Cici writes, “I have the pink Christian Louboutin Bollywoody Peep Toe Pumps and want to wear them to my nephew’s high school graduation. Can you suggest something I can rock with them? Obviously I want to look fabulous. :) Thanks!!!”
Well, if you want to look fab, we’ll surely oblige!
If you want to play it safe, the obvious choice is to wear a solid colored dress, so that the pumps pop on their own. Of course cream or black would work, but you can add a little extra pizzazz with a dress that picks up on the color of your stilettos:
Since Bollywoody pumps are a super splurge at $2,795, I decided to offset the overall cost of your outfit with a $92 Drape Front dress from Topshop. Complete the look with subdued accessories, like a cream metal bar envelope clutch from ASOS. Have a little fun with your eye makeup:
The second look is a little bit more adventurous. I’m not sure how this would work in real life, but I know I love D&G’s printed foulard silk skirt:
The print picks up on the color of the shoes, and has a similar fun and festive design. Keep the color going with an orange top, then tone it all down with a white blazer:
Lastly, go for truly bold in a patterned dress that picks up on Bollywoody’s pink and blue tones:
Complete with simple accessories, like a vintage Chanel bag and sweet pearl studs:
What do you think? Which look would you rock?
Before I inevitably receive a deluge of “What to Wear” requests for every ‘statement’ shoe in your closets, follow the following tips for wildcard heels:
1. Use the heels as an exclamation point to a neutral outfit. For flawless execution, make sure the dress or top and pant combo either complements or features one of the colors of the shoe.
2. If wearing your shoes with a printed top or bottom, make sure one of the prints picks up on the colors in your heels.
3. The same rule applies for dresses. You can indeed pair statement heels with a statement dress, as long as both pieces share complimentary colors or patterns:
Do you have anything to add?
I know we’re talking about shoes, but I love Solange’s skirt!
I like the look with the solid color topshop dress the most
Oh my gosh Becky, look at those pumps!
I think printed shoes look beautiful paired with jeans and a plain shirt( T-shirt or tank) and pile on tons of bangles for and effortless and chic look maybe even a statement necklace that coordinates with the shoe!!
These looks are bomb!
I prefer the first ensemble over the last two. The last two are just doing way too much. A nice tailored sheath dress of your choice would look nice with the Bollywood pumps and minimal like-minded accessories.
Kinda random, but Kim K’s jewelry line is cute! Love Solange’s Burberry, and I wonder are those Loubs still available?
Another vote for the first look with the Topshop dress!
LOVE the first look! *claps* Well done!
I vote the printed skirt look. :-)
Another vote for the first look!!!!
Ummm, I def submitted a request before even seeing this…:o(
I wish I was skiiny enough to wear these outfits.
Thank you Claire for adding extra tips at the end. These all seem like fun combinations and I love the third look :)
I love all of the options up here, but for a graduation, I think the first one takes the cake. And yes, that dress is GAWGUS! And that clutch is to live for!
I still can’t believe Ciara wore that to LaLa’s wedding :-/
Anywho, the first look is a great one.
Great post!!
I know a lot of people will go for the solid color, but what’s great about this post is that there’s something for the more *eccentric* fashionistas like myself : )
Great job!
I purchased the topshop dress in the first look online a couple weeks back. Ladies…i wouldnt recommend. It looks stunning in the pics but is disappointing in real life. Material feels cheap & the top half of the dress is REALLY baggy :-/
Great post tho :)
Love all these looks! Great tips Claire as well. But I like option 1 more for the occasion.
Great pieces,Claire.
I love all three looks. I can especially see Claire in the second look.