Advice on shoes to wear with dressy jumpsuit for holiday party

Lisa

I've just bought this jumpsuit to wear at our semi-formal holiday party. http://www.phase-eight.com/fcp...../204123050

I am 43 and typically like to wear support/compression socks at events where I will be standing a lot (due to damaged valves) but that dictates shoes and trouser length!

What shoes should I wear with this jumpsuit that isn't a high, strappy heel?

I was thinking of slouchy suede wedge heel boots, but interested in other opinions as well. I have some 'support leggings' that I could wear underneath that would allow a sockless look!

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7 years ago

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unfrumped

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If the event is truly semi- formal I think you’d want to push the jumpsuit( which looks fab, bye) to its most dressy mode. The suede boots would make it more casual. Could you wear a very dressy flat, something sparkly or embellished, or metallic , along with jewelry and dressy bag? Leaving ankle “ nude” ( I wear nude hose) makes it more dressy, I think.
Dressy flats are actually not always the most comfortable but I can sometimes get away with that due to low heel. I don’t do heels well, either nor strappy.
An ankle strap flat might work too, depending on length pants are hemmed.

7 years ago

kkards

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patent leather booties! i would probably look for a pair that closes the gap so that the pants and the shaft of the boot over lap.....here's some examples...
or something like these embellished booties from zara....

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7 years ago

Bijou

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I have a metallic boot that I like to wear for more dressy occasions. I also like the suggestion of patent leather boots. Leopard may be fun too - this is such a versatile jump suit - almost anything would co-ordinate with it, it just depends upon how formal the event will be.

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7 years ago

unfrumped

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The other thing I think about is I may have to compromise on footwear for comfort, so then I aim for it to be more in the background, and put the focus on top, necklace, face. That doesn’t mean “ ugly shoes” but it might mean I stay monochromatic or simple.

7 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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I love the Manuel boots kkards picked from Topshop.You could also go sparkly https://goo.gl/images/d8UDdS

7 years ago

Lisa

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Thanks everyone! It's a "wear what you want" event as long as it's not trainers That's why I'm leaning towards a shoe I'll actually wear again
I also have some brown suede Mary Jane heels but I just don't think they go well with the outfit.

This is a boot I love https://www.clarks.co.uk/c/Flores-Rose/p/26127661

I like the black patent idea too. My feet are narrow so def helpful to use socks to get the right fit! Narrow dressy shoes are hard to find in England.

7 years ago

karen13

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The bling black patent boots get my vote for style. But I often have to compromise style for comfort so I know where you are coming from.

7 years ago

unfrumped

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If the dress code is pretty forgiving ( and of course, in the grand universe, it doesn’t matter anyway), then I’d definitely get something that’s more of a wardrobe essential for you, even a plain black if you wouldn’t wear patent or anything dressy very often, and do some dressy accessories.

7 years ago

Lisa

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Thanks all! Great examples. I tried a lot of shoes on yesterday and didn't have any luck, apart from confirming that Clarks do the best shoes for me feet (in the UK, where I live)

Thoughts?

Denny Frances
https://www.clarks.co.uk/c/Den.....1279764050
What about this... I wonder if the opening is too large?

Chorus Zen
https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/261195074

Kendra Shell - higher heel for me normally but Clarks are comfy!
https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/261110224

Jazzbon Poppy

https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/47577010

Limpet Rock
https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/45912010050

Othea Ruby
https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/261187954

Denny Diva
https://www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/261119774

I'm going to keep looking. I know there are other ankle boots out there!

PS Here's a photo of me in the jumpsuit. It's super flattering. The pant legs are longer than the models.

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