Which Shoes Look Better? Or, Neither?
I have been totally motivated to start putting together holiday outfits because we already have several events on the calendar. The dressy bay of my closet has yielded some garments I haven’t seen for several years. They are still eminently wear worthy but need tweaking with shoes and accessories.
This outfit I’ve worn several times (but not since 2019) and I need new shoes for it. I bought both these pieces through Vivienne File links from a holiday post in 2017!
A very heavy (lamé and tiny sequins) but gorgeous Oscar de la Renta cardigan, snap front, i wear with an ivory satin camisole and pearls.
A lined taffeta pleated skirt from Uniglo, looks greenish in the picture but is a dark bronze. It hits at midi length and the sweater covers the waistband by a few inches
I like low heel shoes and love these Mary Janes, both velvet
I kind of like the saffron color as its a little unexpected. Any other suggestions? I can’t wear the kind of open, high heeled sandals most wear for evening. Would def order and try bronze leather pumps but a 2” heel would be pushing it.
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last yearI'm in autumn mode, so I like the saffron shoes for the color. But I agree the first pair works better with the outfit. The pieces are beautiful--love those colors and textures for the holidays.
I don't see a lot of red anywhere this soon. I did find this one from Garnet Hill, but the color isn't quite what you're looking for, and cashmere seems a bit heavy.
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last yearlast modified: last yearThere’s always Dickey turtlenecks.
Don’t hit me. 😁ETA: Maybe try Ann Taylor?
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last yearI've been in and out for the past few days and missed getting into this...I'll look for the sweater and jacket in a bit, but I also suggest looking at Tabitha Simmons. I have a pair of the Hermione mary janes and love them. They come in a number of colors and materials.
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last yearHere's a little more modern alternative to a turtleneck (this coming from a woman who loves t-necks):
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last yearlast modified: last yearOf course Tina, I’m sorry I didn't think to do it initially:
bronze velvet shoes
J McLaughlin
Saffron velvet Sam Edelman
And a cute pair of brown suede Mary Janes at the Tabitha Simmons link Spanish provided— thank you!
Jilly