https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 07:38:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752785 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 23:37:58 +0000 Brooklyn 1752785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would go for statement bag and neutral (black) boots, for the reasons LaP and others mentioned. That bag is seriously gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752742 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 21:44:25 +0000 Angie 1752742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I echo Tanya.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752709 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 20:53:04 +0000 Helen11 1752709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jen, you had me wondering about the boots, I somehow thought you lived in a warmer climate, but maybe needed them for travel. They are beautiful - exactly what I want for my fantasy life!<br />The Furla bag is seriously gorgeous.<br />Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752688 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:30:27 +0000 jenanded 1752688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone... collective YLF wisdom towards what sounds a workable solution. The reality is I get to wear boots 2.3 days a year but the bag needs to replace one which has been used every day for 2 plus years and been round the world several times now. I need to pull the trigger on this as there are not many available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752618 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:26:51 +0000 Anonymous 1752618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get the bag in the blue and white! So gorgeous! Love love love love it.<br /> I would wear the bag with the black boots to create a whole new super outfit! Having two new leather items that you can wear together will feel great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752617 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:22:10 +0000 Janet 1752617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I find it easier to work with neutral boots and a bright statement bag, so that's what I would do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752614 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:19:07 +0000 cindysmith 1752614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your mileage may vary (YMMV), this is just my opinion:</p> <p>The boots in the red look pretty pseudo neutral. They aren't so red that they would ONLY go with certain things. They are a nice,deep, rich, warm red that I could see going nicely with a lot of different outfits (greys, tans/khakis, navy, black, even some browns). I would totally buy them, but like I said, YMMV and it's just my opinion.</p> <p>The bag is very pretty, but I tend to shy away from bags that are light colored, even if it's only partly light colored. For that reason, I can't weigh in on the bag--my personal bias prevents me from being objective LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752610 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:09:36 +0000 Anonymous 1752610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You said you've been dreaming about this bag. Is it this color you're been dreaming of? If so, I think proceed. The bag is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752601 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:49:01 +0000 JAileen 1752601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd go for the statement bag. I love the look of a neutral outfit with a wow bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752600 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:39:28 +0000 Vix 1752600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Jenanded --</p> <p>Agreeing with LaP and others re statement bag, black boots for exactly those reasons. Have never regretted a colored bag but am one who tend to neutral cough boring cough shoes. </p> <p>Know thyself and the way you like to combine things.</p> <p>On a practical note (if you don't get much use out of your choice after all) -- I do think it can be easier to consign a wow bag than shoes/boots. The latter require so many more things to be right for the next owner! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752598 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:33:36 +0000 Jules 1752598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the colourful bag/black boots train!<br />I had some truly red boots once that I got mighty sick of since I had no other options. But when I looked at these, they look to be more of a reddish brown. I also have boots this colour and find them very versatile with burgundy, olive, browns, etc - warm tones, basically. I far prefer them to my black tall boots - but, I do still find myself needing the black ones for certain outfits &amp; dressier occasions. And I'm not as sure the reddish brown would be great with the cooler colours you describe? I do think you have great style however, so I think your judgement is good there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752596 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:22:26 +0000 Bijou 1752596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with La Pedestrienne, I would go for the colourful bag and black boots. I wear boots a lot and have them in many colours (I wear orthotics, and boots work the best with them). My three most worn colours are black, cognac and taupe. I have blonde hair, so the cognac and taupe bookend my hair. I have red boots and they are fun, but not something that I get as much wear from. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752575 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:49:24 +0000 LaPed 1752575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore the color-blocking on the blue bag. TBH, it feels more "statement" to me than the boots. And here's the thing about riding boots: I've bought classic riding boots in colors other than black, and while I like them, I still found myself wanting tall black boots. Call me old school, but I love the look of black footwear with dark denim, and I also like being able to create a column of color with black tights/pants. I've never actually owned a black bag, only brights and not-quite-neutrals like olive and eggplant, and I've never felt the need for a black one. For me, a bag is a much easier way to add "pop" since it's not near my face and it won't interfere with/dictate outfit proportions the way shoes do. I just came out of a long phase where *all* of my shoes were wildcard colors, and it became difficult to work around!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752572 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:44:44 +0000 RobinF 1752572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are beautiful! I agree with Approprio that the boots are pretty safe in all the colors, at least on my monitor the red doesn't look bright so could be a good neutral. If I had to choose I would get the bag in color and boots in whatever color would go best with your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752555 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 13:21:48 +0000 Tanya 1752555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both items are gorgeous, the colors are divine.&nbsp; If you have back-ups for both items in simple solid neutral, I would go for both in the bright colors.&nbsp; If not, I would pick one item in color and the other in black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752541 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:48:43 +0000 Anonymous 1752541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with <b>Approprio</b>.&nbsp; She expressed exactly what I was thinking, especially the parts about <u>committing to&nbsp;a statement piece</u>&nbsp;and <u>deciding which of the two items is wrong</u>.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752535 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:29:52 +0000 approprio 1752535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feel free to take this with a pinch of salt, because this is obviously a deeply personal choice.&nbsp;I'm all about the practical when it comes to my luggage, so&nbsp;I'm very bad at statement bags unless they're colourful lightweight totes, in which case bring it on.&nbsp;On the other hand, I'm all for statement footwear, and the interesting ones always get the most wear year on year.</p> <p>If you're intending to make a workhorse out of a statement piece, you have to commit to it. The bag could take you in a whole new direction, but will you love and cherish it every time you carry it, or will you get bored of it after a while? If the bag doesn't go with the boots, then which of the two of them is wrong?&nbsp;</p> <p>The boots look like a safe bet in either colour. They're gorgeous, but even in red perhaps not such a statement. You could make a very bold statement with <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.tedandmuffy.com/us/womens-boots/over-the-knee/black-leather/fuller/TMB5735.html">these black boots from the same brand</a>&nbsp;for instance, which might just go with the bag...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752491 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 08:19:12 +0000 Lucy 1752491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I have a love of neutral clothes, too. And as you say, a splash of something gorgeous in shoes, bags or scarves goes a long way. I'd tend to go for both boots and bag in non-black - these are really gorgeous statement pieces. At the same time, I can see them lasting a long time, so win-win. <br />Maybe a less expensive leopard print bag would go with the boots?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752488 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 07:56:02 +0000 jenanded 1752488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is the bag.... Yes I do have black booties...<br />Thank you for the suggestion...</p> <p>Of course this means I need to find a bag for the cherry boots too :-S </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752485 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 06:00:16 +0000 lpr200 1752485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you get both and still have black back ups in different styles? I couldn't see the bag but the boots are gorgeous-- so a black back up bootie, for example? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classic-or-statement---which-way-to-go#post-1752482 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:34:01 +0000 jenanded 1752482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I try and keep a tightly curated wardrobe and like things to match up easily. However, as I have lamented before on the forum, it is sooo boring having black and black accessories. I know a brilliant statement piece is worth its weight in gold... There are two big purchases looming to replace some pieces which are in heavy use. Do I go classic or go statement.<br />The first is the all purpose, zip top work/travel bag. I saw this baby in Rome 5 months ago and am still dreaming of it as it is the right size, handle length, zip top etc. I could go plain black OR the lapis which blends all my central colours<br /><a href="http://au.furla.com/store/furlau/en_AU/pd/ThemeID.39243800/productID.1952404200" rel="nofollow">http://au.furla.com/store/furl.....1952404200</a></p> <p>The other big purchase is the classic tall boot. Again I could go black or I could go Cherry Red which again would go with my blues, blacks, greys, pinks...<br /><a href="http://www.tedandmuffy.com/us/womens-boots/knee-high/cherry-red-leather/huntsman/TMB11420.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.tedandmuffy.com/us/.....11420.html</a></p> <p>In writing this post, I don't think they go TOGETHER. What do you think is the best course of action? If I buy these I won't have any basic black back up. </p>