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I need some help picking shoes Edit: Added pics with topper

Karie

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Pics 1 and 2 are the SE Ocala's, pics 3 and 4 are the SE Scott's, both purchased tonight from Lord & Taylor that I'm debating on whether or not to keep.

Tomorrow I'm going to my nephew's college graduation, and I was planning on wearing my black dress, but I can't decide on the shoes. Should I wear the Ocala's (pics 1 and 2), the Scott's (pics 3 and 4) or does the dress look better with the nude shoes in pic 5? I will bring along a short black sweater to wear in the indoor AC when we go out to dinner in the evening.

EDIT: Pics of the shoes with the sweater

Thanks for your help!

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Adelfa

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I like the Scott's. They are more delicate and the cross cross straps create a V line that is flattering. I own the Okalas and was totally satisfied with them last year, but this year the ankle strap feels too thick and less flattering. Enjoy the graduation!

WB

Just based on the shoe itself, I was going to say the Scotts, but with a full picture of you, I like the nude shoes best, followed by the Okalas. Enjoy the graduation!

Joy

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I can't see the nude shoes, but am guessing that I would like them best.
The dress is wonderful.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like the Scotts best. I like the way the cross strap looks on your ankle, and I like the more delicate look of the sandal with the dress. The nude pumps are my second choice--they seem to pick up a shade that's in the dress. The Okalas are lovely, too. Since any would work nicely, I guess I might actually pick for comfort, if you're going to be doing a bit of walking!

Oh, and you look smashing in that dress!!

catgirl

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I prefer the Okalas by far, but I'm always going to pick the stronger shoe over a more delicate one. Pretty dress!

Adelfa

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I have to admit my perception of the Okalas changed with the topper. The black balances out.

Cococat

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The Okalas are the strong favourite for me.

Inge

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Beautiful dress, Karie. I prefer the Okalas as I feel the black balances out the black background in your frock so nicely (and even more so when you add your cardigan).

Rubygirl

Beautiful dress. Love the Scotts with the dress.

Joyce B

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I like the Okalas best but if you will be walking on lawn I would go with the wedge Scotts so that your heels don't sink into the grass.
I think black shoes work better because they go very nicely with the black lower part of the dress.
Enjoy the graduation and congrats to the graduate!

Momo

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I am voting the wedges bc they seem most appropriate for a graduation. They seem a tiny bit more casual than the Okalas or nude pumps but still really special.
Love the dress on you!

Karie

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Thanks everyone - oh decisions, decisions! Here's where I stand:

I like the Okala's. They seem to fit my fussy, slightly narrow feet well, but there is a bit of a gap at the left side heel strap, which is there in many shoes because my left foot is smaller than my right foot. I don't feel that it's all that noticeable when looking down and not straight at the shoe - I noticed it because I always look for it. It doesn't affect the fit of the shoe, my foot doesn't flop around. I attached another pic so you can see the difference.

As for the wedges, they fit my feet well, but not as well as the Ocala's. The straps are slightly loose, but not noticeably so. My heel does move up and down ever so slightly and I don't know if this will bother me in the long run. The sides of this shoe are super cool - you can see it better in the black/brown shoe.

In addition to a pair of black shoes, I think the Sole Society Emma's might look darling with this dress. They're sold out in the size I usually wear, but if they fit like the Ocala's, my smaller size might work.

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frannieb

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My eyel liked the okalas best. Both black pair looked great. I adore that dress on you.

lyn67

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Nude pumps are looking always great for blondes, love it here esp. without the black topper. Then I like the Okalas best, with and wthout the topper.

Daria

Frankly I think you can't go wrong with any of them, but I have slight preference for the Scotts. Very pretty dress!

Angie

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I much prefer the Okalas. The sandals look too casual for the dress, and the gold pumps dissappear. You look fabulous, Karie. Enjoy the graduation.

donnat

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Okalas, but, they all look nice.

Anonymous

Not even a contest to my eye: Okalas look the most modern and make a real statement! Great look.

Janet

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Okalas are the winners for me. Very pretty dress too!

Anonymous

The Okalas, and you look really great in that drses

Suz

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Okalas for the win!!

Karie

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Well thank you everyone! I am leaving for the graduation now, and I'm wearing the Okala's!

Oh, and I'm wearing the dress too

Sveta

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Too late but Okalas are gorgeous with the dress, glad you wear them (and glad you did not forget the dress too
BTW if one strap is too big can you make an additional hole in the strap to make it tighter?

Karie

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Thanks Sveta! The strap isn't too loose, but there is a slight bit of space at the strap on the left ankle. That strap doesn't adjust. You can't even notice it from a standing position, I just notice that stuff because I over scrutinize the fit on my narrowish feet.

The shoes were actually very comfortable on my fussy feet! Yay!

Jaime

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Excellent choice! The Okalas look fantastic!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Ha ha, Karie! I'm glad you decided to wear the dress.

Glad the Okalas worked so beautifully for you, and I hope you had a wonderful day!

Astrid

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Good choice to go with the Okalas! Love the look.

Angie

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Good thinking wearing the dress too. (HAHAHA).

rachylou

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(Haha, Angie.)

I would've said Okalas or Scotts, so I'm gratified you 'followed' my advice, hehe.

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