5 Under £50: Royal Garden Party shoes

Or 7 nearly under £70!!

Cinders will go to the Ball and she will do so in a pretty dress and a beautiful pair of shoes. But which dress? And which shoes? I still haven't decided on a dress, or a hat, or shoes! With less than a week to go!! So - for now - I have given up on the dress and am turning my attention to the shoes. I currently plan to choose a pair of shoes for the day from those I currently own but there's no harm in looking, is there...?!

Any thoughts will be gladly welcomed:

Sensible and conservative - but boring?
Clockwise from top left: Pura Lopez pale pink court shoes; Paul & Joe Sister black pumps; Maloles beige court shoes; and Nine West black heels.

Flatties: won't sink into the lawns at Buckingham Palace!!
Left to right: Ravel ballerinas; and Bloch ballerinas.

Sandals for a summer garden party: Nine West sandals

Which would you choose for the Royal Garden party?

5 Under £50: Royal Garden Party dresses from Oasis

Today's Five dresses Under £50 for the Royal Garden Party are from Oasis. Floral seems to be the over-riding theme! What do you think of these picks?

Clockwise from top left: Round neck shift dress; Lauren floral dress; Oriental slinky dress; Chevron striped dress; and Dragonfly print tunic. 

Which is your favourite? Which do you think is the most appropriate for a date with Her Majesty?

5 Under £50: Royal Garden Party dresses from Next

Next month, the boyfriend and I will be attending a garden party at Buckingham Palace. It is, without doubt, a once in a lifetime opportunity and one which, obviously, requires a dress to live up to the occasion. Of course, being a bargain hunter, I have set myself a budget of £50 to find a dress. I will wear a pair of shoes from my over-flowing shoe rack and a hat or fascinator will be extra - or borrowed! So over the next week or so I will be "visiting" a few of my favourite online stores and picking my top five picks under £50. Today's are from Next:

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