Stupid dress code question...

[Marmee]

I swear I'm not trying to be dense...

In my daughter's cotillion class it says this for dress code shoes

" flats or low heels (no sandals, high heels or mules)"

So I bought her a couple pairs of regular flats...these for example:


shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-farren-ballet-flat-little-kid-big-kid/3928215?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=60139467&fashionColor=Silver+Metallic+Crackle&resultback=1074

Now I just got an email that says this:

"Closed-toe shoes that are not slip-ons are recommended, both for ease of dance and safety."

So does that mean I have to go find dress shoes with a strap for my kid?  As far as I've seen, she can walk/dance in them just fine.  I really hope I do not have to buy more dress shoes...grrrrr....

[VillainV]

I say go with the ones you have. You bought them before they sent the clarification email, so I wouldn't go buy different ones unless these ones prove to be a problem for her (which it sounds like they won't). Besides, the no slip-ons is just a "recommendation" not a rule.

[curbsideprophet]

Apr 23, 2015 18:07:02 GMT -5 VillainV said:

I say go with the ones you have. You bought them before they sent the clarification email, so I wouldn't go buy different ones unless these ones prove to be a problem for her (which it sounds like they won't). Besides, the no slip-ons is just a "recommendation" not a rule.

I agree

[spankswife]

Apr 23, 2015 19:00:37 GMT -5 @callmefia said:

I'm picturing more Mary jane style. Sounds like they don't want them to slip on and off while dancing.

I was going to say Mary Jane style as well.

[kershnic]

Eh, if they work for her I'd take that as a recommendation that you're choosing not to follow. It's not a rule.

Is this cotillion in like the debutante ball sense? I had no idea that would be a thing where I think you live!

[Marmee]

Apr 23, 2015 19:25:12 GMT -5 kershnic said:

Eh, if they work for her I'd take that as a recommendation that you're choosing not to follow. It's not a rule.

Is this cotillion in like the debutante ball sense? I had no idea that would be a thing where I think you live!

No, it's dance & manners with a party at the end but it's only for 4-7th graders & any one can do it (well it costs money). There is a debutante ball for senior girls but it's more elite. Cotillion is not huge here but 3 out of DDs class of 12 (4th graders) are doing it.