i don't need to wear the red coat, though i'd like to.
i have a really pretty pair of magenta/pink satin strappy heels, and i have gold leather ones, black leather pumps with a peep-toe, etc. not married to the idea of the boots.
I like the magenta heels idea, but I also really like the boots. I think that's a very creative choice for that dress -- cool and unexpected! That said, for a "pop", I would go for a long necklace like the one you have pictured, but something in an unexpected color or shape.
thanks, eurodaisy--i like the 2nd and 3rd necklaces you posted. i will check those out. i have something really similar to the first one also--i guess i could do that, but i wore it to this same party last year.