I have a shoe problem..

chelseamb11 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : I am not at all trying to be mean or judgey- but did you really offer to "provide shoes" and then buy them $2 flip flops from ON? Is this part of your bridal gift to them? Again- if they were aware of this- it's probably nothing but were they thinking you were buying them actual shoes?
Posted by Starmusica[/QUOTE]

It wasn't part of their gift. They're all getting their own gifts. My original plan wasto buy them nicer strappy sandals but I couldn't find any in my price range for them. Then someone suggested ON flip flips and I figurd that would still work, which is why I went with them.

SarahPLiz · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Damn it! I had to keep loosing on DSW. Now I want these <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/sergio+rossi+ombre+slingback+pump?prodId=245020&category=dsw12cat1190020" rel="nofollow">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/sergio+rossi+ombre+slingback+pump?prodId=245020&category=dsw12cat1190020</a>
Posted by Dot Dash[/QUOTE]
Those are awesome. WIth a black power suit, they would KILL.

Starmusica · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Flip flops should never be worn anywhere but the beach. I hate ON for making them popular for everyday wear. They are inappropriate for work too, in case anyone was wondering, unless you work on a beach or at a pool. Chels, your BMS should already own an appropriate shoe, be it pink, black or silver. Just let them wear it. I can't believe you wanted them to wear flip flops with dresses that presumably cost more than $20.
Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

depends on the type! Technically the sandals I am wearing today are thong sandals but they are fancy! :-p Plastic flip flops are inappropriate for any place but the beach or pool... plus they are SO uncomfortable!

Personally- I asked my bridesmaids to all get the same shoes because they had short dresses and I thought it mattered. Every wedding I'd been to or in the bridesmaids matched. In retrospect? I should have just said- please wear either nude or gold, no hooker shoes allowed (don't ask) and left it at that.

LetsHikeToday · May 2012

3 of my BMs bought pink shoes and one wore black and I didn't care. That BM also had a different dress because she waited too long to order. Eh, whatever.

LP11509 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]I'm another one who has no idea what shoes her BMs wore. My bridesmaids wore pewter grey dresses; I told them to wear whatever they wanted just as long as they all wore the same color. And they could be either black or silver. I have no clue what they wore. I did want my flower girls to wear specific shoes, lol. Which I understand is kinda stupid. They wore ivory dresses with tulle skirts, with wine colored sashes. I told my SILs they they could pick whatever shoes, but I wanted them dyed wine to match the sash. And they showed up at the wedding with un-dyed shoes. But they were still adorable. <strong>Shoes, in the big picture, are NBD :)</strong>
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

<div>This! Hell, my own shoes literally broke 30 seconds after the ceremony was over. I was only pissed because I spent a lot of money on them. We had to run to my parents house between the ceremony and reception and get another pair. So in the ceremony/church pictures, I have teal shoes on. In the reception pictures, I have red shoes on. I don't really give a damn and it's something I look back and laugh about. </div>

SarahPLiz · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : depends on the type! Technically the sandals I am wearing today are thong sandals but they are fancy! :-p<strong> Plastic flip flops are inappropriate for any place but the beach or pool.</strong>.. plus they are SO uncomfortable! Personally- I asked my bridesmaids to all get the same shoes because they had short dresses and I thought it mattered. Every wedding I'd been to or in the bridesmaids matched. In retrospect? I should have just said- please wear either nude or gold, no hooker shoes allowed (don't ask) and left it at that.
Posted by Starmusica[/QUOTE]
That's what I meant.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · May 2012

Dot I think black with shades of pink is HOT.

chelseamb11 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : So what is your budget? I am sure we can help you find someothing that will work if they have to match.
Posted by Dot Dash[/QUOTE]
10-15 per pair max. It should be fine though.. some of the girls already emailed me back that they can take care of it.
Although, someone sent me this link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sidekicks-Foldable-Ballet-Carrying-SILVER/dp/B003YVSOKU" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Sidekicks-Foldable-Ballet-Carrying-SILVER/dp/B003YVSOKU</a>
They are super cute. And they come in a cute clutch thing

SarahPLiz · May 2012

Chels, these are $20. They also come in a darker silver/pewter, black and nude

http://www.6pm.com/jessica-bennett-plato-silver

THese are $25

http://www.6pm.com/product/8024594/color/632

LetsHikeToday · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : 10-15 per pair max. It should be fine though.. some of the girls already emailed me back that they can take care of it. Although, someone sent me this link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sidekicks-Foldable-Ballet-Carrying-SILVER/dp/B003YVSOKU" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Sidekicks-Foldable-Ballet-Carrying-SILVER/dp/B003YVSOKU</a> They are super cute. And they come in a cute clutch thing
Posted by chelseamb11[/QUOTE]
Honestly, I don't think those would be good for a church either.

chelseamb11 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : Honestly, I don't think those would be good for a church either.
Posted by LetsHikeToday[/QUOTE]

Really? they're flats though..
Blegh I fail at shoefinding lol.

brandichamberlain · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Damn it! I had to keep looking on DSW. Now I want these <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/sergio+rossi+ombre+slingback+pump?prodId=245020&category=dsw12cat1190020" rel="nofollow">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/sergio+rossi+ombre+slingback+pump?prodId=245020&category=dsw12cat1190020</a>
Posted by Dot Dash[/QUOTE]

These are awesome, but I am too cheap to ever spend that much on a pair of shoes. :(

kimheartsscott · May 2012

Chelsea. Straight talk. You are having a formal catholic wedding, and you just went from plastic shoes to shoes that come in a bag. I think you should let the girls pick their own shoes.

dannie134 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : 10-15 per pair max. It should be fine though.. some of the girls already emailed me back that they can take care of it. Although, someone sent me this link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sidekicks-Foldable-Ballet-Carrying-SILVER/dp/B003YVSOKU" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Sidekicks-Foldable-Ballet-Carrying-SILVER/dp/B003YVSOKU</a> They are super cute. And they come in a cute clutch thing
Posted by chelseamb11[/QUOTE]

I got a pair of those as backup for my wedding, they are more uncomfortable than flip-flops. They offer NO support and kind of cling to your foot.

I would stay away and stick to real shoes, especially if most of the girls already have a pair that will work. I really doubt you will notice their shoes the day of the wedding, and I can almost guarantee your guests will not notice.

LetsHikeToday · May 2012

Here are a ton on sale

http://www.6pm.com/womens-sandals~S?s=percentOff/desc/#!/womens-sandals~S?s=price/asc

chelseamb11 · May 2012

yeah probably best to just let them pick the shoes. buying shoes w/o them trying them on first is a hard thing to do in case it doesn't fit, horribly uncomfortable, etc.

okay, i'll let them just do their own shoes.

pirategal03 · May 2012

I'm late, but I'm picky about shoes so I wanted to weigh in.

A dress that length needs a heel. You are making your girls look short and stumpy if you make them wear flats or (please no) flip flops. Please let them wear whatever shoes they want, within a color scheme. It's way more important for your bridesmaids to wear shoes they're comfortable in, and have a good time that day without worrying over their feet, than it is for them to look identical in photos.

Starmusica · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : Really? they're flats though.. Blegh I fail at shoefinding lol.
Posted by chelseamb11[/QUOTE]

They are more like fancy socks. I brought a similar pair to a wedding last weekend because of my foot injury (this was PRE walking boot when I stupidly continued to wear heels). They have NO support so they are basically like walking barefoot. They are not really intended for short dresses and are really not church appropriate...

jcg98 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : <strong>Really? they're flats though.</strong>. Blegh I fail at shoefinding lol.
Posted by chelseamb11[/QUOTE]

Don't let the "they are just like flats!" fool you. They look like Isotoner slippers. Definitely not any more appropriate for church than ON flips.

SarahPLiz · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : Really? they're flats though.. Blegh I fail at shoefinding lol.
Posted by chelseamb11[/QUOTE]
Don't blame yourself. Blame Old Navy and their advocacy of over-casual footwear for formal occaisions. <div>
</div><div>And yes, those are flats, but they lack any form and structure. To me, that is the equivalent of wearing socks with the dress. If your BMs don't have an issue wearing heels, that's what I suggest. All legs look better with some sort of heel. </div>

cheeseandrice · May 2012

Am I the only one that thinks all silver shoes are tacky as crap? They scream 'jr high dance' to me.

LetsHikeToday · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Am I the only one that thinks all silver shoes are tacky as crap? They scream 'jr high dance' to me.
Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]
I'm not a fan of silver shoes. I always think prom.

AllAboutTheBenjamin · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Am I the only one that thinks all silver shoes are tacky as crap? They scream 'jr high dance' to me.
Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]

I don't like them either. I had a pair of shoes like that when I was um, maybe, 7 or 8? They were bedroom slippers.

ETA - my comment was specific to the flat bag shoes, lol.

I'm glad you are letting them pick their shoes now, chels. But for some reason, I'm wondering what you're wearing on your own feet ;)

SarahPLiz · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Am I the only one that thinks all silver shoes are tacky as crap? They scream 'jr high dance' to me.
Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]
i like silver shoes. I own a few pairs, but one I can't actually walk in. That's DH's favorite pair. TMI?

adamar15 · May 2012

Ha I just opened a shoe box in my closet and found silver sandals, and my first thought was "these must have been prom shoes."

Girlie1030 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Chelsea. Straight talk. You are having a formal catholic wedding, and you just went from plastic shoes to shoes that come in a bag. I think you should let the girls pick their own shoes.
Posted by kimheartsscott[/QUOTE]

This.

Honestly at the end of the day, this is something I don't think is worth stressing over. Give the flips if they want to wear them at the reception and let them wear whatever shoes they have that match.

chelseamb11 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : I don't like them either. I had a pair of shoes like that when I was um, maybe, 7 or 8? They were bedroom slippers. ETA - my comment was specific to the flat bag shoes, lol. I'm glad you are letting them pick their shoes now, chels. But for some reason, I'm wondering what you're wearing on your own feet ;)
Posted by AllAboutTheBenjamin[/QUOTE]

My dress is long. I am wearing my ON flip flops lol. Nobody will ever know ;)

cheeseandrice · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : My dress is long. I am wearing my ON flip flops lol. Nobody will ever know ;)
Posted by chelseamb11[/QUOTE]

Unless you trip and that happens to be the exact moment the photogs snap your favorite picture of you and your dad entering the church.

.... not that it happened to me or anything. ;)

ETA: I wasn't wearing flip-flops either, but I had on more casual flats because my heels broke two minutes before the ceremony.

Starmusica · May 2012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: I have a shoe problem.. : i like silver shoes. I own a few pairs, but one I can't actually walk in. That's DH's favorite pair. TMI?
Posted by SarahPLiz[/QUOTE]

bwahahaha. love you for this. I MAY own a black pair like that....

dannie134 · May 2012

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[QUOTE]Am I the only one that thinks all silver shoes are tacky as crap? They scream 'jr high dance' to me.
Posted by Steph+J[/QUOTE]

I think it depends on the shoe, and to some degree how "shiny silver" it is. Gold and silver are kind of trendy for shoes right now (although nude may be taking over, so maybe not as much as they used to be) - think of all those gladiator sandals. Metallics are still pretty in.

I think the material and the design of a shoe can definitely affect how "prom-y" it looks.

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