The colors that tend to look off at beach venues: very dark heavy tones that absorb heat, and very bright neons that compete with rather than complement the natural setting behind them.
A dress shoe was probably some very basic black slip-on loafer, the kind of shoe you were forced into for weddings, funerals, holidays, or some event where everyone older than you kept telling you to look smart. And when you are young, that is usually the last thing you want to do
Glitter shimmer fabric that dazzles under the lights
It hits right below the knee and is fitted but not too tight
Now, its just a matter of you picking your favorite
Another great way to repurpose and save money, and bring out the creativity