True, Alasse, brown would be more your color. They also come in a platinum metallic which is tempting me as well.
There's something about the multiple straps that reminds me of schoolgirl Mary Janes which is maybe where the twee association is coming from.
When I was younger (20s) I avoided the schoolgirl look because I wanted to be seen as an adult, but now there's no danger of me looking like a high schooler anymore