https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 11:01:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421793 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:08:46 +0000 mrseccentric 421793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You won't regret it. goldenpig makes a great point. Cash does not equal quality, but it does help. for example, leather uppers will always wear better &amp; with more comfort than 'man made', but synthetic soles can be of excellent quality. And comfort relies so much on the shape of the shoe, if your foot needs more cushioning vs. support, etc. You have to research and learn.</p> <p>I have tremendously fussy feet and will not hesitate to spend $200 a pair if i have the $$$. at the same time, why pay if you don't have to? my husband does the actual shopping, he follows online searches for 15-20 pages to get the best deals and always searches for online coupon codes. He regularly gets items for 30-40% off retail, which really stretches your budget.</p> <p>Have fun!!! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421775 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:56:59 +0000 Suz 421775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh. This is so important and great for me to hear just now. I just threw six pairs of so-so older shoes into a bag for donation!! </p> <p>Yesterday I tried on an AMAZING pair of boots. I didn't buy them; they were very expensive. But wow, could I tell the difference between those and my cheapies. It gave me pause for serious thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421712 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:59:52 +0000 modgrl 421712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/team-dip-or-team-dive" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-team-dive</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421698 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:41:46 +0000 goldenpig 421698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is dip and dive?</p> <p>Comfortable feet are so important, no matter what the cost. (Agree with MPJ that expensive shoes aren't always comfortable though). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421685 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:15:53 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 421685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay for getting rid of painful shoes!!! But I do caution you that more $$ does not necessarily equal shoe comfort nirvana. In many cases you are paying quite a lot just for the name. I've seen a fair number of people complaining about both quality and comfort in reviews for higher priced shoes.</p> <p>Have fun in hunting down replacements! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421647 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:28:34 +0000 Michelle 421647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an epiphany! Frustrating while it's taking place, but a real game-changer for years to come. I've come to that realization about many thins, bags in particular, and I've never looked back!<br /> On that note, though, thank you for reminding me a true splurge s hoe purchase I made last spring...I must start making them earn their keep now that summer is drawing to a close! I will wear them in an ensemble tomorrow come hell or high water. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421642 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:17:27 +0000 Heather 421642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rita! Hooray! I love epiphanies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421602 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:45:05 +0000 Laurinda 421602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once I decided to spend more on wardobe items my standards suddenly went up.</p> <p>My old standard: "It fits and it's on sale."<br /> is morphing into: "Would I pack this for a trip to Paris?" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421591 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:32:02 +0000 Jonesy 421591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. I think shoes are sooooooo important to splurge on in terms of quality and comfort. They can make or break an outfit, IMHO, and I don't care what anyone says: you cannot look stylish and effortlessly chic if you are hobbling when you walk :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421511 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:44:32 +0000 RoseandJoan 421511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Life is too short for painful shoes, good luck finding your replacements. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421476 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:19:16 +0000 Kafe 421476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yea! I love a good pair of shoes meant to last for a long time. Quality has something going for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421470 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:15:29 +0000 Anonymous 421470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you! But don't beat yourself up too much. You probably learned a lot about the styles you like and which type (color, heel height, style) of expensive shoe will be the most versatile for your wardrobe. I'm still trying to figure this out. I hate to make expensive mistakes. Cheap ones are easier to forgive myself for, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421463 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:10:27 +0000 rae 421463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray for your feet! Chances are you've now developed a good enough sense of what you like and what will work that you will make good purchases anyway. So no fear of shelling out for a more expensive pair you won't like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421448 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:42:19 +0000 Elly 421448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats modgirl! I see this as a natural progression in your style journey-- not only have you learned the value of quality for YOUR life and what it will be worth investing in for yourself, but it also means that you have a better idea about your own style right now and know what you will wear to the point you are comfortable giving up variety and cash to get something that you will get a lot of wear out of. </p> <p>Just don't be discouraged, and give any new shoes a workout tryout before you keep. Even good quality leather shoes for comfort or nicer brands can occasionally be duds--- it happens as part of life, but spending on quality means it happens far less often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421447 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:42:05 +0000 DressLover 421447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*claps* I am thrilled with this post. This is the hardest hurdle for most women to cross, but it truly is one of the most satisfying. And you mentioned a very good point - 6 pair of shoes is not necessarily better than 1. Most women probably have at least 6 pair of shoes in their closet that they don't wear, and those shoes were likely a "deal" on paper. Those 6 "deals" could easily be 1 pair of phenomenal shoes that is worn multiple times a week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421445 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:38:30 +0000 Mo 421445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! Your feet will undoubtedly thank you, too. </p> <p>I am saying goodbye to tall heels that look cute but never get worn. Hello 3" and under for anything other than sitting shoes. And yes, that means at least 2 pair that NEVER got worn going out the door. What a true waste. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/goodby-team-dip-hello-team-dive#post-421442 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:29:14 +0000 modgrl 421442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No more cheap shoes, crummy bags, just good enough for now because it is on sale. I've spent the last few days clearing out all of my cheap shoes that I got just to try out a new style. Loved them all but now they are killing my feet. I might not be able to afford good quality versions of all of the shoes I want, but at least the ones I will buy will last more than a season and they will not kill my feet. </p> <p>I've thrown out 2 pairs of ballerinas, 2 pairs of pumps, 1 platform and 1 wedge. That's a lot of money down the drain. I would have been better off buying 1 pair of good shoes that I would still be wearing and enjoying. </p>