https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 03:06:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-707744 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:47:13 +0000 Parsley 707744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, I just wanted to chime in and say that I have those J Crew tortoise patent wedges, and I absolutely love them. They seem to go with everything, and they're very comfortable.<br /> Last year I walked all over Paris in them- probably 3 miles one evening, and while they didn't exactly feel like tennis shoes, they did not kill my feet.<br /> I highly recommend them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-707719 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 23:06:08 +0000 Aida 707719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, all I can say as a fellow shoe and heel lover Mrs. Christy: Life is too short to wear shoes that don't make your heart flutter!</p> <p>I do think these are very pretty shoes, by the way, and you'd probably get a lot of wear out of them. I think that, perhaps, edgy for you in this particular case should be 1) COLOR and/or 2) PRINT (and not animal) 0:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-707414 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 18:01:05 +0000 Vicki 707414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like your Jeffrey Campbell wedges and it was fun seeing your array of neutrals. I also like kcanshop's animal print wedge, from J. Crew, if it's comfortable. I bought a pair of cute flats last year and the leather never really softened up. But, these would work on so many great ways.</p> <p>Angie's definitions were brilliant: "on the edge of fashion" and "an edgy classic style." These are wonderful descriptions for your style goals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705935 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:15:18 +0000 K. Period. 705935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And just marked down.... Somehow leopard patent with my pinstripes says "secret rebel lawyer lady" to me. Maybe it does to you too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705901 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:46:20 +0000 christy 705901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>k can shop - those are AWESOME shoes!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705896 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:41:20 +0000 Jaime 705896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well my first reaction to these shoes is that no, they don't add edge. I like them a lot, but I would not think they take you away from classic and elegant, which you do so well, and into unexpected, which is I guess how I think of edgy. They are very nice shoes though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705893 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:35:31 +0000 K. Period. 705893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, I think you and I are a lot alike in our basic style and our style goals. Would you consider something like this leopard patent wedge from JCrew? </p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_sizes/sizes512shoes/size5/PRDOVR~10180/99102791243/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~0~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~leopard/10180.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_sp...../10180.jsp</a> </p> <p>I just bought them and I think that they are really fun. They are conservative enough that I feel like they are appropriate for me to wear in professional settings, including meetings with clients, but they add a bit of the unexpected to pinstripes and more conservative outfits. When I pair them with patterns, they make it feel very daring for me. Since we are both blonds, the gold in these really gives them a fun lift and semi-bookends our hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705830 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:59:21 +0000 christy 705830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie for raising an interesting point (and thank you Una for starting a separate thread about "edgy"!). I'm not entirely sure what I want to do. LOL!!! I want to "toughen" up my look, add something unexpected to an everyday suit, not go the conventional route. I don't know that I'm wanting to be "cutting edge" in wearing the newest, latest, fringe trend before everyone else. Any ideas, Angie, for how to describe this change in my style goals if it isn't adding "edge"?</p> <p>BJ - yes I do have a leather skirt. I guess I was thinking of funkier shoes to jazz up a relatively boring suit. I have the more conservative shoes that work to tone down the leather skirt.<br /> Shannon - cobalt would be fun!!<br /> Rachylou - I probably have so many sandier, lighter colored shoes because it bookends my hair. I have *zero* bows in my wardrobe - these shoes would be my one concession to bows because they really aren't my style at all! I'm okay with these because they are very streamlined, if that makes sense.<br /> Scarlet - I'm thinking they have enough "unexpected" to keep from being too cutesy, which is exactly what I *don't* want.<br /> Una, great question! And obviously in my answer to Angie above, I have no idea what I want! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705531 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:38:17 +0000 catgirl 705531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, Angie is right, so the question that raises for me is: what do YOU mean by edge? More RATE, or more couture, or more what? I'm thinking you wanted to toughen things up, but maybe that's not the case? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705442 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:18:06 +0000 Scarlet 705442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think these are both edgy and lady-like. The color and bow give a classic lady-like feel, but the covered wedge is kind of unexpected and stands out. I think they walk the line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705429 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:08:46 +0000 rachylou 705429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you want edgier footwear or just more edge anywhere?</p> <p>These shoes are terribly ladylike: they have little bows and a delicate shape. I'll bet they're incredibly useful and versatile, and they look not uncomfortable. You'd have to add your edge with something else...</p> <p>I, myself, have been trying to beat my addiction to bows. I'd probably force myself to pass on them.</p> <p>...All depends really. What else is going on in your closet? You have a lot of sandy colors going on with the footwear. Is that on purpose? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705322 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:58:51 +0000 Angie 705322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thumbs are up! </p> <p>You are VERY ladylike, Christy. Be proud of it! This should not hold you back :)</p> <p>Furthermore, edgy does not mean "rough, rugged, studs, UWP and zippers". Edgy just means less mainstream and more fringe - looks that are "on the edge of fashion and not conventional". You can have an edgy bohemian style. An edgy classic style. An edgy arty style. Hope that makes sense. </p> <p>It's HOW you wear the pieces that makes all the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705260 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:44:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 705260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about something in cobalt blue? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705258 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:43:22 +0000 bj1111 705258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>edgy is what you put on top. you have a leather skirt, don't you... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705253 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:34:19 +0000 christy 705253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah...Shannon, that is an excellent point. Here are the rest of my shoes (not including boots) and you are absolutely right. I only have one pair of red shoes. Maybe I do need to add a color? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705251 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:29:35 +0000 Transcona Shannon 705251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are beautiful shoes Christy and they would work with your current style beautifully. However, if you're looking to edge things up a bit, I'm not sure these are the shoes to do it with. Also, you have several shoes in the neutral category so far so am wondering if you might want to add a dash of colour instead? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705248 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:25:33 +0000 christy 705248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm...running about 50/50 here! I don't know why I'm having such a tough time making a decision!</p> <p>Ha! Sara, I actually bought the second pair of Fidjis you linked to in black (although they are more of a charcoal IRL). Just wore them for the first time yesterday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705199 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:59:59 +0000 Anonymous 705199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to vote more edgy as well. These are lovely but you seem to have plenty of this color family, in the more "soft" shoe category. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705170 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:02:59 +0000 lyn67 705170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them, and find their cut actually edgy enough, and would match your wardrobe perfectly, but don't know what's the edgier for a shoe like that,-but I'm here to learn! BTW great collections, thanx for letting us a snake peek:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705088 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:28:41 +0000 catgirl 705088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not looking at any other responses, I'm going to say that these are not too ladylike for your style, but they ARE too ladylike for your style goal of edging it up. As your clothing is beautifully classic, these are not going to add the edge factor you wanted, in my humble opinion. </p> <p>Off to peruse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705086 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:26:11 +0000 Brain of Jen 705086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them, but they're definitely not what comes to mind when I think "edgy". I really love the two Fidjis that MNsara posted, especially the 2nd pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705071 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:49:41 +0000 Caro in Oz 705071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote look for something edgier. It doesn't sound as though you love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705067 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:42:36 +0000 Deborah 705067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, I relate to the return rut! I have returned everything I have bought recently and even today I have things to post for k/r but wonder if I should bother and just return them lol.</p> <p>I love these shoes and they are not a repetition of any thing you already have. They are classic and feminine so why not wear them with an edgy ensemble? I vote keep:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705061 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:17:47 +0000 Jem 705061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for more edgy. (although I do like the shoes) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705057 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:13:56 +0000 MNsara 705057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I remember right, you kicked out pumps that hurt your feet. </p> <p>These have the low vamp/pump front so that makes sense for what you are replacing. </p> <p>I like the black edging a lot and think it gives them a more interesting edge - not necessarily edgy.</p> <p>Just how edgy do you want to be with a pump replacement?</p> <p>ETA: two Fidji options with a little more edge - both come in lighter tones:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fidji-Womens-G218-Pump-Metallic/dp/B0061HBBBI/ref=sr_1_26?s=shoes&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1346127331&#038;sr=1-26&#038;keywords=fidji" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Fidji-Wo.....ords=fidji</a><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fidji-Womens-G050-Pump-Black/dp/B004Z4JS9G/ref=sr_1_47?s=shoes&#038;ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1346127331&#038;sr=1-47&#038;keywords=fidji" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Fidji-Wo.....ords=fidji</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705055 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:07:39 +0000 christy 705055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, they seem comfortable for a high heel, if that makes sense. But I'm sitting at my desk most of they day and not on my feet much, so my tolerance for a heel is kind of high. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705051 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:02:16 +0000 lyn* 705051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh; the fidjis are so cute!</p> <p>I think that these pair of wedges are quite simliar to your other shoes in terms of colour family and trim - I don't know if they're edgy, but they are different - I'd expect this toe of shoe to go with a flat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705050 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 04:00:49 +0000 goldenpig 705050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I LOVE them! But my style is very ladylike, so take that with a grain of salt! Are they really comfy to wear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-too-ladylike-for-my-style-goals#post-705048 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 03:58:30 +0000 christy 705048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had found a pair of Kate Spade wedges that I really loved, but had to return because they were too uncomfortable to justify the price. I found these Jeffrey Campbell wedges that were similar so I bought them, but now I'm having second thoughts. If my style goal is to incorporate some more edgy items into my modern classic wardrobe, are these too ladylike for that goal? For reference, picture 2 shows my other lighter colored shoes. </p> <p>Back row L-R:<br /> Halogen sandals<br /> Franco Sarto nude sandals<br /> Steve Madden wedges<br /> Liz Claiborne (I think?) nude heels - my least favorite, but work fine as a nude pump<br /> B Makowsky animal print heels<br /> The Jeffrey Campbell wedges in question</p> <p>Front Row L-R:<br /> BP flat oxfords<br /> Jeffrey Campbell 3-tone oxfords<br /> New Fidjis (so comfortable!)<br /> Clarks suede heeled oxfords</p> <p>What do you think? Should I return these? I feel like I'm in a "return rut" as Angie calls it when it comes to shoes. I'm afraid of commitment!!! </p>