Cute dress. Nice cut back. Bow is unbearable.

Nude. Bonus points: Patent leather.

Black patent heels with peep toe and/ or ankle strap

Before clicking on the image I thought nude, but now that I've seen it, I say go with black.

OP here.
Drop freshwater pearl earrings.
Haven't thought about the hair yet---probably down
My dilemma re the shoes is that if the style is too "retro"---then I look like I'm going to a Mad Men costume party. So I want something that works with the dress without going over the top.

Black or navy

Black peep toe, of the era.

What are you doing to your hair for this look? Also, jewelry wise, what are you planning?

OP here. Thanks for everyone's recommendations---I too was tending towards nude sandals/peep toe pump. I also have misgivings about the bow on the bum, but I liked the rest of the dress so much that I am willing to give it a go . . .

Agree, nude.

If it weren't for the big bow right on the bum, I'd really like that dress.

I think either white or black is the answer. Since you hate white, black.

Nude or navy.

Great dress,

I agree about the nude sandals.

Nude sandals

http://www.modernpinup.com/stop-staring-love-red-white-polka-dot.html

I hate white shoes, and red shoes seem too matchy-matchy. Ideas?
function is late afternoon summer cocktail party--