https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 10:51:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765667 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 19:49:59 +0000 Sveta 765667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am happy if this review was helpful to anybody.<br /> DonnaF, I have a mixed luck with SE, sometimes they are to narrow in the toe area and sometimes they are alright.<br /> Zap, I LOVED the color on me either, just the right amount of bright without being too overwhelming. Ah well, my perfect coat waits for me somewhere out there...<br /> Makrame, you can call the store directly to check if they have the styles you like in your size. Remember to size down - I am usually size 10-12 on top and have to take M in Danier and sometimes even S.<br /> Actually it was really nice to look forward to some "shoe shopping" in the evening after 14 hour work day...I would really like to do some real store shopping but well. you take what you can, right?<br /> Thank you all for reading my VARY long post and supportive comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765574 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:37:22 +0000 Makrame 765574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like this was a lot of work but well worth it!</p> <p>I am planning on doing something similar in a few weeks when I have to be in Canada for work - there is Danier store nearby and I am hoping to get an hour free to try on some jackets. Might have to preorder them to be delivered to the store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765570 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:33:16 +0000 Lisa 765570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the thorough review! And you did great with your hotel shopping. What a nice idea, I'm storing that for future reference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765194 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 03:00:58 +0000 Anonymous 765194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done! I'm glad you found a few treasures for your feet. I just got the SE Petties in python and am glad to hear that the style is comfortable for you. I appauld your discipline at keeping only what you know will work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765185 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:47:09 +0000 Parsley 765185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you really had to work for them, but you came up with some great stuff!<br /> Those Sam Edelman booties are absolutely the best, aren't they. I feel like I should snap up every color they have, because they are my go-to shoes for every day.</p> <p>Those red Trotters look like they'll be a great addition to your work wardrobe, too. A red shoe is such a nice accent for an otherwise neutral or conservative outfit.</p> <p>I didn't comment on your other thread, but the boots look like real winners, too.</p> <p>You have my utmost admiration for the your careful and well-thought out purchases!<br /> Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765170 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:22:41 +0000 Freckles 765170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really hit it out of the ballpark here Sveta. I can't imagine trying to fit in all the work and shopping on your trip, wtg! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765160 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 02:05:50 +0000 bj1111 765160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i was really pulling for the mock croc...so i was happy to read the novel's ending. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-765078 Sun, 04 Nov 2012 00:40:58 +0000 DonnaF 765078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reviews! It sounds like some Sam Edelmans run wider than others, so maybe I shouldn't write the brand off completely? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764972 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:09:39 +0000 Jjsloane 764972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta I love your tales of US shopping. I cannot imagine how difficult it is to not have all these things so easily accessible as we do here. I'm impressed with your strategies. I'm also glad you found some keepers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764948 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 21:38:08 +0000 Caro in Oz 764948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764885 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:31:46 +0000 Anonymous 764885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great decisions all around. Bummer about the coat I happen to love the color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764883 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:30:25 +0000 Lyn D. 764883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sveta,<br /> Love your final choices! Shopping can be hard work but soo satisfying to find the best style and fit. And the rewards will hopefully give you a lot of happiness for some time.<br /> Hope you can rest and recuperate a bit now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764871 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:18:56 +0000 Isis 764871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, you are a trooper! Very fun to read about your purchases! </p> <p>I looked at the pictures before I read your text and I completely agree with your decisions! I LOVE the J Renee Moxy black pumps with the spotted inserts (pic 1/2), but immediately thought, "too bad about the toe cleavage"....and then when I saw the red croc heeled loafers I thought "I hope she keeps those!!"</p> <p>It'll be fun to see you with these in your outfits; fantastic choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764866 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 20:14:33 +0000 Suz 764866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, I admire your PPP!! You got some great footwear out of it, and I think you did well to concentrate on that area because it is tough for you to find well fitting shoes in styles that you like. </p> <p>It's a shame about the coat. Fortunately, you already have an excellent coat collection and your Winners seems to get a good selection of new options every year, so perhaps you will find another one that is better very soon. </p> <p>I also had good success ordering to a hotel in the US and will do that again next time I visit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764858 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 19:58:16 +0000 missvee 764858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you did really well on the shoes and boots. Too bad about the coat - it is a gorgeous colour. It's good to know that you had no trouble with deliveries to your hotel! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-strategy-how-to-fit-sho#post-764844 Sat, 03 Nov 2012 19:36:40 +0000 Sveta 764844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As some of you may remember I was going to a 2-week business trip to Charlotte NC in the end of October. This must be an exciting opportunity for a Canadian to shop in US without paying taxes and duties, right?<br /> The only caveat was finding time for it. I was working 12 days straight, getting from the airport to the office on day 1 and from office to the airport on day 12. Oh, and did I forget to mention that my work hours were from 8:30 AM until 9 PM (at the earliest, some days went to midnight...)<br /> So how do you find time and opportunity to shop in this crazy schedule? Online shopping to the rescue!<br /> I have ordered a few pairs of shoes and boots - 13 to be precise. Thank goodness they did not all arrive on the same day or I would have another NAS in the hotel! :-)<br /> When my first two shipments arrived I got a calls to my room. However after that they greeted me when I walked into the lobby at night with words : "You have another package, m'am". I am afraid I have become quite known person in that hotel.<br /> In total I got 4 boxes from Zappos and 4 from Nordstrom. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of this box pile in my hotel room but you can use your imagination!<br /> I did get a moment of horror though when I asked at the reception where is the closest UPS store. 'Oh, it is close, 10 min by car' was the answer. That left me dumbfounded: I did not have a car, the bank I worked in was just across the street. How I am to get 6 boxes to UPS and USPS stores without a car? Should I hire a taxi - but then to lug 6 big boxes in and out of the taxi...Or maybe rent a car for an hour to drop my boxes? What to do!<br /> You must me laughing now at my dilemma but it shows how inexperienced I am when it comes to online shopping. I did not realize that with UPS you can order a pick up service for a mere $5.40 and with USPS you can order a free pick up service...what a relief that I do not have to lug these 6 big boxes anywhere myself!<br /> So that was a happy ending to my online order adventure and now to the fun part - shoe review!<br /> 1. I realized that Nine West is not a good fit for me.I have ordered these booties:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni</a>.....hoppingbag<br /> and<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes</a>.....wn-leather<br /> Both of them were not wide enough in the foot for me, not enough room for toes.<br /> I also ordered the slipper flats from Angie's pick:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes</a>.....black-pony<br /> They looked pretty nice but were very narrow for me and also I found the footbed too hard, no padding.</p> <p>2. J. Renee - I never tried this brand before. I have ordered these:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-moxy-black?zlfid=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-moxy-black?zlfid=2</a><br /> and these:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-gordi-taupe" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/j-renee-gordi-taupe</a><br /> Balck pumps were gorgeous black suede with black and white spoted calf hair inserts on the heel and in the buckle (pic 1). The heel was 2" and stacked so pretty walkable. Unfortunately I could not make peace with toe cleavage they gave me. I had to size up because toe was very low and this sis how it looked: pic 2. Smaller size would be too tight. I actually don't mind a bit of toe cleavage but this was TOO much, it made me uncomfortable so it was a pass too.<br /> I also tried on another Renee pair of pumps - pic 3-4. They we Yes at first, I liked the color and their retro look and the texture combination - shiny patent and rough snake texture. Unfortunately when I tried to walk in them a bit around the hotel I discovered that they are quite squicky. I think it was the patent piece on the top which was quite stiff. Anyway I could not live with this so back they went as well, almost breaking my heart in the process.<br /> 3. Next were Trotters - slipper flats<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/trotters-tosha-taupe-snake-embossed?zlfid=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/trotters.....ed?zlfid=2</a><br /> At first I liked them, then I noticed that the back is high and cutting into my heel. In addition they looked a bit wrong to me - shiny but not like patent, more like a plastic shine. Also the square toes really put me off them in the end, because of them they looked big and clumsy. I think I prefer slipper flats with elongated rounded toe. (pic 5-6)<br /> 4. Walking Cradles booties:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/walking-" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/walking-</a>.....ut-leather<br /> Comfy and nice looking, good heel height and a lot of padding inside. It was a tough call but in the end it was a pass: their edge rubbed on my ankle bone a bit and I thought it may be painful for long walks. (pic 7-8)<br /> 5. Naturalizer Naja<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/naturalizer-naja-black-suede" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/naturalizer-naja-black-suede</a><br /> I ordered W but they were too narrow and too stiff. No go.<br /> 6. Trotters heeled loafers - brown (pic 9)<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/trotters-gloria-black-soft-kid-croco-patent?zlfid=111&#038;recoName=zap_pdp_cross" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/trotters....._pdp_cross</a><br /> and red:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/trotters-gloria-croco-dark-red-croco-patent?zlfid=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/trotters.....nt?zlfid=2</a></p> <p>I quite liked the brown for a contrast of a smooth leather and shiny croco patent in tortoise color. However red ones won the comfort war and I kept them (pic 10-11)<br /> even wore the to work once in the end of my trip and they passed. I think I will take them to the cobbler to stretch a toe a bit for more room but they are ok. I actually like them with wide legs, bootcuts and flares better than pumps because you cannot see the skin between the hem and the shoe. The heel is comfortable and I hope they don't look too dowdy. I could not find a comfortable pair of flat loafers yet but now I have heeled ones!<br /> 7. Biala heeled oxfords from Angie's store<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/biala-keely-cap-toe-oxford/3297863?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Dark+Teal&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bi.....sultback=0</a><br /> Lovely but unfortunately too narrow for me!<br /> 8. Sam Eldeman Penny boots<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-penny-boot/3302621?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=Whiskey&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sa.....sultback=0</a><br /> A bit to narrow in the foot as well so I passed.<br /> 9. Sam Eldeman Petty boots in Putty color<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sam-edelman-petty-bootie/3239935?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sa.....sultback=0</a><br /> The same style as my python booties but in putty suede. The color is more greenish taupe than in the online picture. I kept those, wore them to work on Saturday and then walked in them to downtown and back so they passed the comfort test!<br /> 10. Yes I ordered that Helen Berman emerald coat I posted about some time ago:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/helene-berman-single-breasted-reefer-coat/3330391?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/he.....sultback=0</a><br /> The color is as beautiful as in the online picture but unfortunately the rest disappointed me. The fabric while soft and nice was too flimsy for a winter coat. It was also too tight to wear over a jacket and sleeves were too short. It was also painful to realize that it did not look as good on me as on the model - just meh :-(<br /> Well, at least I tried and know now that it is not for me! (pic 13-14)<br /> So out of all this loot I kept SE Petty booties, Trotters red heeled loafers and Blondo black tall boots I posted on another thread. Not too bad, ah?<br /> Also I learned that it is quite easy to shop online for the hotel address so I will be doing this in the future as well.<br /> Thanks for reading this "novel" - just wanted to share! </p>