Victorian weddings are lavish and full of style and grace. The brides costume can be ruined if she doesn’t purchase the right shoe. Here is an in-depth analysis of ten Victorian shoes fit to optimize your fantasy wedding.
Diane Hassall’s Buttercup: These half boot Buttercup wedding shoes are a perfect fit for a spring or fall wedding ceremony. It is completely crafted from ivory silk and has thick white ankle ties. The lace detailing are sure to catch even the most oblivious guest’s eye. It has a short heel that is 9cm thick so this is perfect for a bride who is unsure of her footing. They are priced at about $280, which is reasonable considering Diane Hassall shoes are all hand crafted.
Ivory Vesper’s Victorian Boots: These long white boots are perfect for a winter wedding. they are a pure white boots that is laced up with a thick white ribbon. the boots are all leather except for the side accents which are a white lace that add more to the Victorian feel. They cost about $110 and the heels are 3 inches tall.
White Lace and Crystal Beads White Bridal Boot: This is a bridal boot that could add a lot of glamor to a dress. If the bride was wearing a simple dress, this boot with a leather lining and sole gives the outfit a sparkle. The boots are also embellished with crystals and large print lace. There is a ribbon on the front of the boot that would go well with a dress that had a ribbon accent. The heels are about 2.5 inches and they cost $155.
Veil White Ankle High Victorian Boots: These boots are good for a bride that has to wear durable shoes. They are a beautiful pure white leather with not much detailing, but in this case less is more. They have a short curved heel and a regal look. The boots are ankle high and have a 2 inch heel. They cost $120.
Ferragamo Pumps: This is a shoe perfect for any season. It has about a half of an inch wedge so the bride can walk without worry but it also has just enough height to give off a sense of longness and leanness. They are white leather and made in Italy. They have a small black highlight across the toe of the shoe that is a perfect accent if the bride or bridesmaids have a highlight of black. They are used so it is being sold at a discounted price of $95.
Khussa High Heels Bridal Warm White: This shoe has a lot of gold detailing that would look wonderful if the brides dress was full white or had some gold trim. the heel on this shoe is modest and easily manageable. The shoe is a light ivory color, made of silk, and has glittering beads and sequins. it costs $36.99.
Ankle Strap Vintage Heels: These pure white shoes with black sole details work well for any bride. They add a sense of romance that the Victorian style wedding glorifies. These shoes are $50. They have a thick ankle strap and a silver clip to fasten it. They come with a 3 inch heel.
Mootsies Tootsies Victorian Dress Heels: These shoes are lightweight and come in a light gray color. They have a tapered toe and silver sequins added to them. This dress is perfect for a darker wedding dress or a dress with a hint of gray detailing. The shoe is made of satin with a padded foot-bed to extra cushion. The heel is about 2 and a half inches. It is priced at $50 at Kohls.
Victorian Style Court Heels: Victorian Court Heels are made of a light tan suede. They have a dual strap going up the shoe and have a same heel. The straps are the same tan suede but are braided. This is great for an outdoors wedding were the bride wont want to get her shoes dirty or for a bride wearing a dark wedding dress. these shoes are $50 and have a thick heel with a black sole.
Gabriella Rocha Victoria: This is for the bride that is looking for a modern twist of Victorian fashion. This is a dark auburn shoe with satin ruffles and a light tan interior. The ruffles are descendant from the classic Victorian style and add a feminine touch. There is an adjustable strap high on the ankle and a thiner heel then we have been seeing that is still about 3 inches. This shoe also comes in purple satin and red satin. They cost $60 at www.zappos.com
For more information on Victorian shoe styles check out: http://www.victoriana.com/antique-marketplace/Accessories/shoes.htm
