Comments on: Best-dressed bridesmaids

By: Chel

Chel — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:48:30 +0000

CONGRATS, love the Mary Janes. My fave vintage site is http://www.modcloth.com they might have something for the maids or that something blue for you

By: amanda

amanda — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:14:11 +0000

i love the idea for your wedding i think the secong and third shoes on the top row would go the best but the flats might be most comfortable for the bridesmaids. Also, have you considered getting navy shoes to match the ribbon? just a thought. I hope your wedding is wonderful!

By: j

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:59:11 +0000

i think a cute pair of navy blue pumps(to match the ribbon)would be really cute.i love the dresses by the way!!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:29:34 +0000

i think #2 go best and look nicest the others all look very.. old? and since you say some of your brides maids are in college i think they would suit better.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:17:26 +0000

Top row, second from the right. Perfect for the period you’re looking to mirror. Pretty sure my grandmother used to wear shoes like that with the style of dress you’re putting your bridesmaids in.

By: Shaniece

Shaniece — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 21:30:14 +0000

well first of all, i think u should pick the ones comfortably within your budget, decide together on the same colour for everyone, and on a matching, suitable height heel so that everyone is comfortable standing in them. Since the dresses are simple yet classy and stylish, and you seem to prefer that retro-inspired cream heel, i like the 2nd pair to the top on the right, and the pair directly beneath the 1st pair at the top. GOOD LUCK AND MAY YOUR WEDDING BE BEAUTIFUL ESPECIALLY AFTER ALL THE HARD WORK YOU’RE PUTTING INTO IT!

By: Ditha

Ditha — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:59:04 +0000

i like the 3rd shoe on the top row….it looks great and suitable for the dress also has retro impression but not so old type…
don’t be stress and enjoy the special day.
I hope this will help you.
God Bless U

By: Lase

Lase — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:02:00 +0000

congratulations. I like the 2nd from the left on the first row. it’s perfect and will be used for many years to come

By: Cynthia Romanowski

Cynthia Romanowski — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:15:42 +0000

I would go with the third shoe in the top row… goes well with the dress and is a good compromise for everyone. Whether they prefer heels or flats this is a good choice.
As for your idea about tying a navy blue ribbon around the waist… I think this would be a definite no-no. It will cut the dress and take away from the whole look you’re going for. But hey, that’s just my opinion. Enjoy your special day!

By: Hannah Robin

Hannah Robin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:06:37 +0000

I absolutely love the bella vita pumps and the flats! They look great with the dress! Also the flats look comfortable, which we all know is important for wedding shoes.
well congrats and good luck!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:46:21 +0000

I love the cream-colored sling backs to go with the dresses, but the ones on the second row, bottom left corner would be a good choice since you are looking for a retro-inspired piece.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:15:44 +0000

I think the second row, second shoe would be nice. The bridesmaids and bride need comfortable shoes, because they will be on their feet for awhile and these would be good for the bridesmaids.

By: Monika

Monika — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:59:01 +0000

Definately the baby doll retro heels!! (top middle row)
Flats will make you look you are going to a 5 year olds dress up party…:-(

By: sherry

sherry — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:32:49 +0000

the dress ois definately cute and i think you should go with heels …. i dont like the ones that you currently are considering … try the peep toe heels by Christian Louboutin
Armadillo Satin d’Orsay …………yoou could also consider them in silver that would be very retro and hot !

By: usws

usws — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:05:05 +0000

Uh, congratulations first of all!

Hmm, i like the 3rd one from the left, top row. Reminds me of that girl holding a birthday cake in a Tommy Hilfiger ad (i think) and her dress/shoe (that looked like those above.. i think again) combination was pretty good. Anyhow, open-toed shoes just came to my mind.

By: natnali

natnali — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:39:52 +0000

I like that ” sigerson morrison target roxanne jeweled pumps shoes ” it’s elegant and can make the bridesmaid’s legs look slim in the short dress (as there is no ankle belt). silver is neutral color which can goes with any color.. sould be nice with your navy blue ribbon.

By: helma

helma — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:36:00 +0000

I think you absolutely should keep it in the same colour as the dress!!!!

By: Rukh-Shana

Rukh-Shana — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:56:27 +0000

3 things I think about when looking for shoes as a bridesmaid: Will be comfortable all day, can I wear them again, are they pretty? In retrospect I’d go for the cream Belle Vita Lola dress pumps. They match dress perfectly.

By: liz

liz — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:33:37 +0000

Hi Jackie,

have you considered a navy blue patent pump or peep toe. There are a lot of these options out there this winter. I think it would be beautiful with the gold dress and navy sash around the waist I assume this is your color scheme which is perfect for a wedding during march. Also practical as your girls could wear them after the wedding. Very chic , always in style and also comfortable. Absolutly love the bridesmaid dresses!
Good luck.

By: maryann

maryann — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:05:53 +0000

the viviana pumps would really look awesome. definitely retro.

all the best for your wedding! God bless.

By: Peta

Peta — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:58:24 +0000

The Mary Janes are adorable, and the girls could wear them again!

By: ale

ale — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:17:27 +0000

I really loved the flats!!!! I think they would look really nice with that dress.
Good luck!!*

By: Hope

Hope — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:15:48 +0000

Shoe #3 would look beautiful with the bridesmaid dress.

By: Rachael

Rachael — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:56:49 +0000

I love the heels on the top row, third across! They’d look great. Congrats on your wedding, and best wishes!

By: neko

neko — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:55:56 +0000

The mary janes (second from left, top row) would look good with the dress or something similar. Flats are out of question as it would make your bridesmaids look stumpy, the heels have to be at least 2 inches high to look good.

All the best for your wedding!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:38:26 +0000

The one on the 2nd row left is perfect. You gave me some ideas since I’ll be a bridesmaid too. Thanks!

By: colleen

colleen — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:14:36 +0000

I absolutely love the dress with the ballet flats. The MaryJanes are a good second choice, but do consider the comfort of the bridesmaids who will no doubt be on their feet all day! They will thank you for the ballet flats too, and I think we are all pleasanter & look better in pictures when we are relaxed and comfortable. It would be so Audry-ish!

By: Ashlee

Ashlee — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:46:46 +0000

From what the appearance of the dress and the blue stash you would like around the brides maids waists.
The shoe that would add class, a touch of cuteness, and elegance. Would be the “baby doll” Mary Jane’s (second to the left). I think these would look the best especially if you would have jewels in the head bands(which i think would look very classy and be very retro without over doing it) so the shoes would balance out the entire outfit.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:21:54 +0000

I like the first ones on the bottom row left side. They are the perfect combiination of sweet and sexy with the peep toe and it’s formal enough for the event.

By: Nadia

Nadia — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:18:18 +0000

hi jackie,

the high heel will look lovely since the dress is meduim and will give hight to the girls….i would also to choose a golden shoes it goes great with the colour of the dress and the more simple the better! if u want the girls to wear something on their hair then i suggest something with pearl (not real one ofcourse-:) and the shoe should be with pearl too something simple n nice u can pick the shoes and put some pearls on a flower on the side of the shoe u can buy this and stick it on the shoe .. believe me u can come with great ideas just set free your imagination “i’ve been their”! and congratulations i wish u really a very good luck ..enjoy that day!

By: Aliya

Aliya — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:51:35 +0000

This is very exciting. Personally, I would choose the beige platform maryjane (2nd from left, top row) as it fits in perfectly with the gorgeous dress (love it!). My 2nd choice would be the bejeweled ballet flats.

By: Bella

Bella — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:43:00 +0000

I definitly think you should stick with high heels that are the same cremy color of the dress. But they need to look modern also. So i think that the best shoes to go with the dress would probably be the creme colored heels in the first picture. They are vintage but in a chic, contemporary way.
And CONGRATS on your wedding, I hope you have the best time of your life celebrating the beauty of love. <3

By: manaa

manaa — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:16:49 +0000

the mary janes or the jcrews. both will look awesome.

By: JayG

JayG — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:58:36 +0000

I say go with the second shoe (Baby Doll” Retro White Patent Mary Jane Platform Pump) Its cute and to me is most connected with retro theme. Have fun at your big day!

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:42:05 +0000

The flats would look fantastic with the style you’ve acheived! Congrats!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:38:30 +0000

definitely peeptoes on the top, cream color!!!!
Congrats !! great dress by the way.

By: NadiaThinks

NadiaThinks — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:38:05 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS!

I am with GirlIllogical; I love the idea of jeweled ballet flats.

Of the choices you put up, I love the second pair from the left on the top row. I think it’s elegant and wearable after the day.

Perhaps the girls could have the option or switching into cute ballet flats for the reception, provided they match the theme & tone of the outfit?

By: Christa

Christa — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:57:38 +0000

I like the two on the far right. I would stay away from flats, because I think it might make your bridesmaids look like little girls. The ones on the bottom left are cute, too, but maybe in another color. What are your wedding colors? Since the dress is neutral, you could do almost any color shoe (light blue, pink, light green, etc….), whatever works w/ your wedding colors.
Congrats, and hope everything turns out well!

By: rose

rose — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:13:27 +0000

first of all congrats on your marriage to be, my pick of shoes that would suite best for that dress are the fist pair on the second row.but in a differant color remember u dont want your girls took look to pail, choose a color that can be noticed.
but either way whichever shoe u choose meke sur they are comfortable, nothing worse than having your bridesmaids talk about you after the grand event is over. trust me.

By: Jen

Jen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:10:08 +0000

I hate to go with the majority here, but I would pick the Mary Janes, 2nd to the left on the top row. Not only are they a great style, but they are more dressy than flats, and keep the theme going.

Congratulations! And, great pick on the dress!

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:38:35 +0000

I agree with Kristen, it’s a good idea to let them pick their own (maybe some would even be lucky enough to have something in their closet that would be perfect), that will also be within their budget. Don’t overlook Target for cute shoes also, that’s where a few of my girls got theirs (and I got mine also!) for our 10/2007 wedding. I also did DB dresses. Of the options you have though, I think the Bella Vita Lola pumps are cute, as are the flats with the bow (but those are awfully expensive).

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:38:22 +0000

Speaking from personal experience, bridesmaids stand and run around and are on their feet A LOT on the wedding day. So for the sake of their feet, flats or a low no pressure heel is best.

By: Veronic

Veronic — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:35:01 +0000

I vote for the peeptoes on the top with the bow. They just scream 50’s retro and are a shoe that they can wear again. I don’t care for the maryjanes because the high high heel looks a little too halloweenish. just my opinion:)

By: Misty

Misty — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:31:53 +0000

Well I really like the vintage shoes, but you want to think of comfort at the same time. No one wants a crabby brides maids, they can and will make the bride go nuts. I think a Navy blue shoe would be great. Then it gives you a color break. If they would get a Navy blue head band or hair piece, with the blue around the waist, then a blue shoes would top it off.
try these sites.> love these but a lil pricey.
http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/harriet-wedge-navy.html?SID=cb2176b858baae02a4b9d90cd1e5a56f61eddfbe
or
these are ok, I’m not too sure if you would like them. But I’m sure you know what I mean with the Navy blue shoes.
http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/enchanted-flat-navy.html

By: JENN

JENN — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:26:49 +0000

DEFINITELY THE Baby Doll” Retro White Patent Mary Jane Platform Pump” THOSE ARE CUTE! AND I THINK THEY ARE A NICE COMPLIMENT TO THE RETRO LOOK.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:10:13 +0000

I think the white slingback kitten heels. The pretty bridesmaid dress is a little short so you do not want to make thier legs look too akward but you do want hight and slim.

By: caircair

caircair — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:41:33 +0000

Personally, I like the ballet flats most, then the low-heel pumps. If you think they’re too drab, you can always add some blingy shoe clips. However, one thing to consider is how long your bridesmaids will be on their feet in the shoes you choose. So I’d have to agree with Diana D. that comfort is as important a factor as beauty (and price.)

By: dwija

dwija — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:41:19 +0000

What I would do is pick 2 or 3 that are similar and acceptable and let my bridesmaids choose which pair they like the best. That way everyone looks good, but they also feel like they have some input into what they’re wearing. On a personal level, the second one from the left, top row is my favorite. Good luck!

By: Santana

Santana — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:38:46 +0000

i like the style of first 3 in the top row, i think heels look cute. i know i personally dont look good in flats, i have long toes and they always fall off. however some of the heels you picked are 3+ inches. it would be best to pick a heel that is 2 inches or less. anything more is blishter city. Or you could have the bridesmaids pick their own shoes based on their own style, but tell them you want cream colored shoes either closed toe or peep toe.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:14:48 +0000

As a wedding coordinator, I say pick one color, preferably that matches the dress well, and let the girls pick their own shoes only requesting they are of similar height (it would look miss-matched if one had flats and another had 3-4 inch heals. Nobody looks at their shoes and it’s very acceptable for them to be different. That way your girls get a little flair of their own personal style and get to pick something they will be able to wear again and the look still coordinates. With that dress, flats are out in my opinion. On a personal note, I also like shoe #2, the jane with high heel. Congratulations on your wedding! Don’t forget pre-marital counseling…the wedding is a day, the marriage is a lifetime!

By: Diana Dunham

Diana Dunham — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:38:58 +0000

I was just at a wedding and while the shoes look nice during the weddign most of the girls took them off for dancing as they were so uncomfortable! Just something to consider!

By: marlee

marlee — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:35:59 +0000

I would suggest the ballet slipper type shoes for comfort due to the fact that at the reception they’ll be dancing and walking all night. Or another suggestion is to have them get the heels for the ceremony and the flats for the reception.

By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:45:41 +0000

Congrats!
I love the Mary Janes too…but I think that some that are made out of leather would work better for the bridesmaids. I’ve found that after a long day, man-made materials in my shoes have made my feet very uncomfortable. I also think that the shoes should have lower heels, so that they can go with the dress more nicely. I love the retro theme!

By: Viil

Viil — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:49:12 +0000

Congratulations Jackie

I vote for Mary Janes too, but maybe some with a little lower heals to complement the retro look and to make it easier for your bridesmaids’ feet after a long day? If you can find some with a little bling-button for the strap that would be a nice repetition of the bling in their hair

By: Brie

Brie — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:22:49 +0000

The Mary Janes. They will make the bridesmaids feel taller and slimmer. They also have the retro feel to them.

Greta dress!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:53:07 +0000

wow, the dress is beautiful.
for the shoes, the mary janes, definitely. they are perfect.
and btw, i love the idea of tying the navy ribbon around the waist.

By: Nana

Nana — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:22:06 +0000

The Mary Janes for sure! Check out Bluefly.com/wedding for more ideas.

By: Jess

Jess — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:27:05 +0000

I definitely love #5!!!

By: Irene

Irene — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:08:03 +0000

I think the Mary Janes are it. It’s retro but still up to date. Heels also make the legs look longer and slimer. Congratulations. I love the bridesmaid dress!

By: Marian

Marian — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:51:33 +0000

I think the gray Viviana pumps will provide great contrast, along with the navy ribbon that will be tied around the waist. It’s sort of retro modern that way. The gray of the shoes will make the navy of the ribbon pop out more and that adds the oomph in the over-all outfit Congratulations, btw!

By: oona

oona — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:34:50 +0000

i love the flats, third on the second row.
but i don’t know if high-heels would be better…
here are some ideas.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CREAM-Formal-Sandals-Bridal-Wedding-Shoes-Women-Sz-7_W0QQitemZ110301366342QQihZ001QQcategoryZ63889QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem?refid=store#ebayphotohosting

http://www.zappos.com/images/735/7350415/8246-484885-d.jpg

By: girlillogical

girlillogical — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:35:49 +0000

Oooh… I kinda like the idea of the cute little jeweled ballet flats in a metallic silver along with cute retro jeweled headbands…very Audrey Hepburn, which is who the dress reminds me of.

However in reality I am sure heels are maybe more appropriate for the occasion. The Mary-Jane is quirky but maybe more practical without the without the platform?? Although the platform would add some ‘kapow’ to the volumnous skirt on the dress???

Whatever the case, Congratulations and I hope your day is magical! (*_*)

By: Trish

Trish — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:16:30 +0000

I like the top row, far right, silvery colour. From what you’re saying of your plans, they seem to contrast nicely.