Too Dorothy?
Okay, I bought these shoes on Friday and adored them at the time. They are red, YES! But, they aren’t too lady-of-the-night red or Dorothy there’s-no-place-like-home red. I also thought the detailing on the shoes was especially cute. Now though, I still LOVE them, but I’m kinda worried that when I wear them people are going to notice ONLY my shoes and not my winning personality and witty conversational skills.
These shoes were bought on the intention of wearing them to this little conference I’m attending next week, where I *might* meet some other women who I would like to impress. I don’t want to overhear anyone say, “Oh my, poor girl! Did you SEE her shoes?! What WAS she thinking?!”
I plan on wearing these shoes with dark wash jeans and a either black or brown shirts. Stacy and Clinton tell people that it’s okay to add a punch of color with THEIR shoes. Can I? Should I?
Please be honest…Yay or nay on the shoes?
PS. I bought these shoes at Payless…does that make a difference?
I think they are super cute - and would look great with dark jeans. My problem with shoes like that is I never know what to do with the sock situation - socks or no socks - and if socks - what kind/color/pattern/no pattern!?!?!?!
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As long as you don’t pair them with a light blue apron or dress I say Yeah! They will look great with dark wash jeans.
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cute! wear ‘em with pride.
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HELL YES, it’s okay to wear those shoes! They’re both adorable and fabulous.
And I want them.
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I think you could totally rock them. I love red shoes.
Adorable.
And I say this because I have a pair almost exactly like that.
I won’t tell you the part where my 4 year old calls them my Dorothy shoes. Promise.
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love them
I love red shoes
go girl
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I’d wear them. I would listen to Stacy and Clinton. They know their stuff. I actually think I may need to go out and get them too.
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red shoes are a wardrobe necessity!
and totally HOT!
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They are adorable!!! Everyone needs a pair of cute red shoes. And Stacy and Clinton know their shit - so go for it!
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Those are SUPER cute! I personally only wear black shoes, but I might consider those
That’s how cute they are.
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Those shoes are fabulous! I might have to go get myself a pair.
They will look awesome with jeans. And if anyone has anything to say behind your back about you and your red shoes, it will only be to spread the word on how darn cute you look.
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As with any Payless purchase, those shoes could be out of style by August and it won’t matter if you only wore them once, they were cheap.
Then again, I have gotten stuff at Payless that I fully intended would only be useful once and have turned into my favorite pair of shoes.
PS) If you do want glittery red no-place-like-home shoes, there are some at Target, my daughter has a pair. You might have to go down a size or two to squeeze into ‘em though.
Yay on the shoes. Very cute!
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I love those shoes, I have almost the same exact pair (also from Payless…) I’ve worn them several times with dark jeans, a black skirt, and khaki pants. Everyone loves them when I wear them.
I personally love shoes and think the right pair of shoes with the outfit makes someone seem all that more charming and whitty because they took the time and put the effort into finding the right shoe.
But that’s just me.
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Yay on the red shoes! Love Stacy and Clinton! Yay for Payless too, no one will know where you got them, nor do you need to tell!
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If people are staring at your shoes, just tell them “My eyes are up here buddy!” And you’re one step ahead if you see any evil green women - just click your heels three times. I would be one of the evil green women except I won’t be in SF (hence my green-ness) but even then, I’d think they were great shoes:) Have fun next week.
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I’m thinking that I’ll have to run down to payless and see if they have them in my size. They are Cute! And would definately look great with dark jeans. I love red shoes, I have several pairs.
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It has been established that they are cute, but the real question is are the COMFORTABLE? If so, then keep them and wear them with SASS! If not…..take ‘em back. I have bought quite a few pair of colorful cute shoes that were NOT comfy and I have gotten blisters from h-e-l-l, and since they are for your “little conference” you really want them to be comfy. My 2 cents.
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Super duper cute. I have a few (yes a few) pairs of red shoes. Perfect with black or brown - also adorably cute with denim.
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abunslife, they are surprisingly comfortable! I just can’t do uncomfortable shoes.
I LOVE them. Very cute. And they’ll look fabulous with jeans.
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love em.
i say wear them with pride. stacy and clinton would be proud.
and they are from payless!! hello even better!!
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Not only do I love the shoes, I think I’ll be looking for the person wearing those shoes at that little conference. Now, I’m feeling pressure to pick up my own pair of cute little (okay a size 10 isn’t little) shoes, as well.
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They are adorable! Have fun at BH!
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Yay! So cute!
I think a pair of red shoes is JUST THE THING to spice up dark jeans and a black shirt.
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They are ADORABLE. I need to find a payless so I can get some. I say jeans and black shirt. Or white if you own such a thing that isn’t stained. (I don’t)
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I likes them! You can so pull that off with a skirt or capris.
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Hmmmmm. My intial instinct is WAY CUTE. However, it’s hard to say w/out seeing them on.
That said, if I bought these shoes for myself, my mother would HATE them. She thinks the Mary Jane strap cuts your feet off. But what does she know?
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Aff, you think I can wear them with capris, too? Maybe I’ll get more than one wear out of them after all!
If anyone else would like to chime in as to whether they could be worn with capris ALSO, let me know!
LOVE them! And whee you bought them makes no difference.
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I think they’re great!!
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Yes, with jeans and a black shirt! I wouldn’t wear them with capris though - but that might just be me.
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I had a pair of red wedges that The Hubs affectionately referred to as my hooker shoes. But they were about four inches higher than yours. Yours are cute. And I was totally seeing them with dark jeans and a neutral shirt. Tres chic!
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I’ve owned a pair of gorgeous red flats for a number of years now. I always pair them with jeans/black shirt. It just makes that combo I bit more special. Definitely would work with capris as well!
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The shoes I wear with my tuxedo are from Wal-Mart. Best tux shoes I’ve ever worn.
I think they are good. Now red high heels would make you look like a hooker. I would go with a black shirt though instead of red.
Knot
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I love them. I hope they have them here too. Every girl needs a pair of red mary janes.
Super cute! I want them too. Wear ‘em with pride!
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I love them! Red shoes are super cute in my opinion. You’ll probably get lots of compliments on them.
I love red shoes.. I have two pair. Match em with a red purse or a cute red bracelet and you are set.
Not only do I LOVE these shoes, I’m going to find some for myself!!!
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Yay! Yay! Yay! And I’m so glad you told us where you got them because I think I need a pair too.
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I have EXACTLY the same shoes, and will be wearing them to BlogHer (I think). So will Loralee (Loralee’s Looney Tunes), Aimee Greeblemonkey and at least one other blogger I saw posting about these shoes!!
We’re gonna have a club….you in?
So, ya, I like the shoes.
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Oh, you could TTY wear them with capris…black or jean ones…maybe khaki?
I’ve worn them with jeans and a navy dress so far….
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Hell, Yes!
I’d definitely wear them with jeans. There is nothing quite like red shoes. One of my favorite colors. You know how they say “blondes have more fun” well I say “women in red shoes have more soul (sole???)”
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I am loving them. And yeah I think capris would work. A dark wash jeans or black capris.
You know…I am not a shoe person so I can’t really say. I try not to go anywhere where I can’t where my sneaks.
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Ugh I can NOT talk today. I meant dark jean capris or black capris.
I need to go back to bed!
they will look rockin’ with the new haircolor, no matter what you wear!
I love those shoes! I tried them on, but they made my feet look stumpy.
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I LOVE them, and
TAG!!
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YAY a thousand times over. Jeans, capris, skirts, a shirt dress … OMG the options are limitless.
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As a proud owner of 3 red shoes, I am all for them. They are really cute! I think every Cosmo gal needs a pair of red shoes. They tend to make you walk a bit differently. You’ll be strutting in no time!
Definately Dorothy Red…but in a good way. Lady of the night would be if they were stillettos. I think I just botched that word up.
I LOVE them! You should totally wear them with whatever you’d like…dark jeans, black pants, pajama shorts- whatever floats your boat!
SEriously….I LOVE them! TOTAL YAY on the shoes!!
I say yay! Everyone needs a little dash of color sometimes.
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I love Love LOVE them!!!!
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Big fat YAY. And now I must depart for Payless. You really should get paid for plugging… oh wait…
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Are you sure you have a brown or black shirt? Because I remember pictures of your wardrobe and I just can’t seem to recall any brown or black shirts.
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LOVE them.
And I shop at Payless.
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Those shoes are super cute! I would definitely wear them with dark jeans.
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I definitely say yes. I have a friend who always dresses in dark jeans and black or white tops with red shoes, and it looks VERY sophisticated. Great choice.
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Not only am I jealous of your shoes, but I am equally jealous of the fact that you are going to BlogHer. I am SO going next year.
(stupid birthday.)
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I love those shoes and may make a trip to payless for my own. I always notice people’s shoes. If they have cute shoes that usually means they are worth getting to know. A little superficial I know.
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WEAR THEM! They’re fab, and I’m getting on Payless.com to order some for myself…
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I LOVE THOSE SHOES. And they will now allow the rest of us to find you at BlogHer, kind of like holding a rose on a blind date.
I bought a cute pair of black slip ons with white polka dots today at Target, for that very same little conference. We’re gonna rock the shoes, baby!
I give them two snaps in z formation!
Seriously. I heart Payless and wore some Merrell type knockoffs at J&J Camp Baby.
Love the red. Punch of color indeed hot mama!
Good evening,
Just found your blog! LOVE those shoes, but more importantly great blogging tips in your archives.
Thanks!
Love the shoes! I have a great red bag for them…
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I love red in every way - shoes included. And since I have admitted that AND I happen to live in the land of Dorothy, I can say with great authority that they are not too road-to-oz at all. For that they would have to be covered in glitter.
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DO YOU REALIZE THERE ARE ABOUT 15 OF US WEARING THESE SHOES TO BLOGHER????
I posted about it and then laughed my ass off from the comments and people emailing me.
We should TOTALLY organize a “Wear your red payless shoes to this session/cocktail party/keynote speaker” event.
It.would.be.awesome.
“I’m wearing red Payless shoes to BlogHer!”
HEE!
P.S. The are quickly becoming my favorite shoes.
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Cute…punch away! Have a blast at Blogher!!! I’ll be here…alone…hello…Is anyone there?
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Absolutely, wear those shoes. It’s just too bad they’re not patent leather - you know, for the Catholic girls.
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I think they’re tres cute! And getting them from Payless is like a free ticket to throw them out after one season, I think! That’s the excuse I use for buying stuff at cheaper stores.
Big ol thumbs up. And the fact that you bought them at payless makes me want to throw in some toes too!
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Love them!
I own last year’s red flats from Payless. Very similar, no pleats around the toe. Very wearable too. I have worn then with white capris, kahkis, jeans… And now I’m stalking these ones in black.
I am a Payless junkie. I am convinced that one day I will be a very successful woman with the world’s largest collection of shoes from Target and Payless.
Please tell me you know you can get 10% off if you have AAA!
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