THANK YOU ANGIE! I found the gown (now YLF please help me find the shoes!)

Thanks to AMAZING ANGIE I took a risk and scored the Tadashi Shoji gown she recommended for me.

Back story in case you need it - we are part of a wedding in Nov. We will have a small part in the ceremony where we stand and are seen by everyone, so I wanted the dress to be perfect.

All Knowing Angie to the rescue. She recommended the dress below so I had faith. Sold out on Nordstrom but found on eBay for 60% new with tags. used buy it now, crossed fingers and waited.

It arrived and it fits. It is perfect. SQUEE!!!

Sleeves, check.
Beautiful dark blue, check.
Lightweight, check.

Perfect, perfect, perfect. I can't thank Angie enough.

Now - on to shoes.

Some elements of the day will be outdoors and other inside. DH thinks I need to wear some sort of block heel. I originally had my eye on the Ivanka Trump pumps (in nude) but now that I try the dress on, I think I need as high of a heel as I can tolerate bc the dress is quite long. I don't want to risk altering it.

So here are my needs:
as comfy of a high heel as I can get
size 8.5 med or wide OR 9 med
color preferences: nude or silver metallic

PICS:
1 - how the dress will look on me (hopefully)
2 - Actual color of the dress shown on thinner model
3 - Ivanka Trump shoes in the colourway I like

FINDS:
1 - Ivanka Trump pumps (find wouldn't work for the color I want)

Input appreciated.

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Ivanka Trump 'Tenice' Pointy Toe Pump (Women)

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MsMaven

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Gorgeous dress. Tadashi makes such great dresses for real women. No advice on the shoes since I can't wear even 3" any more, but I do like the ones you show.

My only advice is to get them asap and wear them around the house every day before the wedding.

Stephanie

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This dress is begging for a classy shoe with a little sparkle…at least that's my first impression. Based on the photos, this is going to look STUNNING on you and very glam and elegant.

I know you said silver or nude, but are you open to a more gold tone? I love this pair from Nine West (photo 1 below). http://www.ninewest.com/Dorey-.....#038;cg…

The Vince Camutos in my finds below also have several colors available and some fun texture in silver and gold.

The BP Illuminate is another option, and lower in price than the Vince Camutos.

I'm seriously partial to this gold idea…I hope you're open to it! So I included a closed toe pair of Steve Madden's that would look nice too. The heel looks thicker on these, and not so high they'd be uncomfortable.

Post photos in the dress, I can't wait to see!!

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Vince Camuto 'Court' Ankle Strap Sandal (Women)

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BP 'Luminate' Open Toe Dress Sandal (Women)

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Steven By Steve Madden 'Adell' Ankle Strap Pump (Women)

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Suz

(website)

OMG, LOVE!!!

So excited for you. I knew this dress would be a winner. I love it best on the larger model. You are going to feel and look spectacular!!!

I am totally with Stephanie on this -- given your hair colour, I think a pale gold shoe would be amazing. I also love the idea of silver, but don't rule out pale gold.

I don't suppose the Okalas have a high enough heel? Because with my new lighter hair, these ones bookend gorgeously and they are SO comfy. And on SALE in a number of places; at least I got my own on sale towards the end of August.

Amazon

Sam Edelman Women's Okala Dress Pump

Angie

Fashion Stylist

YAY!

abc, my client who I went shopping with today bought this exact dress for a very fancy wedding in Dec. It's a WINNER. Soooo flattering, comfortable and alluring. I bet you look like a million bucks in it. Wooohoooo.

I vote a sparkly shoe and clutch. Gold or silver.

Okay -- they are now crazy $$ on Amazon but look on eBay: both 8.5 and 9: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Womens.....etallic-La...

tammyw

How finicky are your feet? I bought a pair of Ivanka Trump heels years ago and oh my, the pain. I've worn them several times, hoping it will get better. Never has. I'll never wear them again.

Now I've discovered there are only a couple brands I can wear in heels. They are pricey, but I just buy a nice classic style that will last a long time. My two favorites for heels are Stuart Weitzman ($$$) and Via Spiga (not as bad as Weitzman). I hate heels, and somehow I do just fine in these brands. They are an investment, but worth it for me, and I rarely wear them.

Some possibilities (with multiple colors).
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/st.....wordsearch

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/st.....igin=keywo...

I have these in black and they are gorgeous and comfortable!
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/st.....69?origin=...

Not as high as the others:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/st.....wordsearch

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vi.....wordsearch

Elle

I don't want to be a spammer but do you know if the outside portion is on grass? Because stilettos on grass or any uneven surface can be a problem.

abc

MsMaven, thanks for the compliment on the dress. I didn't know this brand before seeing some pretty dresses on Nordstrom and then of course from Angie's reccomendation. It will be a go-to brand for me moving forward.

Stephanie, thanks. I am open to gold and just remembered I do have a small gold clutch I could use. The only problem is (and I forgot to mention this before) - I usually struggle with ankle strap shoes. by the time I get the shoe big enough to have the ankle strap fit, my foot is flopping around. I think it is bc I have larger ankles. I won't rule them out, but probably prefer a pump or sandal with more straps around the top of the foot.

Suz, I really should try some Okalas. I will check pricing. I just have it in my head that the ankle strap won't work (see comment above) but they're worth a try since they work so well for so many here on YLF. Will check your ebay link too

Angie, thank you again. I really can't say enough about the dress. I promise to post pics. I agree, I like the metallic shoe and bag combo idea. Thanks again!

tammyw, I am trying for the ultimate combo - as cheap as I can get, but as comfy as I can get. I know, the two don't go together, haha. Problem is, I don't have many if any events like this to attend, so I hate to shell out so much money for a pair of shoes I will wear once.

Elle, you have a valid point - one DH made, too.

I also know this shoe will work for me (naturalizer in find 1 below), I have it in black and could get it in silver or gold. I would have a chance of rewearing these (and the Okalas too, if they worked). Pro is the lightly chunkier heel, to Elly's point re outdoor walking (and toddler wrangling, haha).

Another option is in Find 2 - this type of strap works on my foot. Good price, too, and it is 4.5 in with a 3/4in platform.

I've gone full circle, from thinking the Naturalizer silver sandal was it, to thinking I needed a pointy toe, then realizing ankle straps are difficult to fit for me, so back to sandals.

I could likely rewear the Okalas and the sandals, the rest would likely sit unworn, sadly, so I would want to spend the least possible.

I'm thinking maybe I just need to try some on but I get antsy and want it solved NOW - my personality, ugh.

Anyway - thanks to all for your input!!

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