https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 15:59:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-220429 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 05:04:43 +0000 Scarlet 220429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just my 2 cents, and I don't know anything--I think you are making the right decision. The boots are gorgeous but I think something looser in the ankle would give you the silhouette you want. Congratulations with this thread though, you have stoked my longing for the rorys. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-220273 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:55:27 +0000 judy 220273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy, do you think maybe you're not feeling the fab factor about the Frye Rory's because your eye just isn't used to it? I think they look great on you and they are a beautiful rich looking boot that will age well. I also think they would work well with a skirts/dresses where some of the other flatter options might not. Have you tried them with the KC tunic and skinnies? Can you pull them up as well as scrunch? So many questions :)! If you've already moved on from them, no need to answer. Just making some suggestions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-220194 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:16:29 +0000 Gaylene 220194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That BP boot is gorgeous, especially in cognac. I'll be waiting to hear your review on it; if it looks good on a large calf, I'd order a pair myself-- even if I have to pay duties and extra shipping to get it to Canada. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-220143 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:14:32 +0000 kellygirl 220143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tara, try those! I really like them too. I bet they'd work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-220138 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:09:59 +0000 tarzy 220138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ wore these in a recent photo and they looked fab. I might give them at try. They're 11" high, 14 1/2 Circ, so not sure it they'll work or not. The cognac's very pretty, too.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3125766?origin=category&#038;resultback=100" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/31.....ltback=100</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-220062 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:22:08 +0000 Gaylene 220062@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For what's it worth, Tarzy, I had the same reaction to the Frye Rory boot when I tried it on. It's a gorgeous boot, but not on my leg, especially from the front and rear. I'm still looking for that elusive, slouchy boot to wear with jeans that doesn't make my leg look like it's on steroids. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-219985 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:15:55 +0000 Reneeb 219985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Tarzy I am sorry the Frye boot did not feel right. Keep looking you will find the perfect boot. I almost gave up but I think allot of ladies are having a hard time finding the right boot. You have got everything else right I loved the post with the Halogen houndstooth top it inspired me to get mine out. I will follow this post for the perfect boot.I think we are looking for the same type of boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-219967 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:12:24 +0000 Vix 219967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well dang, Tarzy...that's too bad about the fit. FWIW as a wider-calfer I agree with you and feel your pain. </p> <p>[And I have a feeling that pain would be literal if you kept them, because since you can't pull them up those suckers might end up cutting off your circulation!]</p> <p>FWIW I do think that type of boot in the proper fit (higher, slouchy) would be great on you. I think we'll be seeing LOTS more styles roll out as fall really kicks in across the US, so knock wood your boots will cooooooooome la da di daaaaa..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-219903 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:15:14 +0000 Goldie 219903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Dorados, and I don't think they look too 80's or pirate at all -- I'd give them a try myself if they weren't so pricey. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me/page/2#post-219873 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:44:23 +0000 catgirl 219873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say, I tried these but could NOT get my foot into them. Something about the heel shape made them impossible to pull on. I read a number of complaints about this issue, perhaps for high arches? I have super-narrow calves, so they would have been good if I could have gotten the dang things on my feet. </p> <p>If you don't feel great in tthem, Tarzy, you'll hate them eventually, especially at the price, so you're making the right decision. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219871 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:36:59 +0000 Angie 219871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's quite alright, Tara. You have to feel it too. Don't underestimate the power of charm though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219861 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:14:41 +0000 tarzy 219861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, sorry Angie and Maya - I don't like them on me. I don't feel they balance my thighs enough. It feels like the ice cream cone effect. I just don't feel fab. Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm just not feeling it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219752 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:34:25 +0000 Maya 219752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sure our charms will have an effect, just like at Zara... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219750 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:33:29 +0000 Angie 219750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five back, Maya. Wonder if Tara will high five with us too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219745 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:30:08 +0000 Maya 219745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>High five Angie! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219742 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:28:45 +0000 Angie 219742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No. I like the Rorys on Tara too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219739 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 01:26:17 +0000 Maya 219739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...am I the only one that likes the Rory boots on you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219705 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:30:37 +0000 tarzy 219705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MPJ - can't wait to hear what you think of the Rorys! I think on a thinner calf they'll be amazing. What color did you go for?</p> <p>I like brown boots with jeans and that brown is very pretty. But black is failsafe for me. </p> <p>My only hesitation about the Dorado -- do they look too 80's, or too pirate? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219704 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:14:28 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 219704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>tarzy - maybe if you do order the brown, put together a bunch of outfits and throw them on YLF for comments and suggestions...make sure you love the outfits, too, or you'll find excuses not to wear the color. If black boots make you happier, go for it - when boots are an investment, you really need to love them.<br /> (PS I ordered the Rory scrunch and I think I might faint now. lol) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219697 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:45:47 +0000 tarzy 219697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the black Dorado. They seem a bit sleeker than the Engineer boot. So pricy, though!</p> <p>The brown is really pretty too, but I wonder if I'd wear them as much as the black. Hmmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219684 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:00:10 +0000 Elly 219684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok! I think for what you are looking for the ones you posted or a frye will work. A straight shaft boot is probably going to be the ticket. If you like the engineer's looks, you might try the veronica, which are a bit more streamlined by a harness type boot. Measure and see if they will fit. I believe most have a 13-14" shaft, with the engineers being 14 or wider.</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-maxine-trapunto-shortie-dark-brown-leather?zfcTest=prodPage2a:0" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-max.....odPage2a:0</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-campus-zip-10-blazer-brown-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-cam.....wn-leather</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-carson-shortie-smoke-leather?zfcTest=prodPage2a:0" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-car.....odPage2a:0</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-engineer-8r-w-black?zfcTest=prodPage2a:0" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-eng.....odPage2a:0</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-dorado-short-black-leather?zfcTest=prodPage2a:0" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-dor.....odPage2a:0</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-harness-8r-w-blazer-brown-leather?zfcTest=prodPage2a:0" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-har.....odPage2a:0</a></p> <p>These all look like good options from Frye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219667 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:09:47 +0000 Barbara 219667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh tarzy, what a shame. I'm not a fan of the Frye Engineer boot - it's a little too "tough girl" for me. Plus, it's not slouchy. Keep looking; your perfect slouchy boot is out there somewhere! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219662 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:04:05 +0000 Lisa 219662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chin up, the perfect pair will find you sooner or later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219649 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:56:07 +0000 tarzy 219649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MPJ - the leather is gorgeous. Really. Like butta! </p> <p>But they don't even work for me on bare legs. I can't tell you how disappointed I am. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219647 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:54:24 +0000 Marley 219647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the last ones you posted. Why not give them a shot? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219643 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:52:01 +0000 tarzy 219643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elly - it is confusing, isn't it! I may not have the terms correct - but what I'm looking for is a boot that looks good with skinnies tucked in, is not tapered, and is just somewhere between above the ankle and mid-calf (which I think on my legs would be about 8".) Does that make any sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219622 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:39:06 +0000 Jenava 219622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy, measure your calf at the height these come up to and see if 12 inches will fit. I think those are adorble. It looks like they have built in slouch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219615 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:25:34 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 219615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy - you bit the bullet and ordered them, you little minx! I'm sorry you're no happy with the fit, but at least now you know! I have yet to pull the trigger. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219614 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:24:32 +0000 Elly 219614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tarzy, I guess I am confused? Are you looking for a boot with a wider shaft (wide enough) that the shaft itself will look more in proportion with your calves because it is big enough to be slopp/loose -- is that what you mean by slouchy? I always though that slouch boots were the ones that were made to scrunch on your legs. I think the rory's are slouch boots, just too small for your calves. If you are looking for something with a wider shaft, I would be wary of most styles of Fryes. The engineer might be the exception, but most of their boots have a 14" shaft circumference and a straight shaft. Depending where they hit your calves this may or may not work (the 8R might work for you, the 12R probably won't). I think the engineer is one of their widest styles though-- wider than the veronicas with the similar look. However, the engineer also has the stiffest leather and it will take some breaking in to make them stand anything but straight up. An 8 inch shaft height hits me right below where my muscle widens out (but is a 12" circumfrence on me, and I have 14" calves). I am 5'8" with a 34 inch inseam-- so they may fit higher on you. A 12 inch shaft height will hit me at the widest part on my calf. Of course, if you really like the rory, there is the shorter model that is a 6 or 8 inch shaft height. Not slouchy, but cute and since you seem to have thin ankles, might attract attention to the narrowness of them. I love the last boots you posted. Is that what you meant by slouchy-- the bit of bunching at the top? The engineers will take a lot of break in before they will flex like that. I have the harness boots, but in a softer leather than the engineers and even the tall ones don't slouch much without a lot of wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/frye-rory-really-beautiful-but-really-not-for-me#post-219607 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 21:07:48 +0000 tarzy 219607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alaska - Miz Mooze makes some really nice boots! Unfortunately they're all too narrow for my 16" calves. But I love a lot of their styles! </p>