https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-pics-and-help-with-shoe-goal-focusing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:52:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-pics-and-help-with-shoe-goal-focusing#post-1025866 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:46:50 +0000 unfrumped 1025866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the comments! K, these were from a "discount" store called Shoe Connection but I think they are available on the internet.<br />Lisa, that is what I think I'm seeing--in addition to needing more "delicate" footwear, things that break up the expanse are helpful, too.<br />suz and kellygirl, thank you--I got the flats in my trusty go-to black suede as a good option that I can count on if I'm determined to wear the occasional skirt. Plus I can&nbsp;wear them with some of my&nbsp;trousers as well.&nbsp;So I'm trying to remain PPP if I want to have an alternative shoe for skirts--it needs to be an improvement, style-wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-pics-and-help-with-shoe-goal-focusing#post-1025727 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:44:50 +0000 Kristin L 1025727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where did you find your booties? I love how they look with the pants. I'm not so sure about them with the skirts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-pics-and-help-with-shoe-goal-focusing#post-1025596 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 05:16:49 +0000 kellygirl 1025596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the bootie looks best with the pants. &nbsp;I think the high vamp makes them less suitable for skirts--I much prefer the slipper flats. I like the idea of a heeled oxford too--that would read as more "refined" as well. I saw the Miz Mooz oxfords are on sale at Nordstrom now. Perhaps give those a bash too.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-pics-and-help-with-shoe-goal-focusing#post-1025418 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 01:07:43 +0000 Suz 1025418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that shootie is really meant for pants. Perhaps it would work as a "shoe" for someone with a more substantial build. But on you I think it's much better with the trousers.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think the slipper flat works well with the skirt and is a much more refined appearance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-pics-and-help-with-shoe-goal-focusing#post-1025407 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 00:54:56 +0000 Lisa 1025407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great questions!&nbsp; I like the chunkier bootie/shoe with the trousers vs the skirt.&nbsp; For myself, my high vamp shoes for skirts/dresses have lots of detailing going on, buckles, strappy, etc.&nbsp; I think this helps when the leg is bare against the shoe.&nbsp; In #4, without anything to break up the shoe, it's one solid block of color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/born-pics-and-help-with-shoe-goal-focusing#post-1025208 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:48:00 +0000 unfrumped 1025208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are some pics of the Born shooties ( black and brown—how exciting).</p> <p>1-3 with pants.</p> <p>I feel &nbsp;good about them with pants because of the high comfort level and that they&nbsp;function&nbsp;&nbsp;like boots (except when sitting) but are cooler. There is just something about how the toebox is shaped.&nbsp; Therefore I think I could enjoy and get good CPW in a year &nbsp;and then&nbsp; &nbsp;see what's what.&nbsp; </p> <p>Pic&nbsp;4 is shown with dress &amp; tights, but I used&nbsp;gray tights&nbsp;so the shoes would show up more. Black tights would be more forgiving. I think this is do-able, but the try-on and photos tell me that this is not really my goal look for dresses. They look &nbsp;&nbsp;cobbler-elf and not necessarily edgy or refined. So, to me it helps me see I’m still searching for “my” versions of &nbsp;footwear (for &nbsp;fall-winter) + tights+ dress look that is really comfortable but still more updated.</p> <p>5 is close-up of &nbsp;herringbone tight from pic 4. I could not resist trying as it’s in shades of gray with a hint of burgundy, or whatever cool red/pink you put next to it.</p> <p>6 is the gray tights with slipper flat (actually is has a low heel) for comparison</p> <p>The booties I’m drawn to in photos tend to have 2.5-3” heels! I know that’s because that shortens the appearance of the vamp and also looks more dressy—I won’t wear them, but I’m not immune to the visuals. Also I keep searching for a narrow shaft for less flower-pot, and I often like some kind of buckle or trim even though that can be more casual—I think again because it breaks up a long expanse of boot vamp and shaft. Another option is another &nbsp;variation on a heeled oxford but it has to be low-ish, &nbsp;perfectly comfortable (so not really pointy) and have some kind of style upgrade, 2 tone or trim or something. Lastly I’ve wondered if I should explore T-strap with a chunky heel--the right straps would hold the shoe on with less "shoe", so maybe&nbsp;get a more refined look that way.</p> <p>I’ve also focused on smooth leather, especially if black; more options if not-black. Last year I was sure black suede was my only deal, but now I see I need a more, not less contrasting texture with tights and fabric so as not to be the great black hole of light-absorbing flat black darkness.</p> <p>Comments welcome. I'm especially interested in how to compare the shootie look with slipper flat for&nbsp;updating (or maybe neither is good) and how some of you have balanced the&nbsp;comfort/chunky/updating conundrum. Meaning, if I have to have chunky&nbsp;is it better to go more RATE than&nbsp;try to be&nbsp;chunky-refined, or what?&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>