https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:49:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079655 Sun, 24 Nov 2019 19:27:14 +0000 Angie 2079655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet</b>, dead right. SUCH a missed retail opportunity.</p> <p>I did find these for a client with very fussy feet. She's keeping the silver and the blush to wear to holiday parties in the next few weeks.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079501 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 20:45:46 +0000 Sal 2079501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree - I had a quick look online here but of course it is mostly summer stock. But maybe people just aren’t buying much dressy attire any more? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079445 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 15:33:58 +0000 Anonymous 2079445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I totally agree with you Janet. &nbsp;The sexy shoes I see are for club wear, or for MOB's (to generalize), and are just NOT fashion-forward or interesting . &nbsp;I don't get it. &nbsp;I realize that the days of fancy holiday parties and dressing up to entertain are waning, if not over for many people, but still! &nbsp;Even though I bought a pair of sparkly loafers to wear to &nbsp;my own party next weekend, I doubt I'll wear them . As you say, I can wear loafers any day of the week, which I will likely end up doing with these. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079438 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 14:43:08 +0000 Janet 2079438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, the more I think about this, the more I feel like there is a real opportunity being missed here by designers. </p> <p>I personally don’t want to wear sneakers to get dressed up. I can wear sneakers or loafers any old day — if I’m glamming it up, I want FAB sexy shoes. And it is really hard to find ones that have personality but are still sophisticated, and are not too young, too matronly, or too clubby, and — big considerations — a reasonable level of comfort and a decent price point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079359 Sat, 23 Nov 2019 08:27:56 +0000 Kate 2079359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I discovered the wonderful world of cool shoelaces, so my party shoes, should I need them, will be one of my many pairs of oxfords with either velvet or organza laces! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079211 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 18:07:05 +0000 JAileen 2079211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I hope you’ll post a picture of your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079190 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:43:17 +0000 Anonymous 2079190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I &nbsp;have these two pair of shoes for party wear - and beyond - this season: &nbsp;sparkly bow-topped loafers (SUPER comfy and inexpensive) and fuchsia suede bow mules. &nbsp;My planned party outfit is a two-piece black crepe/satin trim tuxedo-type suit from Zara with an evergreen sequinned t from H&amp;M. &nbsp;Pedi will be a matching green metallic, and fingernails will be silver sequinned. Earrings tbd. &nbsp;Makeup : &nbsp;silver eyeliner and pink lips. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079171 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:12:22 +0000 Elizabeth P 2079171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I don't mind hose with open heels, but not with open toes (shudders).&nbsp; So strange!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a pair of red patent wedge mary Janes from years and years ago that I pull out when necessary.&nbsp; They don't seem to be dating.&nbsp; I also have some slightly blingy smoking slippers which I wear with pants. Those are years old too.&nbsp; If I needed non red shoes for a dress I guess I'd wear my black suede Okala's.&nbsp; I rarely wear them now, but am saving them for dressy occasions.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079161 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:40:17 +0000 Chris987 2079161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No seasonally confused looks for me either.&nbsp; If I need any kind of coat then my feet want to be covered, and I'm not a fan of the sandals/hose look either.&nbsp; Maybe if enough of us do NOT buy dressy heeled sandals this season the retailers will wake up. HAH wouldn't it be great if they paid attention like that Last year I saw a couple of young women wearing the seasonally confused look of dress, puffer coat, bare legs, and sandals. In Boston, in mid-December. Could not believe it. I guess it has become a classic!&nbsp; &nbsp;They were coming out of an elevator and heading out to the sidewalk for an Uber car....but still....live and let live, but totally not for me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079157 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:26:19 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2079157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your last paragraph is so true--just look at the long sleeves shown with these sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079156 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:24:50 +0000 Janet 2079156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can’t really get my head around open toed shoes in the winter, so yeah, the sandals don’t seem right to me either. Especially with hose, yuck. </p> <p>I guess I’ve usually worn my old Fluevog black ankle booties — the curved heel and very fitted ankle give them a dressier vibe, or metallic booties, or my Rockstuds. But the events I’ve attended in cold weather don’t tend to be super dressy, so boots work. </p> <p>It’s hard to find pumps that fit me and don’t slip off my heels, so I would be in for a big search if I needed some dressier shoes! Designers really dropped the ball this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079155 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:15:54 +0000 Angie 2079155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You lot crack me up. Thanks for the morning giggles.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have tremendous empathy for those with fussy feet - making party shoes an even harder find. I get it :(</p> <p><b>Bonnie</b>, I LOVE that you're wearing refined stompy boots with that outfit. DYOT is FTW.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Molly Mac</b> &amp;<b> Laura</b>, super cute heels.</p> <p><b>Kkards</b>, :)</p> <p><b>Suz, </b>those seasonally confused outfits make no sense to me either. And outfit bloggers wear them all the time!</p> <p><b>Vildy</b>, generally, European party shoes are more sensible. Too mmuch commuting on bike and foot. I bet they are in London too.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa P, </b>I hope we see your outfit soon.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Aquamarine,</b> why not! DYOT.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Slimcat,</b> you can wear dressy dresses with boots!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Gigi,</b> cute flats. I have a similar pair.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079143 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:19:26 +0000 Aquamarine 2079143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crazy. I have no need for party shoes this holiday season, but if I did I’d consider wearing short, sleek, ankle boots with hosiery. Maybe that look is over but I thought it was a good compromise the last few years. </p> <p>(It’s our cold and snowy season.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079139 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:10:34 +0000 RobinF 2079139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's too bad, I hate cold feet almost as much as hose with sandals :)</p> <p>I don't have to dress up this year but I usually go with my normal black suede pumps or knee high boots. Not blingy at all but I have them in my closet and they go with almost everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079138 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:59:18 +0000 Laura 2079138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own the same pink velvet block-heeled Mary Jane pumps as Molly Mac and I am hanging on to them! (I wear them with an embroidered velvet dress because too much velvet is never enough). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079133 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:38:47 +0000 Vildy 2079133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ohh do I love those loafers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079130 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:28:00 +0000 kkards 2079130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>if i was dressing up this year, I'd probably try these Kate Spade shoes...or if i the rest of my outfit was really plain, these Betsey Johnsons'....and if i was looking for casual party shoe that i could also wear for non party situations, the loafers in the finds would be mine...</p> <p>and i just want to add....i love the sparkly sneakers, and i love the idea of you in them...but LOL you've come along way... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079125 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:14:40 +0000 Gail 2079125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a girl who has to have warm feet, cold feet = misery.<br />&nbsp;I had three pairs of pointy closed toe, ankle strap skinny heel dressy shoes. They were my go to. Now I have a problem ( metatarsalgia) with one of my feet and the last time I wore a pair I was so miserable that the next day I gave them all away to my neighbor. I didn't want to be tempted due to desperation to wear them ever again. So here we are, holiday season and I have nothing except a pair of suede block heel ankle booties. They look ok with black tights but I could really use something else with a small heel. Very slim selection and if I &nbsp;find something it needs to not hurt my stupid foot !&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079122 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 12:10:42 +0000 lyn67 2079122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, silver(?) bow sneaks are beautiful and already yours, Angie? Brava!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079119 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 11:46:23 +0000 Vildy 2079119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems like the dress code for being around the Queen of England always or often specifies closed toe shoes.&nbsp; Wonder if it's more common to find this kind of party shoe available to order from London? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season/page/2#post-2079109 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:14:31 +0000 Bijou 2079109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, even though the festive season is hot in the Southern Hemisphere, I am not wearing such high or spindly heels. For events where you are often on your feet and networking, heels like this just don't work. I will be boring and wearing my block heeled pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079106 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 08:11:05 +0000 Gigi 2079106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What the ... ? Hello, a large portion of the U.S. population lives in areas where it gets really, really cold around Christmas and it snows! Who are these people?&nbsp;</p> <p>I was grateful that there are actually some dresses WITH SLEEVES showing up in stores for winter. But I guess we pay for that on the other end, with silly footwear.</p> <p>Madewell has a cute pair of sequined mary janes. And WHBM has lots of shoe clips and some dressy flats if that floats your boat. As for me, due to the weather, it usually has to be boots or booties!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079104 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:50:56 +0000 Cardiff girl 2079104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the idea is that your blood heats up in the upper,covered part of your body enough to warm your poor frozen toes on the way round!No I don’t understand it either.They seem to think we are all driven to the door of the venue and picked up from there as well whereas in reality it’s usually a chilly walk from the car park in the cold and wet.Fortunately I don’t have dressy events to go to so Ican wear boots and have happy toes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079096 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:49:39 +0000 Suz 2079096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know my thoughts on seasonal confusion! Lucky I don't need party shoes this season, or I'd be hopping mad! :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079095 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:19:43 +0000 Anonymous 2079095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m entertaining at home this holiday season , wearing a black tuxedo of sorts , and have spent a couple of weeks looking for the right shoes . I would have worn strappy heeled sandals at home when I was 40 , but not at 58. I came up with two options I like and will post some finds tomorrow if possible . I’d love those sneakers you got Angie - but I don’t think they are available to ship here for whatever reason ( can’t remember now ) . I wanted a funky jewelled mule , and do you think I could find such a thing here? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079090 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:42:10 +0000 Kari 2079090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Amen to that. And how frustrating. </p> <p>Which is one of many reasons why I’m very sad Shoes of Prey closed and kicking myself for not getting another pair/other colors in the style that was comfortable and sturdy... sturdy enough for a party on a boat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079089 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:17:22 +0000 slim cat 2079089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same problem here&nbsp;<b>bonnie</b> - high arch/instep and no heels ever. I have boots from Earth brand but they are casual wear. Post later if you'll find semi-dressy shoes/boots that either have support or fit insoles.<br />I don't even look at dresses anymore - I definitely won't need holiday attire this year . It's fine - I'm more of a casual gal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079086 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 03:04:00 +0000 Bonnie 2079086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm having the same problem. I ordered the Seychelles flat and it arrived yesterday. It is definitely not going to work for me. I need a shoe with arch support for my high arches and the one I use for my sneakers and boots fit perfectly but didn't work in this shoe. I'm giving up on flats and now looking for a bootie to wear with my midi skirt. Since I'll be going to more casual gatherings, I think this one from Vionic may work. Wish me luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079083 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 02:55:30 +0000 Jenni NZ 2079083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will host you all along with Sal. You may all have a look at the shoe shelves in my wardrobe. Pretty sandals for summer are my biggest weakness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/despite-the-brilliant-retail-season#post-2079082 Fri, 22 Nov 2019 02:43:38 +0000 rachylou 2079082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no. I’m sorry. I don’t think even doubling up on stockings would do it for me. Stubbing frozen toes... no. </p>