Oh, I love that!

The pearl is nice!

Thanks for the length tip, @maire_cate. I've ordered a horseshoe. DD is petite, but it's coming here first so I can wrap it, so I'll peek at the chain.

Necklace should be here by Fri and DS is visiting this weekend so I’ll be able to show him and get his opinion! He is coming home to attend DD’s meet bc he’s never been to one (while she’s been in college he’s lived far away).

Ideal. and how sweet of them!

BBstx your daughter’s bracelet is perfect, what a lovely gift!

That pearl necklace is the best thing yet, Sue, I hope you like it for your DIL elect.

Such a pretty dress at the top!

Have you thought about getting dyed-to-match shoes in satin?

They come in many styles - this site has a lot:

https://www.dyeableshoestore.com/product-category/shoes/dyeable-shoes/

And there are foldable flats that are easy to carry along for emergencies:

(Skipped down to comment - apologies if this was mentioned already.)

I love that bow cuff bracelet…I’d wear that myself…totally my style! The wedding is going to be wonderful..bet you are getting excited!

These rose garden Tieks are so, so cute, covered with tiny fabric roses in colors similar to your dress. They also have solid color pairs in the same darker pink, in blue, and blush.

Hmmmm, these might be too fussy for your patterned dress. These sort of pearlized rose color look just like one of the pinks in your dress though

That pearl necklace is perfect!

Your dress is smashing and the shoes you've shown will all work. You're going to look amazing!

I love the idea of the necklace (both the pearl one and especially the joined circle.) It is such a meaningful gesture and I am tucking away the idea for future weddings.

Random thought to consider. The pearl necklace looks a bit like an abstract representation of pregnancy?

Dr Freud would probably say only to a person who already has that on their mind! 😎

I had to laugh out loud @mtnrdredux_gw!! I love that bow bracelet, so unique! But, I”m not a pearl person.

I just didn't want Sue to be surprised if anyone else took it that way. : )

But I do think I have seen similar abstract depictions of pregnancy.

Mtn, you are uninvited to this thread now.

Tina, I am not a pearl person either.

I will prob get that bow bracelet for her bday or something. I keep thinking about it!

What do we think about the infinity symbol?

Or any hidden meanings seen below? All 14k gold from a local store.

::: now incognito :::

I love the blue topaz items. I also love the afore-mentioned necklace. And I vote an enthusiastic "yes" for the cuff for a b-day present.

PS I am not going to post a picture because it will continue to derail your thread (which I think was actually about shoes). But now I recall one reason I had that idea about the pearl in a circle. This was in our middle school library, and it always struck me, even then, as really beautiful in its simplicity.

https://www.museumstorecompany.com/mother-child-walter-hannula-1963/

About the jewelry……is your soon to be DIL a yellow gold or white gold person? I ask because most of the younger women in my life are strictly white gold. They won’t mix.

I hope yellow gold comes back in fashion soon because all my good stuff is yellow.

I like the pearl necklace better than the infinity ones, and love the topaz jewelry. IME earrings can be tricky, as some people don’t look as good in drop earrings as others.

Is topaz your DIL elect’s birthstone?

Blue Topaz (specifically swiss blue) is one of my very favorite stones.

ask because most of the younger women in my life are strictly white gold. They won’t mix.

One DD likes only yellow, one likes both and likes to mix.

I think the pearl earrings are too close to bridal earrings that she may have chosen for herself.

I also think that if you do a gemstone, the jewelry piece should be a bracelet. I think a necklace or earrings are too stand-alone as gemstones, unless you know she has an affinity for blue topaz. Bracelets are more easily incorporated into different tastes and styles.

She chose a yellow gold engagement ring. But wears both.

For those continuing to keep score at home, Nordstrom is sending the shoes in dribs and drabs, and so far they are misses. Score card:

However, the original necklace has arrived and it is almost perfect. The pendant is an inch or so tall so it’s not too dainty.

Good mix of classic and modern IMO, only thing I do not like is the wimpy chain. So I ordered a different chain from the etsy shop I recommended in mtn’s chain thread. Hope it works out. The way the necklace is designed makes it easy to replace the chain, fortunately.

Glad you like the pendant! I went to that site. But then I got analysis paralysis forgetting all of the terms for chain styles and thickness. Curious, what chain did you select?

Nice - I'm sure she will love it! Sorry the shoe shopping is proving challenging. I'm having my own struggles so I can relate. I was sure one of your closed toe options would be a winner.

For comfort, have you trued Paradox?

I have a silver sandal. Very comfortable. But I did try to buy another pair that wasn’t good.

So, maybe hit or miss here too.

Eld, I do believe at least one of the 400 pairs I’ve tried were that brand.

I always think I have pretty average feet until I try to buy dress shoes. I am sure that 75% of the problem is the fact that I mostly wear casual, low heeled shoes, esp during the last 3 years.

mtn I ordered the snake chain which is still thin but I think less delicate looking. We’ll see. I can exchange if it’s not right.

Ha ha - last shoe standing!

Actually shoe number one arrived and I do like it, although I thought it was going to be gold and it is silver. Do I like it much more than the OG? Not sure.

Let’s all pretend I don’t have blue toenails, shall we?

OG

It is a pretty shoe but look how sad my baby toe looks.

Newest arrival

Baby toe is happier and hidden from view.

Oh gosh - tough call. I like the OG but get your concern. Is it comfortable but you just don't like the look (baby toe)? As a fellow shorty, I find those wide horizontal lines (newest arrival) on my feet to be problematic. Do you like how it looks with your dress?

ETA: Is OG a little big maybe?

My thoughts also Ruby— wider straps make feet look clunky, but are more comfortable, and the thin straps make feet look daintier but are not supportive enough. My evening shoes are all closed toe, and either flats or kitten heels. Of course I don’t look as elegant as the ladies in strappy heels, but I rarely have to take my shoes off, so there’s that.

Give them both a trial run around the house. Comfort wins. After an hour, you’ll know.

I like them both. A slight nod to the second pair, which I think look more stylish and also don't scream "im in a wedding" as much. But honestly they are both very very pretty! Look how nice your feet look in the very first photo. Downright pretty!

I’ve already worn the thinner-strap shoes (in a different color) to another wedding and my feet were not happy after a couple of hours.

Can you hear my baby toe crying in this pic?

I have not tried on the newest arrival with the dress yet. Will try them this weekend.

Here’s the OG in silver with the dress. Funny, Ruby, they almost look too big here. I wonder if a 1/2 size smaller in a WIDE might feel better on my piggie toes.

For this occasion, I might do Fiji on your nails so they blend in a little more?

Oh no worries, I’ll be toning down the pedicure! My go-to is Mademoiselle.

Oh i looked it up its pretty. Is it sheer?

Mtn, I think I’d call it semi-sheer. I will often just throw on one coat and it is definitely sheer. But if I get my nails done in the salon, it doesn’t look sheer. I don’t get a LOT of manicures, but when I do, I always go to the same salon. And she always says, as I’m looking at the bottles lining the wall, ”looking for Mademoiselle?”

PS just ordered 4 more pairs of shoes in wide width, just to see. What am I gonna do with my free time after this wedding is over? 😜

Interesting, it is very close to Fiji, which is opaque. Maybe I will go wild and try Mademoiselle next time.

Don't you have another wedding coming up? It's either that or you have to buy another house I'm pretty sure.

Oh that couple broke up before any wedding planning could begin. That DS requires a whole other web site, message board, etc. Where’s the one for Unsuitable Suitors?

Well, if all goes according to DD’s plan, she will be moving to Maine this summer and hey, you and I could decorate her apt together if you’re up there.

LOL Unsuitable Suitors! Well better to break up before rather than after!

Oooohh Maine! fun! (and luckily not too far from you!)

Last shoe arrived, just didn’t like it that much on my foot. But DIL is here and swooned over the sparkly pink pump, so will try those in a different size.

Nothing to add about your lovely outfits. However I have to congratulate you on the beautiful relationship that you are establishing with your future DIL.

Your FDIL has excellent taste in shoes! And the dress is really very pretty.

If the wide ones or the new larger sparkly pumps are too large, remember to consider taking the original ones to a shoe place to be stretched. : )

Thanks for the reminder, mtn. Or maybe just amputate my pinkie toe.