https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:37:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298790 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:18:12 +0000 catgirl 1298790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not in love with any of these. I had the Fly London cross strap pair (pre-YLF!) and found them an odd blend because of the heel. They have a more granola vibe than I expected. Sort of like the Naturalista brand. Cute but not what I see as your style. Wait for better!</p> <p><a href="http://www.elnaturalista.com/en/" rel="nofollow">http://www.elnaturalista.com/en/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298752 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:46:01 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1298752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhhhhh....bless that YLF wisdom :)</p> <p>Thistle, Mo, Suz and missvee have made excellent arguments and have convinced me to wait and see what the styles are like for fall. I will watch Angie's upcoming footwear recommendations from NAS and go from there.</p> <p>Thank you all for both your enabling and your dis-enabling (is that even a word?) - lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298743 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:38:42 +0000 missvee 1298743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Suz I'm thinking that the Frye heel height might not be ideal. As for the Flys I know how crazy comfortable they are ( being a happy wearer of the yellow Yalas) but I'm wondering how you'd style them. Do you think they'd work with your dresses? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298703 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:55:20 +0000 Suz 1298703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am of two minds about these styles. I definitely see the need for a slightly more rugged bootie. But this feels more "boot" to me than "bootie," if you know what i mean. And I do worry about the heel height.&nbsp;</p> <p>As for the Flys...I am biased because I quite like Fly shoes but they do not fit me. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Of those two, I prefer the second ones for you.&nbsp;</p> <p>BUT....having said that...I think you should wait. If you want a minimal but current looking wardrobe, there is nothing but nothing that can update it better than the latest footwear. I would want to see what's coming out -- even just browsing the NAS -- not to buy, but to notice the style trends. That way you can adapt within your own comfort levels and budget levels but still with a view to what is really on trend. And that will give you greater bang for your buck and higher happiness factor overall.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298621 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:28:13 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1298621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo - no two ways about it. If I get browsing, I get buying! </p> <p>About two weekends ago, I went through all of my fall/winter stuff (so weird trying on wool sweaters with shorts when it's 90 degrees out!) and whittled down what I truly need vs. what I want. And then whittled it some more as to what would truly add value to my fall wardrobe and pack some punch, as it were, as well as work with what I already have and will be keeping. This resulted in my list. Then from there, I went on eBay to see if I could find any of these list items new with tags at a more affordable price to stretch the budget. But I did not allow myself to troll through eBay looking at anything other than what was specifically on my list. Waaaaaaaay too dangerous for a weak willed woman!</p> <p>I truly appreciate your comments and helping me stay in line - that's a true friend </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298619 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:23:05 +0000 Mo 1298619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, okay, makes sense. &nbsp;I do out of, or just before season, buying as well to save some $$. &nbsp;I just know how the searching and focusing ahead of time can get you in the buying mode.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298614 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:17:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1298614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cross posted Mo! ( get what you're saying for sure. And I am trying not to get "wound up". On the other hand, part of the reason I'm looking at fall already is so I don't end up spending a bunch of money all at once come September. Our weather can turn cold all of sudden. Buying a couple of items now may work better for my budget. Plus a few of these items are on eBay (like the EF pants I've purchased) and I need to grab the goods while I can. </p> <p>But I do take your point seriously and know I need to watch myself </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298613 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:15:09 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1298613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whooops - just to clarify, the last pair of Fly London shoes is black not blue. Just weird lighting I guess.</p> <p>I do hear you about the square toe but I will say that having high volume, bordering on wide feet with bunions, pointy toes (and some almond toes) are not the most comfortable for me.</p> <p>I agree Ceit and Ingunn that the square toe of the Frye boots is along the line of their classic Harness style. Timeless indeed. But more rugged for sure.</p> <p>merwoman - the Bay booties were just a pipe dream. Not only because of the cost but realistically, they would not work for my feet. Too narrow, too pointy and too high a heel :(</p> <p>Thistle - hmmmmm...good points to consider. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298612 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:13:39 +0000 Mo 1298612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't take this the wrong way, but I think slowing down and not thinking about fall just yet will better serve your desire to move to a more minimal purchasing pattern. &nbsp;(Speaking from personal experience. &nbsp;It takes one to know one ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298595 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:54:07 +0000 Thistle 1298595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not really sold on any of them.&nbsp; I really think you can do better. Something a bit more refined, streamlined yet still comfortbale.&nbsp;Sorry :(</p> <p>Perhaps wait another month or so and see what offerings are we get closer to the season. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298591 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:51:11 +0000 Ingunn 1298591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Ceit! The square toe will add a casual, but classic edge to your outfits. I particularly like the blue shoes for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298582 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:44:13 +0000 Anonymous 1298582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That square toe is timeless! It gives the rugged vibe you are looking for, it's a feminine version of their harness boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298581 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:42:45 +0000 Susie 1298581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with merwoman on the square toe. I understand that you want something a more casual yet I think something a bit more refined would be more versatile. Of the shoes, I think I prefer the second one. It looks like it would be soooo comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298576 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:36:30 +0000 merwoman 1298576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hah &nbsp;the 'F' word indeed!<br />What happened to those gorgeous little booties from the bay - maybe they're on the dream list? :-)<br />The Frye booties look beautiful, and&nbsp;incredibly well made. What gives me pause is the squared off toe. Probably more comfortable, but I'm more of a pointy or almond toe shape myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298572 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:34:54 +0000 Sara L. 1298572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them all and think they will fit your needs.&nbsp; I especially like the blue shoes because the color is fun and sometimes blue shoes can be hard to find.&nbsp; They're probably not as versatile as the black ones though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-footwear#post-1298571 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:31:53 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1298571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know...I'm sorry to discuss the other "F word"! </p> <p>I'm working on my fall wardrobe list keeping in mind my new desire to keep purchases smart, overall wardrobe budget friendly, and maintain a less "explosive" (a.k.a. more minimal) closet.</p> <p>So far I have purchased (via eBay) the EF waxed skinnies in charcoal and EF faux wrap front tapered trousers in black. I am hoping to add 1-2 knit dresses and 1-2 voluminous merino wool or cashmere pull overs. I will also be watching Danier Leather for the possibility of adding a cognac leather jacket to my leather jacket capsule. Everything I will be adding will mix and match with what I already have.</p> <p>For footwear, I have a good selection of booties (red, blue suede, black patent, white-grey python), my ancient but still oh-so-comfy cognac riding style boots and my knee high Blondo boots. What I am looking to add is some type of comfortable shoes (not booties) and one pair of more rugged style black booties (since the black booties I have are the black patent sleek Ara ones).</p> <p>This pair of Frye booties has caught my eye. Interesting details, shape and I like the double zippers. Frye fits me well and is very comfortable for my feet.</p> <p>For shoes, I'm kind of smitten with these two Fly London options (pics 5-6 show an ankle strap pump and pics 7-8 show a cross strap show-boot hybrid). I've owned Fly London footwear before and oh man, they are sooooo comfortable! They tend to make a chunkier heel with a great footbed that results in less angling of the foot - perfect for my knee issue.</p> <p>Would love your feedback on what you think of these styles for me and my new direction. Picture them with tights and dresses, with the waxed skinnies... </p>