I think all the flats being posted are boring too, but those pictures make those shoes look like something a teen would wear to homecoming. I just don’t like them/ |
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I have a couple pairs of pointy Birdies flats for evening shoes. One pair is velvet with crystals (for winter), and one pair is beaded (for the rest of the year).
They are not fantastic from an arch support perspective, but I can wear them for a few hours for a cocktail party or wedding or something. |
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Flats are tough on the back so I’d go with a low heal
https://www.aerosoles.com/collections/comfortable-womens-pump-heels/products/betsy-racing-red-leather |
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I wear the AGL Monika flat: I have them in black, navy, gray/platinum and fuchsia (the last two from previous seasons).
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/agl-monika-cap-toe-ballet-flat-women/3932425 |
no shade, I didn't know Aerosoles still existed |
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I was in a similar situation, OP, and ended up with a pair of David Tate Spirit Black Glitz that I even danced in. (Gala, long gown.) I Googled that, but didn't find them, but the above choices might work. I think Naturalizers are padded. |
Those are tough on the eyes. |
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https://images.app.goo.gl/KiebZy91nqYQpvWB7
I got these for a wedding and they are great |
I love these, but I think they are way too high for a 50 year old with bad feet. There will be lots of pressure on the front part of her foot and toes. |
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For me, a wedge is most comfortable. YMMV.
https://www.francosarto.com/product/womens-franco-frankie-wedge-pump-5263070/ |
If you don't want heals, don't get them. I would also wear mary jane flats with a delicate strap or a nice flat with a cute decoration. No one is going to scrutinize your shoes that much anyway. Better to be comfortable and able to participate without pain. https://www.stuartweitzman.com/products/emilia-mary-jane-flat/SG877.html?frp=SG877+BLK++4.5+C https://www.stuartweitzman.com/products/blushing-bow-flat/SJ466-BLK.html?frp=SJ466+BLK++8+++C |
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Kitten heels are everywhere. Here's a more solid block one.
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/alfa-pointed-toe-kitten-heel-pump-women/7991059?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes%2FHeels%2FLow%20%281%22-1%203%2F4%22%29&color=001 |
| I usually search for a low block heel. Kitten heels feel wobbly and higher block heels hurt my back. Flats work with some outfits, but I find that the low heel is preferable overall for me. Example here, but there are many options out there. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/june-ankle-strap-sandal-women-wide-width-available/7648806?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes%2FSandals%2FBlock%20Heel&color=250 |
Love these. These would also appear to elongate the leg. |