<p>D stopped asking me if certain shoes make her feet look big, because I usually have some smart*** answer back for her. Uh, your feet ARE big, dear…</p>
<p>BTW, can someone tell me what makes the Polo Ralph Lauren “Lindsay” (the last shoe on the link that Roonil posted) worth $453.95???</p>
<p>Short answer on whay the Ralph Lauren shoes are expensive–because he can charge what he wants.</p>
<p>The last shoes on the page are actually “Ralph Lauren Collection.” Ralph Lauren has several different shoe lines and clothing lines. At different price points. </p>
<p>Donna Karan has several different lines at varying price ranges. I personally don’t get it, but someone has to be buying.</p>
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Probably about half of what makes the Prada ballet flat worth $813. I think the Prada has two colors, so twice the price. Seems logical.
<a href=“Fashion Brands: Italian Fashion from Gucci, Prada, Armani, Fendi, Tods”>http://www.raffaello-network.com/raffties/detail.php?itemid=78308&rangeid=29</a></p>
<p>Oh, and they come with a “Prada matching box.”</p>
<p>Oh, well. In THAT case. Sorry. I don’t get it. Nope. It’s my middle class midwestern upbringing kicking in, I guess…</p>
<p>astrophysicsmom, I was going to second the idea of ballet flats, but tonight I noticed one of the girls in D’s group of friends wearing rhinestone studded flip flops and totally pulling it off! I don’t think your D will go wrong either way.</p>
<p>APmom, good luck w/ zappos.
If they aren’t perfect, zappos are very easy to return! Just print out the label and take to the UPS store. They really have no problem with returns. Hope your daughter likes them.</p>
<p>I’ll certainly give Zappos a shout-out for their customer service. The shoes arrived on my doorstep Monday morning. I decided to hold out and wait until this weekend to give them to her (my splurge for her 18th b-d)…but they look great (I want a pair for myself now, even tho I don’t have anywhere to wear them!) The shipping was free to me, and their website said return delivery was free, too.</p>
<p>I loooove zappos apmom! When ldgirl needed winter boots, I ordered about 6 pair and let her choose a pair from them. The free shipping both ways really lets you shop!</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.shoes.com%5B/url%5D”>www.shoes.com</a> also has free shipping both ways and you have 365 days to return!! My daughter and I love shoes.com.</p>
<p>I don’t know if zappos and shoes are the same company, but they both offer great service.</p>
<p>This may be late for prom-goers, but last time I needed to “dress up” I got silver ballet slippers at Target. They also came in gold. Comfortable, good looking…perfect. I have also seen similar shoes at K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc. etc.</p>
<p>I feel in kindred spirits with this thread. My D is also 6’ with a size 11 shoe! Her prom gown is also floor length but just barely, most of her shoe shows. We tried sparkly flipflops but they just weren’t dressy enough, so we ended up at DSW with silver flats with peep toes. Cute as can be! She’s thrilled. </p>
<p>It’s nice to know I’m not the only one with these types of dilemmas! Now if she only had a date…</p>
<p>as a follow-up…the shoes from Zappos (see last pair in post #26) were a big hit—wrapped them for D’s 18th bd on Saturday—she’ll wear them to prom next weekend. They really look elegant, and with the ankle strap, they are easy to walk in. She found out last week that she’s on the Prom Court (a major, major surprise), so she’ll be walking down a set of curving stairs in front of everyone…so, the shoes will definitely show. I’d certainly recommend the website…excellent customer service.</p>
<p>Wonderful! I’m glad it all worked out. Congratulations to your daughter, as well. I hope she has a safe and fun prom.</p>
<p>Thanks; After seeing the “prom car” parked outside the high school (an especially nasty-looking wreck this year), I sure hope it makes a difference for all the kids there.</p>