Too Dorothy?

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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?

124 Responses to Too Dorothy?
  1. McCathy
    July 7, 2008 | 2:15 pm

    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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  2. T with Honey
    July 7, 2008 | 2:16 pm

    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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  3. Mama DB
    July 7, 2008 | 2:20 pm

    cute! wear ‘em with pride.

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  4. Sarcastic Mom
    July 7, 2008 | 2:21 pm

    HELL YES, it’s okay to wear those shoes! They’re both adorable and fabulous. :-)

    And I want them.

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  5. AndreAnna
    July 7, 2008 | 2:22 pm

    I think you could totally rock them. I love red shoes.

  6. Mandy
    July 7, 2008 | 2:23 pm

    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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  7. amy
    July 7, 2008 | 2:23 pm

    love them
    I love red shoes
    go girl

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  8. Laura
    July 7, 2008 | 2:25 pm

    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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  9. ali
    July 7, 2008 | 2:25 pm

    red shoes are a wardrobe necessity!
    and totally HOT!

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  10. amy
    July 7, 2008 | 2:27 pm

    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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  11. Beckie
    July 7, 2008 | 2:29 pm

    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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  12. Mamasphere
    July 7, 2008 | 2:29 pm

    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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  13. Sunshine
    July 7, 2008 | 2:29 pm

    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.

  14. Headless Mom
    July 7, 2008 | 2:30 pm

    Yay on the shoes. Very cute!

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  15. CourtneyRyan
    July 7, 2008 | 2:32 pm

    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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  16. Kim
    July 7, 2008 | 2:33 pm

    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!

    Kims last blog post..Little girl, BIG personality

  17. Mary Beth
    July 7, 2008 | 2:34 pm

    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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  18. Kara
    July 7, 2008 | 2:34 pm

    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.

    Karas last blog post..H’s birthday invitations

  19. abunslife
    July 7, 2008 | 2:34 pm

    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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  20. Teri
    July 7, 2008 | 2:34 pm

    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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  21. Jennifer
    July 7, 2008 | 2:37 pm

    abunslife, they are surprisingly comfortable! I just can’t do uncomfortable shoes.

  22. Renee Daniels aka Indygirl
    July 7, 2008 | 2:38 pm

    I LOVE them. Very cute. And they’ll look fabulous with jeans.

    Renee Daniels aka Indygirls last blog post..It’s official

  23. amanda
    July 7, 2008 | 2:38 pm

    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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  24. califmom
    July 7, 2008 | 2:39 pm

    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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  25. Karen Sugarpants
    July 7, 2008 | 2:42 pm

    They are adorable! Have fun at BH!

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  26. rimarama
    July 7, 2008 | 2:45 pm

    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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  27. Devan
    July 7, 2008 | 2:45 pm

    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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  28. Anglophile Football Fanatic
    July 7, 2008 | 2:47 pm

    I likes them! You can so pull that off with a skirt or capris.

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  29. Greta/Does This Blog Make Us Look Fat
    July 7, 2008 | 2:48 pm

    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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  30. Jennifer
    July 7, 2008 | 2:50 pm

    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!

  31. Devilish Southern Belle
    July 7, 2008 | 2:50 pm

    LOVE them! And whee you bought them makes no difference.

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  32. the dragonfly
    July 7, 2008 | 2:56 pm

    I think they’re great!!

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  33. catnip
    July 7, 2008 | 2:58 pm

    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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  34. Insta-Mom
    July 7, 2008 | 3:03 pm

    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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  35. Denise @ EatPlayLove
    July 7, 2008 | 3:06 pm

    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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  36. Knot
    July 7, 2008 | 3:06 pm

    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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  37. Janessa
    July 7, 2008 | 3:11 pm

    I love them. I hope they have them here too. Every girl needs a pair of red mary janes.

  38. Becky
    July 7, 2008 | 3:11 pm

    Super cute! I want them too. Wear ‘em with pride!

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  39. applepiesf
    July 7, 2008 | 3:19 pm

    I love them! Red shoes are super cute in my opinion. You’ll probably get lots of compliments on them.

  40. rachel
    July 7, 2008 | 3:21 pm

    I love red shoes.. I have two pair. Match em with a red purse or a cute red bracelet and you are set.

  41. Shelly
    July 7, 2008 | 3:33 pm

    Not only do I LOVE these shoes, I’m going to find some for myself!!!

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  42. Jackie
    July 7, 2008 | 3:34 pm

    Yay! Yay! Yay! And I’m so glad you told us where you got them because I think I need a pair too.

    Jackies last blog post..Sigh.

  43. VDog
    July 7, 2008 | 3:36 pm

    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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  44. VDog
    July 7, 2008 | 3:37 pm

    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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  45. Vicki
    July 7, 2008 | 3:37 pm

    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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  46. Marti
    July 7, 2008 | 3:38 pm

    I am loving them. And yeah I think capris would work. A dark wash jeans or black capris.

  47. Sandy
    July 7, 2008 | 3:39 pm

    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. :-P

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  48. Marti
    July 7, 2008 | 3:39 pm

    Ugh I can NOT talk today. I meant dark jean capris or black capris.
    I need to go back to bed!

  49. Michele
    July 7, 2008 | 3:45 pm

    they will look rockin’ with the new haircolor, no matter what you wear!

  50. Lori
    July 7, 2008 | 3:57 pm

    I love those shoes! I tried them on, but they made my feet look stumpy.

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