https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 11:29:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459787 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:01:53 +0000 DonnaF 1459787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is currently Triple Points Days at Nordies, so you may as well order any and all shoes and sizes you think might work.&nbsp; And then rush to return those that don't!!!</p> <p>How sad and weird about your booties.&nbsp; Good thing we're getting into spring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459775 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:51:26 +0000 MTBGirl 1459775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does seem like the point-toe low heeled ones are the best of both worlds!&nbsp;<br />I vote for those! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459715 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:21:09 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1459715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie is wise! I also really like the pointy toe AGLs she added. Both of your picks are gorgeous, too, Thistle. I really don't like wearing sling-backs or sandals with boot-cut trousers, though. My pants hem is forever getting stuck between my foot and sole (a problem Angie has pointed out). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459711 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:09:11 +0000 abc 1459711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES! &nbsp;Please get them so I can live vicariously through you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459706 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:01:56 +0000 Thistle 1459706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am rather partial to those pointy toed low heeled ones Angie linked to . . like the best of both worlds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459668 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:33:09 +0000 rachylou 1459668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The slings are gor-geous. But slingbacks are a pain higher up, ahem. So I'm for #2. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459643 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:01:41 +0000 biscuitsmom 1459643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie's picks are gorgeous, as are yours. I really hope you find something that works well and makes you happy. I love the AGL ones....did you ever try the Cobb Hill oxfords? I forgot to say before, 1/2 size makes a world of difference in that model. I bought 9w, worked great, just a smidge big, went down to 8.5 and NO WAY! ACK! If I had bought those first, I never would've tried the next size up, it was that drastic </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459633 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:48:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1459633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The third pair that Angie posted have some of the elements of both but with a lower heel. &nbsp;I like the softer almost pewter metallic on #3 and the pointy but not extremely pointy tow on this one. &nbsp;</p> <p>Can you try them all on and then see what you love with comfort taken into consideration? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459582 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:06:54 +0000 abc 1459582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you also have to consider what you will wear them with, pant hem length, etc. &nbsp;The color you know for sure, but to avoid making a costly mistake, you need to confirm that this replacement shoe will function as the pair they're replacing. &nbsp;You probably already considered that, but I know I have made that mistake in the past.</p> <p>All that being said, I love the AGLs for their longevity and apparent comfort factor based on Angie's comment. &nbsp;I really love the 3rd pair Angie has in her post (flat pointy toe).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459564 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:46:45 +0000 old chic 1459564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for getting both, if you can swing it. #2 will pair with everything you have, and you'll find yourself making new outfits just to show off #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459550 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:19:35 +0000 Kirstjen 1459550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think when something speaks to you, you should get it. &nbsp;For me, this is a rare occurrence, but I know when I have that feeling, I should jump. &nbsp;Every time you wear those gold shoes, you will feel like a million bucks. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459545 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:14:07 +0000 Angie 1459545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know both styles very well, Thistle - and have had them on my feet many times. The AGL's are MUCH more comfy. You cannot go wrong with them.</p> <p>These styles keep on going the distance with my clients, and they are not cheap shoes:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459535 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:52:30 +0000 carter 1459535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Egads! These are super expensive (from my standpoint). Although, I'd certainly spend that and more for handbag, so I guess if you're a shoe gal, the price is closer to normal for you. If I were making the same evaluation on handbags, I'd probably pick the wow factor of #1 IF it met all the comfort and function requirements. Can't wait to see what you choose! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459519 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:20:34 +0000 unfrumped 1459519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have one pair of AGL flats (much like these but not the heel), so I can attest to comfort. I have been tempted to try a higher heel myself. I tried one of their pointy-ish wedge shoes but the sizing was so off I got 2 sizes and still were too small; did not try again because the wedge was too narrow and to me was not as stable as I need for a work day. </p> <p>#2 is probably more pants-friendly despite photo-shoots of pointy slingbacks, because your pants hem may get caught ifyou're wearing full length--as Angie advised me once--but I think that's a try-on thing. Not a problem with ankle pants, of course.<br />I have never regretted "investing" in shoes or even another item, if it's a bang-on outfit-maker; it makes FFBO stylish and adds versatility. Wardrobe workhorse. The only regrets are if I push my foot comfort or foot-healthy limits in terms of toe box or heel height, and then the item that looks great but can't be worn regularly. So I have a similar goal, not bookending but more nude colors for summers when I wear nude hose indoors and dark shoes (which have to be flats or more comfortable shoes, so&nbsp; no elegant black pumps looks) have too much contrast.<br />So I would try them and make sure the first replacement pair is truly work-day worthy. You've identified the color or types of colors you need, so if one or even both of these are&nbsp; not just right, you can keep looking; or if #2 feels great, and #1 is tempting but not quite comfortable, then keep looking for the dressier version in another maker or style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459518 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:20:14 +0000 Thistle 1459518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, so I can't figure out the bookmark thing. It keeps saying I have to be logged into YLF, but I am logged in, so perhaps someone more skilled in these things will be able to bookmark&nbsp; :)</p> <p>Here are the links:</p> </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/attilio-giusti-leombruni-snaffle-pump/3459430?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/at.....n=wishlist</a></p> </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/anyi-lu-gigi-pump-women/3676239?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/an.....n=wishlist</a></p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459516 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:15:55 +0000 Thistle 1459516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are both from Nordies. Let me see if I can figure out that YLF collect thing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459515 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:15:05 +0000 viva 1459515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am SO stuck on #1. Love those!!! But I agree, probably less practical - unless they are super comfortable. If you can, I would try both. </p> <p>ETA: Can you add #1 to Finds?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459514 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:14:11 +0000 Liz 1459514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Tanya, I'd try on and determine comfort, and then go from there.&nbsp;</p> <p>But I'd also add this: You've discovered you love shoes, right? Since you're wired to be practical in just about every area of life, why not&nbsp;<i>plan</i> to be impractical with your shoes? Go ahead and buy most of your shoes for practicality, but&nbsp;<i>budget</i> for one or two pairs of totally impractical shoes now and then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459513 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:13:13 +0000 MTBGirl 1459513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are both gorgeous! I think #2 would be so versatile and easy to dress up or down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459512 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:11:26 +0000 Sara L. 1459512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does the sling back have a good return policy? Can you try them on and see if they'll work for you? I think they're beautiful and the heel is nice and low. The other pair is nice too but doesn't have the wow factor of the first pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459511 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:11:12 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1459511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a bit of crow syndrome so the first one draws my eye. &nbsp;It has a number of interesting details - shape and material on heel, thin strap. &nbsp;I also like the second pair and they are more of a nude. &nbsp;The lower vamp and lack of strap would be more elongating as well. &nbsp;One other factor to consider is that wearing pants with&nbsp;slingbacks often results in that annoying pants stuck in shoes issue.</p> <p>Although the first pair is gorgeous, the second pair is very pretty too and may be more practical.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459508 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:08:29 +0000 Tanya 1459508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are both gorgeous, and I see the appeal of each piece.&nbsp; I would decide based on the comfort - try them both on and then see.&nbsp; I suspect the second pair might be more comfortable.&nbsp; Sorry about your gold boots, that is a bummer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/decisions-decisions-2#post-1459507 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:06:30 +0000 Thistle 1459507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, my newish gold suede booties ripped, yes ripped, across the top of one boot. No idea how it happened. They were fine when I left home, but when I looked down at my feet mid morning, there was the rip!</p> <p>So, I need to replace them. They bookend my hair and they lengthen the leg line in my straw and caramel&nbsp;colored dress pants.</p> <p>Booties are a bit out of season, but there were two shoes that caught my eye. One being practical, and the other so beautiful I kept going back to it and thinking about it over and over. Both are expensive, but I have proven to myself I wear this color footwear a lot. A sling back is probably not very practical for my climate. And it has an unusual shaped heel. And the pointed toe is very pronounced and might date easily. And yet, I keep going back to look at&nbsp;it and keep thinking about. To be or not to be practical . . . </p> <p></p> <p></p>