White sandals

BrieN

I purchased the white Shelly sandals and haven't decided if I am keeping them. For one, I don't know what to do with them! I haven't purchased white shoes in, well, decades, and I am unsure how to style them. White jeans/cropped jeans?-what if the white of the jeans don't match the white of the shoes? I could wear the sandals with blue jeans, but then do I wear a lighter top? would all that light/dark/light look weird? Maybe lighter denim (which I also haven't purchased in decades..)?

I have the kut jacket on order; it might be a total bust but I thought they might work together? White paired with beige? I'm floundering.

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Tweed Moto Jacket

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Shellys London 'Bea' Buckle Sandal (Women)

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8 years ago

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Latest reply was from Beth Ann

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Oh those are cool shoes.
Yes, I think they'll go with ANY colour. I'm not sure whether the white in the pants needs to match exactly the white in the shoe, but my guess is that they do not, and that the different whites night actually look good. I think the beige topper, blue jeans and the shoes will look excellent!

8 years ago

Tanya

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I think those sandals are extremely versatile, you just need to get used to them. I personally mix various shades of white/cream in an outfit, and I think Angie does too.
So, I think that they would work with any shade of white jeans/pants, especially cropped ones. Also light pants in general. I don't know what your hair color is, but if it is on a lighter side, then the sandals would work well for bookending. If not, then I would still wear them with darker cropped pants/jeans too, as long as there is some white at the top, either in a scarf, or top, or pearl necklace. A light topper like your moto jacket would work well too.

8 years ago

Jules

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I personally am a bit white-adverse (true white had never suited me), and white shoes in particular... But these are accented with the metal and stacked sole, and I think they will work great in mixed white/cream/textures outfits, which I far prefer to a matchy matchy white look anyway! Love that moto, off to see if I can find it in Canada

8 years ago

Anonymous

I tried those shoes and really liked the style, but the toe bed was too long for me. However, I think they would go well with any blue or white jeans and agree with Tanya's advice.

8 years ago

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Both are beautiful pieces and agree witj Tanya on styling.

8 years ago

Aida

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The whites don't have to match; mine rarely do and I wear a lot of white and cream. Those will look especially good with white, faded denim blue, and sandy shades. And any bright color. If you enjoy high contrast dressing, a light top with darker jeans would also look super.

8 years ago

Suz

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I love these! I am SO hoping that this is the year I find white sandals. I've been searching for at least six years. I'm in Canada so do not have all the options that you have in the US and see sadly few whites -- this pair is also in my Finds. They look great!

I think the others have given great advice about styling.

8 years ago

Beth Ann

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OK -- so the question I'd ask is: Is the idea of incorporating these shoes into your wardrobe, using them as a sort of Kickstarter campaign for wardrobe updating, pleasing to you? How would you feel if it took you a bit of time to make them work to your satisfaction?

I pick a couple of new silhouettes, trends, or items to play with each season. My new ivory Naturalizers are an example of this. I enjoy the challenge, but I have to be careful not to spend too much money on something that could end up as a closet orphan, or worse, end up with a wardrobe with no unifying direction.

And I'm ready to see white shoes again! I think you're have a wonderful modern shape, which updates the look considerably.

Just don't pair them with suntan hose you find in an egg!

8 years ago

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