https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 09:22:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-109360 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:46:17 +0000 Debbie 109360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>velvety thank you so much for this info!</p> <p>When I look at the Ecco Hannah, the ascot patent is not red. It looks gray to me. Am I missing something?</p> <p>Since I wear lots of black on top I think red shoes like Angie did in her blog post is the answer. So festive and easy and fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-109346 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:39:24 +0000 velvetychocolate 109346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh - I hope you get the Ecco Hannah Two Strap - I think you'll find them very comfortable. I don't have these yet, but I keep eyeing them in the ascot patent - just for fun. </p> <p>Just a tip - my feet are somewhere between a size 7.5 and an 8 - and the Euro size 38 fits me best in the Ecco brand. I did some research on this, and it turns out that Ecco makes their shoes so that they have a slightly 'roomier' toe box area. That said, they are also designed to fit a bit more closely (ie. slightly narrower) at the heel. I have the Ecco Bremen Boots, the Bridget t-strap, and the black patent 'Coto' Mary Jane flats. </p> <p>At a family wedding last spring, I had these fabulous-looking shoes on, but had the Bridget t-straps tucked away in a tote bag. After a few hours in my skyscraper super-fancy heels, my feet were killing me. Put on the Bridget t-straps, which you couldn't really see under my long gown, and danced the whole night away. I've also shopped for hours and hours in Ecco heels and they are very comfortable. </p> <p>Can't wait to hear/read about which shoes you get. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-109344 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:27:11 +0000 Debbie 109344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point Angie---I guess I want the moon. I am always jealous of my husband at these dress up affairs. Happily standing and talking at cocktail parties for hours in his wing tips.</p> <p>I think I will order the ecco Hanna 2 strap. Aren't they classic and timeless? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-109331 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:26:44 +0000 Angie 109331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Debbie! I think that a 3-hour walking shoe for parties is an unnecessary tall order. One hour is plenty. Don’t you think? </p> <p>All the shoes posted have potential! They look pretty and will do the job. I vote the eccos. At least you’re assured a bit of comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-109260 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:48:05 +0000 Debbie 109260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bump for Angie's thoughts--thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108990 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:39:18 +0000 jessica 108990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>two more!</p> <p><a href="http://www.shoesteal.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1060788&#038;pg=5050128" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoesteal.com/Shopp.....pg=5050128</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.shoesteal.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1053784&#038;pg=5045954" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoesteal.com/Shopp.....pg=5045954</a></p> <p>i agree that if you have to do a strap, a t-strap is more leg lengthening than a mary jane strap and probably the thinner the strap the better? i just know i love the LOOK of the thick strap but then once they're on my foot, my leg looks quite matronly.</p> <p>as a sidenote, i bent this rule and got some clarks mary janes (<a href="http://shoe-store.net/images/products/marilla-15088-20037.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://shoe-store.net/images/p.....-20037.jpg</a>) because i wear them with pants only (too matronly with a skirt), i showed them to my 93 yr old grandmother and she LOVED them and said they reminded her of her mother (who was a very lady like victorian...). her words were, "now that's a real grown up shoe!" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108967 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:27:16 +0000 velvetychocolate 108967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could be totally wrong about this, but it just occurred to me that perhaps a t-strap with a lower vamp might be more leg-lengthening than a Mary-Jane style. I'd be interested to hear what Angie has to say on the topic. </p> <p>I don't really have any Mary-Jane styles right now, but have had some shoes that have a strap at or near the ankle, and have noticed that a t-strap shoe is a bit less-likely to chop off the ankle/leg at a weird spot. There's still a strap to help keep the shoe on, but it's not placed right at the ankle, or at the high point of the arch of one's foot.</p> <p>That said - I think a Mary Jane style will definitely work, but am wondering if maybe a thinner strap or a strap with a pretty embellishment on it might be better overall for a party shoe. </p> <p>Meanwhile, I can relate to wanting some sort of strap there to keep the shoes on. I have a narrow foot with a really high arch, and most shoes just flip-flop all over the place on me. </p> <p>Here's another one that might work - though, once again - not red patent (the black patent looks dressiest to me):</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/sofft-corine-red-hot-red" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/sofft-corine-red-hot-red</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108949 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:02:56 +0000 velvetychocolate 108949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108947 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:51:40 +0000 Debbie 108947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the second one Jessica posted doesn't have a black or brown heel, I see.</p> <p>This one:</p> <p><a href="http://www.endless.com/CL-Chinese-Laundry-Womens-Greatest/dp/B002GPXE32/ref=sr_1_9/?cAsin=B002GPXE2S&#038;fromPage=search&#038;qid=1259796398485&#038;sr=1-9&#038;asins=B001CUBIOE,B0023RRDIA,B001TRDLA4,B001EJN5QC,B001W02UFA,B002CYABYM,B001TOE0X4,B001W6QBIG,B002GPXE2S,B0023NVYES,B00243GEXS,B002DMKCSI,B00188TOXW,B002A91R0G,B002UUTX6K,B0015D7UDG,B000Y502QI,B001SEREJW,B0025KVPMK,B001M4JI2E,B001SERX34&#038;asinTitle=CL%20by%20Chinese%20Laundry%20Greatest%20Patent%20Mary%20Jane%20Pump&#038;contextTitle=Search%20Results&#038;page=1&#038;colors=519126011&#038;size=40&#038;dept=242321011&#038;node=242321011&#038;nodes=242325011&#038;sort=shoesbrowserel2&#038;heelheights=519510011" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/CL-Chin.....=519510011</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108946 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:50:45 +0000 Debbie 108946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you everyone for the wonderful suggestions.</p> <p>I wonder if Angie will think the black heel (which is on most styles above) is dressy enough for cocktail/gala holiday wear?</p> <p>Angie---what do you think?</p> <p>Thank you all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108944 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:43:26 +0000 velvetychocolate 108944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's another possibility:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/ecco-hanna-strap-retro-red-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/ecco-han.....ed-leather</a></p> <p>I believe the Hanna Two Strap might also come in something called "Ascot patent" - a plum colour.</p> <p>I actually have these ones, and can vouch for their comfort - and dance-ability. These are 8-hour shoes, despite being glossy and a bit dressed up:</p> <p><a href="http://www.shoebuy.com/ecco-brig-petit-t-strap/218326" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoebuy.com/ecco-br.....rap/218326</a></p> <p>These are a bit fancier, but not a Mary Jane and not red:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7473162/c/89.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7473162/c/89.html</a></p> <p>Actually - here's a whole list of comfortable potential options for you:</p> <p><a href="http://www.eccousa.com/shoes/womens/dress/96/product-list.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.eccousa.com/shoes/w.....-list.aspx</a></p> <p>Can't wait to hear what you get. I need some new party shoes too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108940 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:51:30 +0000 Dashrashi 108940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are significantly higher than you wanted (3"+), but they immediately sprang to mind. And hey, they're Sofft brand, which is a comfort brand. Why not give them a go and return them if they don't work? </p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/sofft-fiorenza-chianti-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/sofft-fi.....nti-patent</a></p> <p>(Reviews say they run narrow, but they do come in a Wide)</p> <p>Also: not a mary-jane, but might be up your alley, although also a bit high-heeled:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/sofft-oriole-crimson-chianti-suede-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/sofft-or.....ede-patent</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108939 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:37:29 +0000 jessica 108939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmm, i know finding shoes with a strap can be hard. my sister has the same shoe requirement and i'm always searching online for her. </p> <p>would any of these work? (some are 2 3/4 heel, not 2.5...)</p> <p><a href="http://www.endless.com/ECCO-Womens-Gisborne-T-Strap-Pump/dp/B001ET71L2/ref=sr_1_1_vp/?cAsin=B001ET71JY&#038;fromPage=search&#038;qid=1259796563933&#038;sr=1-1&#038;asins=B001ET71JY,B001HSMO7Q,B001KZHMOQ,B001KU64C2,B002KAO09K&#038;asinTitle=ECCO%20Gisborne%20T-Strap%20Pump&#038;contextTitle=Search%20Results&#038;page=1&#038;prepickColor=1&#038;colors=519126011&#038;size=40&#038;dept=242321011&#038;node=242321011&#038;nodes=242333011&#038;sort=shoesbrowserel2&#038;heelheights=519510011" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/ECCO-Wo.....=519510011</a><br /> <a href="http://www.endless.com/CL-Chinese-Laundry-Womens-Greatest/dp/B002GPXE32/ref=sr_1_9/?cAsin=B002GPXE2S&#038;fromPage=search&#038;qid=1259796398485&#038;sr=1-9&#038;asins=B001CUBIOE,B0023RRDIA,B001TRDLA4,B001EJN5QC,B001W02UFA,B002CYABYM,B001TOE0X4,B001W6QBIG,B002GPXE2S,B0023NVYES,B00243GEXS,B002DMKCSI,B00188TOXW,B002A91R0G,B002UUTX6K,B0015D7UDG,B000Y502QI,B001SEREJW,B0025KVPMK,B001M4JI2E,B001SERX34&#038;asinTitle=CL%20by%20Chinese%20Laundry%20Greatest%20Patent%20Mary%20Jane%20Pump&#038;contextTitle=Search%20Results&#038;page=1&#038;colors=519126011&#038;size=40&#038;dept=242321011&#038;node=242321011&#038;nodes=242325011&#038;sort=shoesbrowserel2&#038;heelheights=519510011" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/CL-Chin.....=519510011</a><br /> <a href="http://www.endless.com/Franco-Sarto-Womens-Essence-Mary/dp/B001W6QBLS/ref=sr_1_8/?cAsin=B001W6QBIG&#038;fromPage=search&#038;qid=1259796398485&#038;sr=1-8&#038;asins=B001CUBIOE,B0023RRDIA,B001TRDLA4,B001EJN5QC,B001W02UFA,B002CYABYM,B001TOE0X4,B001W6QBIG,B002GPXE2S,B0023NVYES,B00243GEXS,B002DMKCSI,B00188TOXW,B002A91R0G,B002UUTX6K,B0015D7UDG,B000Y502QI,B001SEREJW,B0025KVPMK,B001M4JI2E,B001SERX34&#038;asinTitle=Franco%20Sarto%20Essence%20Mary%20Jane&#038;contextTitle=Search%20Results&#038;page=1&#038;colors=519126011&#038;size=40&#038;dept=242321011&#038;node=242321011&#038;nodes=242325011&#038;sort=shoesbrowserel2&#038;heelheights=519510011" rel="nofollow">http://www.endless.com/Franco-.....=519510011</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7371547/c/177.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7371547/c/177.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/holiday-shoe-looking-for-red-patent-dressy-mary-jane#post-108922 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:07:07 +0000 Debbie 108922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a black dress and would like to accessorize it like Angie did in her Holiday photos.</p> <p>I am looking for some 3 hour shoes (no taller than 2.5 inch heel) and think ruby red patent leather would be fun. I need a strap across the insole to keep them on my feet and would prefer closed toe.</p> <p>Has anyone found any they might recommend to me?</p> <p>Shoes that I could wear to a gala dinner?</p> <p>Thank you so much! </p>