https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:22:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition/page/2#post-2161070 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:01:10 +0000 JAileen 2161070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahahaha! &nbsp;I’m glad I could be of help. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition/page/2#post-2161050 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:48:18 +0000 cindysmith 2161050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Classics, end of discussion ;-)</p> <p>Seriously, white shoes are always ok. Just look at Angie and all of her white footwear. And snake/leopard/zebra/tiger/croc/whatever animal print is always a neutral and always ok because they're fairly classic patterns/prints </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160929 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:52:43 +0000 Liesbeth 2160929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you need to try them on. I had this idea that snakeprint would work well to spice up my neutral-heavy wardrobe and bookend my salt and pepper hair well, but every pair I tried on I hated. It's a look I will keep admiring only on others it seems :). As for the white I would venture that if you wear white sneakers then white booties could probably work in similar outfits... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160785 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:19:46 +0000 Jane 2160785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both are really good and either would work. Never too late! </p> <p>My white bootees I hardly wear, but the white lace up ankle shearling lined pair I have, I love! I am scared of snakes, so I don’t feel comfortable wearing snake print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160783 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:12:12 +0000 Helena 2160783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gigi, great points - I never thought of the pale leg issue, which I definitely have - I did think of the dye issue, but I'm a cuffer so sort of thought I would avoid it - but now that you mention it, I did stain a pair of taupe booties due to jeans :(</p> <p>Going to check out the Blondo snake ones that JAileen mentioned, even though as you say, they didn't work for you JAileen.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks everyone for chiming in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160776 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:09:45 +0000 Gigi 2160776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that with the white booties, you won't know until you try. I have similar coloring to you and wear similar colors (dark neutrals) in my wardrobe, and I do think that it would require a bit of thought to make them work in your closet. But they might end up being really fun. I've been looking for a pair but so far haven't found one that ticks all the boxes.</p> <p>I did order a pair (which didn't work out for comfort reasons), and I discovered that they may be trickier for me than I thought, because my legs are very pale and so don't have much contrast with the booties if I want to wear the booties bare-legged with skirts. I also found that I didn't really care for the look of the white booties with opaque, dark-colored tights--only with my nude microfishnets (which darken my skin tone slightly but enough to create some contrast with the bootie). So the outfits and seasons in which I could wear such a bootie may be more limited than I realize.</p> <p>I also worry about how to keep the booties clean and looking new. How long will they last before they have scratches and marks? And if I wear them underneath jeans, will the dye from the jeans rub off on the bootie shaft, staining it? I am honestly tortured by these questions and may need professional help, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160578 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 02:56:10 +0000 Jaime 2160578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I see you in the booties more easily than the snakeskin, but both are great in my book and definitely not about to look out of date.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160539 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:48:17 +0000 JAileen 2160539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have these Lucky Brand booties, Fausst, in Milk. &nbsp;I highly recommend them. &nbsp;The leather is so soft, and they are very comfortable. &nbsp;Like slippers.<div><br /></div><div>I had Blondo snakeskin booties and I just donated them. &nbsp;I’m very attracted to snakeskin, but I just couldn’t make them work. &nbsp;They seemed too loud. &nbsp;And I have a lot of metallic footwear!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Brand-Womens-Fausst-Medium/dp/B07N2HH44Q/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx6L7-OPT7QIVcwutBh1Zsw_9EAAYASAAEgLHXvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=318578295743&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9030895&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=7818206053904640583&amp;hvtargid=kwd-590895945253&amp;hydadcr=7883_9905687&amp;keywords=fausst%2Bbootie%2Blucky%2Bbrand&amp;qid=1608165670&amp;sr=8-1&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;th=1">https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-B.....038;gclid=</a><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160528 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:25:44 +0000 Bijou 2160528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had similar thoughts when buying white boots about 5 years ago. My white boots became workhorses and have been replaced multiple times. Light coloured footwear is a nice way of adding lightness to outfits and such a nice change from black boots. I also have grey boots which are very versatile too if you think white is too bright. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160518 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 23:46:25 +0000 Cardiff girl 2160518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both are going to stay around for a while yet so which is your favourite and which would be most useful to you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160495 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:36:46 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2160495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Start cheap. That’s how I got those loafers I loved so much. I wanted to see how I felt about flash on my feet; they have shiny bits of color on them, and little mirrors on the instep sides of the heels. I LOVED them and wore them to death. But I didn’t know that would happen—could have easily spent several times what they cost ($20-30; not sure) and wound up hating them. Maybe one of these would be a good “starter”. <a href="https://www.callitspring.com/ca/en/campanho-white/p/12943830" rel="nofollow">https://www.callitspring.com/c.....p/12943830</a>. <a href="https://www.callitspring.com/ca/en/women/julieanne-black-synthetic-mixed-material/p/13076513" rel="nofollow">https://www.callitspring.com/c.....p/13076513</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160491 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:53:58 +0000 SarahD8 2160491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure which video of Audrey's that dark-light alternating business is in...but she's mentioned it at least once (maybe multiple times) in the past 2-3 months. (You get the picture though: dark hair, light top, dark bottoms, light shoes.)</p> <p>Seems like the snakeskin sneaks might enable you to do a "gentle" version of that. Then you can figure out if you like the look and would like to experiment with a more dramatic version, in which case get some white booties later. I think you're very wise to focus on pieces that fit your lifestyle! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160477 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:30:44 +0000 Helena 2160477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all, and thanks Lisa for the counter-point as this is exactly what I am trying to avoid ... I spotted a pair of white mules at a local store; something like that might be more wearable for my lifestyle than booties ... although I am defo leaning to the snake sneaks as these are a slamdunk lifestyle-wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160474 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:27:18 +0000 Anonymous 2160474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just my two cents re: white/ivory booties : &nbsp;I have 2 pair languishing in the closet . Both are not stark white because that's just not a great colour in my wardrobe, but although I like them, they rarely get worn. Like almost never. &nbsp;I'm hyper aware of them every time I have them on, which I don't think is a good thing. One is a spring /early fall pair and one can be worn all year round - but neither pair got any wear this past spring or fall. &nbsp;Not sure what to make of that other than NOT to buy anymore &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160472 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 20:23:22 +0000 Sal 2160472@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Audrey has similar style to you!!</p> <p>I do wear white footwear, but I don't have white booties.&nbsp; I could see them being a fun addition&nbsp; to your closet.&nbsp; I do like to wear something else white in my outfit with white shoes, or at least light.&nbsp; I have a bracelet that I use for this purpose because I don't wear white tees or shirts.&nbsp; Or striped tops are also useful - I am sure you have these.</p> <p>I don't see snakeskin as dating - it might have more of a moment but I think it is very classic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160458 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:47:13 +0000 Helena 2160458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for weighing in everyone!</p> <p>Angie, you are the queen of the white bootie and they ALWAYS look fab on you, as they are so signature to your style!</p> <p>Sarah, love Audrey and will check out her vid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160455 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:38:36 +0000 SarahD8 2160455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Runcarla has a good point about the white booties.</p> <p>But, do you watch Audrey Coyne's videos on YouTube? (Someone who may in fact have been you mentioned her on here recently which is how I learned about her. Anyway!) I feel like you could do a dark-light-dark-light thing like she does with white booties and a white top/sweater, if you are interested in that sort of thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160451 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:13:51 +0000 always trying 2160451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have both white booties and animal print booties and sneaker.&nbsp; I am thinking since so many are like me, not wearing items&nbsp; like these, the trends will last longer after so many months of resting in the closets.&nbsp; When&nbsp; things start more back to normal, I think most of us will just be so happy to be pulling out what has been there waiting.&nbsp; Trends die when those that set them get tired of them,&nbsp; or are replaced by new ones.&nbsp; So how do we get tired of things we are not wearing.&nbsp; Also the investment of the items not worn matters also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160448 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 19:00:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2160448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m on the modern classics bus with everyone else. And I completely get waiting potentially too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160446 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:55:16 +0000 Jenni NZ 2160446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I especially like the snakeskin </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160443 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:39:54 +0000 Angie 2160443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both items look like Trendy Classics. Milk it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160442 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:39:20 +0000 Angie 2160442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been wearing white boots/shoes since the '80s, and haven't stopped. Maybe that's enough longevity for you ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160428 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 18:07:54 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2160428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both look like classics with longevity to me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160425 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:44:34 +0000 kkards 2160425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, both still are still going strong...<br />From earlier this month on Who What Wear<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.whowhatwear.com/white-ankle-boots-winter-outfits/slide2">https://www.whowhatwear.com/wh.....its/slide2</a></p> <p>and anything sneaker seems to be 100% on trend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160421 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:31:14 +0000 Helena 2160421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for weighing in everyone ... Carla, that is a GREAT point ... snakeskin takes the lead! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160417 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:27:26 +0000 Carla 2160417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the look of white booties, and don’t want to dissuade you if your heart is set on them....but, with your dark hair, and deep coloured wardrobe, how would you style them? &nbsp;Snakeskin might be easier to style. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160392 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:15:51 +0000 nemosmom 2160392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I see them as classic - trend cycles seem to be getting longer, if that makes sense... or, maybe it's my imagination.&nbsp; I wonder if white/cream booties seem less prevalent because of the pandemic... I see fewer booties these days, but I am sure they won't be gone forever.<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160391 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:14:26 +0000 Anonymous 2160391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay from me! Besides Angie wears white boots all the time so why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160388 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:05:12 +0000 Anonymous 2160388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Irina. &nbsp;Either one might be a fun change for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/have-i-missed-the-boat-shoe-edition#post-2160378 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:36:49 +0000 Anonymous 2160378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of these are always around and, with more Baby Boomers aging, I suspect that they will be in demand for some time as they both look good with graying hair and are good wardrobe refreshers. </p>