Ivory Dance Shoes for Brides
Ivory is the warmer off-white, and it is the right choice when the dress is antique, vintage or champagne-toned rather than bright modern white. Every style in this collection is wedding-ready, and four are closed-toe pairs cut for ballroom and standard. Heels from a 1.5 inch Cuban up to 4 inches, US sizes 5 to 11. Amazon's Choice with a money-back guarantee since 2012.
Ivory or White for Your Wedding
Held apart in daylight the difference is obvious: white is cool and bright, ivory is warm and slightly yellow. A bright white shoe under an ivory gown looks like a mismatch in photographs, and the reverse is just as visible. Match the shoe to the dress rather than buying either by name, and if the dress is undecided, silver is the safest choice. See the full wedding dance shoes range.
Ivory for Ballroom & Standard
Four of these styles are closed-toe, which is what standard and smooth call for — an unbroken foot line under a long gown. Ivory is a softer alternative to white on a ballroom floor and photographs with less glare under stage lighting.
Choosing a First-Dance Heel
Five of these styles offer a 1.5 inch Cuban heel and six a 2 inch flared heel. For a wedding this is usually the right call — you will be standing and walking for hours before the first dance, and a low flared heel keeps your weight balanced without the fatigue of a stiletto. See our flat and low-heel range.
Ivory Dance Shoes — FAQ
What is the difference between ivory and white dance shoes?
Ivory is warm and slightly yellow; white is cool and bright. Ivory suits vintage, antique and champagne-toned gowns, while white matches modern bright-white dresses. The mismatch is clearly visible in photographs, so match the shoe to the actual dress.
Can ivory satin dance shoes be dyed?
Satin uppers can usually be dyed by a specialist shoe dyer, and going from ivory to a deeper colour works better than trying to lighten. Leather and synthetic uppers do not take dye reliably.
What heel height is best for a first dance?
A 1.5 to 2.5 inch flared heel. Most brides are on their feet for hours before the dance itself, and a lower flared heel spreads weight through the foot instead of concentrating it on the ball.
Are ivory dance shoes suitable for ballroom as well as weddings?
Yes. Four of the styles here are closed-toe pairs cut for standard and smooth, where an unbroken foot line under a long gown matters.
