What shoes with this mama Boden dress?

[MonicaH]

I got this dress from Boden for me:

http://www.bodenusa.com/col.asp?styid=WH079&segname=Women&segid=6&gpname=Dresses&desname=Fixed+Wrap+Jersey+Dress&gpid=6&gen=1

(it's the long sleeved jersey wrap dress in chestnut eclipse color)

I don't know what shoes to wear with it. I'm not really a shoe person so not too good at picking them out!

Thanks,
Monica

[Alys the Cat]

Great dress! :)

To me, that says peep-toe, ankle-strap pump. Or even a t-strap pump.

Endless.com still has $5 off and free overnite shipping...maybe check out their sales.

[SnuggleBuggles]

If this will be for colder spring then I would say knee length boots in a warm brown. Boots should be pointy toed with a non chunky heel.
http://www.stevemadden.com/item_image.asp?id=12170

For warmer weather (without stockings/ tights) I would go with a sandal with a heel. If you are really tall you could get away with a cute neutral ballet flat (or even a fun metallic). You could get a true round toe or go with a pointy toe. Examples:
http://www.stevemadden.com/item_image.asp?id=13258
http://www.stevemadden.com/customization.asp?id=1
tan nubuck, bronze, cognac, or gold
http://www.stevemadden.com/item_image.asp?id=13718
in the non red one
http://www.stevemadden.com/item_image.asp?id=13376
in one of the browns
http://www.stevemadden.com/item_image.asp?id=13437

I'd probably also avoid a wedge but that could be my personal preference for daintier shoes. :)

A peep toe would be very cute.

I'd avoid an ankle strap as it can artificially cut off the long line of your leg. But, they are cute so you may want to try some on and see what you think.

Beth

[gatorsmom]

What a darling dress!!! And so vary versitile (sp?). You've gotten great advice so far. You probably can't go wrong with anything you choose.

I think this would be beautiful with your dress:http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2917390?refsid=143203&refcat=0%7e2376778%7e2372808%7e2372940%7e2375556&SourceID=1&SlotID=1&origin=related

or:http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2914983?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=via+spiga+in+Women%27s+Shoes&origin=searchresults

or: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2925985?Category=&Search=True&SearchType=keywordsearch&keyword=via+spiga+in+Women%27s+Shoes&origin=searchresults

Can you tell I love Via Spiga shoes? Of course, none of these are on sale, but at least they give you an idea. The last link is my favorite. Thanks for letting me go shopping for you!

Lisa
Mom to Gator July 2003
And Cha-Cha July 2005

[kep]

>I'd avoid an ankle strap as it can artificially cut off the
>long line of your leg. But, they are cute so you may want to
>try some on and see what you think.
>
>Beth

Wow! It sounds like you've been watching "What Not To Wear". (But that's just a guess...)


Kelli

Proud Mommy to Lukey (2003). Weaned after 3 years of happy nursing!
And Mommy to our newest baby, Joseph, born 3 days after Christmas.

[SnuggleBuggles]

You could tell? ;)

Yeah, I am a sucker for the rules, especially when they make sense. :)

Beth

[mamicka]

No advice, but just wanted to say that's a gorgeous dress!

Allison
Surprise #3 (another boy!!!!!!!) due 7/07

[MonicaH]

Thanks for the great suggestions. I agree that the peep-toe pumps will look great with it. Although, I must admit that I am not much of a high heels person and might end up with one of those really cute pairs of flats instead. Or maybe I need both....

Monica