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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 07:36:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php lyn* on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-992234 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 06:58:24 +0000 lyn* 992234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ :) Glad to know it worked out for you, Mo! Deborah on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-992232 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 06:51:05 +0000 Deborah 992232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad the flats worked for you Mo. Your outfit looks really lovely and for a uniform you have made it look quite elegant. Mo on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-992227 Sun, 28 Jul 2013 06:27:40 +0000 Mo 992227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I dared the flats - and was okay.  I wore peds and was behind the bar most of the time, rather than running on the floor.  They are the Dr Scholl's flats with pretty good footbeds and arch support, too.  My dayshift I was running all over the pub, but I was in sneakers.   Some of my banquet coworkers were really hot (it was 80 in the clubhouse at the start) so I was happy with my choice of skirt.  Don't think I'd try the flats on a regular basis, but I got away with it this time lol.  Good to know for future reference ;)  Debra on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991599 Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:24:16 +0000 Debra 991599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Go with Comfort, your feet will thank you Caro in Oz on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991567 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:45:02 +0000 Caro in Oz 991567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sneakers - I'd take no chances in that situation - sorry Kiwichik on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991424 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:27:18 +0000 Kiwichik 991424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd go for foot comfort unless your ballet as have good rich support. Anonymous on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991351 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:01:36 +0000 Anonymous 991351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I could wear ballet flats for miles so of walking and hours of standing all I have to do is add a good arch support.  I would go with what is going to keep your feet happy this time and maybe shop for alternatives to sneakers that would meet all comfort requirements for next time.  CocoLion on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991348 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:53:03 +0000 CocoLion 991348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If your black pants are loose, I'd vote for the sneaker outfit.  If you want to try the skirt and ballet flats, go for it.  Wear the most supportive flats you own.  Then bring the sneakers as back up.  It's not the worst thing if you have sneakers and a skirt and by the end of the night everyone will have had several drinks already so they most likely wouldn't judge you.  ;-) Nicole D on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991331 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:15:17 +0000 Nicole D 991331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sneakers.  Sore feet would be such torture at work. rebekahphoto on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991325 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:04:46 +0000 rebekahphoto 991325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Id go sneakers. When I had to wear a skirt and be on my feet for hours I had some simple black mary jane Ecco flats. Not the most stylish, but works with skirts and me feet didnt hate me. More support than ballets. Mo on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991285 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:18:09 +0000 Mo 991285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'll have to maybe throw them on after shift tonight and walk around for an hour to see.  I'm more worried my toes will get sore than the soles of my feet themselves.  I do have those little ped liners I could try too. I definitely can't wear big black clunky sneakers with the skirt, though.  No question. rachylou on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991274 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:14:16 +0000 rachylou 991274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Boy that's tough. Can you sneak a Dr. Scholl's insole into your flats? DonnaF on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991267 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:09:25 +0000 DonnaF 991267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Will guests really see your feet when you bartend?  I would take a couple pairs of shoes so you can switch back and forth as needed.  Maybe secret socks with the Vedas? Thistle on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991264 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:06:31 +0000 Thistle 991264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd stick with the sneakers. annagybe on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991262 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:05:45 +0000 annagybe 991262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Frankly I hate to say it, but I'd stick with the sneakers. Anonymous on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991235 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:25:20 +0000 Anonymous 991235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find also just changing shoes is a bit of a break. I would probably risk it in the hopes of staying cool (I hate being sweaty). rae on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991232 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:23:28 +0000 rae 991232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Dr. Scholl's I've tried on seemed really comfy to me. I know my Crocs flats are very nice relief just by the nature of placing pressure on different parts of the foot... might be nice after already working one shift? Mo on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991230 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:22:32 +0000 Mo 991230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ yeah, I'm torn on whether it will be a nice change to put on the flats after I finish my pub shift in sneakers, or if that will make for a loooong night.  I have maybe half an hour between the 2 shifts to change and/or put my feet up.  christieanne on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991222 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:18:16 +0000 christieanne 991222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think a cream flat with black skirt sounds like an option. Only if you can get through the event though without your feet rebelling. I am searching for flats that go with pencil skirts myself. Skirts are def. cooler than pants! Mo on "Do I dare try ballet flats for the second half of double shift?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/do-i-dare-try-ballet-flats-for-the-second-half-of-double-shift#post-991220 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:12:49 +0000 Mo 991220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a wedding to bartend at the golf course tomorrow.  I always wear sneakers (or in winter flat boots) to work.  I always wear socks.  I am on my feet and running around, sometimes up to 10 miles or more.   Problem is, weddings we wear black and whites and it's been hot.  My black and whites are long pants and a long sleeved shirt.  I was thinking of wearing a black skirt for relief, but that means flats.  Either my zipper black ones, or the more comfy Dr. Scholl's cream ones.  I wonder if I'll just be trading one discomfort for another? Would you gamble on flats for a cooler skirt or stick with pants and know your black sneakers won't hurt you?