Haven't worn a dress in years, but want to start

[Anonymous]

I haven't worn a dress in about 10 years, but I want to start occasionally when we go back to work in person. For some reason, I'm very self-conscious about it. People wear a variety of things at my office, from suits to casual.

I bought this dress to start. What shoes should I wear? Would boots work?
Black seems too close to blue. Brown and blue look odd together. Can I do red?
Also, my H says this dress seems more formal than for work, but he's even more fashion challenged than I am...is he correct?


https://thefoldlondon.com/product/belgravia-dress-navy-4-way-stretch-twill/

[Anonymous]

I love that dress.

I personally would not wear boots, but if you do they should be brown.

What is your work environment?

DO NOT WEAR FLATS.

[Anonymous]

It's difficult to advise you because workplaces range from super casual to super formal. What are women wearing in your office? If you're looking to move up, what are the women wearing who are in hierarchically higher positions? That dress is lovely, but it is a tad bit formal, although you could always dress it down with casual shoes and a casual bag.

Also, you really need to wear what flatters your figure in terms of lines, and colors that flatter your coloration.

[Anonymous]

I would absolutely wear that dress to work; it's beautiful.

You could do burgundy, orange if you want to be a bit more daring, nude would be more classic. Navy could work, but then you run the risk of looking like a flight attendant.

[Anonymous]

I also love that dress and I would go with nude heels.

[Anonymous]

I love that dress. I'd wear it with knee high dark brown boots or a block heel in camel. Navy and brown is a classic color combo and not weird at all. I actually do think navy and back can look good together, but I wouldn't pair black with this particular dress. Also, this dress is designed to show off a nice pair of earrings so I'd put some effort in there, as well as nice hair and makeup -- the neckline and color are designed to pull attention to your face.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also love that dress and I would go with nude heels.

+1. The dress is stunning. I would go with nude heels. Red/burgundy works as well.

[Anonymous]

Great dress OP! I also would do a tan heel. I don't like the term nude but along those lines.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love that dress.

I personally would not wear boots, but if you do they should be brown.

What is your work environment?

DO NOT WEAR FLATS.

PLEASE wear flats. Heels are nonsensical for any woman not on a fashion runway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love that dress.

I personally would not wear boots, but if you do they should be brown.

What is your work environment?

DO NOT WEAR FLATS.

PLEASE wear flats. Heels are nonsensical for any woman not on a fashion runway.

Agree, I think flats would look good with this dress, provided it works with your proportions (some women prefer some height with a knee length dress). I also think a very low heel (like a classic Ferragamo low heel) would look really lovely.

I'm not against heels but there's no reason you HAVE to wear them with this dress. Especially if you are uncomfortable in them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love that dress.

I personally would not wear boots, but if you do they should be brown.

What is your work environment?

DO NOT WEAR FLATS.

PLEASE wear flats. Heels are nonsensical for any woman not on a fashion runway.

Agree, I think flats would look good with this dress, provided it works with your proportions (some women prefer some height with a knee length dress). I also think a very low heel (like a classic Ferragamo low heel) would look really lovely.

I'm not against heels but there's no reason you HAVE to wear them with this dress. Especially if you are uncomfortable in them.

I get it but there are some people that just can’t live without their flats. But they do look horrible. You don’t have to wear 3 inch heels you can wear very comfortable two inch heal.

Also I agree that nude would be the best.

[Anonymous]

The Fold dresses all look great on the models. IME, the thick fabric does not always look flattering on regular people. YMMV.

[Anonymous]

Just wanted to add that this is a beautiful dress and perfect for work or any occasion.

[Anonymous]

I think that dress is beautiful! I'd probably wear knee high brown boots. Like these maybe?

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/shoes/boots/sadie-knee-high-boots-in-leather/BA567?display=sale&fit=Classic&isFromSale=true&color_name=toasted-wheat&colorProductCode=BA567

Or even booties with semi-sheer tights:
https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/shoes/boots/roxie-center-seam-ankle-boots-in-leather/BA736?display=sale&fit=Classic&isFromSale=true&color_name=vintage-merlot&colorProductCode=BA736

But I think it's a really versatile dress that you could wear with all kinds of shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Fold dresses all look great on the models. IME, the thick fabric does not always look flattering on regular people. YMMV.

This dress is gorgeous. Is there somewhere local that carries them or do you have to order online? I'm going back to the office for the first time in 11 years (and first time since starting a new job a year ago), and I'd love a "uniform" dress like this but my sizing is all out of whack.