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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: . https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 18:14:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1339232 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 21:10:52 +0000 carter 1339232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ CocoLion, great input on the Kelsey Daggers! I've never even heard of this brand. CocoLion on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1339166 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:26:52 +0000 CocoLion 1339166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I haven't read all of the responses yet, but I love the shoes shown in pictures 1-4.  The rest I don't feel as positive about.  The clogs due to the pant leg grabbing issue, the non-leather shoes due to non-leather.  I've tried synthetic shoes a few times and they always end up in the donation bag, quickly.  The Pikolinos could go either way, they might be fab if you had the right pants to wear with them.  The Kelsi Daggers I would avoid.  I have a pair of KD sandals and after only a few wears, the leather separated and the heels and toes became unacceptably scuffed.  So I'm a bit down on this brand at the moment but mine could be an isolated experience. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1339156 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:07:37 +0000 carter 1339156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ATLynn, you totally get it! Hoping the Pettys will work. Will do a K/R on all the booties when they arrive. ATLynn on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1339147 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 17:34:20 +0000 ATLynn 1339147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the mink and pewter loafers.  The pewter ones have the benefit of being high vamped enough that you can easily wear socks with them when needed.  I may be in the minority, but I also like the brown ones, and think the sliver of exposed skin is flattering, but the vamp is high enough that you could also get away with socks here.    And I really like the silver, but not if they don't fit...   I'm in Atlanta, too.  And because I walk to work, I wear a lot of flats.  I also struggle in fall/winter because I much prefer either the leg lengthening of a heel or the slimming structure of showing off my calves and ankles.   So I share your sartorial pain if not your physical foot pain.  Glad to see you're trying out the Pettys (if they don't work with your feet, a search for them on Amazon will show you other brands with basically the same style). I find that I can wear my Pettys with low invisible socks and exposed ankles in the same temp ranges (or cooler) as covered ankles and sockless feet.   I've also been known to wear them with cute striped socks and rolled jeans or straight leg trousers, but not sure how that will go over in your field.   For January and February I move into skinnies with flat boots, leggings and tunics with flat boots, and skirts with tights and flat boots too keep warm and dry.  It gets tedious, but then suddenly we get that 70F day in February and I get to put on some pointy toed flats joyously.   Sveta on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1338395 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 03:06:11 +0000 Sveta 1338395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love #1 loafers. I hope 1/2 size up works for you because they are gorgeous - and I am sure the color is even better in person. The Pikolinos boots are fun. I don't think there is a flower pot effect here and they are slouchy style and not close fitting. However is wearing them with skinnies only is good enough for you?  The pewter loafers are fab too! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1338380 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 02:47:06 +0000 carter 1338380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carla, glad you like the pewter and mink shoes! I wish I could wear Chelsea boots, but honestly, even most zippered boots still require my toe to bend to a tear-inducing degree. I just don't know about oxfords. I wore them for years with a plaid jumper, peter pan collared top and navy knee socks. That's a hard association to overcome;-) Carla on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1338349 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 02:13:32 +0000 Carla 1338349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOVE the pewter shoes, with the mink loafers a close second. My Steeve Madden Chelsea boots are workhorses, and going on their 4th year. They are low heeled, leather with elastic gores, and super comfortable to wear. Great with lean pants, but the almond toe isn't as good with loose and flowy trousers...pointy toes, even flats work better. The zipper on my Russel &Brommley Chelsea boots broke, so I am kind of off zippers on footwear. Carter, how to you feel about a lace-up Oxford? MsLuna on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1338343 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 02:04:18 +0000 MsLuna 1338343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter, I've become a straight leg jeans wearer recently, and I can tell you that super high vamp is the way to go! For some reason it's just very leg-elongating and streamlined. The mink loafers also have that effect too, though and there's nothing stumpy about it! Would sooo love to see the Born booties! It looks like you've been having fairly good luck with shoes! I wish I could say the same for me! carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1338335 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 01:59:22 +0000 carter 1338335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, MKK. The mink loafers fit right in with my style. The pewter ones don't, but boy are they comfy. I agree they work well with the straight legs. So, I'm thinking low vamp or super high vamp is the way to go. The two Born booties came today. I'll do a K/R on those whe the Pettys and the other loafers arrive. Shoes didn't use to be this challenging;-) MsLuna on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help/page/2#post-1338322 Sat, 23 Aug 2014 01:38:52 +0000 MsLuna 1338322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Carter, it's so interesting to see your shoe choices! The mink loafers are adorable, but what got my attention are the pewter loafers! It has a very streamlined look and seem to work well with straight legs! emm on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1338204 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 23:34:39 +0000 emm 1338204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the first pair - very cool choice! and the booties, although not with any leg showing. The others are a bit pedestrian IMO.  :) Janet on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337674 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:43:17 +0000 Janet 1337674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The mink ones are my absolute favorite, as long as the next size works comfort-wise! I like the pewter and the Pikolinos too. Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337658 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:18:47 +0000 Anonymous 1337658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The mink loafers are my favorites too! Agree with Thistle that the pointed toe makes them look dressy enough to really elevate an outfit. I think my second favorite for you are the silver because their shape also gives them enough of that refinement and classic feel. The Cole Haan ones Gigi linked to seem like they'd do that as well. I do think the rest of the loafers and the pair of clogs work as well, but I feel like they'd be more background players, if that makes sense. Like they wouldn't detract from an outfit, but they also wouldn't be the thing that takes it to the next level. And, especially for someone who has comfort issues, I can see where it would be worth it to have a few reliable pairs like that. I like the booties too for casual outfits. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337613 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 11:17:25 +0000 carter 1337613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gigi, I got the CHs in black. I also ordered these from Nine West: <a href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-west-zappoli-black-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes.....ck-leather</a>. We'll see if either will work. Thanks, Deb. I knew you would. It has the same vibe as the ones you ordered earlier this week. Shevia and Debbie, interesting that you both really like the brown pair. I love how they look from the side and the front. It's the view from above that I'm not quite sure about. Hopefully my eye will adjust, because I really like everything else about them. Great idea, Joy. I'll look for shoeties. Also totally agree on the usefulness of animal print shoes. I have a couple loafers in leopard and one in zebra. Anonymous on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337491 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 03:37:35 +0000 Anonymous 1337491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If you can get a comfortable pair of 1/2 and 10/11, I vote one or both pair. I also really like 3/4 if they are not too heavy looking for your area. You might also look for a great pair of leopard or snake flats to add some pizzaz to an outfit. If booties are hard to get to work well, you might try shooties (more shoe-like) with a very small heel. You might study Transcona Shannon's footwear for ideas. Debbie on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337486 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 03:34:28 +0000 Debbie 1337486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love the mink and I also love the brown shoes. Different vamp but they look classic to me. The CH's are beautiful. Jaime on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337479 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 03:30:02 +0000 Jaime 1337479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah this is tough. The Pikolinos look great and I actually really like the last pair of brown loafers. They are simple but have a nice shape. I didn't like the pair in #10 as much, but it is hard to say without seeing the whole outfit. Definitely a lot of potential in this selection and I am not much help at all! deb on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337465 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 03:08:54 +0000 deb 1337465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love #1 Gigi on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337460 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:53:02 +0000 Gigi 1337460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That is funny about the CH loafers! Maybe it's a sign that they will work. What color did you get? carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337458 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:51:07 +0000 carter 1337458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gigi, how funny! I just ordered those Cole Haan shoes about 10 minutes ago! Good point on the silver loafers. I'm thinking they may be ok for wet weather days...so I can still look decent but not care about ruining good shoes. We'll see. Gigi on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337453 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:44:01 +0000 Gigi 1337453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Absolutely loving the mink. Glad you're going to order those in the next size up. As for the rest, I probably like the pewter, the silver, and the brown about equally well, although I don't love any of them nearly as much as the mink. The clogs feel to me like they are too heavy for your usual style, especially for work. The booties I think look good with skinnies, but as Kiwigal pointed out, if you really want booties for work, I think it may be best to keep looking. On the silver loafers, I don't know if they will stretch. My local cobbler told me that sometimes synthetics will stretch, sometimes not. If they do stretch, it's not as much as real leather. Also, if you live where it's humid, do you think the synthetic material will make your feet sweat? Do you like these for another loafer option? (I've not tried them myself.) <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/cole-haan-ambrose-skimmer-black-saffiano">http://www.zappos.com/cole-haa.....k-saffiano</a> carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337427 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 02:00:29 +0000 carter 1337427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Makrame! I have ordered the Pettys in a couple colors to try (along with a few additional loafers). I suppose it goes without saying that my August has been something other than austere:-0 Thistle, I totally agree with your thoughts on why the mink loafers work so well. I think the toe shapeis why I liked pumps with my jeans so much. That's the shape and the level of refinement I need. Also, I love the loafers Anna recommends! I think dieppa-restrepo are the ones you're recalling? Just a wee bit more than I hope to spend, but I have been keeping an eye out for a sale on my colors. Thistle on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337330 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:17:51 +0000 Thistle 1337330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like the Mink loafers the best. A few thoughts. I think the reason these work so well is that they are quite dressy and refined. The pointed toe does that. There is also a fab brand Anna recommends diestpo or something like that. I tried searching for it in the YLF archives, but no luck. They do amazing smoking slippers, and Anna says they are super comfy. Makrame on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337322 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 00:04:50 +0000 Makrame 1337322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was going to suggest the Pettys as well!  I have Chelsea boots from JCrew (very soft leather with an elastic gore but no zipper) and Pettys.  Both are very comfortable.   Suede loafers look great.  I also like the shape of the brown loafers - maybe not so much the color - but if the color works with your wardrobe, all the better. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337310 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 23:54:32 +0000 carter 1337310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Viva! Una, I'm so pleased you have and like the pewter shoes. Think I'm keeping. catgirl on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337267 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:49:17 +0000 catgirl 1337267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have the Luxury Rebels in pewter. They look like men's slippers with the long high vamp, but I don't care because they are really comfortable and I wear them with everything - skirts and pants. They have been a surprisingly versatile workhorse and I just act like they are JFE. viva on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337239 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:05:01 +0000 viva 1337239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My faves are the mink and the pewter loafers (both great with straight legs) and the Pikolinos (not flower pots, terrific with your skinnies). carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337237 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:00:27 +0000 carter 1337237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ooooh, Ummlila, the Cole Haans are great! I'll try those as well. UmmLila (Lisa) on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337229 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:41:19 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1337229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the mink ones best because the shape seems the most modern. Have you seen these loafers? <<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.colehaan.com/dakota-loafer-storm-cloud-suede-palisade-snake-print/D42045.html?dwvar_D42045_color=Storm%20Cloud%20Suede-palisade%20Snake%20Print&dwvar_D42045_width=B#cgid=womens_shoes&start=86">http://www.colehaan.com/dakota.....wvar_D4204</a>> I was admiring them earlier this week, and they seem like they might be something you'd like. carter on "." https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/fall-shoes-part-one-kr-help#post-1337220 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:31:26 +0000 carter 1337220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks, Kellygirl. A higher vamp is totally new to me. I don't know whether it's regional as Suz suggested or whether I'm just so far behind the times. I will have to focus on people's shoes in Atlanta this Fall. Missvee, I'm happy the pewter ones are getting the thumbs up. They really are comfy. I'm ok with the Pikolinos only working for non-work times. Work shoes are my first priority, but I will need casual shoes too, so I don't mind getting them when I see them. Thanks, bj1111. The mink loafers are so fab IRL. Suz, the Pikolinos are the short versions of the ones Alana tried. And you are right, they are out of my "polished" style zone. However, less polished but still conservative feels fine to me in my casual wardrobe. I will definitely look at the Pettys! Thanks, JackieC! Let's hope the mink ones work a half size up!