https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 02:00:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354499 Mon, 23 May 2011 19:58:09 +0000 Jenava 354499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>$19 for Chie Mihara? That sounds like a fantastic deal for sitting shoes, especially comfy ones. And CREAM. I hope you can get them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354496 Mon, 23 May 2011 19:37:58 +0000 modgrl 354496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a small museum of shoes that I can't wear. I love to look at them and they bring me joy every time I walk in my closet because they are so beautiful. But they probably weren't the wisest purchases. Just my two cents. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354491 Mon, 23 May 2011 19:01:10 +0000 Anonymous 354491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know what I would do but can't wait to find out if you get the boots or not! If they didn't work out, could you resale them and maybe even make money on them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354441 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:27:02 +0000 Lisa 354441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote nay, even as a sitting shoe potential, being in NYC I always get caught walking around when I least expect it (can't grab a cab, miss a train etc) and then your feet will be sorry if they are not used to a higher heel. Far better to pick up an item that has more daily use. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354435 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:17:37 +0000 Isabel 354435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Mariana. I tend to be very aspirational and have "visions" of all the ways I will force something to work...and then I don't have the energy to actually do it because if it takes that much energy "to work" , then I don't do it...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354415 Mon, 23 May 2011 15:59:03 +0000 Mo 354415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I would be haunted by the thought that I'd 'let them get away'. I have half a dozen clothing items over the years I truly regret not snatching up. Especially at that price. For me, the risk of an orphan is low against the possibility of having fabulous sitting shoes even if for only twice a year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354408 Mon, 23 May 2011 15:49:50 +0000 lynne 354408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How often do you get a chance to buy Chie Mihara's for that price? Get on the phone as soon as they open and ask them to hold them for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354308 Mon, 23 May 2011 10:29:06 +0000 RoseandJoan 354308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, they are cream so you would have bookending issues, they are high so will have wearability issues and if you had really loved them they would have followed you home. I think you made the right decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354289 Mon, 23 May 2011 06:44:48 +0000 Fruitful 354289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very much haunted and disturbed by the fact you didn't get the boots I've got such a thing about cream boots, and chie mihara is like a mythical dream to me.</p> <p>Still, Angie has a very good point about actually wearing them. I'm trying very hard not to buy heels that are too high for me to enjoy. Even for going out - when I'm out I like to dance! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354260 Mon, 23 May 2011 03:11:47 +0000 rae 354260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well... I think that if you had truly *loved* the boots, then there would have been no question at $19. If it were me, I'd see what the other store has to offer. If I was still yearning for the boots, I'd go back; if they are still there, it's meant to be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354257 Mon, 23 May 2011 02:57:04 +0000 marianna 354257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My rule is: If I have ANY doubts about the purchase, don't do it. Doubt usually equals wardrobe orphan for me. Just a thought.</p> <p>(I would have done exactly what you did.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354253 Mon, 23 May 2011 02:43:19 +0000 cheryl 354253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get the boots, leave the top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354239 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:59:36 +0000 MNsara 354239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, I have shoes that require me to be dropped off at the door and picked up the same way, but I love them while I'm sitting at dinner </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354237 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:53:55 +0000 Maya 354237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes, I was definitely not planning on wearing these around town or anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354236 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:51:08 +0000 Angie 354236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, a gal is allowed a pair of sitting shoes .... or two! </p> <p>Just wanted to make sure that we were on the same page with no expectations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354234 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:47:24 +0000 Maya 354234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right Angie, they would be sitting boots. I was thinking I could wear them when I go home, or if I'm just over at a friend's apartment.</p> <p>I was also thinking of seeing if I could get the heel shortened to 3", which could work as desk shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354233 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:45:05 +0000 Isis 354233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get them only if you have closet space to devote to boots you'll only wear a couple times a year.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354228 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:35:06 +0000 Angie 354228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to be an absolute spanner. My apologies :(</p> <p>I am 99.9% sure that you are not going to last in 3.5 inch heels sans the mathematical platform - unless you sit virtually the entire time. You have even fussier feet than I do and commute entirely on foot. *When* will you actually wear them, Maya? </p> <p>I have no doubt that they are killer though. My Chie's are incredibly comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354225 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:17:36 +0000 Maya 354225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, these are not the ones I saw but are very similar</p> <p><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/PIED-TERRE-Chie-Mihara-Black-Knee-High-Heel-Boots-UK5-/310319536504?pt=UK_Women_s_Shoes&#038;hash=item48407c5978" rel="nofollow">http://cgi.ebay.com/PIED-TERRE.....48407c5978</a></p> <p>The ones I saw were obviously not the same color, and did not have the ruffles on the toe. But it did have the ruffle in the back and the same overall silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354219 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:04:55 +0000 annagybe 354219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chie Mihara is fantastic.....must get! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354218 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:03:12 +0000 Maya 354218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhh I knew it. What was I thinking?!</p> <p>Alas I can't go when they open since I have work tomorrow. But perhaps I'll call and see if they can nab them for me...</p> <p>Fortunately they don't even open until noon and I doubt it'll be too crowded with 3.5" heel seekers on a Monday afternoon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354215 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:00:11 +0000 biscuitsmom 354215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Get the boots! Get the boots! BE there when they open and *run* to the boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354214 Mon, 23 May 2011 01:00:09 +0000 MNsara 354214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go back and get the boots! How often does any spectacular footwear that only costs $19 come your way? Save them for special 2-4 hour or sitting evenings and you'll still get your $19 worth! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354208 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:40:52 +0000 rosee 354208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you know that sometimes you can get a cobbler to chop off up to 1/2" off a heel without affecting the slope of the shoe sole, and you can walk very well with doing so. I think these boots would be worthy of such an experiment. Perhaps see if available tomorrow. Give up on the shirt... maybe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354207 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:36:57 +0000 Anonymous 354207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go back and get the boots! Sell some plasma if you have to! ; D </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354206 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:33:02 +0000 Steph 354206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely go back tomorrow. Even if you wear them four times a year, you know you're going to feel great when you do (how can't you, when you find them dazzling?), and that is certainly worth $5 a wear (and even less, since you'll have them for way more than just one year). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354205 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:30:27 +0000 bella 354205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wasn't familiar with the Chie Mihara brand, but I just googled them and they look fantastic!<br /> I would go back and get the boots but not the top. You have a hard time finding comfy shoes, so if these fit, get them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354204 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:26:28 +0000 afterism 354204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would let it go. The fashion gods said, "No." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/did-i-do-the-right-thing#post-354203 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:12:15 +0000 Maya 354203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a credit at a local consignment store for some clothes I dropped off. Today I went to one of their two locations (different from the one where I gave my clothes) and found a pair of incredible cream Chie Mihara boots for $19 in my size. They had a ruffle in the back and were soft as butter and fit my calf like a dream. I was just dazzled. The only problem? They had a 3.5" heel. They were incredibly comfy FOR having a 3.5" heel, but I was definitely not going to get a lot of wear out of them.</p> <p>Well, I figured it's precisely this kind of impractical, frivolous purchase that should be made with a store credit. And if they ended up being total orphans, oh well. There was always ebay. </p> <p>The other thing I almost bought was a purple cropped tie-waist Marc Jacobs top. It was $15 and would have been divine with shorts and skirts, but it was missing a button to keep it closed so I would have had to replace it. It was also a little big on me, although that could have possibly been solved by replacing the missing button.</p> <p>When I went to check out, though, they told me that they could only take store credits at the other location. So I decided to just forego both things. My logic was that if I didn't have the credit, I wouldn't be there in the first place. I may as well just go to the other location and see what I find (it's markedly less high end than this one, I must say). Neither of the things I was going to get were perfect, which seemed fine with store credit but left me cold when it came time to pay with cash.</p> <p>Still though, I'm very much haunted by those boots. Sure I might have worn them only 4 times a year, but that would still amount to only $5 per wear...</p> <p>I'm almost ready to go back tomorrow and see if they're still there. Should I? Or do I just let it go? </p>