https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 03:46:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap/page/2#post-556443 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:39:51 +0000 Anonymous 556443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep , I did order them. Guilty as charged! I agree, that is the perfect heel height for going out and about, at least for me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap/page/2#post-556060 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:51:43 +0000 Jonesy 556060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I imagine lots of cultural exchange (and cake!) between the Kingdom of Ankle Straps and the Kingdom of Ballet Flats :).</p> <p>Elizabeth, those are some fab shoes! Talk about ankle straps!</p> <p>Anna, I absolutely LOVE that brand (I distinctly remember your recent boots from them, with the different textures of leather if I recall), and those shoes are absolutely gorgeous. I am sort of happy that they don't seem to carry 41s....I just can't go there in terms of price.....</p> <p>Zap, did you order those? I agree that they are beautiful--I love that heel height!</p> <p>Anchie, those are fab, but I can see how they would be too high (at least for me). Sad.</p> <p>To everyone who thinks they can't rock them, I'll bet you can!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap/page/2#post-555978 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:23:46 +0000 anchie 555978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one pair that are sitting in my donation box for some time now. I have not wear them for more than two years. But I think the problem is more with the heel height than the ankle strap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap/page/2#post-555974 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:08:40 +0000 Janet 555974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them, especially for sandals in the summer, but I'm really picky about the width of the strap (not too wide, but also not insubstantial) so it's flattering on my ankle and calf. But I love that they help shoes stay on my feet since my narrow heels slip out of so many! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555923 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:46:37 +0000 Irene 555923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yesss! Just bought a pair of wedged patent shoes with an ankle strap. With long pants, it looks like there's no strap. Maybe I can't pull them off so well with skirts and cropped pants, but oh well... I can't wear shoes that fall off my feet. At least I'm long legged! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555916 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:57:47 +0000 Fruitful 555916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've always love ankle straps but got rid of mine when I found out they highlighted thick ankles/calves and short legs. If I found a magically flattering pair I'd go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555868 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:14:26 +0000 Anonymous 555868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA : I found them.<br /> Holy smokes I must get them:<br /> <a href="http://www.shopbop.com/sophie-low-wedge-sandal-ankle/vp/v=1/845524441934149.htm?folderID=2534374302112442&#038;fm=other-shopbysize&#038;colorId=42955" rel="nofollow">http://www.shopbop.com/sophie-.....orId=42955</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555867 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:11:57 +0000 Anonymous 555867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please tell me you know who makes the sandals on #10. I happen to love this type of shoe. I think it is quite flattering if done right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555865 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 05:06:53 +0000 AJ 555865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm joining you, Jonesy! I recently discovered that ankle straps can work for me if the straps are dainty and hit below my ankle bone. I now have 3 pairs! Two of which are a bit high, so I'll be looking for more low heeled versions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555836 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:26:53 +0000 annagybe 555836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen these in person, expensive but ohh so cool. The Label, top left</p> <p><a href="http://www.lambsearshoes.com/designers/675-ld-tuttle" rel="nofollow">http://www.lambsearshoes.com/d.....-ld-tuttle</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555832 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 04:20:24 +0000 Vicki 555832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your selections, the flat ones and lower-heeled ones, that is. I didn't think "ankle straps" had "left the building" and were still doing their thing, year after year. So, I went to my closet and found some Sam Edelman SE Boutique metallic ones.</p> <p>They are my only pair and I think their limited wear has something to do with leg shortening and feeling like I'm constricted, even though they really don't "feel" that way. I guess I need the freedom of a ballet flat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555780 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 03:18:14 +0000 shoppingisfun 555780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope so. As a narrow-footed person, I need straps to keep shoes on my feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555759 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:34:08 +0000 Aziraphale 555759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me me me! I love ankle straps too. Mind you I have to be careful how I wear them, because unlike you (if I remember correctly, you're quite tall) I need to pay attention to leg-shortening effects, but I think I get away with it. :-)</p> <p>One of my favourite-ever pairs of shoes are four-inch black heels with red piping and four ankle straps. </p> <p><a href="http://www.serialdeviant.org/weblog/2010/12/10/listen-up-buffy/" rel="nofollow">http://www.serialdeviant.org/w.....-up-buffy/</a></p> <p>They're actually pretty easy to walk in, and whenever I wear them, strangers comment. They don't get worn as much as they deserve, but they're the kind of shoes that make you feel like you own the room. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555758 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:34:07 +0000 taylor 555758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha...wouldn't that be fun:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555753 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:29:36 +0000 Angie 555753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you purchased the perfect pair, Jonesy! AND you can have tea with Princess Ankle Strap Taylor in your Kingdom - whose LAMB ankle strap heels I remember :)</p> <p>The Kingdom of Ballet Flats is just next door so do pop in for a slice of cake, with your Princesses. You can wear your strappy darlings to visit. We are a liberal Kingdom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555751 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:25:50 +0000 taylor 555751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few pr. of LAMB...they are very high, even for me ...but I only wear about 3 hrs.<br /> I have alot of older posts that show my shoes...perhaps I'll post them on the new lookfab blog...can you post old photo's there? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555749 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:19:59 +0000 Jonesy 555749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, yes, they are very similar, but my old ones have a 2.5 inch heel, so they are more for work or dressing up (e.g., for going out to dinner) vs. wearing all the time with shorts, casual skirts, etc. to go grocery shopping, to the farmers' market, and so on. I really like a flat-ish sandal to run around in in the summer. </p> <p>Taylor, aren't they beauties? I especially love the #4 ones (they are L.A.M.B.) but they are way too high for me. Maybe you should post more of your WIWs with some detail shots of your fab ankle straps, so I can live vicariously through you :)!</p> <p>ETA: Those SEs are rockin'! I love that textured metallic look. They look very elegant and very *you*. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555745 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:15:14 +0000 taylor 555745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4,7 and 10 look an awful lot like me!!<br /> I have to say that I share your love of ankle strap shoes...honestly my favorite shoes in my wardrobe(except my new Sam Edelmans) have an ankle detail!!<br /> my current favorite new shoe:)<br /> <a href="http://www.6pm.com/sam-edelman-lorna-aged-metal" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/sam-edelman-lorna-aged-metal</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555744 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:14:19 +0000 Angie 555744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irresistible for sure! The MM's are divine. They look quite similar to the ones you have already - no? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555743 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:12:01 +0000 Jonesy 555743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the encouragement, Angie :)! I've already bought a pair of tiny wedges in snakeskin from Miz Mooz (the combo of snakeskin, ankle strap, and 1" heel was irresistible, below; mine are gray). I would also love to find a closed-toe pair of pumps with an ankle strap, with a 2" heel.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555725 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:50:45 +0000 Angie 555725@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Queen Ankle Strap needs to build onto her royal collection of ankle strapped peds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555722 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:46:43 +0000 Jonesy 555722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, some mixed results so far! It's interesting to me that some people don't like them because they feel like they have small ankles, and some don't because they feel like they have thick ankles :). It's all very subjective, of course! </p> <p>Maybe some of you will find a nude pair that really sings to you, and they will be your gateway ankle straps! Bwah ha ha.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555714 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:28:16 +0000 modgrl 555714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try #5 in a nude color, that's about all though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555707 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:23:19 +0000 Suz 555707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sighing happily and sadly at the same time. I LOVE the look, and like Diana, adore the fact that the straps keep shoes on my feet (for once). But. With my short legs...you know what I am going to say, right? </p> <p>Still...I can look for a nude-ish pair and try 'em. I remember wearing a burgundy pair in the 80s. WIth super high heels. I thought I was getting away with it then....was I fooling myself? Only time will tell... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555691 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:12:34 +0000 sarah 555691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, if so, then you are one happy lady! Do you think I can pull off ankle straps, given the lack of inches between my ankles and any other part of my body?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555682 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:08:48 +0000 nicoleb 555682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might join you! I would throw a few chains around my ankle strap though &lt;3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555678 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 01:06:42 +0000 Anonymous 555678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The nude gladiators I got recently have a pretty thick ankle strap. I'll see how I do in those before adding any more. I like the *idea* of them, but not sure if they'll work for me IRL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555667 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:57:14 +0000 anne 555667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not joining in this leg shortening trend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555666 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:56:32 +0000 Diana 555666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG I hope you are right! I am looking forward to shoes that don't fall off my feet when I walk! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/could-this-be-the-year-of-the-anke-strap#post-555665 Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:55:52 +0000 Jjsloane 555665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been seeing lots of fashion mags saying they are in. Congrats for you. I HATE them. Tiny ankles and big feet. Feeling constricted already. The only one you've posted that I could consider is #5 - enough foot coverage to not draw attention to feet. I guess I'll be stocking up on other than these this season. </p>