https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:26:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890893 Sat, 17 Feb 2018 16:21:06 +0000 Angie 1890893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're clever to outfit create at the store.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the last cut-out Western pair best. They look the most like <b>Jenn</b>.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890875 Sat, 17 Feb 2018 15:53:01 +0000 Jenn 1890875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>unfrumped,&nbsp;</b>I agree. They have so many brands and styles in a small space that it's easy to go there and try a bunch of different things. (It's also great for husband and son, who may not always have a clear idea of what they want when we head out shopping for, say, dress shoes.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890584 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 23:01:27 +0000 unfrumped 1890584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think DSW is fab for Retail Research. Buying too , but I have to watch materials and sales goggles. But if you identify “ this but not that” it really helps with ordering or even trying on in store, for focus. Of course “ never say never” and be open to things that maybe will look great on but not on the model , but gotta have some strategy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890578 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:47:58 +0000 Jenn 1890578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>lisap</b>, do you think part of the problem is that you changed your hair color? I will have to look for a belt or bag to match if I add shoes in this color.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890576 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:41:23 +0000 Anonymous 1890576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're reminding me I have a lovely pair of sand-coloured suede boots from last year, and I have never worn them. I can't figure out what to do with them! &nbsp;I think most of it is because they don't match my only coat that is in that colour and I've decided they need to be really bookended or matched with something else in that same shade. What a dumb purchase that was. And I LOVE this floral dress on you . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890574 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:37:17 +0000 Anonymous 1890574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Btw, Free People has a flash sale happening with 50% off a few pairs of shoes including a few booties and some great metallic rose gold chuck high tops. Not to highjack, just worth a mention! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890565 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:26:59 +0000 Anonymous 1890565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently got a really colorful/fun pair of cowboy boots from Amazon, my first pair since I was 3! :)<br /> I feel you on the calf situation and finding comfort/length being a challenge when cut straight across. I was breathing a sigh of relief that these actually worked for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890556 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 22:14:54 +0000 Suz 1890556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was really useful! It's a really smart shopping strategy to try on a bunch of styles like this.&nbsp;</p> <p>I always think that when another customer in a store gasps at something you are trying on, it's a pretty clear sign that this is an item that suits you very well. I had this experience once while trying on a coat at Winner's. (I bought the coat, too, and wore it to death.) Of course, if you're aiming for a style shift, it might be exactly the item to turn away from, in that case. But those boots look great on you!&nbsp;</p> <p>You look great in today's outfit, too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890532 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 21:23:40 +0000 Jenn 1890532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw that too,&nbsp;<b>Style Fan</b>, They had every color but the burgundy in the store. The taupe would probably be the most versatile for me, though.</p> <p><b>SarahD8</b>, I still might get them, but I have some other things I want to try, and this isn't a pressing need. I am going to choose to believe you that the lighter color ups the sophistication, though. &nbsp;:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890527 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 21:11:35 +0000 Style Fan 1890527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a total cowboy boot lover from way back.&nbsp; The last pair is really cute.&nbsp; I noticed on the website they come in other colours.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890520 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 20:46:54 +0000 SarahD8 1890520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the last pair is great and looks awesome with today’s outfit. The laser cut details and light color add the “sophisticate” element. </p> <p>/total unrepentant enabling </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890505 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:50:31 +0000 Jenn 1890505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Jenni,&nbsp;</b>I love it when other customers comment on something. It feels more genuine than when it comes from a sales assistant. I don't always need to be sleek...just trying to find a balance. plus, I do already have a pair of cowboy boots, although mine are taller and less playful/delicate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890493 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:34:51 +0000 Jenni NZ 1890493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course I like the last ones best! Same boho streak! And I love the other customer's reaction, validation! Maybe you don't need to be sleek?<br /> Would be fun with Johnny Was? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/all-this-shoe-talk#post-1890487 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:24:13 +0000 Jenn 1890487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ </p> <p>...combined with feeling a little stir crazy after being home sick, and I stopped in at DSW today to try on a bunch of shoes I had no intention of buying at the moment. </p> <p>I have this idea in my head that some sleek booties might "level up" some of my go-to outfits, so I gathered up some suede and leather options to try on, mostly in shades of taupe. I definitely learned some things.</p> <p>First (photo 1), these burgundy suede Steve Madden boots were just a lark from the clearance rack. They're a clear indication of my why all my taller boots are lace-ups. This is the highest they would go on my calves.</p> <p>Then, I tried on a series of the type of sleek booties I was envisioning. Some Blondos (photo 2) and Steve Maddens (photo 3), both cut straight across the top, dug uncomfortably into the front of my ankles.</p> <p>The Me Toos (photos 4 and 5) with more of a split opening worked much better. I wasn't in love with the color, but will probably look for this shape in the future.</p> <p>And then there was this pair of laser-cut western boots (photos 6 and 7 and 8), which aren't sleek at all, but when I put them on and stood up to walk around, another customer gasped, "Are those yours, or did you find them here?!" I didn't get them, because I wasn't sure about fit (might have to go back and try them with socks instead of tights), but yeah, they spoke to me. So much for toning down the boho. </p> <p>My conclusion here is, I guess, to channel Angie and say, "I'm open to a pair of taupe-ish suede booties." Let's see what shows up.</p> <p>(And bonus WIW in photo 9! Just for the heck of it.) </p>