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Q. I am looking for some cool gold sandals for summer. I could use a pair of heels (preferably under 3 inches) and a pair of flats to dress down cute summer dresses.
-Shine On  

A. Enjoy the warm weather when you step out in these shiny gold sandals.

Heels:
1. Claudia Ciuti ‘Tulipano’ Sandal, $350 at nordstrom.com
2. Stuart Weitzman ‘Delovely’ Sandal, $255 at nordstrom.com
3. Nine West Accolia, $69 at piperlime.com
4. Charles by Charles David Pandora, $100 at piperlime.com
5. J. Reneé ‘Melina’ Sandal, $84.95 at nordstrom.com 

Flats:
1. Diane von Furstenberg ‘Molto’ Sandal, $265 at nordstrom.com
2. Athena Alexander ‘Audra’ Sandal, $99.95 at nordstrom.com
3. Jessica Simpson Caralie, $6. at piperlime.com
4. daniblack Greet, $135 at piperlime.com
5. MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Tabitha’ Metallic Thong, $97.95 at nordstrom.com 

Q. I am looking for a pair of moderately priced strappy sandals with a heel in a nude/tan color. I can’t find them anywhere! I would like to wear them with a pink, just below the knee, bridesmaid dress in a spring wedding and with other summer dresses. I’ve heard that wearing a tan heel can lengthen the leg. Do you have any other shoe suggestions that can give the illusion of a longer leg?
-Illusionary Bare  

A. Heels always give the illusion of a longer leg and choosing a neutral color that is similar to your skin tone is like wearing the same clothing color head to toe - it elongates the body. I like that you’ve chosen a neutral cream color to wear with your pink dress, it’s a sophisticated choice.

1. Kenneth Cole Reaction Rich N Post, $83 at zappos.com
2. Delman Magical, $298.95 at zappos.com
3. Charles David Calypso, $253.95 at zappos.com
4. Nine West Havard, $111.60 (sale) at zappos.com
5. Martinez Valero ‘Desiree’ Sandal, $139.95 at nordstrom.com
 

Q. I have a navy tunic dress. It’s too cold to wear bare legged, I have black boots, dark brown boots, and camel boots, but not sure what to wear with the boots? Tights?
-Boot Strapped

A. Navy is a great neutral to build on and any of those boot colors may work, but of course, try the dress and the boots together. And tights are the ideal cover, whether patterned, textured or solid black, navy, grey or dark chocolate. For fun, try a rich color like eggplant, emerald or hunter green to pop between the hem of the dress and the top of the boots. And if you can find them, a mix of colors (think Missoni style) would be quite hip.

Q. I just moved to Wisconsin and the snow and cold have chased away all the flip-flops I wore all winter while in Texas. I’d like some cute snow boots that I wouldn’t mind wearing all day or when going out downtown. The only problem, I have wide calves. Are there any boots out there for me?
 -Cold Feet

A. These stylish winter boots should comfortably slide over your wide calves and banish the winter blues you’re facing. I also suggest you invest in several pairs of cashmere blend socks to keep your feet warm. May you trudge fearlessly through the snow and wear your flip-flops around the house…

1. Juicy Couture Snowflurry, $199 at zappos.com
2. Ugg Liberty, $279 at zappos.com
3. Shearling Boots, $89.50 at landsend.com
4. Via Spiga Graffa, $260 at zappos.com
5. Aquatalia by Marvin K. Ranch, $378.95 at zappos.com

Q. I love your site and would love to get your advice on a matching issue. I have a casual chocolate brown blazer that has a velvet-like texture to it and I’m looking for an everyday shoe that I could pair it with. Comfort is super important to me so something that is either flat or has no heel would be perfect. I’m concerned that wearing brown shoes is too matchy, but that black wouldn’t be appropriate (in any case, I have way too many black shoes). And can you recommend any cute footwear in neutral colors?
-Matching Madness

A. Wearing brown flats with a brown jacket is not too matchy-matchy. I’ve shopped for flats that should offer all day comfort and are far from plain jane styles. Whether textured, embellished or in a pattern, these flats should stretch to coordinate with other items in your wardrobe.

1. Nine West Leduce, $82.95 at zappos.com
2. City suede ballet flats, $125 at jcrew.com
3. Maisie printed calf-hair driving mocs, $250 at jcrew.com
4. Corso Como Fleur, $130 at piperlime.com