What shoes?

Why ribbed tights and not opaque tights? Black opaque tights go with shoes , either a court or Mary Jane’s .

Exactly. It’s the tights which cause the problem.

How about something like these? Medium heels and not too delicate or too chunky. I'm not a fan of flats with dresses.

www.clarks.com/en-ca/emily2-mabel/26174082-p

I also have a pair of Clarks, not available any more, but they have a sturdy heel and work with tights, similar to these:
www.johnlewis.com/carvela-harper-suede-court-shoes-black/p110711260

jabbott
It depends on your own particular style, I would go with a nice pair of patent leather loafers or smart trainers ( white );quite on trend I don’t think you could go wrong with them particularly on a cruise and quite good for walking . DM’s though quite pricey , you can buy imitation but then again they could be the ‘ ankle boot style ‘ that you do not like .
Oliver Bonas have some lovely dainty Mary Jane style shoes, low heel with a low flat heel & a front strap .
A cruise sounds like a good idea right now , enjoy ☺️

jabbot are you asking for ideas for during the daytime ashore, or during the evening onboard ship?

My favourite shoes at the moment are trainer-style lace-up shoes with a side zip which means I only have to tie the laces once to make the shoes comfy and then just use the zip to put them on and take them off. I have two pairs, light grey and navy, both from Hotter. Of course, the really 'de rigeur' thing seems to be to wear white trainers for every possible occasion!

V3ra sorry should have been clearer in original post it’s for evening wear hence dresses - live in jeans during day

But must you wear ribbed tights in the evening? I think that’s a big part of the problem.

I second black opaque tights. In the evening I wear them with black patent Clarks ballet shoes and I have detachable bows and diamond effect buckles I bought online.

We’re thinking along the same lines hollysteers. I’m sure the OP’s ballet shoes and low heels only look wrong because of the choice of tights.

Ok I’m going to avoid the ribbed tights & go with opaque ones & a ballet shoe. Thanks for replies

👏👏👏. You won’t regret it!

jabbott

Ok I’m going to avoid the ribbed tights & go with opaque ones & a ballet shoe. Thanks for replies

Good choice.

Gabor do some lovely ballet pumps which look good with dresses for the evening. I think so anyway.

petra

Clarks do some lovely chunky brogues.

www.moshulu.co.uk/curlew-suede-derby-shoes-p699/s40451?cid=GBP&glCurrency=GBP&glCountry=GB&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1s3Ea9z5TFH6n7zZW0rznPkAuNuL3yv8_i2C2uJlfN8ai-w_QQ7vXMaAnv5EALw_wcB

I clicked on your link and looked at wellies, have to admit, I laughed when I saw them.

Wear "wellies" like that On our land and you won't be On 2 feet for long!

I used to swear by dunlops (the basic type) but one winter, wearing a NEW pair, twice I slipped on wet grass ending on my back and each time the bloody sheep just standing looking at me. Don't know what annoyed me the most, sheep or wellies as now, like then, the blasted things eat out of my pockets, but no, mums on ground, we aren't going to see what's happened!

But I've upgraded, NoraTherm + wellies when outside, ankle support, comfortable, 1.2kg each I think and full safety! My Bekinas steplite I think they are (also full safety) for "popping to the shops" and when I can't be bothered to put my ankle boots on which are Amblers full safety!

Shoes? Don't own a pair. To be honest I'm no longer comfortable in any pair of shoes due to my foot so safety boots for me when out and about to keep everything strapped up, tight bound, perfect position etc. House is crocks to give my feet a rest.

I've tried lower walking boots but was advised biker style with as many laces to adjust as possible by therapist! Been in laces & zip option for couple of years now as forked out for a devine pair of COFRA Lexington boots, wow, comfortable or what!!! But to get them off in a hurry?

I ENVY people who can squeeze their feet into nice shoes whatever the style. Not me, never been me.

Trainers ?
Fitflop do hundreds of styles of shoes/sandals/ trainers etc
Have a good time when it comes around

I now wear trainer-type shoes almost all the time. Hotter have some good comfortable styles in leather with leather linings. They look modern with skirts and dresses. You can even get them in silver and gold for evening wear.

Heels have almost completely disappeared!

Grannytomany

jabbott

Ok I’m going to avoid the ribbed tights & go with opaque ones & a ballet shoe. Thanks for replies

Good choice.

Gabor do some lovely ballet pumps which look good with dresses for the evening. I think so anyway.

👍

DM, Mary Jane’s?

jabbott Everything you listed that you have is exactly what works with ribbed tights.

Are you not seeing it?

What else is left? Sneakers? Espadrilles? Sandals? Crocs? NO!!

Try the ankle boot again, if you’re going to a cooler climate. Take along low heeled pumps.

Perhaps a wedge shoe. I find them hard to wear. Not for me.

What sort of a cruise is this ? The suggestions for shoes, ankle boots and ribbed tights don’t sound like suitable cruise attire. I have to say I have never been on a cruise but I imagine being smartly dressed and being the ship being warm when onboard.
I suppose if leaving on excursions in a cold climate you might need thick tights and boots.

I like loafers too!

It’s true - that wearing ribbed tights might be the problem - go for opaque tights. Or just flesh colored tights for evening dress.

I’m not one for Mary Jane’s. They’re great for little girls.

By chance I found a pair of Reiker patent and black leather slip on shoes. They have a wedge heel which really makes them stylish for wearing with skirts and dresses. Reiker also do a good range in trainers. I had never bought the make before but I'm a convert from Hotter now.

I don’t really have a choice - it’s lace up ankle boots only !

Doubt it will be cold onboard, only on deck, I've been to the Arctic a few times and Antarctica and wore cocktail dresses and skirts with normal tights and little tops in the evening with low heeled sling backs or smart trousers and loafers

I'm not being pernickety here, because I agree with 4allweknow, that Rieker outshines Hotter by far, but since it has been spelt back to front several times on this thread, the name is Rieker, not Reiker. When you go in the shop you need to ask for Reeeker (as in sneaker).