Thanks Alasse!

I know I said a few times that I didn't want ballet flats, but I thought I'd give them one last chance - I just ordered these navy suede ones in a wide width. If the length works out (I sized down as recommended) they might just stay on my feet and be wide enough. And I figure they're classic enough to work with all kind of things, besides the dress. With 50% off they were worth a try, especially because I didn't see anything in the stores today.

Yes, if you're going to spend money on something, it should be either awesome or super-versatile. Good luck with the shoe hunt!

I hope you find your shoes soon!

If you are looking for some edge to your look---I totally forgot about your pixie cut. That can tweak a girly looking lace dress into a much edgier style. (We really noticed this when my youngest daughter donated her lovely long hair to Locks or Love and then shaved off the rest...) She has a much different "look" now, and the same garments come off quite differently. (Hair has grown out now but still a very edgy style.)

And for what it's worth, to my parents' recent 60th wedding anniversary (a dress-up affair--I wore my sparkly LBD with matching coat, and killer-for-me heels), she wore a belted chiffon tiered black dress, with black sheer tights and shiny black oxfords (and a purple fedora) and looked quite posh.

Which brings me to, would you consider getting a pair of dressier black oxfords instead? Also, I was thinking you might tie a colourful (for you--maybe a jewel purple or deep green) ribbon sash, or satin rose, at the waist of that lace dress? (Wait, is it navy rather than black?)
Anyway, I love the look of those ballet flats, here's hoping they stay on!

Funny--I was just thinking the same thing as Abeille: that a short pixie gives the classic prettiness of a dress like your sister's a bit of edge. I was reminded, looking at your lovely face, of red-carpet photos of the actress Michelle Williams in similarly delicate, ladylike dresses, looking so modern thanks to a short haircut very like yours. Hope the shoes fit, Cinderella!

Thanks Smittie and Alasse!

Thanks L'Abeille! Yes the dress is navy. It looks fairly dark in the picture but it's definitely navy IRL. I actually also looked for some dressier oxfords yesterday, but there wasn't anything suitable in the stores. You're right that the dress will look different on me with the short hair (my sister has a bob). I'm definitely going to make an appointment directly beforehand to have it cut.

Thanks Tulle! And Michelle Williams? Now that's a compliment.

Astrid, I thought of you when I was looking on eBay at listings for Eileen Fisher in my size. This skirt came up, and I thought it would be a nice addition to your "dressy" capsule. It's a small and you're probably an XS.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Ei.....3514402838...

edited to add: Small is not the size I look at for me LOL

I love the shoes you ordered and hope they fit - they will be perfect with the dress. I'm a big, big fan of navy -- it's warmer than black and will be so flattering with your coloring. The overall effect of the dress, shoes, and pixie to me is very Audrey Hepburn-gamine. It's both modern and classic, and gorgeous either way.

Thanks Cheryl! That one looks lovely. I might try Eileen Fisher one of these days, who knows...

Thank you, Viva. They are marked sent as of today. Still keeping my fingers crossed.

Hi I am new...it says I have to write 3 forums in order to view photos...I don't understand....?

Hi! You need to participate a bit in the forum before you can see pics, that's all. Welcome.