressed up recently, I wore flats that are pretty plain. No, I didn't wear my Nikes to the three funerals and a wedding last year. (Sounds like the title to a movie I saw once?)

 

Should I look for closed toe flats? Strappy sandals? I don't know what to wear with a dress like this, since I assume MOST people would wear nice heels...

 

I don't have a picture of the dresses. But they are all the way to the floor, definitely in your "very formal" category (no, I WON'T try to hide my Nikes under there!), so maybe no one will see my shoes as long as they are discreet?

 

Moogy

[aisling323]

It's hard to say without seeing the dresses. I think given the options you listed, I'd go for the strappy sandals over the closed-toe flats, but that's just me and i do have a sandal fetish. :D

 

I think you'd be sruprised at how many very low-heeled (some almost flat) dressy shoes are available.

 

Here's a few examples:

 

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/11990223/c/3.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/9580290/c/34428.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/9926363/c/3.html

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/10396825/c/5657.html

 

I think the shoe makers finally realized that many woman have foot issues and they're trying to accommodate that while still designing fashionable shoes. Happy shopping!

[LMCruise]

Moogy, what color(s) are your dresses? Hopefully they are similar enough that you can buy 1 pair of shoes that will work for both (less $$ and it saves packing space!).

 

I can understand your troubles, you want to look nice, but not "matronly" in those old fashioned flats. Can you describe the style of your dresses more--sleeve length especially? A sleeveless, strapless, or halter top dress would need a different style of shoe (more flirty!) than a dress with cap sleeves, short sleeves, or a jacket top.

[LMCruise]

Moogy, do you think you could wear something flat like these, or would you need more support?

 

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/11574356/c/43216.html

 

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3943929/c/33463.html

 

I know they are expensive (I don't know what your price range is, but they would be out of mine), but at least it gives you something to think about.

[LMCruise]

Another one:

 

http://www.promgirl.com/shop/shoes/viewitem-PS21823

[Jane110]

Moogy,

 

Try shoes by Taryn Rose. She's an orthopedic surgeon who started a shoe company (especially for people with foot problems) a few years ago and it's taken off like wildfire!

 

I don't have foot problems and they're too conservative for me, but I keep seeing them in the stores and have to say that they get prettier and more fashionable each season. I know some women with foot problems who just love them!

 

They're sold in Sak's, Neiman's (look online) and maybe Zappos has them - I don't know.

 

Good luck.

[Moogy]

Thanks for all the ideas! :D

 

One dress is peacock blue and the other is a light green. I think I can go with the same shoes for both if I am careful about the color.

 

Moogy

[Jane110]

Thanks for all the ideas! :D

 

One dress is peacock blue and the other is a light green. I think I can go with the same shoes for both if I am careful about the color.

 

Moogy

 

Absolutely! I think that a metallic like silver or pewter would work well with those dresses as well as go with alot of things in your wardrobe.

[MrsMoose2001]

Moogy,

 

Try shoes by Taryn Rose. She's an orthopedic surgeon who started a shoe company (especially for people with foot problems) a few years ago and it's taken off like wildfire!

 

I don't have foot problems and they're too conservative for me, but I keep seeing them in the stores and have to say that they get prettier and more fashionable each season. I know some women with foot problems who just love them!

 

They're sold in Sak's, Neiman's (look online) and maybe Zappos has them - I don't know.

 

Good luck.

 

Wow Jane, I didn't know that about her, I see her shoes on line and I think they are nice. I have to try on a pair sometime just to see how they fit.

[Jane110]

Wow Jane, I didn't know that about her, I see her shoes on line and I think they are nice. I have to try on a pair sometime just to see how they fit.

 

 

Didn't we look at them in Sak's?

 

I thought we did....well, maybe not then.

 

My hairstylist is now a Taryn Rose "addict".

[MrsMoose2001]

Didn't we look at them in Sak's?

 

I thought we did....well, maybe not then.

 

My hairstylist is now a Taryn Rose "addict".

 

No I don't think so, but that's ok, we may have and I just don't remember. There were a lot of shoes, lol. No biggie, sometime when I see her shoes around I'll try on a pair just for the fun of it.

 

Thanks for the great info

[Hoyaheel]

I love Taryn Rose shoes--so comfy! Last year, Sierra Trading Post had a bunch of pairs on sale (50% or so discount) Not sure if they have any now, though. Many of the styles are a little too matronly for me, though, especially the "dressier" styles, unfortunately.

[bazarr2]

:rolleyes: I need help picking shoes to go with the two long formal dresses that I bought for my upcoming cruise on the Holland American Oosterdam, where it seems most people take formal night seriously.

 

I do love an opportunity to really dress up, but I seldom do so. Over the last few years, I developed pretty serious foot problems, so I can NEVER wear heels. Most days I wear athletic shoes with custom orthodics.

 

When I have dressed up recently, I wore flats that are pretty plain. No, I didn't wear my Nikes to the three funerals and a wedding last year. (Sounds like the title to a movie I saw once?)

 

Should I look for closed toe flats? Strappy sandals? I don't know what to wear with a dress like this, since I assume MOST people would wear nice heels...

 

I don't have a picture of the dresses. But they are all the way to the floor, definitely in your "very formal" category (no, I WON'T try to hide my Nikes under there!), so maybe no one will see my shoes as long as they are discreet?

 

Moogy

 

;) There is a site on the internet called Footsmart.com that is mainly for people with feet problems why don't you give that a try to see if anything decent is on there.