Overly prim person5/1/2023 ![]() ![]() What? There was zero information about attire requirements posted on their wedding site, and I would never, ever have assumed in a million years that an outdoor park ceremony would demand such a dress code (she is so not outwardly religious either, so it’s not as if I could have expected that based on her). This wouldn’t be a problem, except that a couple of days ago when I was asking the bride a completely unrelated question, it came up that apparently women are required to wear modest attire (with knees and elbows coverd, no pants/slacks allowed) for the conservative religious ceremony they are having. The couple announced everything via a very simple, non-detailed Web site that was updated infrequently. It is apparently a simple, small affair in a park outside with a picnic type lunch. I am planning on traveling to a wedding in a couple of days. Not to start the wedding bug up again, but I am about to vent about an issue that I think most people will hear me on. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to and affiliated sites. Like this feature? Check out other recent installments! (L- #) Maison Martin Margiela Line 22 / Heel-In-Heel Pump They’re 30% off at La Garconne - were $790, now marked to $553. But come on: isn’t this hilarious? I love the wit (not to mention the perfect light beige color) with these Maison Martin Margiela pumps. Ok, I’m breaking my own rule - I don’t normally like wood wedges for the office. It’s $298 at Nordstrom in beige and black suede 6pm.com also has it (on sale for $165) in a leopard-printed satin. The pointed toe, the architectural heel, the summer suede… gorgeous. Love the gentle curves of this Kate Spade New York pump. Belle by Sigerson Morrison Women’s Wallis Slingback Wedge Limited sizes available, sadly Amazon has them for $178.19-$225. Ooooo: this shoe also comes in a “ subtle taupe” and black, but I’m loving the “Baltic blue,” especially with the fun pop of neon around the edge. KORS Michael Kors Women’s Vail Wedge Pump Endless has the best variety and prices, with some styles marked from $112-$195 (all on sale from the MSRP of $225). Wow – I’m very impressed with the sheer number of styles the “Vail” wedge comes in. Soft Style by Hush Puppies Women’s Resilient Pumps While the shoe is available elsewhere, Amazon seems to have the biggest collection of sizes and colors: red, brown and black in lucky sizes from 6B-12B, all for $34.99. This one, like many others, is a peep toe, but I like the fabric/leather combination, and the bit of chain detailing across the toe is nice. I’ve seen the brand “Soft Style” a lot on Zappos, but I never knew that they were affiliated with Hush Puppies until today. They’re priced between $29.99 and $79 at Aerosoles. I like this “mink combo” pair, with snakeskin heels and gray suede uppers, but that’s me. I like the “Plum Tree” wedge, which mixes a variety of materials so the heel and shoe are almost always different combos. Readers, do you prefer wedge heels in summer? Have you bought any great wedges lately (or do you swear by classics like the Kate Spade Halle or the Target Merona wedge)? Say what you will about Aerosoles, but when you’re looking for a basic like a wedge, they deliver. As always, know your office - many of these are peep toes, which are not appropriate for every office. So I thought we’d round up some sleek, work-appropriate ones for today’s “Hunt.” To my eyes, the material of the wedge says a lot about whether it’s work appropriate - cork, espadrille, even wood all look very casual to me. Wedges seem to be the unofficial work shoes of summer, perhaps because people walk so much more when the weather is nice - they venture farther for lunch spots, out to bars after work with coworkers, and some people even walk all the way to and from work in them. In “ The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have. Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. ![]()
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