What shall I wear?

I think a dress with flattish boots, full or ankle, looks good .

I’m always inclined to wear heels with a skirt or dress but these days you don’t have to.
Think Carla Bruni.
Ballet flats or smart ankle boots work especially with knee-length or shorter dresses & thick tights.

A long floaty/sparkly top with leggings is fashionable and looks good with flat court shoes.
Or a shorter length dress, just above the knee, with coloured tights and flat shoes.
I can't cope with heels any more and have a nice pair of gold flat leather shoes. I wore the above combinations on a recent cruise and felt both appropriately dressed and comfortable.
Even young people who start the evening in heels end up dancing barefoot anyway!

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I've never worn "heels". This has never been a problem anywhere or anywhen.

Just mentioning that because I thought the whole purpose of feminism was to claim more choice. If you don't want to wear heels because of the discomfort, then don't. Nobody will mind.

I have worn what I considered to be a flattering dress with flat shoes which resemble plimsolls. With ankle socks. If others don't like - hard cheese.

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Sorry posted on the wrong thread. Blonde moment?

How about a floaty maxi dress ? Then you can wear any pretty flats you like.
Whatever you decide, enjoy the occasion!

Heels not needed. Flats or ankle boots are very fashionable.

High heels are naff anyway!