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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Cons with a skirt? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-724216 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:48:43 +0000 Astrid 724216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Angie! I hadn't even thought about adding insoles to the Cons, but that might be worth a try. Scarlet, I think so too. I actually bought one of these Falke socks after you recommended them some time ago to wear with my oxfords. They work reasonably well, although I always have problems with the socks sliding down when I wear these low invisible socks. Scarlet on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723748 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:06:05 +0000 Scarlet 723748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, sorry, what I really meant was flat booties. Like these for example <a href="http://www.bottines.nl/products" rel="nofollow">http://www.bottines.nl/products</a> Also with shoes like Cons I like to wear those little sockie things from Falke that don't show. Makes sense about the shoes in 3 especially since the vibe of that shoe has clearly been singing to you for awhile Angie on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723737 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:57:11 +0000 Angie 723737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cons come in wide, Astrid! Add an insole for extra cushioning, or even an orthotic for arch support. I love youngsters like you in Cons with skirts sans socks. So cute! Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723679 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:23:52 +0000 Astrid 723679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shiny, I can do normal shoes if they are wider. It always depends on the shoe, I normally try on everything! I don't have Camper shoes, but I've tried them before in the stores and they can work. I do like oxfords because of the laces and I like the dressier and more classic look in comparison with sneakers. I agree that oxfords are great with skirts and dresses and I'd like another pair that are more robust (men's inspired) than the ones I have. I just thought that this weren't the best shoes to take on a trip like this. I'm going to have another look this week and see if I find a pair that's robust enough. Scarlet, what exactly do you mean when you say flat ankle boots? I'd consider some oxfords if I find ones that are sturdy enough. I agree that the boots in #3 might not work with a skirt, but if they replace my hiking boots and bad weather shoes to wear with jeans that's not a problem. kcanshop, good to hear that they might work. I don't think I'll order there now, but I'll keep it in mind and maybe try them again some time when I have more time to order and return. I especially like their summer shoes, I think I might try them for sandals next spring. K. Period. on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723640 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:51:11 +0000 K. Period. 723640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid, I share your sadness over too narrow shoes! I promise you as a fellow wide footed girl, the Pikolinos can work. The leather is very soft and I wear them as do my sister and my mother. You could actually call my mom a duck, she's got a double wide foot! But so sad that they won't work because you can't get them there. The Pikolinos site does ship to lots of places, if that helps! They have a DE/"I am in Germany" option on their site! I wore something like these all over England and France one summer, even with my wide foot: <a href="http://www.pikolinos.com/de/en/woman/cadaques-852-8995.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.pikolinos.com/de/en.....-8995.html</a> Oooh and look at how cute these are in red (which is usually a brownish red in Pikolinos!). <a href="http://www.pikolinos.com/de/en/woman/p.-vallarta-655-8312L.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.pikolinos.com/de/en.....8312L.html</a> That website is addictive! Scarlet on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723613 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:25:19 +0000 Scarlet 723613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, I do really like those Pikolinos. This has been an interesting thread. When I first saw the title my honest response was, I have done this but only due to being pregnant. I do agree though that a shorter hemline can work well if styled well. Would you not consider some flat ankle boots at all? They could be sturdy. It seems like there are a lot of nice menswear-inspired oxfords (aka not too flimsy) in stores. I have really been liking the look of those and they could work with skirts. I do like the look of those boots you showed in 3, but I don't think they would work with a skirt unless you are extremely young and punky. shiny on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723612 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:22:05 +0000 shiny 723612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you have to have a wide width, or can you do a regular width that is wider? (I ask because I'm the latter.) Brands for comfort and walking that I like: Aersole Camper I'll put in a plug for my mother's favorite, New Balance. Yes, they make sneakers. But they also have two lines of dress shoes, Aragon and Cobb Hill. This is the only brand my mother will wear. She has super fussy feet -- albeit narrow. I have never tried these but I know NB sneakers work for wider feet like mine, so it may be worth a try. You mentioned oxfords. Do you like those because they have laces? My mom insists she needs laces too, for the support. A pair of flat oxfords could look quite cute with a skirt, of any length. I have a pair that I swap into when I'm walking to get somewhere, swap into heels once I arrive. I've worn them with formal dresses. I see a lot of people here in the city wearing flat oxfords with skirts and dresses. Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723603 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:14:37 +0000 Astrid 723603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, these are really beautiful! I could definitely see myself wearing them. But Pikolinos are also rather narrow, at least the ones I've tried so far. They aren't available much here, but I've tried one a few in one store I was in some time ago and they all were too tight. K. Period. on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723591 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:57:41 +0000 K. Period. 723591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Would you consider something like this? <a href="http://vip.zappos.com/product/7933983/color/202581" rel="nofollow">http://vip.zappos.com/product/7933983/color/202581</a> It would be a bit "Coals to Newcastle" since Pikolinos are made in Spain, but I've had great luck with Pikolinos. They wear beautifully and are super comfortable and well made. I love a flat plus mary jane styling with a closed toe. They have many more styles, if these don't suit you. I'm with you in not liking the athletic shoe + mary jane from Merril and others. They just don't delight me, even though I know lots of other folks love them and they look nice enough on them. You aren't alone. There just aren't many of us. Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723579 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:46:36 +0000 Astrid 723579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks so much for chiming in, kcanshop! Great to hear about it from this perspective. K. Period. on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt/page/2#post-723574 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:43:46 +0000 K. Period. 723574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So, I love cons and skirts. However, I think they look best though with knee length or above. Shorter knee length with wider skirts, and longer knee length with skinnier skirts. I think the key is to play girly off of tomboy. Even if you do find a good cons/skirt match, I don't think cons are the answer for your travels though. My old, very well loved low top cons still give me blisters if I wear them without socks on a hot day and do a lot of walking. If I wear them with socks, the only ones that don't slip down and drive me nuts are the ankle high ones. None of the low cut ones that won't show ever stay up for me, not even the ones that converse makes specifically for wearing with low tops. To me ankle socks and skirts are a no go look, so that's where I come out in the cons and skirt debate. I wear them, but only when I'm not walking around all day. Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723563 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:34:27 +0000 Astrid 723563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Isabel - I have comfortable sandals for whole day walking (the Birks), so I don't need those. I need closed shoes just in case it's colder. Isabel on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723562 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:32:20 +0000 Isabel 723562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid what about something like this for when you are not actually on the hard core trails : <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00566ZXZK/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i01" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....03_s01_i01</a> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040JJSZ0/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....03_s01_i00</a> Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723560 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:30:38 +0000 Astrid 723560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Texstyle! I haven't tried any of those brands, because they aren't really available around here in the b&m stores. Although I know that Amazon has them. No problem Isabel, I was already fairly sceptical to begin with. I've tried the Clarks on this afternoon and they were really uncomfortable. Although the look was nice! Isabel on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723556 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:26:20 +0000 Isabel 723556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid, sorry, but I am not really liking it either with the long skirt and cons. I went back to your last post and I really liked the clarks that you posted. Have you decided not to do those ? The Clark's are the way to go, IMO. But just in case, what about something like this ( another sports flat ) <a href="http://www.shoebuy.com/merrell-sailix-ballet/508092/1069300?cm_mmc=pricegrabber-_-none-_-none-_-none#" rel="nofollow">http://www.shoebuy.com/merrell.....ne-_-none#</a> texstyle on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723555 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:24:34 +0000 texstyle 723555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad you decided on the Timberlands and I hope they work for you. I've had a hard time with Clarks lately too (I also have wide feet). Have you tried Hush Puppies, Merrells or Aerosoles? I've had luck with all of those recently. Aerosoles wides are on sale today (just got e-mail) no promo code required. Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723547 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:16:53 +0000 Astrid 723547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Gaylene. I could see how these are practical! I've ordered the boots, I hope they will work out. And I was doing girl math too, because I got an order for the same money today (wintercoat) that didn't work out and has to go back. :P Thanks Diana! You're right, that doesn't seem to be my style. I could see the Timberlands the way you described it, I think they would definitely also get worn later on. I hope they'll fit! Diana on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723545 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:16:17 +0000 Diana 723545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the timberlands too and think you should try them! I think Cons only look good w/ skirts when the skirt is short and you wear it with bare legs and no visible socks. Doesn't seem like your style and it's not very practical anyway. I could see the timberlands with a fuller skirt and tights. Gaylene on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723535 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:06:41 +0000 Gaylene 723535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OK, I'm not suggesting these for you because they might be a bit too old ladyish, but I keep packing these Romika sandals in my suitcase as my alternate, wear-with-skirts shoe on trips. They are super light-weight, squishable in my suitcase, and have a bit of a heel so they look good with skirts and dresses. But, best of all, they are 16-hour, walking over cobblestones and country roads shoes because they cover most of the foot and don't flop around. If I'm not wearing my full-on walking shoes, these are on my feet. Just thought I'd plant an idea for an alternate, easy-to-pack, walking sandal that works with skirts if you take your hiking boots for the rougher stuff. Mine are in sold black, but the blue is not bad-- maybe it's time for a replacement pair. <a href="http://www.zappos.com/romika-mokassetta-244-metallic-blue" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/romika-m.....allic-blue</a> Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723534 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:06:38 +0000 Astrid 723534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gaylene, I've just seen what you've added and you're right! I think I'd also take my oxfords then. Thanks Lyn. lyn* on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723533 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:06:33 +0000 lyn* 723533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah; of course! Good luck with the 7.5 Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723530 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:04:58 +0000 Astrid 723530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lyn, I could but it would be better not to. They use Paypal and it could be a while until I would get the money for the second pair back. Thanks Ceit, you're right. I think I'll try the 7.5! Anonymous on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723526 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:01:44 +0000 Anonymous 723526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Remember too when you do a lot of walking, your feet will swell. lyn* on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723524 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:01:12 +0000 lyn* 723524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Astrid - can you order both the 7 and the 7.5 and return one? Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723521 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:59:51 +0000 Astrid 723521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, blister pads are a good idea, I'll definitely take some with me. You're right about the socks, it really makes a difference. I only have one pair of really good ones, but that would be something I would be ready to spend some money on. I'm just not sure if I should get the 7 or the 7.5. The boots were a 7.5, but they still had a bit room in the toes. But I'm not sure if the 7 wouldn't be too small. Gaylene on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723519 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:51:37 +0000 Gaylene 723519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think those boots might be worth a try. Personally, I've found that some "hiking-style" boots are made of much softer leather and don't require the break-in time of the heavier, true hiking boot. If the boot is a comfortable fit on your feet, you might find it quite comfortable just out of the box, especially if you are wearing it with good socks. (Although I will admit to always having a couple of blister pads in my handbag whenever I'm wearing a new shoes. If I carry the pads with me, I never have to use them; if I don't have them, I'll get a blister everytime! LOL) And you probably know this, but I will add that I've found out the hard way that SOCKS do matter. I once wore a pair of cheapo, cotton socks which resulted in a heel blister after a couple of miles; fortunately, I was near a town so I went in a department store, bought a pair of $20 cotton socks and was able to walk for the rest of the day in total comfort with just a bandage to protect the blister. That taught me a lesson. My current favorites are the SmartWool socks-- not cheap, but worth every penny. Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723514 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:47:05 +0000 Astrid 723514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Ingunn. I agree that it can be a fun look, but maybe I'm a bit too old for it after all. I also wore Cons a lot in my teens, but I don't want to fall back on these looks! Astrid on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723508 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:44:13 +0000 Astrid 723508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Kathy. I think you're right, I don't think I can pull it off in a good way with the things I have. I really love oxfords (with everything), but most of the ones I've seen are more dressy than practical. Still thinking about #3! Ingunn on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723507 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:43:15 +0000 Ingunn 723507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My daughters (who are teenagers) wear Cons, short wide skirts and thights all the time, and they look very cute! Opaque thights are good if you are conscious of your legs. In general, this is a fun look if the skirt is short (and wide) enough, like many have said already. KathyL on "Cons with a skirt?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/cons-with-a-skirt#post-723502 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:40:08 +0000 KathyL 723502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm not a fan of the cons with a skirt. The one example you posted looks frumpy and the ones Irene posted look too tween. The only one I liked from those was #3 and I think it's because the straight mini looked like shorts. I agree with gaylene about trying shoe #3 or maybe looking at oxfords? *lyn, that's weird that your attending won't let you wear heels. I've never had one comment on my shoes before :/