Alright…I need recommendations on dressy-ish shoes that aren’t feminine heels or ballet flats. I used to work for an athletic apparel company and it was very “athleisure” focused, and when I did dress up it was totally appropriate to wear cool sneakers with a suit. I’m going to be starting a leadership role at a financial firm soon and need recommendations on shoes to wear that aren’t too feminine—I just don’t feel “me” in most women’s shoes and I tend to dress more gender neutral.

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It IS still fine to wear some clean kicks with a suit/dressy attire! I would scope out the place but I think sneakers are fine in office & dress shoes for any higher level / client meetings. Just bought myself womens Ferragamo loafers. Beautiful shoes, comfy & pretty neutral while not having a bulky "masculine" aesthetic (same here - I dont like to wear heels or ballet flats). Good luck - pave your own way :)

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Also I’d be over the moon if someone told me it would still be fine to wear my kicks with my nice suit 😁

Take a look at fashion blogs and steal some looks. I’d say you can wear whatever you want on those feet. But I worked somewhere once where the he department slammed you for wearing jeans… which was super shitty.

Have you looked into driver/loafer style shoes. Rothy makes some but also plenty of brands make leather ones

Have you tried kids? I also have small feet and buy a lot of kids shoes 🙃

I’m in tech and we can totally wear kicks with suits and I do. I second a good pair of loafers— Gucci if you want to spoil yourself but Coach outlet has great dress shoes and heels that I can wear all day.

I’d also check out Clarks— they have great simple heels that are comfortable. Go for a block heel and you should be able to do some walking or wear all day.

You can totally wear ‘dressy’ kicks with a suit. Also loafers and anything patent. My go-to is bootie/boots.

Chelsea boots or loafers. My favorites are Tod’s as they are the most comfortable ones, imho

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