Mystery: I have 3 weddings to do across two days so, I need a nice, classy pump or heel that I can wear at an afternoon outdoor wedding, evening wedding, and indoor and slightly dressier wedding; plus one pair is better than three. I can’t spend a ton…as a matter of fact, my budget is $200 and that’s pushing it! Can you help?
Solved: Dear “?” the right answer is an open-toe, flesh/neutral-colored or subdued metallic heel (preferably 3-inch minimum). The height is what you’ll need to pull off a dressier occasion in style, or if you must do a lower pump then aim for a skinny heel to keep it looking light. The color will allow you to wear it during the day outside with a nice halter floral print or inside with a color-blocked strapless dress with a neutral coloring! the open toe will keep it looking lighter on your leg and a little more dressy. My suggestions would be:
- Badgley Mischka’s at heels, $215 (a little more than you wanted to spend).
The shoes have a terrific heel, color, and cut; plus the bow on the peep toe adds a little pizazz just in case you want to keep your dress plan - Babi “ganzi” slingback at yesstyle, $48. They’re slingbacks, the leather has a little shine to it which increases its versatility, and the flirty ruffling on the toe is a nice extra
- BCBG “Mirna” at piperlime, $198. The slightly tarnished coloring tones down the metallic and makes it perfect for moving from daytime into evening without losing a step
The shoes have a terrific heel, color, and cut; plus the bow on the peep toe adds a little pizazz just in case you want to keep your dress plan
Babi “ganzi” slingback at 
Good luck….and you may want to get some shoe cushions as well given you’ll be covering a lot of ground doing three weddings!.
