https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 19 May 2026 19:41:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796923 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 15:32:45 +0000 Diana 796923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all. I think the general consensus is that the outfit with the booties is good but maybe not for this occasion. Amy is right that I will probably feel too self-conscious in it, so more conservative shoes are a better idea. I think I might look around for other shoes, but in case I don't find anything, I will wear my grey slingbacks that I posted above.</p> <p>Denise, I do have a silver clutch. Good idea to use it to bookend the lighter shoes. However, if the Heed lace jacket works out, I might be wearing that too, which is ink blue.... hmmm. I also do have a big ice blue cashmere shawl, or, you know, I could always get a silver pashmina from the Tibetan store down the street that always has them for $10.<br /> You are right that slingback shoes are much easier for me. Ankle straps are even better but hard to find, especially paired with a 2.5" heel. I have actually fallen flat on my face at a formal event before because of my shoes, and I don't care to repeat that any time soon! </p> <p>Oooh, Zap, I LOVE the idea of seamed hose! Thank you!</p> <p>BJ, you reminded me that I meant to go to Zara and try on their shoes. I asked here about them a little while ago and the consensus was they were OK, but inconsistent so I figured I really should go to a store to try. </p> <p>I did go by my consignment store last week and looked at the shoes but did not find anything that worked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796887 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:24:56 +0000 bj1111 796887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>check out zara's version of the valentino pump--especially in gold!</p> <p><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269191/1048279/BAILARINA%20PIEDRAS%20TACHAS" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs.....S%20TACHAS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012/269191/864073/BALLERINA%20WITH%20JEWEL" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs.....TH%20JEWEL</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796829 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 11:00:57 +0000 Anonymous 796829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it. I would do a sheer hose. I am so into back seaming these days. I have all of these:<br /> <a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/commando-premier-sheer-with-back-seam-pantyhose-h10t2bk_product.htm?pf_id=CommandoH10T2BK&#038;search=&#038;manual_cm_sp=SlotLocation-_-R3C3-_-CommandoH10T2BK" rel="nofollow">http://www.barenecessities.com.....ndoH10T2BK</a><br /> and these:<br /> <a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/commando-premier-sheer-metallic-back-seam-tights-h10t12_product.htm?pf_id=CommandoH10T12&#038;search=&#038;manual_cm_sp=SlotLocation-_-R3C1-_-CommandoH10T12" rel="nofollow">http://www.barenecessities.com.....andoH10T12</a><br /> <a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/commando-tights-premier-sheer-with-polka-dot-back-seam-h10t13?ID=631726" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....?ID=631726</a><br /> You can also add a sheer shimmery hose. Super FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796822 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:43:44 +0000 ManidipaM 796822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Denise, do you mean a slingback? </p> <p>I have trouble with pumps too, if that's any help to Diana, and usually choose a cross between pump and maryjane. This year, I bought one that was a cross between slingback and maryjane from Clarks. Very happy with it. It's called 'Colour Chart', though I only saw it in neutrals --- black and mink (pinky nude? sort of... depending on your skin tone). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796819 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:37:30 +0000 CocoLion 796819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love shoe shopping<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-renee-kelley-pump/3356610?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Fuchsia&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>priced better than these <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/prada-glitter-pump/3344042?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/pr.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>These aren't blue or red but I think they would serve the same purpose, the heel is low they might stay on in back.<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-renee-affair-pump/3223294?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Gold&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/j-.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>There is something about these but they might slip off <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/delman-laci-pump/3324771?origin=category&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=PINK&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/de.....sultback=0</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ros-Hommerson-Womens-Slingback-Black/dp/B001JP700S/ref=sr_1_17?s=shoes&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1355560173&#038;sr=1-17&#038;keywords=slingback+pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Ros-Homm.....back+pumps</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Adrienne-Vittadini-Footwear-Womens-Hope/dp/B004V73C62/ref=sr_1_75?s=shoes&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1355560390&#038;sr=1-75&#038;keywords=slingback+pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Adrienne.....back+pumps</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/J-Renee-Womens-Garbo-Slingback-Silver/dp/B004GGQHSI/ref=sr_1_102?s=shoes&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1355560438&#038;sr=1-102&#038;keywords=slingback+pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/J-Renee-.....back+pumps</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Aerosoles-Womens-Dimsical-Pump-Patent/dp/B009TN8NXA/ref=sr_1_170?s=shoes&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1355560549&#038;sr=1-170&#038;keywords=slingback+pumps" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Aerosole.....back+pumps</a></p> <p>Or you could try a thrift/consignment store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796815 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:17:35 +0000 CocoLion 796815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think those last shoes you've pictured might work if you wear nude micro fishnets or nude hose, AND (and this is important) a silvery clutch or silvery shawl to bookend the grey-ish coloring of the shoes. In an all-black ensemble they will seem out of place.</p> <p>(I am another one who cannot wear pumps, I need the adjustable strap in back for the shoes to stay on, I have very very narrow heels and really wide feet.)</p> <p>If this doesn't work, I vote for a red or blue pair of pumps with the strap in back (there is a name for those pumps, what is it?). They will look fabulous with any number of black dresses, and I don't think you have to spend too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796811 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:06:19 +0000 Ornella 796811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just skimmed over the comments and I see you added some pumps. My view is that the bootiea are probably a bit too casual. The outfit itself works, it's actually brilliant, but maybe not for this occasion? I would prefer something more pump-like. Not helping here, am I </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796747 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 05:21:51 +0000 Diana 796747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, just had another thought. I do have these shoes... are the light color and wooden heel too casual looking? The heel is pretty high but they are OK for comfort and they are closed toe so I can wear hose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796730 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:59:12 +0000 Diana 796730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah but they would have to work with my formal wear and ideally my "interview wear", otherwise there is no point in buying pumps. I would not wear them day to day.</p> <p>ETA: nevermind, blue is not available in my size. Anthro has them in black and a dirty looking beigeish color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796728 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:54:25 +0000 Amy 796728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have cobalt blue booties and am surprised at how often I wear them. You have a lot of blue things in your wardrobe don't you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796724 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:52:24 +0000 Diana 796724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The blue pair (which also comes in red and black) are in my shopping cart right now. Am wondering whether the blue would be an impractical color for pumps. Also, they have suede detailing and are (I think) slightly distressed (although not on the black). </p> <p>The black pair is a $$$$ Valentino pair, so pretty as they are I will not be buying them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796719 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:47:41 +0000 Amy 796719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I work in a law firm and booties would be fine; however, I'm on the west coat where things are more casual. Diana, if you are feeling anxious about this event, it would help to feel confident about your outfit, which might mean being a little more conservative with your footwear. The shoes you just posted would be very nice, but only if they are comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796713 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:41:27 +0000 Diana 796713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I know there is the option to just wear my strappy sandals, but to be honest I just hate the look of hose and sandals. And no hose is not an option in January. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796708 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:37:50 +0000 cciele 796708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress with the booties, but also don't feel it's a cocktail/formal look. I'd wear strappy metallic sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796704 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:35:23 +0000 Diana 796704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TraceyLiz and Dashrashi: I had some of the same hesitation about whether the booties were too casual. I should add that *I* am not a lawyer, so I think I have a little more leeway than the actual people who work there. But, still, I would like to be appropriate and feel comfortable in what I am wearing. I will not know anybody there besides J. and social situations like this make me very, very uncomfortable as is. </p> <p>On the other hand, I don't own any pumps, hate shopping for them, can't really walk in them, and don't even really like the way most of them look. </p> <p>Would something like these work better? Because these are actually styles that I could potentially walk in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796695 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:22:55 +0000 TraceyLiz65 796695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband's company does hotel ballroom events often and this would not work.</p> <p>. Is there anyone in the law field that could chime in here? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796678 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:04:11 +0000 Amy 796678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would work splendidly. I'd go with black textured tights. I like all black outfits when they mix up textures for added interest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796669 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 03:43:50 +0000 Dashrashi 796669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For cocktail-verging-on-formal, I don't think it works, to be honest. I find these specific booties to be reasonably casual, or if not casual, daytime, while the dress is very "night." I find it somewhat discordant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796654 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:54:27 +0000 Suz 796654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it does work, Diana. I vote sheer black or nude hose as you mentioned. Now, where the heck is that topper? I do think it might be tough to find the *right* one. The neckline of the dress is fabulous, but makes some jackets difficult, I'd think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796632 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:24:01 +0000 Emily 796632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, I like. What are you thinking accessory-wise? My vote is for black hose... maybe patterned or sparkly, depending on topper? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796631 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:23:12 +0000 Isis 796631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These booties totally work, and I like the bare legs! </p> <p>I'd fancy it up with a sparkely clutch or jacket!</p> <p>(And what brand are those booties; I LOVE them!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796622 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:13:42 +0000 cobaltblue 796622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this can work - get cracking on finding a perfect fancy topper! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796614 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:06:47 +0000 Krista 796614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it works but maybe with opaque tights? I feel like an opaque tight would balance the booties out. Then you can add a fancy jacket or shawl that's a little bit funky to go with the booties and dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796613 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:05:28 +0000 annagybe 796613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the booties are shiny enough to work. Maybe add an extra level of polish to get them sparkling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/does-this-work-at-all-for-a-dressy-holiday-party-lbdbooties#post-796610 Sat, 15 Dec 2012 02:02:19 +0000 Diana 796610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I am thinking about boots, I thought I'd try my dressy booties with my LBD. </p> <p>Not sure what the dress code will be, but it will be at the least cocktail, possibly formal. The event is my fiance's law firm holiday party held in a hotel ballroom at night. I will have some sort of topper, a fancy jacket if I manage to find one or else a shawl of some sort. I will also be wearing either black or nude sheer hose. Do you think this dress+booties look would work at all in this situation or do I need to go do some dreaded pump shopping? </p>