Payless
Shoe Source
Call 800-444-7463
or visit payless.com
for store locations
Wedding, prom, benefit�you name it, Payless has the inexpensive, chunky-heeled shoe to fit the occasion. Sandals, pumps, and slingbacks in classic white start at $20.
Peter Fox
105 Thompson St., nr. Prince St.
212-431-7426
peterfox.com
Cinderella would have loved these Italian silk evening shoes. Embellished
with rhinestones and pearls, bows and embroidery, Fox's styles range
from the trademark Victorian lace-up boot to Louis-style court pumps
and bridal platforms. They're all dyeable, too ($250-$485).
Saks
Fifth Avenue
611 Fifth Ave., at 49th St.
212-940-2401
saksfifthavenue.com
Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Christian Louboutin, and
Jimmy Choo are just a few of the high-fashion labels you�ll find in this store�s extraordinarily comprehensive fourth-floor shoe department. Check out the
all-white classics from designers like Stuart Weitzman and Anne Klein. Tall, white Kate Spade wedges
run $325; metallic strappy sandals from Dolce and Gabbana are $550.
Sergio
Rossi
694 Fifth Ave., nr. 55th St.
212-941-0529
sergiorossi.com
Brides will feel ultrafeminine in a pair of Rossi�s
fabulous, super-high heels. Gold ones decorated with crystals are $750. If you think stilettos are a bit much for the big day, go for the flatter �Britney� sandal in
silver with a crystal brooch on the ankle ($1,030).
Sigerson
Morrison
28 Prince St., nr. Mott St.
212-219-3893
sigersonmorrison.com
The uniform for well-groomed, style-conscious young women, this line is also a good bet for those who like their shoes sleek and urban. Look for pale-green metallic ballet flats ($370) and green satin round-toe pumps ($385).
Stuart
Weitzman
625 Madison Ave., nr. 58th St.
212-750-2555
stuartweitzman.com
Weitzman�s elegant, beautifully made shoes are perfect accents to formal wedding gowns. There�s plenty to choose from, such as white pumps and sandals in a range of styles and fabrics. Strappy stiletto sandals in white satin will run you about $200.
Target
Call 800-800-8800
or visit target.com
for locations.
While we know Target may not be your first choice for footwear, it
is economical-and, to our surprise, the cheap-chic mecca even has
some stylish shoes. What's not to like about the thong heels by Mossimo for $16.99?
Valentino
747 Madison Ave., at 65th St.
212-772-6969
valentino.com
Ready-to-wear (from $500) and couture shoes (prices upon request) range from elegant champagne and white stilettos to the Resort Collection�s pale-pink leather mules to others embellished with Swarovski crystals, mother-of-pearl, coral pieces, glass beading, or tortoiseshell. Favorites are flats and skinny wedges.
Vanessa
Noel
158 E. 64th St., nr. Lexington Ave.
212-906-0055
vanessanoel.com
vanno.com
Fashion mavens love the queen of bridal footwear's sexy but sweet
designs, and now you can find them in her first New York store, which
opened last October. Look for sexy slingback sandals embellished with
crystals ($435), stilettos with cute pom-poms at the ankles ($465),
and even white satin boots ($700).
Via
Spiga
692 Madison Ave., nr. 62nd St.
212-871-9955
390 W. Broadway, nr. Spring St.
212-431-7007
Hip-hoppers hoard the bright, chunky shoes that dominate this youthful shop, but normal brides will also find a lot to love. The metallic stilettos ($189) and strappy ivory leather sandals ($269) are classy enough for the big day yet cool enough to wear after..
Vera
Wang Bridal House
991 Madison Ave., at 77th St.
212-628-3400
verawang.com
Ever since Wang launched a new line of shoes, brides have yet another reason to swing by her famed boutique. The shoe section is filled with variations on classic bridal pumps and mules that come in all heights and all levels of formality (from $340).
The
Wedding Library by Claudia Hanlin and Jennifer Zabinsky
43 E. 78th St., at Madison Ave.
212-327-0100
theweddinglibrary.com
Hanlin’s comprehensive bridal salon doesn’t skimp on shoes, offering more than 50 different visions in white to keep you light on your feet. Among the offerings are a sexy slingback adorned with a single hand-beaded flower ($129), a high-heeled pump modeled after Jackie O.’s wedding shoe ($125), and a two-tone satin sandal with straps ($125).
Photographed by Kenneth Chen.
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