Would it be tacky to wear the same MOG dress twice?

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<p>Pretty dress! It looks like size 10 has already sold out. :slight_smile: I personally think it will look even better on someone of more typical proportions! And tea length is perfect for this dress.</p>

<p>CF, if you have wide feet, you probably would want to look for almond-toe or rounded-toe shoes and steer clear of pointy-toe ones. It is not true that only pointy toe shoes are “stylish”. CL sells a lot of rounded toe pumps!</p>

<p>It is possible that a peep-toe shoe could give your wider feet a bit more room.</p>

<p>These have some sort of proprietary Nike Air tech in the soles, and a lot of people swear by their comfort:</p>

<p><a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cole-haan-air-tali-wedge/3611212?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=SANDSTONE+PATENT&resultback=844&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_3_B”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cole-haan-air-tali-wedge/3611212?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=SANDSTONE+PATENT&resultback=844&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_3_B&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>or this:</p>

<p><a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trotters-lonnie-peep-toe-pump/3580972?origin=coordinating-3580972-0-4-PP_3-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-also_viewed”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trotters-lonnie-peep-toe-pump/3580972?origin=coordinating-3580972-0-4-PP_3-Data_Lab_Recommendo_V2-also_viewed&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Emilybee, do you think that a sandal like that would be right for October, outside, in NJ? You’re in NY, right, so similar weather. Here in California early October is typically warm and sunny, but I grew up in NJ. I’m expecting cooler weather. I thought a more covered up shoe would be right.</p>

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<p>I would. I wear strappy shoes in the winter with no stockings (though events are usually indoors.) </p>

<p>Is the wedding reception outdoors, too - or just the ceremony? </p>

<p>It can be quite hot in Oct or quite chilly, or hot & damp or chilly and damp. Or anything in between. </p>

<p>Personally, I would never do an outdoor wedding at anytime of the year - who needs the added stress of worrying about the weather! </p>

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<p>IMHO, the shoes emilybee suggests are very pretty, but not really appropriate for an outdoor event during the day.</p>

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<p>Why aren’t they appropriate? </p>

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<p>To address something that was discussed upthread, mothers are either hosts, co-hosts or very honored guests, but they are not members of the bridal party. Here’s a second Miss Manners letter on the subject:</p>

<p>Dear Miss Manners: Should the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom wear the same color dress?</p>

<p>My daughter has blue beading in her dress, and her future mother-in-law has informed her that she will be wearing blue, since my daughter has blue in her dress.</p>

<p>Shouldn’t the mother of the bride have the first choice?</p>

<p>Gentle Reader: She does: That is, she has first choice about what she wants to wear, and the other lady has first choice about what she wants to wear.</p>

<p>Of course, Miss Manners is presuming that both mothers are old enough to know that a wedding is neither a costume party nor a competition and can be trusted to wear dresses suitable to the occasion.</p>

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<p>How about these, CF? A bit more fall-ish. </p>

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<p>I just can’t see that style for outdoors in October. (on edit: emilybee’s strappy sandal, I mean) It might be Indian summer, in which case the shoes would look fine, but most likely the weather will be in the 50s and I’d be freezing in those shoes.</p>

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<p>How the heck can someone help it if they remember what people wore to a function?! Remembering is not necessarily judging. </p>

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<p>For walking across grass, you might want to consider ballet flats.</p>

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<p>I love Miss Manners.</p>

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<p>I took a closer look at them and realized that what I thought was metallic/sequin is actually a snakeskin pattern, which is a different kettle of fish. I really don’t like metallics and sequins and stuff like that during the day, especially outdoors. They do have a bit of silver, I guess, which makes them a little iffy for me. But not as much as I thought. :)</p>

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<p>I like sandals, but since I have widish feet with stubby toes, it takes careful hunting to find a flattering fit.
No sexy barely there flip flops, for me.</p>

<p>In October, I would go for covered up, especially if the grass might be wet. ( is the wedding in October, the same one that is outside? That is gutsy)</p>

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<p>German shoes fit me great. Now I find that Clark’s and GH Bass make shoes that are wide enough as long as I don’t choose a pointy toe. I agree - outdoors stay away from kitten heels or anything pointy I made that mistake once and it was awful.</p>

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<p>emily bee–I really liked those Aquatalia sandals you posted. I bought them online. They’re for a wedding over the Labor Day weekend that’s being held inside at a historic/property. Wearing them with a LBD. </p>

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<p>I have the Tali Cole Haan low heeled peep toe wedges in two colors. They are very versatile and among the most comfortable shoes I own. Interesting that they are still being made with the Nike Air technology. A few months ago, one of their sales associates told me they were going to be discontinuing the association with Nike. I wonder if she knew what she was talking about. </p>

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<p>Bromfield, enjoy! Should look great with LBD! Pretty versatile sandal. I could see them being wore with nice trousers and skinny jeans/white jeans/black jeans, too. </p>

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<p>roshke, maybe it is the leftover stock, and the new ones could be different.</p>

<p>As far as flats… Be careful. Flat shoes can kill feet and back as badly as stilettos can. Some flats, with minimal heel rise and arch support, are OK. Like these (499 reviewers could not be collectively wrong):</p>

<p><a href=“http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/attilio-giusti-leombruni-toe-cap-ballet-flat/3140749?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=3136&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_8_B”>http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/attilio-giusti-leombruni-toe-cap-ballet-flat/3140749?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=3136&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_8_B&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>^^ I have a few pairs and love them. Expensive for flats, but worth it. I’ve gotten good deals on these at the anniversary sales. </p>

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<p>I agree with you BB. I have those AGL flats in black and I love them–really comfortable. I bought a pair of Tod’s Gommini (sp?) driving shoes when I visited LA. I love how they look, but they aren’t comfortable for me–I think because there’s not much support.</p>