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<blockquote data-quote="Alison C" data-source="post: 116423" data-attributes="member: 3943"><p>Hi Abii</p><p></p><p>They are a bit studenty, but equally, you won't be refused a job because of them, it's just about how you feel. But if that's around your budget, you have plenty of leeway.</p><p></p><p>What about a loafer - these look pretty smart? <a href="https://www.modainpelle.com/shoes-c1/flat-and-ballerina-shoes-c46/ebrielle-black-patent-mocc-croc-p9821" target="_blank">https://www.modainpelle.com/shoes-c1/flat-and-ballerina-shoes-c46/ebrielle-black-patent-mocc-croc-p9821</a></p><p>Or Clarks - maybe a bit too flat for you? <a href="https://www.zalando.co.uk/clarks-slip-ons-black-leather-cl111e06j-q11.html" target="_blank">https://www.zalando.co.uk/clarks-slip-ons-black-leather-cl111e06j-q11.html</a></p><p>Or John Lewis own brand <a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-gina-leather-chain-trim-heel-loafers/p6022025" target="_blank">https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-gina-leather-chain-trim-heel-loafers/p6022025</a></p><p>Or Zara (flat) <a href="https://www.zara.com/uk/en/flat-leather-loafers-with-decorative-detail-p11500810.html?v1=153033417&v2=2026736" target="_blank">https://www.zara.com/uk/en/flat-leather-loafers-with-decorative-detail-p11500810.html?v1=153033417&v2=2026736</a></p><p></p><p>Otherwise a mid-heel loafer? I'd search in shops such as Office, Dune, Jones Bootmakers, Kurt Geiger/Carvela, even Clarks. You basically want leather rather than suede (rain, though you can use Scotchguard protector or wear trainers for the commute).</p><p></p><p>Russell & Bromley always have good professional footwear that's a bit more stylish, and a good sale but not yet.</p><p></p><p>Gucci do really good block-heeled loafers which I know is over budget, but interesting for inspiration. (No, I am not suggesting you spend £600 at this point...) <a href="https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/shoes-for-women/pumps-for-women/leather-mid-heel-pump-p-408208C9D001000?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c4glgKIv3Zp8sSTYaL54RhXN7bmnAvuEw_iGRro6Z4kozeX4JohI8xoCL9MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/shoes-for-women/pumps-for-women/leather-mid-heel-pump-p-408208C9D001000?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c4glgKIv3Zp8sSTYaL54RhXN7bmnAvuEw_iGRro6Z4kozeX4JohI8xoCL9MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds</a></p><p></p><p>John Lewis have a pretty good shoe department for conservative and mid-priced options; M&S have also worked hard on this. A number of the high street stores such as Jigsaw, Reiss, Hobbs have workwear shoes with a bit of a twist but as you recognise, it's probably wise to stick to black for the moment.</p><p></p><p>Good but suede: <a href="https://www.zalando.co.uk/anna-field-leather-comfort-classic-heels-black-an611b0e6-q11.html" target="_blank">https://www.zalando.co.uk/anna-field-leather-comfort-classic-heels-black-an611b0e6-q11.html</a></p><p></p><p>More suggestions from Zalando: <a href="https://www.zalando.co.uk/womens-shoes/?occasion=business" target="_blank">https://www.zalando.co.uk/womens-shoes/?occasion=business</a></p><p></p><p>Also from La Redoute: <a href="https://www.laredoute.co.uk/pplp/100/157878/499/cat-501.aspx#srt=noSorting&facets=colourfamily*noir" target="_blank">https://www.laredoute.co.uk/pplp/100/157878/499/cat-501.aspx#srt=noSorting&facets=colourfamily*noir</a></p><p></p><p>These could be cute, you'd have to try them on to ensure you don't look like a china doll: <a href="https://www.johnlewis.com/charles-keith-double-strap-block-heel-mary-jane-court-shoes/p6067928" target="_blank">https://www.johnlewis.com/charles-keith-double-strap-block-heel-mary-jane-court-shoes/p6067928</a></p><p></p><p>You could look at a closed-toe slingback but it's not as versatile.</p><p></p><p>If you actually have more of a medical thing going on, Sole Bliss is a British company who do stylish Spanish- and Italian-made shoes for people who need proper comfort (bunions/wide feet) <a href="https://solebliss.com/collections/heels/products/imogen-nude-leather" target="_blank">https://solebliss.com/collections/heels/products/imogen-nude-leather</a> <a href="https://solebliss.com/collections/heels/products/ingrid-black-leather" target="_blank">https://solebliss.com/collections/heels/products/ingrid-black-leather</a> Ecco also do softer leather shoes and this might be a place to look too. <a href="https://gb.ecco.com/en-GB/Women/Shoes/Heels/product/5642846533/ECCO-SHAPE-SQUARED-35?dfw_tracker=25315-5642847379&&param=%7btrbo%7d&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c_MwvptHf9cxzulB0rtPAr-2IHRa8dlDOXntvXqUWoVzWdijbklzRBoCkE8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">https://gb.ecco.com/en-GB/Women/Shoes/Heels/product/5642846533/ECCO-SHAPE-SQUARED-35?dfw_tracker=25315-5642847379&&param={trbo}&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c_MwvptHf9cxzulB0rtPAr-2IHRa8dlDOXntvXqUWoVzWdijbklzRBoCkE8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds</a> <a href="https://gb.ecco.com/en-GB/product/5643201572/ECCO-SHAPE-SQUARED-35?_gl=1*wp4db2*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c_MwvptHf9cxzulB0rtPAr-2IHRa8dlDOXntvXqUWoVzWdijbklzRBoCkE8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">https://gb.ecco.com/en-GB/product/5643201572/ECCO-SHAPE-SQUARED-35?_gl=1*wp4db2*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c_MwvptHf9cxzulB0rtPAr-2IHRa8dlDOXntvXqUWoVzWdijbklzRBoCkE8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds</a></p><p></p><p>Basically think plain, or with subtle embellishments like chains/snaffles, or even an ankle strap.</p><p></p><p>If you really feel you want something more masculine, or chunky, take a look at Grenson - which is from the Northampton tradition of British shoemaking and is a bit less studenty (and pricier) though they are definitely chunky still, and therefore not ideal: <a href="https://www.grenson.com/evie-black-shoes-for-women-in-hi-shine-leather/" target="_blank">https://www.grenson.com/evie-black-shoes-for-women-in-hi-shine-leather/</a></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.grenson.com/nina-womens-loafers-in-black-hi-shine-leather/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>If you are in London, Covent Garden has pretty good shoe shops. Kensington High Street is also good and not as squashed as Oxford Street but if you can face the centre of town then you also might find something there.</p><p></p><p>LK Bennett apparently has a sample sale coming up - many people swore by the brand before it was bought up: <a href="https://www.themusicroom.co.uk/whats-on/lk-bennett-1" target="_blank">https://www.themusicroom.co.uk/whats-on/lk-bennett-1</a></p><p></p><p>Good luck, remember your shoes are supposed to inspire you when you look down and manifest the new you (though obviously, they also need to fit!).</p><p></p><p>I hope that helps a bit!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alison C, post: 116423, member: 3943"] Hi Abii They are a bit studenty, but equally, you won't be refused a job because of them, it's just about how you feel. But if that's around your budget, you have plenty of leeway. What about a loafer - these look pretty smart? [URL]https://www.modainpelle.com/shoes-c1/flat-and-ballerina-shoes-c46/ebrielle-black-patent-mocc-croc-p9821[/URL] Or Clarks - maybe a bit too flat for you? [URL]https://www.zalando.co.uk/clarks-slip-ons-black-leather-cl111e06j-q11.html[/URL] Or John Lewis own brand [URL]https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-gina-leather-chain-trim-heel-loafers/p6022025[/URL] Or Zara (flat) [URL]https://www.zara.com/uk/en/flat-leather-loafers-with-decorative-detail-p11500810.html?v1=153033417&v2=2026736[/URL] Otherwise a mid-heel loafer? I'd search in shops such as Office, Dune, Jones Bootmakers, Kurt Geiger/Carvela, even Clarks. You basically want leather rather than suede (rain, though you can use Scotchguard protector or wear trainers for the commute). Russell & Bromley always have good professional footwear that's a bit more stylish, and a good sale but not yet. Gucci do really good block-heeled loafers which I know is over budget, but interesting for inspiration. (No, I am not suggesting you spend £600 at this point...) [URL]https://www.gucci.com/uk/en_gb/pr/women/shoes-for-women/pumps-for-women/leather-mid-heel-pump-p-408208C9D001000?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c4glgKIv3Zp8sSTYaL54RhXN7bmnAvuEw_iGRro6Z4kozeX4JohI8xoCL9MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds[/URL] John Lewis have a pretty good shoe department for conservative and mid-priced options; M&S have also worked hard on this. A number of the high street stores such as Jigsaw, Reiss, Hobbs have workwear shoes with a bit of a twist but as you recognise, it's probably wise to stick to black for the moment. Good but suede: [URL]https://www.zalando.co.uk/anna-field-leather-comfort-classic-heels-black-an611b0e6-q11.html[/URL] More suggestions from Zalando: [URL]https://www.zalando.co.uk/womens-shoes/?occasion=business[/URL] Also from La Redoute: [URL]https://www.laredoute.co.uk/pplp/100/157878/499/cat-501.aspx#srt=noSorting&facets=colourfamily*noir[/URL] These could be cute, you'd have to try them on to ensure you don't look like a china doll: [URL]https://www.johnlewis.com/charles-keith-double-strap-block-heel-mary-jane-court-shoes/p6067928[/URL] You could look at a closed-toe slingback but it's not as versatile. If you actually have more of a medical thing going on, Sole Bliss is a British company who do stylish Spanish- and Italian-made shoes for people who need proper comfort (bunions/wide feet) [URL]https://solebliss.com/collections/heels/products/imogen-nude-leather[/URL] [URL]https://solebliss.com/collections/heels/products/ingrid-black-leather[/URL] Ecco also do softer leather shoes and this might be a place to look too. [URL='https://gb.ecco.com/en-GB/Women/Shoes/Heels/product/5642846533/ECCO-SHAPE-SQUARED-35?dfw_tracker=25315-5642847379&¶m=%7btrbo%7d&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c_MwvptHf9cxzulB0rtPAr-2IHRa8dlDOXntvXqUWoVzWdijbklzRBoCkE8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds']https://gb.ecco.com/en-GB/Women/Shoes/Heels/product/5642846533/ECCO-SHAPE-SQUARED-35?dfw_tracker=25315-5642847379&¶m={trbo}&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c_MwvptHf9cxzulB0rtPAr-2IHRa8dlDOXntvXqUWoVzWdijbklzRBoCkE8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds[/URL] [URL]https://gb.ecco.com/en-GB/product/5643201572/ECCO-SHAPE-SQUARED-35?_gl=1*wp4db2*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwtIaVBhBkEiwAsr7-c_MwvptHf9cxzulB0rtPAr-2IHRa8dlDOXntvXqUWoVzWdijbklzRBoCkE8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds[/URL] Basically think plain, or with subtle embellishments like chains/snaffles, or even an ankle strap. If you really feel you want something more masculine, or chunky, take a look at Grenson - which is from the Northampton tradition of British shoemaking and is a bit less studenty (and pricier) though they are definitely chunky still, and therefore not ideal: [URL]https://www.grenson.com/evie-black-shoes-for-women-in-hi-shine-leather/[/URL] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.grenson.com/nina-womens-loafers-in-black-hi-shine-leather/[/URL] If you are in London, Covent Garden has pretty good shoe shops. Kensington High Street is also good and not as squashed as Oxford Street but if you can face the centre of town then you also might find something there. LK Bennett apparently has a sample sale coming up - many people swore by the brand before it was bought up: [URL]https://www.themusicroom.co.uk/whats-on/lk-bennett-1[/URL] Good luck, remember your shoes are supposed to inspire you when you look down and manifest the new you (though obviously, they also need to fit!). I hope that helps a bit! [/QUOTE]
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