Spats and gaiters for shmancy shoe coverage

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Did you know that “spats” was originally a shortened version of “spatterdashes?” That is a neat word and a fun fashion detail that we sometimes see in our steampunk, Victorian, and fancier weddings. Recently we saw Nicole, an Alice in Wonderland bride, embrace the style with the spat-like booties above.

I personally think spats are less Scrooge McDuck and more the Sixth Doctor. Spats, gaiters, and spat-style shoes are totally something to consider for your wedding outfit. Check out some of our favorites.

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I found these amazing contrast gaiters at Britex Fabrics. They are made by Dark Garden.

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If you're jonesing for a Victorian look like Nicole had, you can't go wrong with this style (or an even sexier version).

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Here is a groom/dapper bride's version of the spat-style bootie.

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These vintage WWII-era gaiters could be amazing for a steampunk, goth, or any leather-centric subsculture wedding.

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Peacock velvet?! So purty.

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This yellow and green set is one of my favorite color combinations, all in one little shoe covering.

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These romantic art spats are made from vintage textiles by DeviantArt user MaidesTreasures.

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WHAT. These silver-lined “cyber spats” are far out.

Urban Threads and Laupre have sewing patterns if you're game to DIY a set of these bad boys. Is anyone planning some shoe decor at their wedding?

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Comments on Spats and gaiters for shmancy shoe coverage

  1. No effin’ way! An entire post full of spats???? Swwweeeeeet!!!

    Here are some more spat-like shoes i’ve found:

    http://www.6pm.com/annie-button-up-brown?zfcTest=mat%3A1

    http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/004022.php?gclid=CPWcjfHV9bMCFZGPPAodUEoAiw

    http://www.shoemall.com/p/beacon-womens-anna-belle-boot/?color=Black&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=PLA+Beacon%20Anna%20Belle%20Boot%20Black&CAWELAID=1530443953&catargetid=1519360723&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CLrBm7TW9bMCFayPPAodzTAAGA

    BONUS – Mary Poppins Custom Spats!
    See here:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/109488354/mary-poppins-custom-spats-and-victorian?ref=sr_gallery_27&ga_search_query=spat+boots&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

    • Sweet those are the shoes I was going to buy! And then I came down and realized that I couldn’t walk in 4 inch heals, let alone do an all day plus dancing in them.
      I’ve got a pair of low-healed boots that I’m actually going to make black laced spat-like covers for.

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