https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:08:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional/page/2#post-1431142 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 03:14:14 +0000 Jjsloane 1431142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loafers in general are a tough fit for my high volume semi-wide foot. My size 10 is not delicate so I am hesitant albeit very interested in the possibilities of white footwear. I have no other words of wisdom, but would kill right now for those mirrored oxfords. (although I wear the ones I own rarely, I love the idea of them) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional/page/2#post-1431119 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 02:49:34 +0000 karymk 1431119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the munros. &nbsp;I bought them because they were cheaper than the Gucci's I really wanted, but they don't float my boat so much. &nbsp;They run narrow, so I had to go through various stretching routines to make them fit well. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think you should wait until spring when there will be plenty of options. &nbsp;You have to really think if you are a white shoe person or not. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1430951 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:20:31 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1430951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, I'm sure you know this intuitively, but white shoes have a long history of somewhat negative associations. Allied medical predominately (not hating, just saying), cleanroom manufacturing, snowbirds and loud/loudly dressed Americans on vacation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1430949 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:16:29 +0000 Janet 1430949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Ashes and the silver oxfords (why is it I'm fine with silver but not so keen on white?). And those mirrored oxfords are SO COOL. Reminds me of the oil slick versions that Una was checking out some time back.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1430947 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 22:10:48 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1430947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, after some consideration I've decided that perhaps not loafers, due to my challenges looking past the stereotypes. I HAVE added white leather shoes, but in a sporty way (as is my tendency) after looking at many pics on Pinterest. Since we all know that I aspire to that 'model off duty' look, HA HA, I decided to start with some classics...Adidas. I will continue to look for some fashion forward white shoes, but for now I can content myself with my silver mirror oxfords, gladiators and high tops (see finds), which truly are chameleon shoes and can be whatever they need to be. See photo below for some fantastic mirrored oxfords that somehow I resisted in the shop! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1428597 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:46:47 +0000 Caro 1428597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, this thread is hilarious! I had no idea there were so many white shoe people! Are white shoes back in style or something? I don't know about white, I think it would be hard to work into a wardrobe, except perhaps on vacation in the summer... </p> <p>That said, I HAVE been wanting a pair of loafers, I've had my eye on <a href="http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Lacoste-CONCOURS-5-x251373.php" rel="nofollow">these ones by Lacoste... </a>(photo didn't upload for some reason...)</p> </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1428572 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 07:07:45 +0000 rachylou 1428572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No. I've decided white shoes are it for spring. I've gone *Euro.* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1428554 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 06:04:17 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1428554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, you are wise beyond your years I think you've hit the nail on the head for me with the forward design element that takes any shoe, but especially a white one, into my sugar eye territory. That was why I loved those AGL ombré pointy toed booties. The black toe and severe point made the look. If only they had had a pair in my size </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1428181 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 18:42:23 +0000 Janet 1428181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Deborah. I think white loafers skew conservative unless they have some distinctive design that pushes them into either trendy or avant-garde style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Take this from me with a really big grain of salt because&nbsp;I have a mild poison eye for white shoes on myself, I've discovered. Except for sneakers or sandals, they all seem too…something. Too precious? If I want something light-colored in footwear, I'd be all over a metallic instead.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1428099 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:04:26 +0000 Susie 1428099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><span>I bought white loafers last summer and really wanted them to work. I see the appeal of them, know that they would be a practical color for me, and admire them on others, but I just can't get past the image of an old guy in a retirement community wearing plaid pants, white belt and white shoes.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do like the&nbsp;Paul Green style and those are tempting to me.&nbsp;</p> <p></span> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1428019 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:41:56 +0000 kkards 1428019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i bought a pair of white shoes last summer, and i was surprised at how much i worn them. for some reason i seem to be slightly off open toe shoes, and white shoes seemed a great summer alternative.&nbsp;<br />try the munro's, but as its only Jan, it seems a little early in the season to start to compromise, so if you don't love them, keep looking.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427994 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 08:56:41 +0000 Sharon 1427994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have found my white shoes to be my most frequently worn shoes this summer. I think you will get a lot of use out of a pair. I like the ones Angie pinned better than the loafers, but I think it is worth trying a few different styles and choosing the one that feels best for your style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427979 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 06:10:55 +0000 Deborah 1427979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to swim against the tide. I love an oxford, but despite trying very hard to see them otherwise,&nbsp;I find loafers tend to skew very very conservative to my eye. &nbsp;Only you know if you 'need' them but I just don't see them as keeping with the direction you appear to be going in style wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427977 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:53:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1427977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the range of sizes in Munro is a bonus. I consistently wear a 7W in their shoes. I'll be interested to see your outfits, for ideas of how to wear mine! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427968 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 05:08:37 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1427968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies for the input. Here's the thing...I heard how comfy these loafers are from those who have them AND they come in not one, but two wide widths. I tried the Paul Smiths on the other day and found them to be too tight over the instep/bunion area. I have a pair of navy suede Geox slide loafers that I rarely wear because they feel kindof frumpy on me. I would find these too hot for full on Summer, but would wear in Spring and Winter. I guess there's only one way to figure this out, as Sharan said, and that's to actually try and put them with outfits. They would be good for whiteout looks which are soft edge or less, or the summery types in the pics below, so I think I"ll order and play dress up!</p> <p>La Belle- I hear you and if these were suede or canvas we wouldn't be having this conversation Plastic would be best from that standpoint, but hot, followed by patent leather, which isn't as easy to break in as leather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427695 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 20:34:40 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1427695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann, I see the Paul Greens as a more fashion forward option that would fit better with your style. Unfortunately they're <b>not</b> on sale for $99. (Or they would be in my cart, pronto!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427691 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 20:29:47 +0000 Sveta 1427691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my cream oxfords and was debating if I need to add cream loafers too - and I think I MUST Oh, and i also have white pointy toe pumps on order as well! :-)<br />There is something magical about footwear in shades of white, especially in summer (or maybe I am just copycatting Angie but I am fine with this ) However will the loafer style work for you? I am not sure. Would you still have these questions if loafers were not white? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427607 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 18:12:07 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1427607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of white and creamy-colored shoes - but I cannot be trusted not to absolutely wreck them. &nbsp; There are people who are so good about keeping their whites and ivories pristine and unmarked - and I am soooo not one of those people. &nbsp;&nbsp;:D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427518 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:51:32 +0000 viva 1427518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like those too, Ann, if you're on the white shoe bandwagon. Personally I am not sold -- but I might be more inclined when I have tanned feet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427509 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:32:12 +0000 jackiec 1427509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann, I think these would fit really well into your wardrobe. You'd be able to work them with so many things easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427489 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:03:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1427489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those white Paul Greens are very tempting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427484 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:01:11 +0000 Angie 1427484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have MANY pairs of white and cream&nbsp;shoes. They are - I think - a wardrobe essential.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wore those white Munros ALL SUMMER LONG. They were brilliant and went with everything. They might ne&nbsp;too narrow for you though, so my I suggest the PG flats I bought a few weeks ago instead:&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427466 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:23:53 +0000 Anonymous 1427466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still want white and pointy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427465 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:23:37 +0000 Anonymous 1427465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Suz -&nbsp;<i></i></b><i></i>I did buy a pair of white loafers at Browns last summer at the end of the season. Super super cushy and comfy and I hope to wear the heck out of them this coming season! &nbsp;They are from their Couture label - so soft and nice. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427431 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:09:54 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1427431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think white, shiny and pointy might be more akin to your usual looks. But then, I'm not a huge fan of traditional white loafers. I have white driving shoes that I use as slippers and i do sometimes feel they might be better suited to a retirement community in Florida. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427427 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:00:19 +0000 Mona 1427427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these will fit in with your style very well. At this price , why not snatch them up and experiment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427415 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:59:50 +0000 Dimity 1427415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adding to the white shoe thing, I just bought these in white:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ninewest.com.au/shoes/anabelle/w2/i3751095_1450024/">http://www.ninewest.com.au/sho.....5_1450024/</a><br />Obviously not loafers, but I've never had white shoes before and wanted to try them. I've put together loads of outfits with them, from white boyfriends and a tee to a white dress to pale wash jeans and a white shirt. I think you could do the same with the loafers and get a lot of wear from them too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427381 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 05:41:54 +0000 CocoLion 1427381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you plan on vacationing anywhere they are perfect. Also great for summer. I am a big enabler. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427377 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 05:20:02 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1427377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see you wearing them with your white boyfriend jeans. What else, though? Let's think about it. <br />I have the same loafers in black--I think I also got them on sale-- and don't wear them very much. I have a hard time wearing loafers, because they feel a little outside my style. I want to say more classic than I usually dress, but then, I do wear ballet flats and oxfords with more ease. Still, I really like the shoes and it's nice to have them and rise to the challenge of wearing them, since they are so darn comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/am-i-dillusional#post-1427360 Mon, 19 Jan 2015 04:27:32 +0000 Suz 1427360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same delusion. We must be sucking up the same Kool-Aid. Check out <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wibslouchy-pants">Sharon's shoes on her thread today. </a>Those ones would do. (Although when I think I would actually wear a heeled ankle strap shoe is a genuine puzzle....I <b>did</b> wear my Okalas last year, but I think one pair of this type of shoe is plenty in my closet.)&nbsp;</p> <p>Ann, I think the loafers could work for you. Ms. Mary has a pair -- you could ask her about sizing.&nbsp;</p> <p>And Lisa. At Browns, I happened to notice <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.brownsshoes.com/EAST-VILLAGE/213298,default,pd.html?dwvar_213298_color=043#prefn1=siteAssignment-text&amp;prefv1=brown&amp;start=69&amp;sz=204&amp;format=ajax&amp;infinite=yes&amp;scrollTo=69">these.&nbsp;</a>I am very tempted. My problem is that flats <b>NEVER EVER</b> stay on my feet, not even loafers, so it is probably a lost cause.&nbsp; </p>