https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:19:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017611 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 13:09:09 +0000 Anonymous 2017611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! The Birks are sort of a nude to you and will go with everything </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017592 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:42:44 +0000 jussie 2017592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well my trick is to wear my gold shoes with either gold statement earrings OR a cardi I have that’s got shiny gold buttons. Either of those seems to balance out the look.<br /> I think they must still stand out a lot though because they get a lot of comments, and my mother was rather surprised that I wear them to work. So....maybe metallic footwear is something that just DOES jump out a little... and you gotta embrace that and feel comfortable with it I guess.<br /> Funnily enough I can embrace it with metallic footwear but in white footwear I just feel too ridiculous and can’t wear it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017461 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:35:10 +0000 fifthandfinest 2017461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some fairly bright metallic silver mules (style is totally plain, just fairly pointy and slip on) from Target bought last year and I wore them waaaay more than I thought I would. <br />As someone else said, you can almost think of them as neutrals. The mule which doesn't give full coverage may be a better entry point for you than full coverage loafers/oxfords though. Let us know what you decide. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017446 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 21:12:32 +0000 LaPed 2017446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last year I looked at a pair of bronze oxfords over and over again... the Rockports below. I finally convinced myself that I don't need them, but they sure look cool. I like the Johnston and Murphy pair too, with the sporty white sole. Bronze is out there, but it's hard to come by closed-toe shoes in general this time of year. I bet there will be lots more options when fall rolls around! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017437 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:19:38 +0000 nemosmom 2017437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, everyone! </p> <p>I have come to the conclusion that even though this pewter loafer is more muted than a bright silver would be, i think it leans far too cool to work with my earth tone heavy wardrobe. It could work with my navy, but that’s two tops and two dresses - not enough to justify keeping them. </p> <p>I would love to find a bronze or coppery shoe, but I’m only finding that color in strappy sandals. I’ve ordered and returned a few sandals (finds), but the footbeds are always too narrow, leaving my foot spilling over the arch. Not cute. Maybe a bronze oxford or pointy toe will show up in the fall. </p> <p>I took another dive into my wardrobe to figure out which skirts and tops are lacking footwear pairings and tried to identify what style(s) and color(s) will be the biggest workhorse. </p> <p>For now, I am going with the warmer washed antique Birk (looks very bright in the sunny photo, but much more subdued IRL). I’ve also ordered a couple of sneakers (Angie’s metallic vanilla Ecco-I think there is a glimmer or shine to them) and another flat to try. I don’t think these buckle high tops will work but MAN they sure are funky - I HAVE to see them in person. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017425 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:20:12 +0000 Gretchen 2017425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You also might choosing a metallic version of a shoe you wear frequently. Eg if you live in sandals, choose a metallic sandal, if it’s sneakers try that. When I’ve failed with sparkle or color it’s usually because it’s too much change at once. </p> <p>I got my daughter bronze Birks for Christmas and she loves them - just enough sparkle, and the bronze picks up tones from her haircolor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017219 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:34:52 +0000 Carla 2017219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Silver footwear works as a neutral for me since I wear lots of light colours. I consider it like a light grey. Nowadays I find black jarring, unless I'm wearing black bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017178 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:08:58 +0000 Helena 2017178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm scanning quickly so I think this is repetitive, but a more bronzey or coppery color would bookend your hair beautifully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2017160 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:49:15 +0000 Angie 2017160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try creating a complement with a metallic bag.&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't wear metallic footwear as a daily thing anymore either. I reserve it for dressy. I much prefer white and blush for daily wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2016994 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 01:08:50 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2016994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally like the idea of trying something new with an inexpensive version first, and almost suggested it, but the fact that you’ve tried this pair THREE TIMES stopped me. Seems like you’re pretty into them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies/page/2#post-2016978 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:18:20 +0000 LaPed 2016978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I honestly don't know; I haven't tried them but they are on my wishlist. Subtle metallics are unicorn HEWIs for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016929 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 18:33:18 +0000 nemosmom 2016929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LaPed</b> - Those are super cool! I may have to try these...they appear a warm-toned color in the photo - do you find that is true? Or are they more black like the name suggests?</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016927 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:59:51 +0000 LaPed 2016927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My only metallic shoes are pewter, so fairly muted. The really bright metallics don't appeal to me much, but then, neither do white shoes. What I really like are metallic navy&nbsp;and metallic black (see sneakers below). You get a subtle glint without it feeling too bling-y.&nbsp;I definitely think you should consider bronze and copper for bookending purposes, and they'd look great with all of your dark greens.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016922 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:32:05 +0000 April 2016922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NM -- my tip is less about wear than about care.&nbsp; </p> <p>You'll pretty much never find a metallic polish to match a shoe (unless you fancy buying a slew of Tarrago colors and mixing), so my suggestion is before you ever wear them, give metallic shoes a good coat of clear polish or spray protectant.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016920 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 17:06:20 +0000 nemosmom 2016920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet </b>and <b>Joy</b> - yes, it could be that I just need to get used to them. I wear bright white sneakers, sandals, and flats with ease, so I'm not sure why the metallic is throwing me. I want more edge and less polish, so I was hoping the metallic loafer would serve to replace the white loafer for that. </p> <p><b>Brooklyn </b>- yes, maybe muted is the answer. The loafer is 'pewter' and it has an olive-y tone to it, so I thought it would be easier to work with. Maybe I need to go warmer and much more muted...</p> <p><b>Jessikams</b> - love the idea of looking at it as a light/bright together. Silvery with white makes perfect sense.</p> <p><b>StyleFan</b> - thank you for reminding me it doesn't have to be matchy!</p> <p><b></b><b>AndiB - </b>those are fab! I hope you will post outfits with them!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016917 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:57:16 +0000 nemosmom 2016917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>SarahD8</b> - yes, I think you might be right that the light metallic would essentially be like white footwear. It's interesting - I LOVE white footwear and find it easy to wear and don't mind the jarring effect at all. The metallic seem to be an amplified version. Maybe I just need to get used to it.</p> <p><b>Roberta</b> - thank you for confirming gold for warmer tones and silver for cooler. Maybe these pewter loafers look 'off' because the majority of my wardrobe is dark warm autumn colors... interesting... Copper Birks sound pretty and I hope you'll post if you get them!</p> <p><b>ChristieIJ</b> - YES! A muted metallic with less material could be key. </p> <p><b>Jane</b> - metallic pink Birks sound really fun, and perfect for you!</p> <p><div><b>Lesley</b> - picking up a tone in the top sounds like a great solution. I'll give it a go.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>JAileen</b> - interesting that it's the style and not the brightness that you struggled with. Those oxfords are really cool, though!</p> <p><b>ChristinaF</b> - the Birks are duller (a washed metallic) and a warmer tone. The loafers are much cooler and brighter (especially in the sun!). </p> <p><b>FashIntern </b>- lots of great tips in the thread you linked. I'll spend more time there, for sure. The mermaid boots are dreamy! </p> <p><b>Sal</b> - interesting tip to match sunglasses to the shoe. I've seen Angie do it with her specs, but always forget about my shades!</p> <p><b>MollyMac</b> - YES! I think you are on to something - I need to figure out if it's for me. Maybe I can find an inexpensive option to test drive and go from there.</p> <p><b>JenniNZ</b> - those photos are super helpful! Thank you! I love how you pick up the tones of your jewelry (and you have some really AMAZING pieces!)</p> <p></div><br /><b></b></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016883 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 14:10:22 +0000 AndiB 2016883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="https://m.6pm.com/p/ecco-shape-35-block-slingback-moon-rock/product/9225627/color/58499" rel="nofollow">https://m.6pm.com/p/ecco-shape.....olor/58499</a> These arrived yesterday, Ecco, a brand that my feet like! I am so grateful to Angie for giving permission to wear comfortable shoes and still be fashionable. I eyed those similar Paul Green metallic open toe sling back booties for a couple years (some forum members have them including Janet maybe?) and was thrilled to find my version in 6pm. These are super comfortable and I love them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016877 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 13:57:10 +0000 nemosmom 2016877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone for your thoughtful, wise responses. I will be back later to properly comment, but wanted you to know I appreciate you taking time to weigh in on my dilemma </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016831 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 12:35:46 +0000 Anonymous 2016831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Jenni I think I need those booties </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016813 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 09:26:40 +0000 Style Fan 2016813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear metallic sandals as a neutral.&nbsp; Gold and warm metallics bookend my hair so they are easy for me to work into an outfit.&nbsp; I have also worn silver and pewter sandals even though I have a warm skin colour.&nbsp; I also don't worry about matching metals but I am not a matchy matchy person.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016801 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 05:11:21 +0000 Jessikams 2016801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t think it has to be the outfit focus. These days metallic shoes are pretty normal! </p> <p>I find it helps to think of it as a light/bright. For example today I’m using a silver bag to partner with white shoes. They play similar roles as “bright spots” within outfit, if that makes sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016776 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 01:54:09 +0000 Jaime 2016776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What good timing - I just wrote on Runcarla's thread that I have a hard time wearing metallics. Reading the tips along with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016768 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 01:37:05 +0000 Brooklyn 2016768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer a more muted metallic - like bronze, pewter, rose gold or light gold. I do have one pair of bright gold sandals but I have to be in the right mood for them. With them, I would definitely wear gold jewellery. The more muted tones read more neutral to me and I wouldn’t necessarily feel the need to match jewellery. Although I would probably wear warm toned jewellery with warm toned shoes and cool with cool.</p> <p> I think you’ll find them a very useful addition to your wardrobe. They can really lift a look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016764 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:32:30 +0000 Anonymous 2016764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have almost the same silver pointy toe loafers and they were jarring at first. Just wear them and the feeling will pass. Having a silvery bag will help pull things together ot wear silver watch or jewelry. I wear my shoes with everything but especially like them with white or light neutrals and color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016761 Sun, 31 Mar 2019 00:11:46 +0000 Janet 2016761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have dark hair and don’t fret the bookending thing when it comes to metallic shoes. I am usually not crazy about white or light shoes on me unless they are sandals or sneakers, and somehow metallics manage to make the cut — they are eye catching without being too in-your-face like I always feel white shoes are on me. </p> <p>I tend to match the metallic somewhere in my outfit — a bag, or jewelry, usually. I think you just get used to seeing it on yourself after a while, even if at first it seems odd. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016755 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 23:34:20 +0000 Jenni NZ 2016755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, FashIntern, those mermaid boots are about as impractical as these that have been on my fantasy wish list for maybe a couple of years! Too high, and reviews said they tended to crease in the front after wearing. But when I first saw them I thought they were the ultimate statement boot for me. :)<br />They stay as fantasy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016743 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 22:05:25 +0000 Jenni NZ 2016743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a number and my first trick is to match my jewellery where possible. So gold watch and necklace and earrings with gold shoes, or a tiny bit of gold in the outfit somewhere, or yellow- eg yellow stitching on jeans.<br /> Second trick is match the tonings in the outfit which is what I hope to do with my new bronze booties ( haven’t worn them yet as it is only just autumn here and a warm one at that, still wearing sandals). I bought them in midsummer/ December on sale. For you, a deep bronze would bookend your hair.<br /> The only silver pair I have are sparkly sandals I have worn heaps this summer just gone, their first summer. They are quite delicate which I like, they bookend my grey hair, and I like to wear clothes with silver plus silver jewellery with them. I’ve worn them 27 times.<br /> I’m in the fortunate position of being an originally warm-skinned person (believe I was a “Spring” in the old 4-season scheme) who has cooled a little with age and greying of hair- skin has gone a bit pinker rather than as yellow-based and hair now cooler ( originally a rich brown) so I feel I can happily wear both warm and cool tones.<br /> Illustrations below. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016739 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 21:39:15 +0000 Molly Mac 2016739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am actually wearing my gold Tretorn sneakers today. I wear them as an alternative to a white shoe. I have dark<br /> hair so I don't worry about the bookend effect. I am wearing a navy Swiss dot blouse, olive boyfriend style chinos and my gold sneakers. My jewelry is gold as is the buckle on my brown belt. I think you just have to decide if metallic footwear is "you" and go for it. I am drawn to styles on others (jumpsuits) but have found that for me, I am just not comfortable with the look so I pass on it for myself, while admiring it on others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016733 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 21:12:38 +0000 Sal 2016733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find pewter easy to incorporate, gold and silver a little harder. I feel silver is a style statement on me and I wear usually a silver pendant when I wear these shoes. I don’t match my rings but I do try and match my sunglasses - I don’t wear gold aviators with silver shoes. Pewter kind of goes with everything.</p> <p>I do like metallic footwear - it can mark and is harder to polish or touch up - so I won’t add too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/any-tips-for-metallic-footwear-newbies#post-2016726 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:57:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2016726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Look at all the good advice I got in this thread, particularly at Aida’s counter-intuitive advice on wearing metallics to de-emphasize your feet (very similar to what ST just said). But there’s plenty of other good thinking and good advice in there too. <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagining-a-gold-pump-lifestyle" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-lifestyle</a></p> <p>I think Sarah and others here have a good point about different colors of metallic. </p> <p>I still haven’t take the full metallic plunge. I started off with these loafers, which obviously aren’t metallic at all, but some of the colors on them are shiny, and they have shiny steel on the instep side of the heels, so there is a flash when I walk. I’ve moved on from them to the gold ankle boots, which are more like all-over metallic. Both pairs for me are upgrades to basic styles I’d wear anyway. I wear the gold boots basically as neutral. </p> <p>The metallic mermaid boots are **sigh** one day. </p>