Purchased in black.
Purchased for family wedding.
Purchased to be worn with black lace dress.

The shoe is beautiful but I had to return them for 2 reasons. The 1st reason is they run small so I suggest you size up at least 1/2 a size. I normally wear an 8.5 and ordered an 8.5 and they were very tight so I'd need a 9 in these for sure. Keep in mind I loved them so much I figured I could " work " with the tightness of them and loosen them up wearing them around the house for a few days. I was willing to suffer through the event I bought these for because I liked them that much ! However, the lace bow on right shoe was ripped and was very noticeable while looking down at the shoe. Broke my heart to have to return these.