I am 6' 4", which in the guy world puts me into a size 13 mens shoe. This is fine because that seems to be the upper limit of shoes that are normally in stock, I can almost always find something in my size. In women's world I am a size 15 and this is a bad thing. All I can seem to find is fetish wear shoes in black red or white patent with 4 inch or higher heels. I would just like a few more options. Occasionally, I am able to find something cute but it is a rare find and I can't hope to find something o wear for the wedding after the dress is made.
My sizing problem goes beyond just shoe sizes and into all women's clothing. I can wear a size 16 skirt, although they tend to be a little shorter than most women's hems. But I rarely fit into a size 16 dress. If I buy plus size dresses the tops will fit but I have too much room in the hips and waist. So it is really quite a challenge to find clothes that fit well. My girlfriend calls me a "big boned" girl, which doesn't mean I am overweight I simply have unique needs compared to the traditional girl sizes. This is the main reason I am having a wedding dress made instead of shopping off the rack.
Back to the issue at hand. While I will continue to shop around if something should come along, I will be going forward assuming I have to pick between the two shoes I have in hand. My first option is a white satin wedding shoe I bought for my Halloween Bride costume. It has a low heel, a single diagonal strap and a closed toe. Option two is a strappy sandal in Ivory. It again has a low heel but requires a satin ribbon wrapped around the ankle and lower leg to hold the shoe on. There is a rhinestone accent that attaches the ribbon to the shoe that digs in a little bit but I think I can work something out to make it more comfortable to wear.
Each shoe has its good and bad points. I like the sandal because I can get a pedicure before the wedding and show off my toes. My concern with the sandal is that I really want to wear stockings too. Which, for one, may just cover up my toes anyways and it also might look tacky wearing stockings with sandals. I like the satin shoe because I know they are comfortable. I wore them for six hours during the Halloween Party. The problem is they are white. For my dress I was planning on something Off White or Ivory. I could dye the shoes to match but I won't be able to shoes off my toes either.
My girlfriend likes the sandals, and I get that, they are super cute. But she really doesn't like the idea of stocking and sandals. She is a little more fashion averse to that idea. She thinks I dress a little too trashy anyways, I always wear stockings and a garter belt when I dress, but there is a practical reason too. It all goes back to me being a "big boned" girl.
Pantyhose really don't work for me, as I said before I am 6'4". They always end up pulling down over my hips and I end up with saggy crotch, which is never attractive...or comfortable. Even if I get something in a Queen size they still aren't made for a long legged girl like me. I have found a lovely stocking that comes in a Q2 size for taller girls by Berkshire hosiery. They probably have them in a pantyhose too but, I am a little trashy so I will always chose stockings over pantyhose. To thine own self be true.
So that is what I am going through on my shoe decision. I recently hear about a toeless stocking, so I will be researching those in a little while and I will keep an eye out for a nice new wedding shoe. In the mean time, I will keep planning for my dream wedding.
I can relate to the big feet thing, but you may be able to squeeze into a woman's size 13, I know I can (I wear a men's 13).
ReplyDelete"If I buy plus size dresses the tops will fit but I have too much room in the hips and waist."
Have you tried taking the clothes to a tailor? They always suggest this on the show What Not To Wear and it seems to be good advice. Of course, the tailor would have to be open-minded ;)