Hello there! I'm back, today with a review of Bodyline's 256 shoes in off white (owh). In BL's shoe sizes I am a 27cm, so as soon as I saw the 256's had been restocked, this time with this additional size I quickly snapped up a pair, knowing they wouldn't last long! I was right - currently all the colours in this size except the off white are now sold out. Today I want to share my thoughts on the quality and look of these tea party shoes, and of course, the size accuracy!
Tea party style shoes are very popular in lolita, looking cute and elaborate with details without having a super high heel that can become uncomfortable.
The 256's have a cute bow on the side of the shoe and a ruffle detail.
The material these shoes are made from seems strong and does not look cheap or badly made - when worn the shoes feel quite sturdy, though understandably they don't have the same level of support and comfort a more expensive shoe would, but for the price they certainly pass the test.
Bow on the back (Not detachable)
Cute scalloping detail around the heel - the heel itself is black as shown.
The only real disappointment I have with these shoes is the scuff on the toe on one of them. I have tried to capture this but it is more noticeable in real than on the photo. I would usually complain about this but since the shoes are from Japan, paying to return them would simply not be worth it. I'm hoping I'll be able to buff this out but I know that's not too likely! Not what I expect from a new pair of shoes...
Here are a few photos to show the off white colour - as you can see the shoes blend more with my off white cardigan (pictured right) more so than the bright white one. The shoes have a slight tinge of cream in their colour, which I think is more noticeable on the ruffle detail.
The shoes go well with my ivory meta dress (sorry for the blur!) but I personally think one could get away with wearing a white dress with these tea parties.
So, there you have it! Overall, I would say these shoes are fantastic for the price, and I would recommend them for people who's feet are between 26/27 cm because the adjustable ankle strap helps secure the shoes for a more accurate fit. I have bought 27cm shoes from bodyline before, and they have been way too big for my 26.5 cm feet, so I would say these shoes are a more accurate measurement.
Aesthetically they look very sturdy and well made, and I will be comfortable wearing these out for an extended period of time. The lack of a heel makes them more wearable and versatile for most styles of lolita - in short, for £26 this is a good deal. The only complaint I have is the scuff which certainly should not be there, but I'll have to forgive that this time...
