https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:49:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569639 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 22:06:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1569639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's true, Laura.&nbsp; The D'orsays are microfiber in black, and a patent material in the champagne and grey.&nbsp; They do have a bit more of an evening vibe, although they're fairly "ladylike."&nbsp; I might be able to do two pairs at this price.&nbsp; Of course, I haven't even done my bootie post yet...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569612 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 20:00:51 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1569612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, a random thought: the d'orsays strike me as an evening shoe, particularly in suede. They'd be perfect for performances, but I'm not sure I'd wear them to a job interview or a funeral. Any chance of buying two pairs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569608 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 19:40:21 +0000 Beth Ann 1569608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elle, Karie, Plonkee:&nbsp; The wedges and mary jane both play into my retro leanings -- and I do love a suede for winter, and have learned to keep them clean.&nbsp; I admit to not thinking of a strap as a practical element, even though it does help keep the foot stable in the shoe!</p> <p>Una:&nbsp; The pewter is lovely in real life -- the details on the shoe make it more interesting than the black -- they show up better.&nbsp; I would have to wear this shoe as if it were black --- that's what I'd have to work through in my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569551 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 17:51:45 +0000 catgirl 1569551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, I'm going to chime in here with&nbsp;a vote for the metallic pewter. :)&nbsp; I love the color and style.&nbsp; I find the MJ style can be a bit girlish, but I think that for this type of occasion they are fine.&nbsp; And the d'Orsays are beautiful if you can truly walk in them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569392 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 09:44:37 +0000 Karie 1569392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, the D'Orsays are classically beautiful, but I LOVE Mary Jane's, so the Believe shoes get my top vote. They can look classic or retro, which is why I probably love that style so much. I also love the wedge shoe, again because they can look classic or retro.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569366 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 06:33:10 +0000 plonkee 1569366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The d'Orsays are the prettiest. But I would pick the pair with the strap - although they are probably most 'out of date'. If they really ought to be conservative then I'd suggest the black Karlyle would be most appropriate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569352 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 04:29:50 +0000 Elle 1569352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you could go wrong with any of the black shoes. &nbsp;I'm drawn to the retro feel of the wedge &nbsp;- very fun shoes. &nbsp;But that's me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569333 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 03:00:49 +0000 Beth Ann 1569333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see there is a lot of love for the D'orsay!&nbsp; I do like the champagne color, but with my coloring, and the black/grey in my fall and winter wardrobe, I think I need to go with black first.&nbsp; I have tortoiseshell to bookend my hair.&nbsp; If I like the black, I can always add the champagne in early spring, if it's still available! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569301 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 01:44:11 +0000 Bijou 1569301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the champagne shoe and find that a lighter shoe when worn &nbsp;with skirts tends to give a leg lengthening effect. &nbsp;However, the black d'Orsay's look beautiful and would be a good replacement for your black kitten heels, which don't look too worn from the photo - could Angie's marker pen trick help extend their life? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569279 Fri, 09 Oct 2015 00:56:57 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1569279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote black d'Orsay: sleek and elegant. It will go quite dressy but you can wear it in the daytime. I like black because it is so classic and will go with everything you own (won't it? am I right?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569150 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:51:31 +0000 Anonymous 1569150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the champagne ones and the Mary Jane's. The Mary Jane's are fun, but are still your basic black.<br /> Love those tortoise shell shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569141 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:32:09 +0000 Suz 1569141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course I might just be trying to live vicariously. Since I can't imagine a D'Orsay that would stay on my foot, I am wanting to enjoy them through you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569139 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:31:23 +0000 Suz 1569139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the D'Orsays and I don't think they will date too much. I see the appeal of the wedges, also, but the round toe is a bit less sleek.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569135 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 20:23:04 +0000 Beth Ann 1569135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now the discussion gets interesting:&nbsp; Betty C., the wedges are very comfy, and they have a bit of a 40's retro look that suits me.&nbsp; </p> <p>Laura:&nbsp; True, indeed.&nbsp; The Karlyle is more appropriate, certainly, for "professional" wear, and the blocking of matte and patent tones make it a bit interesting.&nbsp; </p> <p>All of these shoes are quite comfy -- good fits, good insoles (for dress shoes), and no more than 3 inches in height. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569061 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:35:55 +0000 Anonymous 1569061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the wedge-heeled pumps; but then again, I have fussy feet and am always thinking of comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569054 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 17:17:12 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1569054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the D'orsays, but I'd go for something more classic, like the black Karlyle. You're not going to wear these a ton and you want them to work for a few years. D'orsay is trendy right now, and it's never going to be inappropriate, but it will look dated eventually. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569051 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:57:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1569051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>D'orsays in the lead!&nbsp; I don't think I'd walk out of them -- which is unusual, I know.&nbsp; However, I do have high volume feet.&nbsp; The Believe appeals to my retro side and looks good on my foot, as do the wedges.&nbsp; Most d'orsays are too delicate for me --- and my legs look burly by comparison, and these are just right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569036 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:36:31 +0000 Liz 1569036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the d'orsays for looks, but I'm going with the believe pump with the strap for worry-free wear -- unless you're positive that you won't walk out of those pumps going up and down steps onto a stage to perform.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569031 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:32:14 +0000 abc 1569031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, d'orsays for the win. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569030 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:28:09 +0000 Carole 1569030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the d'Orsay pumps! 1&amp;2! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569017 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:26:18 +0000 Adelfa 1569017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>D'Orsay pump! Comfy? Oh my! I think any classical performer should have a killer pair of comfy black pumps. Adding champagne if you can would be a great idea. That's what I did with the Okalas--black plus "nude" and I use both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/classy-feet#post-1569013 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 15:12:57 +0000 Beth Ann 1569013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I'm no longer working in a university setting 3 times a week, I have less need than ever to "dress up."&nbsp; At first glance, my "dressy shoes and boots" capsule seems covered:<br />Red suede Munro bootie (2 seasons old, but I love them)<br />Black heeled booties, suede and leather (on their last season)<br />Cage Sandals:&nbsp; Black and Nude<br />Pumps:<br />Black kitten heels (near the end of their life, pictured)<br />Tortoiseshell block heeled pumps (pictured)</p> <p>The cage sandals are great, but won't be worn until May again.&nbsp; The booties are in passable shape for now.&nbsp; <b>Still, there are times when booties with dress clothing might not be the best choice -- particularly for singing performances (my concert heels had to be retired) or for job interviews and funerals/weddings.</b></p> <p>I've collected the following in my Finds.&nbsp; <b>Which can you see in my closet for wearing with skirts/dresses, particularly (or for dressing up pants)?&nbsp; </b>I love the champagne pair, but I wonder if starting with classic black, so I can retire my kitten heels, might be best.&nbsp; I have pencil skirts and a couple of knife pleated skirts -- one in faux leather, one in a chiffon.&nbsp; </p> <p>I've had all of these on my feet, and they all meet my stringent comfort requriements.&nbsp; Since I won't wear these often, I'm trying to stay on a budget -- less than $100 per pair, for sure.&nbsp; The wedges look and feel fabulous, the D'orsay pump is comfy and quite elegant.&nbsp; With DSW online promotion, I might be able to swing two pairs.<br /><b></p> <p></b></p> <p> </p>