These shoes can be worn with a dress or slacks. The zigzag  strap give a little trendiness to the classic maryjane style shoe . The low wide heel give excellent stability while walking . You will have to figure out what your size is that works for you because they are not true to us size. I am a 9.5 in US size and the 40 was too snug on both the great toe and the pinky toe. The 41 is slightly loose. However if you have sensitive feet or suffer from periheral nueropathy  or have a wider than average foot go with the next size up  You can tighten down the strap over the instep and your foot will be held in place and your toes will not be irritated. I bought thewine and the charcaol. The picture does not do either color justice .the shoes are more lovely in person . I wish they came in a camel color . I think I will be a Dansko fan from now on