court shoe
Low-cut heel
A court shoe is a women's dress shoe with a low-cut front, no fastenings, and typically a medium to high heel—what Americans call a pump.
The name comes from their origin as formal footwear suitable for royal courts.
She wore black court shoes to the interview.
The term is primarily British.
Fluid-moving machine
- stilettoThin-bladed knife or heel
- heelFoot's rear underside
- kitten heelShort, slender shoe elevation
- pointed toeNarrowed shoe front
slingback · patent leather · leather · suede · nude · black · red · sole
Laceless dress shoes
- stilettosThin, high-heeled shoes
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
- high heelsElevated women's shoes
- slingbacksShoes with heel straps
platforms · wedges · kitten heels · ballet flats · loafers · mules · Mary Janes · flats
Following strict protocol
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- galaFestive formal occasion
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
evening · black-tie · reception · banquet · prom · opera · ballroom · soiree
Professional work location
- workplaceEmployment location
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- businessCommercial activity or occupation
- attirePersonal garments collectively
dress code · meeting · presentation · executive · boardroom · conference · career · networking
pump
Fluid-moving machine
- stilettoThin-bladed knife or heel
- heelFoot's rear underside
- kitten heelShort, slender shoe elevation
pointed toe · slingback · patent leather · leather · suede · nude · black · red · sole · classic
pumps
Laceless dress shoes
- stilettosThin, high-heeled shoes
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
- high heelsElevated women's shoes
slingbacks · platforms · wedges · kitten heels · ballet flats · loafers · mules · Mary Janes · flats · ankle strap
formal
Following strict protocol
cocktail · evening · black-tie · reception · banquet · prom · opera · ballroom · soiree · dressy
office
Professional work location
- workplaceEmployment location
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- businessCommercial activity or occupation
attire · dress code · meeting · presentation · executive · boardroom · conference · career · networking · smart casual
court shoesandal
Sole with straps
flip-flop · barefoot · slides · mule · espadrille
court shoesneaker
Soft-soled athletic shoe
trainer · flip-flop · athletic shoe · Crocs · running shoe
court shoeflat
Lacking vertical variation
ballet flat · loafer · driving shoe · moccasin · sneaker
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