What style dress would you wear with running shoes?

tulips71 · September 2011

I'm in a wedding next month and everyone in the bridal party is wearing running shoes (mostly white with orchid purple detailing--Asics). So, I need a navy/navy print dress to wear with them. I'm really struggling with this because I'm not a big shopper and I have short, stocky legs. So wearing a dress with flat shoes isn't the most flattering look for me either. Feel free to post suggestions if you need something to do at work, or you just love to shop online or you're just a nice, helpful person. Thanks!

Tiffany618 · September 2011

Is there a significance to wearing the running shoes?

I'm in the same boat as you, as any shoe that cuts me off at the ankle looks pretty awful... even with shorts. Can you wear a full length dress or does it have to be short?

DFWIndian · September 2011

If you do more of a sundress thing with the same color shoes it might work. Or a cotton dress. I don't think I full understand but I hope this helps.

angieandjames · September 2011

Don't take this badly, because I don't mean it so... but no dress is going to look "just right" with running shoes, so maybe just go for a dress that you really like, without taking the shoes into consideration? Pick out something that, other than the shoes, really looks great on you, and then when you pair it with the shoes, it will still look good. Does that make any sense?

sarathirza · September 2011

I'm confused why the bride would ask you to wear tennis shoes as a bridesmaid, but if I were you, I'd stick to a simple, chic silhouette (my favorite is the Calvin Klein line - you can find them at Macy's or Dillards, or any department store I'm sure). I had trouble finding a navy dress, but I think a simple sheath dress would look nice. I'd also have it tailored to be just above your knee - that should help with some of the choppiness. Another option (to cover the shoes) would be to get a maxi dress? I love PP idea of just buying a dress you love and ignoring the shoes you're going to have to wear. HTH!

tulips71 · September 2011

I'm actually singing for her wedding, but she still wants me in a similar style to the bridesmaids. Both the bride and groom are HUGE runners so everyone involved in the wedding are all wearing matching running shoes, courtesy of them. I think we're even having some group shot of us all running up the street in our shoes. All together it'll be cute with all the running stuff they have planned. At least my feet won't be killing me at the end of the night! And yes, these suggestions have given me something to think about as I go out to find a dress.

I like the idea of focusing on finding a dress that I like and feel good in, regardless of what's going on around my feet. I think I'll have to either go above the knee or full-length...just depends on what works best. Thanks, Y'all!

almoyo · September 2011

Okay, I did some quick shopping for you. I think any of these would be appropriate and not just awful with running shoes.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/adrianna-papell-belted-linen-blend-sheath-dress/3161558?origin=category&resultback=1454

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/suzi-chin-for-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?origin=category&resultback=7136

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/js-collections-tiered-strapless-stretch-satin-dress/3167078?origin=category&resultback=4890

tulips71 · September 2011

Thanks! These dresses are all something I could see myself in...the last one could possibly do double duty for another wedding I'm going to NYE...in regular heels. :-)

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