Date shoes

[Silent Night]

Dear girls, I need shoe advice! Please share your wisdom.

I've been asked out on a date for next weekend highfive: to me - it's been a while ). I need to get some new shoes but I don't know what type to choose. The man is a lot older than me and an aristo type. He's a furnishings designer and art collector so I imagine will notice the details.

We haven't fixed the location yet but I'll definitely have to do a bit of walking as he's in London and I'm not. It'll be a daytime date and I'll be in an LBD. I'm looking for shoes that are classic and probably a little conservative, not like a day-glo wedge covered in spikes.

Problem is, I look like a bad tight-rope walker when I try to walk in heels. I need something chic that won't break my ankle but will still give me some poise.

The other problem is, I have very short, very wide feet, and very few shoes will actually fit on them.

I'm willing to drop a bit of money if the shoes are really nice and they fit, but nothing astronomical - cheaper would be better.

Ideas?

 

[BonnieN]

Yay! A date for my SG sweetheart

I think it's a little difficult to choose a shoe without knowing more about the ldb style - maybe you can post a picture of your dress or a similar one?? And what style will you go for overall? Accessories, make-up....

So far, I would 'blindly' recommend a shoe with either Budapester pattern (for the details) maybe even with different colours such as black with a nude to not overwhelm your conservative gentleman, a special color as i.e. a burgundy (classy and sassy..) and for the heel - definitely block over stiletto! And I find it more comfortable to wear something which is 'almost ankle boot'?! Stylish and an eye catcher without going overboard.. something to show you what I'm trying to say:

The Budapester pattern (I don't know what it's called in English..) and a block heel:

Forget about the colour (although the red of that lining would be awesome!! Maybe a little too catchy though..): the pattern is nice, the heel is bearable, it's an ankle-ish cut as well so easier to wear, deals perfectly with wide feet if you buy half a/ one size bigger (worked for me..)

Ankle boot with a nice red-ish colour and a good texture of the material:

A 'simple' shoe yet with an interesting twist without being too stylish:

and in black (this one looks a little more feminine as well..):

Otherwise I would recommend Peep-toes in a nude colour or black with ruby nails or Mary-Janes in general - I love Mary-Janes and they are classy yet interesting with that little strap, make feet look a little less hideous and easier to wear (the shoes not the hideous feet..).
All this gives a classic almost conservative look an interesting and stylish twist without looking like a ridiculous 'attention-whore-fashionista'.
And most important: good material! I believe you are vegan?? At least you don't eat meat I'm pretty sure so I don't know whether you wear leather at all?? Suede is always classic, velvet (no leather) is gorgeous (especially in those gemstone colours but I guess that could be a little too 'fashionable'.. ) or go for patent leather of course! But there are plenty of faux-leather materials that look very similar as well..

I know, all those shoes above don't look really pretty but shopstyle.com had a very poor range this time.. I'm not the best person to 'ask' when it comes to shoe shopping either (sorry that I replied though )

And just right now I notice why the heck did I write all this???? It's you!!! Seriously why do you worry about what shoes to wear?? You have a dress already so that makes sure for you actually being able to show up at that date so what?! Sealed the deal already - just start with a smile and some of your puns and - ZAP - he's totally in love: HAPPY END!!

Just have fun, wear your smile and your lovely personality and you can go barefeet without him even noticing..
Go for it and have a great date!!!!

 

[MinnieMay]

Dear girls, I need shoe advice! Please share your wisdom.

I've been asked out on a date for next weekend highfive: to me - it's been a while ). I need to get some new shoes but I don't know what type to choose. The man is a lot older than me and an aristo type. He's a furnishings designer and art collector so I imagine will notice the details.

We haven't fixed the location yet but I'll definitely have to do a bit of walking as he's in London and I'm not. It'll be a daytime date and I'll be in an LBD. I'm looking for shoes that are classic and probably a little conservative, not like a day-glo wedge covered in spikes.

Problem is, I look like a bad tight-rope walker when I try to walk in heels. I need something chic that won't break my ankle but will still give me some poise.

The other problem is, I have very short, very wide feet, and very few shoes will actually fit on them.

I'm willing to drop a bit of money if the shoes are really nice and they fit, but nothing astronomical - cheaper would be better.

Ideas?

I'm happy for you, and I'm sure your date will be amazing
so, if you want something elegant, conservative but not heels or something strange...I'll go for DERBY SHOES (OXFORD shoes, i don't know with which name you know them)
i love them, even if they are "for men", I feel confident and feminine when I put them...plus, they're good for every place and are ok with skirts, dresses, trousers! you can find them everywhere and even cheap (mine are from H&M
hope you like the idea, if not I won't feel offended good luck for your date!

 

[Hypatia]

These are flat sandals. Jeffrey Campbell Mindy 2

 

[Silent Night]

Thank you so much everyone - these ideas are fantastic . I'll go shopping tomorrow and let you know what I turn up.

I spent ~7hrs pretend online shoe shopping today; the sad news is I can only ever really love £450+ shoes . Woe.

 

[floatingthistle]

I spent ~7hrs pretend online shoe shopping today; the sad news is I can only ever really love £450+ shoes . Woe.

say it with pride, darling.

 

[Silent Night]

... you can go barefeet without him even noticing..
Go for it and have a great date!!!!

He's a clear foot taller than me so he might not be able to see my feet anyway

 

[BonnieN]

He's a clear foot taller than me so he might not be able to see my feet anyway

Sounds like a plan to me?!

Other idea: BE CREATIVE!

And leave some footprints in the streets....

I'm sure you can paint some shoes as well

I'm sorry for my super useless post yesterday, I didn't understand you were looking for NO heels at all - I thought just no killer heels

but the paint thing should make up for it, no?!
Have fun!!

 

[Silent Night]

So far, I would 'blindly' recommend a shoe with either Budapester pattern (for the details) maybe even with different colours such as black with a nude to not overwhelm your conservative gentleman, a special color as i.e. a burgundy (classy and sassy..) and for the heel - definitely block over stiletto! And I find it more comfortable to wear something which is 'almost ankle boot'?! Stylish and an eye catcher without going overboard.. something to show you what I'm trying to say:

The Budapester pattern (I don't know what it's called in English..) and a block heel:

I got ones like these in three types of oxblood leather - patent, suede and (fake) lizard skin. Decided I had really better get heels and pretend to be of normal height, at least for the first date

Thank you all!

 

[BonnieN]

I got ones like these in three types of oxblood leather - patent, suede and (fake) lizard skin. Decided I had really better get heels and pretend to be of normal height, at least for the first date

Thank you all!

mmmmmh, I see this with a happy alien foot and with a sad alien foot to be honest....

No, sorry.... I'm really happy for you that you could find some shoes you feel comfortable with! And I have to say they sound really awesome!!!! I loooove that colour

*fingers crossed for successful pretending*

I wish you both an amazing date