https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:11:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1327001 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 15:14:56 +0000 Angie 1327001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah yes. Swapping out footwear can be done. I do think that hose at that time of year is a must though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1326848 Sat, 09 Aug 2014 04:22:03 +0000 shiny 1326848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Angie, I think so.. having just a tiny bit of leather covering my toes doesn't leave me any warmer than baring them, although it is easier to wear hose with closed-toed pumps, but those don't necessarily find me all that much warmer either!&nbsp;</p> <p>If it's that cold then I would just wear tall suede boots + socks + tights.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wearing Uggs TO the event, to swap into&nbsp;strappy and shamelessly toe-baring sandals in dead of winter with lots of snow once I get there... can be done!</p> <p>Especially if I add to my formal capsule a gown, full length... on my list...&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1326143 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:27:12 +0000 Angie 1326143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous shoes, Jennifer. Can you wear them in a Boston Winter though.They are Summer party shoes to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1326137 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 14:23:01 +0000 shiny 1326137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ruthe, if I was in a wheelchair, I'd blow a significant portion of my fashion budget on heels -- the highest, tallest, most treacherous but beautiful.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1326090 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 13:19:38 +0000 ruthe 1326090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely shoes. I'm sure you look very elegant in them.&nbsp; Because of the ankle booties I saw you wearing in many of your outfit pictures last winter I had to copy. BTW, I like mine alot. Thank you.<br />I have a funny story to share. I went shopping with my sister and saw a shoe I feel in love with, but alas, they were heels. "Oh, I can't get these!" "Why not? you like them. Duh!" I bought them and I've worn heels many times since. I am in a wheelchair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1326040 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:12:57 +0000 Anonymous 1326040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great shoes! And it's really nice that they're comfy too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1326035 Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:06:21 +0000 frannieb 1326035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>beautiful shoes and you truly do have going to formals down to a science. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325197 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:41:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1325197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great strategy! I like the boots-and-switch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325194 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:33:41 +0000 Sal 1325194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are stunning!<br />I want them too... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325179 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 04:06:41 +0000 shiny 1325179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, I don't find closed toed shoes to be any more warm than sandals like these. Yes you can wear hose I suppose, but hose (of the formal type - sheer and/or fishnet)&nbsp;don't really add all that much extra&nbsp;warmth. </p> <p>I've got this winter-formal thing down to a science now: I wear winter boots to get to the event, wading through snow and ice,&nbsp;and swap out once I arrive!! For awhile I was wearing oxfords but even those slip and slide on the ice. </p> <p>If it is so cold I don't want to wear pumps or sandals like this indoors, then I just wear my black suede dress boots -- with thick socks and hose. I do that often but there is still room for something strappier like this. It's just that I had not found any comfortable ones. And comfort is the first requirement.</p> <p><div>DonnaF - yes, these fit my feet and ankles like a glove. I think also the last itself is designed for my feet, arch is perfectly positioned. If it wasn't, there's no way a heel this high would ever be comfortable. I feel just-right balanced in these.&nbsp;</p> <p>Joy-- yes, the straps are somewhat elastic, though I don't think they are elastic. It's possible they are. I didn't study them quite that close, but now that you mention, perhaps that's the secret. I see the description says it has a "fabric" upper.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325167 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 03:52:46 +0000 DonnaF 1325167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super!&nbsp; The top part must fit you really well such that it provides support = comfort? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325165 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 03:50:31 +0000 Anonymous 1325165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are beautiful and a great price. The color sounds wonderful. It sounds like it will bookend your hair color. Are the straps an elastic material? They look modern with a suggestion of ankle straps yet also have a classic look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325157 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 03:40:43 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1325157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are beautiful. I like the color and the way you describe it--those kind of changeable metallics are so fun, and they go with everything. I wonder if you'll want a second pair of closed-toe shoes, since you're looking at winter events. Not instead, but in addition. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325120 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:58:56 +0000 Susie 1325120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very pretty! And if comfortable too then they are an especially nice addition to your capsule! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325119 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:58:44 +0000 Gigi 1325119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for you, Shiny! Those must be amazing shoes. I looked at the heel height and thought "Yikes!" I think they will be quite versatile too, like you wanted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325090 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:35:00 +0000 Emily 1325090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous s shoes! The colour does look really versatile. Can't wait for more glam capsule photos </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/formal-capsule-shoes#post-1325085 Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:31:21 +0000 shiny 1325085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my goals this year is to update my formal wear capsule. &nbsp;Tonight while shopping at DSW&nbsp;with DD to find her bridesmaid's&nbsp;&nbsp;shoes to wear to an upcoming wedding, I think I found shoes for my capsule:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/audrey+brooke+lattice+sandal?prodId=302322">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/audrey.....dId=302322</a></p> <p>I got the "gold" version which is quite interesting, depending on how the light hits, they look pewter, bronze&nbsp;*or* gold. Kind of indescribable. I am thinking this is an advantage in that they'll be quite versatile, whether I want to accessorize with gold, or silver, or whatever.&nbsp;I like that they aren't screaming gold or silver, yet are still glitzy and scream "special occasion."&nbsp;</p> <p>The best part? They are SUPER comfortable!!! I was truly amazed. I normally cannot wear a heel this high, but magically, I can wear these. I pranced around the store for awhile in them, no problem. And no rubbing or digging straps anywhere. Totally happy feet.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can ask Yay or Nay but even if the Nay's outweigh, they came home with me already. :-)</p> <p>More background for those who don't already know: </p> <p>DH and I typically wind up going to several formal events during the winter season. This past winter I belatedly realized this is one area that sorely needs a major refresh. On the list: a new&nbsp;dress or two -- something that will be wearable for multiple years. A new clutch, in the&nbsp;dressy for special occasions category. And new heels. Check that last item off the list!</p> <p> </p>