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I always thought it’d be so lovely to waltz into a department store and try on a bunch of shoes. What a dream! I rock me some size 2 Converse kicks and am always on the search for shoes in sizes 3 or 4. On a good day I weasel my way into a grown-up size 5. In the winter I stick some Dr. Scholl’s Gellins in a pair of boots and call it a day, but it’s much harder to fake it with a pump or a strappy sandal.
Proms and job interviews were always the bane of my shoexistence. Sure, I can save money by shopping in the children’s department, but I can’t go down the aisle in a pair of Jo-Bro wheelies (or can I??…No, no, P.Chips. No wheelies at the wedding).
So I’ve begun to scout for wedding shoes early. It will be the ultimate quest, my own personal Everest, my odyssey, my road to Damascus (road to Shoemascus?). Can I do it? Will my little piggies cry wee wee wee all the way home?? Only time and Internet research will tell.
And who knew so many people would have opinions on the matter? MommaChips: “You need AT LEAST 3″ heels for your dress.” Potato Head (who does physical therapy): “Are you crazy?? Buy flats!! With arch support!” Ay yi yi.
I came across these on DSW, but they were sold out in size 5 (and out of my budget)! But aren’t they something?
Badgley Mischka Chaz
Do you have wee feet (or the opposite problem)? Where can a girl get some shoes around here??
I feel your pain!! I’m a size 4 and my biggest worry was buying shoes for the wedding! I ended up ordering 5 pairs of shoes in varying heel heights in size 4 or 5 from endless.com and tried them all out. Good luck with the shoe shopping!
I’ve been having awesome luck getting great “grown up shoes” at Nordstrom and Nordstrom rack lately. (hello size 4.5 Enzo Angiolini ankle boots for $30!) You might want to check them out. I think their BP line carries size 4 in styles similar to the one you posted above.
Good luck! Can’t wait to see what you end up getting!
I too have small feet and have started the shoe search! Size 5 works on a good, TALL day for me! 
I agree with StrawberryBaby on Nordstrom as I have just found out that they carry very small sizes. AND, their “Big Kids” shoes actually have some heel height to ‘em…you have to search, though! Good luck in your search…I’m interested to see what you end up getting!
You can totally DIY these type of shoes. I saw a tutorial online where you make cute/sexy ruffles to add between the ankle and toe strap. Totally Sex and the City style Carrie shoes!
http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/05/diy-blue-ruffle-shoes-removable-ruffles.html
http://hopestudios.blogspot.com/2009/06/tutorial-tuesday-shoe-make-over.html
Is Zappos your friend? (Or some other shoe website?) I just did a search and there are a bunch of cute heels in size 4 and 2.5 inches in height. Of course, the cheapest is $140 ….
Saks & Neimans also carry smaller sizes. And, if there’s an Off Fith near you, many of the small sizes end up there!
Ugh, I thought I had it bad with a size 5! I used to work at DSW, and still could never find shoes. I, too, fake it with bigger shoes but have a hard time doing that with evening shoes. It’s too easy to trip and takes away from the look of the shoe.
Nordstrom Rack often has good options, although I have Manolo/Christian Louboutin lust, so I usually scour Ebay.
I loved these shoes too! So whimsical! I got my Nina’s on WeddingBee but I know the http://www.NinaShoes.com carries smaller sizes.
I wear a 4-4 1/2 and I have your solution. I went through over 20 pairs of zappos shoes, no dice. I was so frustrated and ready to get married in white birkenstocks when I saw a blurb with a great idea in a bridal magazine. I made a special trip to NYC to visit a tiny store and left with my shoes!
I bought my wedding shoes from Worldtone Dance, the company that makes the shoes for Dancing with the Stars. Yup, I wore ballroom dance shoes to my wedding. They come in super small sizes, cream satin, and are incredibly comfortable. Best of all they FIT MY TINY FEET!
I can pretty much guarantee i’ll end up wearing shoes from payless for our wedding, they are hte ONLY people I can find who have cute shoes in wide sizes, it’s SO Frustrating
I feel your pain. I wear a 5.5 but my mom wears a 4/4.5 and my BFF’s girlfriend is a 4.5/5. Mom used to always get her pumps at Naturalizer or order them from Spiegel. I get e-mails regularly from Cinderella of Boston which focuses on small shoes. Also the BFF’s girlfriend usually orders from Nordstrom’s online. If they don’t fit, you can return them to the store.
I’m not looking forward to the hunt for shoes.
One of my bridesmaids has teeny tiny feet like you, she goes to nordstrom’s.
I had the opposite problem — with size and with heel height! Those shoes are beautiful, though.
Those shoes are adorable! I like the pouf-factor…
(And hurray for the color change–I was constantly confused over which potato product I was reading about! ^_^)
I have the opposite problem…size 11… My inner-fashionista weeps bitterly. Anyhow, I second the recommendations for endless.com and zappos.com. All else fails, Overstock.com isn’t too bad in general (hit or miss, but they do carry sizes 4-14). It would probably take a while to find *THE* shoe there, but it might be worth a look every so often in your big search.
Hey Ms. PC!
I suggest you try http://www.shoedazzle.com. This company works like “Shoe-A-Month” club. Its $39 a month but if you don’t want to buy shoes that month you don’t have to and you will still presented with shoe options for that month (just in case u changed your mind).
This “shoe society” conducts a fashion survey to figure out what your style is, then it ask for your shoe size and your top 5 favorite colors. Then a team of stylist will generate a selection of 5 pairs of shoes (based on your answers to the survey). Also, Kim Kardashian is the Founder and the chief stylist, so if your a fan of her looks then you will like this company.
Its worth a shot…just a suggestion
Try Nordstrom Rack - they always have the tiny (& HUGE for me ) sizes!
I shop for shoes (among other things for a living) and I have to say that dance shoes are the way to go- and they worked for my small-footed best friend bride last year! Beautiful and comfortable to boot! lol. Although a close runner up would be…VINTAGE SHOES! As a big-footed bride these are so not an option for me, but there are some amazing ones out there. Try ebay or etsy. Good Luck!
Nordstom has a lot of great options - search using the size and width finder - they have some great heels in very small sizes available.
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Ms. Potato Chips, Boston/Narragansett RI Age and Occupation: 29, PhD Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 30, Personal Trainer/Business Owner/Physical Therapy Assistant Engagement Date: January 1, 2009 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: The Narragansett Towers About Me: A semi-professional bookworm, if I could be a literary character I’d be a cross between Jo March and Jane Eyre, only better accessorized and much lazier. My hobbies include sleeping in, seasonal brews, running, Trader Joe’s, and watching Unwrapped and Good Eats with Mr. Potato Chips. I harbor an irrational fear of tulle, crafts, things that are fussy, and overuse of the phrase "Your Special Day". After a year or seven together, down the aisle we go, slouching toward adulthood and planning a Rhodie party with equal parts whimsy, cheer, and pizza.
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