https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:26:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2318413 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:41:54 +0000 Anonymous 2318413@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ignore the outdated “rule” . Have fun and the wedding and feel confident in your leather shoes. I have seen plenty of even leather boots at weddings and brides wearing leather shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317785 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:53:36 +0000 CarolS 2317785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a the idea of such a ‘rule’ gets my hackles up. </p> <p>We should be so past this as a society. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317721 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:41:17 +0000 Anonymous 2317721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;Me too. &nbsp; Metallic&nbsp;leather. &nbsp;<div>I have several fabric shoes for summer as they are cooler and I can't wear sandals. &nbsp;Several are patterns rather than plain.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317654 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:02:14 +0000 Angie 2317654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suntiger,</b> I'd wear metallic leather too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317651 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:57:33 +0000 Anonymous 2317651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>??? Never heard that rule!<br /> I'd wear metallic leather with formal wear definitely at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317643 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:33:30 +0000 kkards 2317643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think as long as your footwear works with the rest of the outfit in terms of style, tone and formality than it doesn't matter what its made of.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317641 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:04:55 +0000 Marlene1 2317641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cat2, wedding is in Atlanta, Georgia.&nbsp; Thanks for the tip about Neiman Marcus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317640 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:29:43 +0000 cat2 2317640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where is the wedding? I think some parts of the country care about the rules more. I have non-leather evening shoes from shopping for events where people care. Neiman Marcus always has a good selection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317635 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:22:52 +0000 Marlene1 2317635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all - I can wear my new shoes with confidence.&nbsp; Maybe that rule is just a Southern thing???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317631 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:02:32 +0000 Zaeobi 2317631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this might depend on the finish of the leather - whether it's something more casual (like tumbled leather/ suede) or workwear (like saffiano/ patent leather)? </p> <p>Though I do think the lines have become more blurred these days (glossy finishes &amp; high-shine would probably be appropriate at a cocktail party now, no?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317627 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:46:33 +0000 Angie 2317627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Outdated guideline, and one I have never heard of ;)</p> <p>Wear your fab new formal leather shoes!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317621 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:30:20 +0000 Roberta 2317621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is new to me too. I always thought that fabric shoes were only for bridesmaids. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317618 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:31:13 +0000 BlueJay 2317618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never heard of this either. I'd buy the leather pumps and happily wear them!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317610 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:57:31 +0000 Carla 2317610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Never heard this! &nbsp;I’m going to a wedding next month and wearing leather shoes… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-leather-shoes-with-formal-attire#post-2317604 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:29:43 +0000 Marlene1 2317604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm attending a wedding, and the dress code is formal or cocktail attire.&nbsp; I'll wear a lace and embroidered below-the-knee pencil skirt and a lace blouse.&nbsp; I'm shoe shopping and have found some comfortable leather pumps.&nbsp; But 've always heard that leather shoes are not appropriate for formal occasions, and that fabric shoes should be worn instead.<br />Is this one of those outdated rules like "no white after Labor Day?"<br />Thanks for your help.</p>