My Astoria's Came!

I got black and ivory in a 7 1/2. They fit quite well :)

Yay! So my American Duchess Astoria's came in the post yesterday and I am super pleased with them! I also ordered some Dauphine repro buckles, since I don't want to wear my antique pair out. I would never forgive myself!

My pair of antique buckles.
I spoke to someone who, on good authority,
think they were men's buckles, but
I do not know for sure
-- only know that they are gorgeous!!

American Duchess' Dauphine Buckles

I'm really pleased with the new narrower fit of the shoes, too. Most, if not every, extant pair of turn of the century shoes I have seen are incredibly narrow.