Shoe color with green dress

Hoyaheel · June 30, 2008

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I bought 82035305?$itempage$ The sleeveless dress in the green fabric in the corner (it's lime-ish with yellow dragonflies) I know, I know, I'm preppy, I can't help it. I can wear the dress to work, and for a picnic this weekend, and it was on sale:p But--what color shoes to wear with it? Assuming a sandal or an espadrille (I don't have any espadrilles that will work with it; I have fuschia & turquoise) I tend to get "neutral" sandals because then I can spend more to get a better quality shoe that I can wear with more options (thus, I don't have blue, green, white, pink, etc--I have dark brown, light brown, black....Silver & gold for evening but don't currently have any daytime metallics...Ooh-I lie--I have a matte gold wedge with a cork sole---that might work?)

Hoyaheel · June 30, 2008

The shoe I have is like this in a matte gold:

http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?index=0&category=&prodId=165157&brand=300167

PattyW · June 30, 2008

I'd go with whatever you have in light brown.

Sailorgirlseattle · June 30, 2008

The slide would probably work, but I might prefer a light brown sandal with that dress. Or a cute ballet-style tennis shoe.

KLLund · June 30, 2008

The shoe I have is like this in a matte gold:
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?index=0&category=&prodId=165157&brand=300167

I have this slide in neutral and in a lime green .. very comfortable.

simplelife · June 30, 2008

I have some matte gold daytime sandals that go with most everything - they match tanned legs very well, and thus give a neutral look. I usually bring them on vacations and cruises because they are so versatile.

Jane110 · June 30, 2008

I bought The sleeveless dress in the green fabric in the corner (it's lime-ish with yellow dragonflies) I know, I know, I'm preppy, I can't help it. I can wear the dress to work, and for a picnic this weekend, and it was on sale:p But--what color shoes to wear with it? Assuming a sandal or an espadrille (I don't have any espadrilles that will work with it; I have fuschia & turquoise) I tend to get "neutral" sandals because then I can spend more to get a better quality shoe that I can wear with more options (thus, I don't have blue, green, white, pink, etc--I have dark brown, light brown, black....Silver & gold for evening but don't currently have any daytime metallics...Ooh-I lie--I have a matte gold wedge with a cork sole---that might work?)

This kind of preppy look is made from cotton pique or cotton knit, right?

If so, I'd stay away from metallics - just doesn't work with the "country casual" feel of the dress. It would look well with a neutral (camel or vicuna) "unfinished" leather sandal or a neutral (beige, tan) espadrille. And then either of these would work with lots of your other clothing.

Hoyaheel · July 1, 2008

Well normally I'd agree that metallic and cotton knit don't go well together, but the model in the photo is wearing silver thongs, and I like the way that looks, so....

I might just have to try on a bunch of things and see what works...I looked in my closet last night and realized that one pair of thongs I thought were tan are darker brown. I do have a mid-brown leather wedge....

mousey · July 2, 2008

The shoe I have is like this in a matte gold:
http://www.dsw.com/dsw_shoes/catalog/product.jsp?index=0&category=&prodId=165157&brand=300167

That shoe would be perfect. Metallics are very "in" right now for daytime, and the cork bottom makes your wedge a very good daytime, metallic shoe.;) Its a winner!:D

Happy ks · July 2, 2008

Well normally I'd agree that metallic and cotton knit don't go well together, but the model in the photo is wearing silver thongs, and I like the way that looks, so....

I might just have to try on a bunch of things and see what works...I looked in my closet last night and realized that one pair of thongs I thought were tan are darker brown. I do have a mid-brown leather wedge....

Sometimes the stylist working on a shoot just doesn't get it right. Or, whoever is setting up the clothes for a shoot. Look at the other dress, it looks like navy and she is wearing a hot pink sandal??? The sandals stand out more than the dress, doesn't look quite right to me. Look closer at the silver sandals (personally I don't think it's a great look, either) they are ill fitting.

My point being that you should not base choices on what is on a model in a photo shoot, don't always trust glossy ads more than your own sense. Unless you really want your shoes to be the focal point of the outfit a more neutral shoe is a better choice.

abba_dabba_doo · July 2, 2008

I don't like the metallics with this dress, it is a very casual dress and the metallic sandal doesn't look right w/it IMHO. Because this dress is so casual (and cute) you can even wear it w/flip flops or some cute sneakers. As for a sandal, I'd go with a tan/white/cream, if you want to stay more neutral, but of course light blue, green, yellow would be cute too since those are the colors in the dress. I think you could do anything from a thong to a wedge or an espadrille. Espadrilles are way hot this summer - I just love mine!

cdrcruisin · July 2, 2008

I vote for White, Yellow, or Lime Green. Personally, I would choose white because of its versatility. Cute dress!

cruise kitty · July 2, 2008

orange or pink complements green rather nicely!

srlafleur · July 2, 2008

Actually, depending on the style and shade, I think the turquoise espadrille could work...think retro lime green & turquoise. Otherwise, a classic tan, brown or white sandal.

Hoyaheel · July 3, 2008

I'm going to wear my matte gold wedges. I even took pictures last night to post but I ran out of time at home and my computer at work doesn't have an SD card reader so I can't access them right now:o

If you aren't within 3 feet of the shoes, you'd never think they were "gold". From ~10ft, they look like a dark cream. They're somewhat shimmery. They match quite nicely.

For the party we're going to tomorrow night, flip flips or sneakers would not be appropriate. I also didn't want to buy new shoes if I could wear ones I already own.

Promise I'll post the photos when I can:p

Happy ks · July 4, 2008

Following your link to the shoes you will be wearing, I think they are a much nicer look for the dress than what the model has on.

I would not have even noticed they were gold unless you had written it.

Hoyaheel · July 7, 2008

Shoes were great. Except now they have mud all over them:( I didn't know the father of the bride planned a whiffle golf tournament all over the neighborhood. And it had rained quite a bit last week. Oh well. I'll try to get the stain off....If not, I'll have to get another pair--these are a few years old & I've already had to have one part re-sewn. They are extremely flexible in terms of when I can wear them and I want to take them on our Panama Canal cruise in October....

Thess are the pictures I took before the trip....

Shoe color with green dress

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