"Nights in Bright Satin"

In recent years, we've seen as increase in stylish satin shoes. I'm sure we can all remember THOSE satin wedding shoes that the maids of honor and bridesmaids had to have dyed to match their dress. Today's crop, offers are variety of chic styles as well and vibrant colors. I'm totally on board, though I am, as always, drawn to those with a little extra "flair" such as that glorious, flower embellished pair in picture eight. Now, for the satin dresses....I personally prefer a "sturdier" satin, or a draped look, like those featured here. The lightweight satin is a lot less forgiving, and I don't like that wrinkled, bunched up look after you've sat for a while. I find the draped styles ideal, as the fabric is looser, and while it might wrinkle a bit, you can still look fresh and crisp.



Giuseppe Zanotti’s covered-platform, peep-toe slingbacks. Dress by Nanette Lepore, neck- lace by Fiona Paxton, cuff by Dannijo, bracelet and white ring by Nest, silver ring by Vita Fede.

Jessica Simpson’s royal-purple, peep-toe pumps. Dress by Rebecca Taylor, cuffs by Dannijo, necklace and blue ring by Nest, silver ring by Vita Fede.

Brian Atwood’s neon, covered-platform pumps. Dress by Carolina Herrera, cuff by Dannijo, bracelet by Stephen Webster, necklace and blue ring by Nest, silver ring by Vita Fede.

Sergio Rossi’s slingback round-toe pumps. Dress by Lela Rose, belt by Carolina Herrera, necklace by Carolee, cuff by Dannijo.

Enzo Angiolini’s multicolored ribbon platform sandal. Dress by Reem Acra, bracelet and ring by Nest.

Kate Spade’s T-strap sandals with oversized bows. Top by Tibi, pants by Moschino, cuff by Dannijo, necklace and ring by Nest.

Nina’s coral, multistrap, platform pumps. Dress by Lela Rose, belt by Carolina Herrera, earrings by Carolee, necklace, bracelet and ring by Nest.

Jerome C. Rousseau’s blush pump; Laurence Dacade’s platform with ankle strap (on model); Suecomma Bonnie’s booties with embellished flowers; Fergie’s slingback with bow. Dress by Nanette Lepore, necklace and ring by Nest, bracelet by Carolee.

Nine West’s box-toe ballet flat with miniature bow; Bebe’s stretch heel flat with brooch detail; Lauren Ralph Lauren’s classic ballet flat.

(WWD)