https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:10:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-940225 Thu, 23 May 2013 22:26:57 +0000 Beth 940225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them, and I'd wear them in every possible way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-940212 Thu, 23 May 2013 22:11:01 +0000 rachylou 940212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely. I've gone off ballet flats anyways... lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-940115 Thu, 23 May 2013 19:59:53 +0000 bj1111 940115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>pastrygirl...could you let me know your experience?</p> <p>the poster formerly known as k can shop AKA k has ordered a pair from them before. &nbsp;i also spoke to them once, very very helpful. &nbsp;they will even make an "inspired" version of a designer shoe if their shoe makers can do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939979 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:46:43 +0000 unfrumped 939979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm good&nbsp;saying, &nbsp;if they work, they work. Not feeling as much external rules as just rules of proportion and what looks good on your foot.</p> <p>I am wearing a slipper flat/loafer with some skirts but found it's very shoe- and outfit specific--or that I'm really picky. A loafer or slipper flat that is slightly more refined, sometimes lower contrast, lower vamp if possible or a nice dip or something that breaks up my LONG foot. I actually don't like how very low-vamped snubby toe ballet flats look on my feet so something in between is best. Once I figured that out, it helped me keep my eye out for possible styles or brands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939954 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:26:31 +0000 T-Rex 939954@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are very cute. I can't think of anything that would work with a ballet flat and *not* work with these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939951 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:16:52 +0000 pastrygirl 939951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoot. I might need to take these back. I tried them on again before bed last night, and my heel was slipping out. I just tried them on again (it's hot and humid out) and they were tight everywhere, it almost felt like my foot was forced into an arched position.</p> <p>I'm looking into Shoes of Prey -- that sounds interesting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939598 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:30:05 +0000 Adelfa 939598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cutest. shoe. ever!!!!!</p> <p>I agree that it will end up being a personal preference whether you treat these as ballet flats. Many would. I, like Firecracker, would not, for the same reasons. But try them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939591 Thu, 23 May 2013 04:02:34 +0000 jenanded 939591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are super cute! have you tried shoes of prey online who will make shoes to your size/fabrication etc etc and I see you can get a small maryjane strap put on as well... Deborah and some others on YLF have these shoes and say they are lovely... I am just waiting to get home to get a pair as I have hard to fit feet and can wait years to get anything not matt flat and black (or drag queen shoes!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939518 Thu, 23 May 2013 02:18:51 +0000 Caro in Oz 939518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have exactly the same problems with ballet flats. Can't wait to see how you style these lovelies </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939441 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:44:21 +0000 pastrygirl 939441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all! I just wanted to make sure that a loafer, even dressy, isn't meant to be worn more like a Sperry Topsider shoe... which is how I've always viewed loafers before.&nbsp;My 3yo desperately wanted me to get the blue ones, too!</p> <p>@Alaskagirl -- &nbsp;I sprang for them because 1) I'm tired of looking after so many years, and 2) my bill won't be due until July, LOL!</p> <p>@Angie -- I've been drawn to the dainty oxford look with skirts, but haven't found a pair that works for me. I hadn't thought of these as being high vamp, but I guess they are, and that could be why I liked them so much! I don't always love the way the toe cleavage shows with ballet flats.</p> <p>@Firecracker -- All food for thought! Can't wait to put together some WIWs.</p> <p>I forgot about the great return policy at Nordstrom. I end up throwing away so much money on less expensive&nbsp;shoes that don't work. Though it's not uncommon for me to spend this much or more&nbsp;on two pairs of shoes in a single purchase, so I don't know why I feel sticker shock! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939437 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:41:02 +0000 Anonymous 939437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're golden! Those a sharp looking shoes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939432 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 939432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes are gorgeous! For me some people, these can work the same way as ballet flats. </p> <p>For me, they would not, and here's why: The low vamp of ballet flats looks quite different than the higher vamp of a slipper flat or loafer on me, and I don't like it as well with skinny pants or skirts. I have slightly wide feet, thick calves, and short ankles, all of which combine to make me very particular about the vamp of a flat shoe on me--there are a lot of ballet flats that I don't like on me, either!</p> <p>I do wistfully admire the look of slipper flats and feminine loafers on others, though! </p> <p>Anyway, that's just some food for thought. I think your mirror will tell you if you feel these are good substitutes for the elusive ballet flats! I hope you'll post some looks with them, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939428 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:32:56 +0000 Angie 939428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sure! High vamped footwear is very on trend! It really depends ON YOU, and whether you like to wear high vamped footwear with skirts and dresses. A low contrast shoe is more elongating of course, but that's by no means a rule. Beautiful shoes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939425 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:30:34 +0000 Jaime 939425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great and I agree they would work everywhere a ballet flat would. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939421 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:23:49 +0000 Eliza 939421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this shoe&nbsp;and am so glad they came home with you. &nbsp;I see them as a shoe that would meet your criteria and if they were comfortable, would be sorely tempted by them myself. Of course, the real test is to try them. They are beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939416 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:18:14 +0000 catgirl 939416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have NO idea how close to buying those I was today... the only thing that stopped me was money (or lack of it). &nbsp;I'm a huge YES - ballet slippers and this style seem interchangeable to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-can-i-wear-loafers-as-ballet-flats#post-939415 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:16:57 +0000 pastrygirl 939415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love flats, especially since I can't wear heels of any height. Ballet flats don't love me, though. I wear a size that is hard to find (10.5) and anything without a T or mary-jane&nbsp;strap is either too small or too big. I sometimes opt for an 11, which is too big, if it has a strap. But as my size is hard to find, so are flats with straps!</p> <p>I've been looking for red patent ballet flats for at least 4 years. I had one pair that lasted a year before they gave out. I've bought at least two other contenders&nbsp;since then, only to get rid of&nbsp;them shortly after because they didn't work (too big, too small, not patent, etc.).</p> <p>Today I stumbled upon a great prospect: shiny red patent, VERY comfy, fit like a glove...&nbsp;but they are loafer-style, not ballet-style. Can I wear them exactly the way I would ballet flats? Skirts, dresses, skinny jeans (rolled up or ankle length), bootcuts, etc? Is there any combination that is NOT good for this style of&nbsp;shoe, but would work with a standard ballet flat?</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stuart-weitzman-liptip-loafer/3436394"><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stuart-weitzman-liptip-loafer/3436394" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/st.....er/3436394</a> </a></p> <p>(They did manage to come home with me...) </p>