Rockport Shoes: Oh, For Cute!*

*Those of you in the Minnesota region will appreciate that “OHFERCUTE,” right? I remember! I lived there for two years.

These are cute spectator-type pumps for spring that I think would really work for ministers. They have a bit of sass factor in the faux-ostrich textured detail, a great sturdy heel, and a classic line. I kind of hate the knot (too frumpy? Or not really noticeable?), and I can’t vouch for how chic they look in person but it’s so hard to find a serviceable sturdy heel that I’m featuring them anyway. The neutral color is to love, because it goes with everything. You could rock these with a red suit, a blue suit, a black suit… the possibilities are endless. A sporty navy blazer would be very appealing with these. This look is from Ann Taylor:

They come in black, too, but I think they’re more special in the taupe, myself:

They’re by Rockport, which means that they’re guaranteed to be comfortable, and probably bare-foot friendly, too. I can see myself in a black suit with a cream-colored silk blouse in either of these, although I think the black would bring me into Matchy-Matchy Frumpland. These are so close to being Grandma’s 1940’s shoes that a girl has to make sure to style herself so that she doesn’t look dowdy. Like, NEVER wear these with a longer skirt: instant frump. You’d have to go with something sharp at knee-length.

Another super option for these pumps? A great pair of wide-leg herringbone tweed pants. Very chic, durable, comfortable and have a nice sense of elegance and groundedness.

They ain’t cheap. But they’d be perfect for a gal who wears tailored clothes and wants a snappy touch of “His Girl Friday” to add to her simple, classic look.