Why Dear Frances Is the Shoe Brand You've Been Looking For
There's a question every woman has quietly asked herself while staring at a closet full of shoes: where do I find a pair that actually looks expensive and goes with everything? Dear Frances answers that question — and Romi Boutique is proud to carry the full collection.
Crafted in Italy with clean silhouettes and materials engineered to hold their shape, Dear Frances sits at the intersection of understated luxury and everyday wearability. These aren't shoes you wear once to impress someone. These are shoes you reach for every single day.
The Balla Crystals Flat — A Flat That Earns Second Glances
If you think flats can't be interesting, the Balla Crystals Flat will change your mind. A woven mesh upper is set with tonal crystals that give it a rare dual quality: it reads dressed-up at a dinner party and dressed-down with jeans on a Saturday — entirely depending on what you pair it with.
Available in nude, black, white, and espresso, it's one of those pieces that functions as a neutral while still feeling intentional. (Heads up: we currently have only one left in nude, so if that's calling your name, don't wait.)
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The Balla Flat — The Original, Effortlessly Chic
For those who love the silhouette without the crystals, the Balla Flat delivers the same sleek woven mesh construction in a quieter package. It's the kind of shoe that makes an outfit look considered without trying — a genuine wardrobe workhorse that earns its real estate in your closet.
Available in espresso and black, it pairs beautifully with tailored trousers, midi skirts, or your favorite straight-leg denim.
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The Balla Pump — A Block Heel You'll Actually Wear Every Day
The Balla Pump is for the woman who wants a heel without the commitment. A block heel in black mesh keeps things grounded and genuinely wearable — the kind of shoe that carries you from a Tuesday morning meeting to a Friday dinner without asking you to change, complain, or carry a backup pair of flats in your bag.
It's elevated without being precious, which is exactly the point.
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The Gio Loafer — Quiet Luxury, Italian-Made
The Gio Loafer is the definition of quiet luxury. Available in cream, deep brown, and black leather, it's a refined square-toe loafer that belongs equally in a boardroom and a weekend farmers market. If you've been searching for an investment loafer that isn't a logo piece, this is it.
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The Sade Mule — The High-Heel for Minimalists
The Sade Mule brings a sculptural heel and olive mesh construction together in a shoe that feels simultaneously editorial and easy. It's the heel for people who don't usually like heels — sleek, open-toe, and surprisingly wearable.
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The Vespa Collection — Summer's Most Refined Sandal
The Vespa Slide and Vespa Shoe round out the collection with warmer-weather ease. The Vespa Slide is a luxurious black leather slide with espadrille-inspired texture, while the Vespa Shoe brings a mesh and rope espadrille silhouette that feels resort-ready without being casual.
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Why Italian Craftsmanship Matters
In an era of fast fashion and disposable shoes, Dear Frances takes a different approach. Every pair is crafted in Italy, where shoemaking is still treated as a skilled craft — not a volume game. The result is a shoe that holds its shape, ages beautifully, and earns its cost-per-wear in the first month.
When you invest in a pair of Dear Frances, you're not just buying a shoe. You're opting out of the cycle of buying mediocre shoes every season and opting into a wardrobe that actually works.
