Thursday, October 3, 2013

Seeking: Sturdy but sexy heels


Howdy,

I'm getting married outside and have to navigate some pretty treacherous terrain. To avoid a bambi, legs akimbo situation, do you have any suggestions for fabulous, but sturdy heels? Is that even a thing? My dress [pictured above] isn't very forgiving in terms of footwear choices, being shorter, so I want to go all out.

Also, flats are not an option. This is one of the few chances I have to dress girly/appropriately sexy and I want to take full advantage!!

From,
Sexy but sturdy

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Dude, wear the SNAKESKIN HEELS! that she designed to go with the collection.


They look sturdy-ish enough to me.

Though you might want an adorable pair of sneakers as backup....


I'm thinking classic white Supergas.

11 comments:

  1. I'm a huge fan of Seychelles for comfortable, sturdy heels.
    Maybe these?: http://seychellesfootwear.com/Home.tpl?page=singleitem.inc&cart=131003427539&sku=dutycal9sl&H_P_Special=dutycal9sl#
    Or a wedge?: http://seychellesfootwear.com/Home.tpl?page=singleitem.inc&cart=131003427539&sku=commong9sl&H_P_Special=commong9sl#

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  2. i got married on the beach and was insistent on wearing (big, sexy) heels. my wedding planner said it HAD to be a wedge and should also have an ankle strap to help me feel more secure. it did the trick.

    try something like this: Burberry Double-Strap

    just a warning though -- this is not a good idea if you do not wear heels frequently or aren't super comfortable in them. i was okay as was one of my bridesmaids, but the other two were miserable and we all followed the same wedge / strap rule.

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  3. Man alive those heels esb picked are incredible. Search no more! Those are them.

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  4. it's pretty clear a wedge is the right option. i hardly ever wear heels (sounds like you don't either), so there's no way the shoes esb picked would qualify as sturdy enough for me

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  5. I agree with people that those heels don't look 'sturdy' and maybe you should try a wedge. Sorry for the obvious answer, but: LR black/nude/gold wedge, or LR black snakeskin/dots wedge?

    Or, something with a wide heel, a la:

    Ella Moss
    or
    Chinese Laundry snakeskin/dots

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  6. Supergas sneakers are hideous. Am I alone in this?

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    1. You're not alone, they look like the shoe equivalent of mom jeans!

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  7. Looks like you can turn esb's pick into a wedge in like two clicks. Shoes of Prey is dangerous.

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  8. http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/374955

    http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/362819



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  9. SBS, where did you get your Zampatti dress? Did you ship it from Australia or did you find somewhere that carried it?

    I love the Pearl Georgette but want to try it on if I can.

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  10. @Jennifer Quinlan - I am in Australia so (hugely unhelpfully, sorry) can't comment on stockists in US. I CAN attest to the quality and gorgeously flattering fit of Carla's designs, and the waterfall/georgette pieces in particular. I own the OP's dress in navy, and if that hadn't busted my bank account would have bought the navy georgette dress too. Carla cuts to flatter everything - if you have a hint of lump, bump, or curve, she will smooth it and you will look exactly like the gorgeous woman you are. If you don't - it maaaay be a little big in the hip region, but you will still look fantastically feminine. In other words - doitdoitdoit.

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