Dear Esquire - I have an important fashion question for you. Today my friend Karen and I decided to broaden our horizons and bought multiple sweater dresses at banana republic (not that outrageous but it is new to us pants and a sweater girls). Now we're not only trying out tights for the first time (gasp I know, I'll have to go back and read your tights article), we're trying to figure out what shoes to wear... heels? boots? flats? any of the above? Consider that a challenge
Well, dear Emily, any of the above is correct. Sweater dresses go great with heels, boots, and flats. That's just part of the fun of a sweater dress, it can turn into whatever you want based on how you accessorize.
Below are a variety of options in a mid-level price range.
Flats
Pink Studio, $80*
Boutique Nordstrom, Sale $34.90
Diego di Lucca, Sale $79.90*
Kate Spade, Sale $89.90Editrix note: sweater dresses are rather casual. In order to keep your look still work appropriate, you shouldn't go too casual in your footwear choice. For example, the riding boot below would be all wrong:
But boots that would be the perfect fit:
Steven by Steve Madden, Sale $119.90
Steve Madden, $99.90
Nine West, $99.99
Bandolino, Sale $109.99
BCBGirls, $179
Heels
My personal favorite for any and all outfits is a nice pair of heels. You can never go wrong with a classic pump.
Calvin Klein
Charles by Charles David
Charles David
