https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:02:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1062052 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:27:24 +0000 shemarie 1062052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great question and I can't wait to see what you find Meegs. My climate, minus the ice, is somewhat similar, and I really get stuck trying to shop for non-boot/non-sandal in between options.&nbsp; I love the look of oxfords/brogues too, but haven't yet figured out how I'd style them, so I'm hoping to learn from you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061819 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 13:05:36 +0000 Beth Ann 1061819@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shout out to OK!&nbsp; I lived in Tulsa for a couple of years and loved the city.&nbsp; You're right about the Summers (A/C a must), but I was so happy to see the azaleas bloom so early -- here in Chicago, the flowers wait 'til May!</p> <p>For a tomboy, moto boots and oxfords are perfect.&nbsp; I think there's room in everyone's wardrobe though for a pair of slipper flats (a little more masculine), or even pointy toed flats.&nbsp; In your climate, you could wear these during the seasons that your Cons are wearable.</p> <p>You mention grey/navy.&nbsp; I think a shade of cognac would be great with these, as would black.&nbsp; Both would work with your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061736 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:07:13 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1061736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to say congrats for starting this journey of kicking things up a notch and taking care of yourself. &nbsp;it is something so many mothers forget to do!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061714 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 06:08:11 +0000 Mia 1061714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got my moto boots when my son was 4 and they are still in rotation now and he is 15. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061520 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:36:39 +0000 MuseumGal 1061520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm in OK too, and I've got to tell you, I've never seen another person here in brogues.&nbsp; Doesn't stop me from wearing and loving mine though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061476 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:54:18 +0000 Anonymous 1061476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A brogue sounds perfect. Good luck! I had to laugh at your cowboy comment. I live in the SW and a snakeskin bootie around here would look like it came from Sheplers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061474 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:50:41 +0000 LoveSarahDub 1061474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Moto boots! Moto boots! Moto boots! Since you love your Docs so much, these will remind you so much of them and will act a great alternative. I have a pair from Steve Madden named 'Colony' and I'm OBSESSED with them. Also, moto boots dress up AND down. Just a good choice all around!</p> <p>I also love oxfords! They come in all kinds of awesome styles and colors now and are unique, easy and cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061472 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:44:14 +0000 pastrygirl 1061472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my Born Lydia shoes that I got from Nordstrom a week or two ago (I have a thread with pics about them). I also really liked but didn't buy Clarks Charlie cap oxford. If they'd had them in-store in my size, I would've gotten them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061469 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:39:15 +0000 K. Period. 1061469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Luck!&nbsp;</p> <p>It will be fun! Have you tried/are you using&nbsp;Zappos? It&nbsp;is amazing. &nbsp;The ability to ship and return for free has let me try on more shoes than I would ever have thought possible. Many went back. Some really great ones stayed. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061452 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 00:22:43 +0000 Meegs 1061452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! &nbsp;Brenda, our climate is all over the place - crazy hot summers, short warm fall/spring, and cold winters with more ice than snow. &nbsp;Not particularly rainy. &nbsp;</p> <p>I think I'm going to focus my search on a brogue first - I can see it being something I'd wear in most seasons here in OK. &nbsp;But I'm still going to keep my eye out for an ankle boot (and I think moto/engineer is exactly what I had in mind, so yay for that suggestion!)- I'm leaning towards black for the boot, just because I don't have any black footwear. &nbsp;</p> <p>Wish me luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061404 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 23:25:22 +0000 Glory 1061404@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you are part lemming I can recommend the ones I just got from Mr UPS yesterday. I just posted them under Team Wear. Super comfy and they come in 3 colours. If you are in the US they are avl in Black but no longer in Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061360 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 22:56:32 +0000 unfrumped 1061360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with short flat boots if&nbsp;&nbsp;you wear pants over (as with trousers and bootcuts). I say flat, if you need super comfort and mobility--your reference to playground.<br />You'd get some more almond-toed or possibly pointy, but I find pointy not as comfortable.&nbsp;If you're into skinnies, then you'd get a taller boot and tuck in.<br />Oxfords are good, I just love lace-up footwear because of narrow heel and mid-foot, but depending on how style-conscious you are, some people don't wear them with long pants (full length)--see discussion on ankle pants. I do wear some of my oxfords, brogues actually, with socks and pants, possibly throwing fashion to the wind, and some others with full-length but tapered pants that "scrunch" over the oxford, &nbsp;but with those I can wear sheer hose and pretend I'm showing skin. Oxfords are also good with skirts and tights (I'm going into &nbsp;winter mode now, and assume you are also in OK). Another option is the&nbsp;slipper flat (aka&nbsp;s------ slipper) as an alternative to the ballet flat--again,&nbsp;may be&nbsp;most&nbsp;trendy with ankle pants or rolled BF jeans and skirts, but I've&nbsp;worn with jeans and pants.&nbsp;<br />So, some kind of boot or bootie is one of the best bets for comfort&nbsp;+ a new style, in colder weather.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061309 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 22:13:17 +0000 qfbrenda 1061309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What kind of climate do you have where you live?&nbsp; It's sounding like you want closed-toe shoes but I was still curious.&nbsp; Shoe wardrobes are based on not only preferences but on the weather.</p> <p>Assuming you want closed-toe shoes, I would look for ankle boots and a pair of oxfords.&nbsp; Knee high boots are another favorite of mine for keeping pants dry and toes warm in the cool weather.</p> <p>I would also think about a type of shoe that could be a dressy option. You didn't mention this type of shoe so maybe you are already covered.&nbsp; But when I think of a shoe wardrobe, I like to make sure my bases are covered.&nbsp; So I have shoes that could work for a sudden dressy occasion--i.e. funeral--so I'm not caught unprepared.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061291 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 21:39:42 +0000 Anonymous 1061291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, new here - I am a part-time SAHM. On my days home, I love shoes that I can slip on. Good for quick exits, play dates, getting the inevitable sand out. I</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/kork-ease-velma-meteora-grey" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/kork-ease-velma-meteora-grey</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-pippa-chelsea-cognac-soft-vintage-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-pip.....ge-leather</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/splendid-orlando-tan" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/splendid-orlando-tan</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061218 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:50:34 +0000 Eliza 1061218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about looking at Cole Haan oxfords, which have a high comfort factor (some CHs have Nike Air features) and multiple color options.&nbsp;</p> <p>This link has some current ones on their website: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.colehaan.com/gramercy-oxford-cap-toe-irnstn%2Fhass-grn/D40789.html?dwvar_D40789_color=Irnstn%2Fhass%20Grn#cgid=womens_shoes_oxfords&amp;start=8">http://www.colehaan.com/gramer....._color=Irn</a>.</p> <p>Look around for sales (including on the internet)&nbsp;or CH outlets. &nbsp;I lucked out with CH Alisa oxfords for half the price at our local outlet store. &nbsp;I love them, they hold up well and so far have generated at least 10 conversations with strangers. Great for MOTG and forgiving of high use. &nbsp;I find oxfords to be perfect for a bit of masculine plus high comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061216 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:49:01 +0000 Emily 1061216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Short Moto/Engineer boots, maybe? &nbsp;I got a pair last year and they went everywhere I would have worn Converse in milder weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061212 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:44:29 +0000 amiable 1061212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second booties - maybe beetle booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061210 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:39:39 +0000 deb 1061210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like booties will work for a start. There are so many nice ones that fit your style available now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/building-a-footwear-wardrobe#post-1061202 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:28:31 +0000 Meegs 1061202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, so I'm just starting to move out of my mom-iform of jeans and sneakers, and one place I'm in need of serious help is footwear. &nbsp;Where to begin?? &nbsp;</p> <p>I have plenty of Converse, a good pair of brown Frye boots, a beloved pair of lace-up Docs (also brown), and...that's mostly it. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'd like to add something fun that supports my general tomboy vibe, that would work with all the grey/navy I wear during the winter, and that is comfortable for playgrounds and story times. &nbsp;I'm a stay-at-home mom, so work-appropriateness isn't an issue. &nbsp;Oh, and I have wide calves. &nbsp;Yay.</p> <p>I just tried the Seychelles Lucky Penny in pewter because I wanted something more interesting, but when it arrived I found it a little too...cowboy-esque in shape. &nbsp;I live in Oklahoma, so anything that is vaguely cowboy-boot-like reads as straight-up cowboy. &nbsp;And as I already own a pair of cowboy boots, I don't need anything more in that vibe. &nbsp;I think I'd get a lot of use out of an oxford, but I'm slightly overwhelmed by all the variations.</p> <p>What might you all recommend? &nbsp;What would make a good foundation shoe for this casual, menswear-loving mom? </p>