https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 23:04:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404227 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 03:03:19 +0000 Annie 404227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so very much! I feel a bit *relieved* now actually that I am taking a "boot break" LOL. I guess because I am still losing weight, I wanted to take the focus off my clothes for a bit, I assumed shoes &amp; boot shopping would be a little easier &amp; sort of 'hold me over".<br /> I am glad I found the cognac pair in the other post &amp; will be happy with those &amp; the short moto boots I got last week.<br /> Now...I can obsess over jeans &amp; new blouses LOL<br /> (weird that I am not tall at all &amp; finding jeans too all be too short...but that is another post alll together!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404188 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:20:01 +0000 krishnidoux 404188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>whatever you do, know that the Target boots on pic 3 look lovely on you. they give you a perky, slender leg, and are perfect for skinnies. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404186 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:14:10 +0000 Queen Mum 404186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to say just what Rae said. Don't despair. Boots can be so hard to find just the right ones... but they ARE out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404183 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 02:07:20 +0000 modgrl 404183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 4, how about lighter wash jeans? Ok, I just read that you don't dig them :(<br /> I have tall boots in this color and I wear them all the time. They are the Target Kachiri in Taupe (kind of a greige color) and they are actually real leather. I'm excited for you that you are getting the BP cognac boots, they were amazing on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404161 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:35:35 +0000 catgirl 404161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are right about returning. Keep looking - it is worth it. That said, I am about to embark on a similar quest for all-purpose knee high black boots... Gulp. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404156 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 01:23:27 +0000 Kristine 404156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you're right on. The blue boots/shoes are very cool! I don't think you need to give up skinnies but there's nothing wrong with preferring bootcut either. Boots are tough, I looked all last winter with no luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404137 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:12:20 +0000 rae 404137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good instincts, girl. Don't get discouraged - boots are the hardest thing to find, especially tall ones. Enjoy the cognac ones until another perfect pair finds you. Sometimes the items you want will find you *just* when you stop looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404043 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:52:53 +0000 Anonymous 404043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your hunch is correct - I would return all but the blue suede. Perhaps just be happy with the replacement pair you have coming and keep your eye out for more boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404040 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:33:23 +0000 lyn* 404040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with your instinct to return them all; there is nothing here that really screams KILLER to me. :)</p> <p>Too bad about the Borns though, they're comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-am-drowning-in-boots-a-bit-overwhelmed#post-404035 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:24:49 +0000 Annie 404035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh boy! I did not realize what a challenge it would be to get a couple pairs of new boots for this Fall/Winter!<br /> This was my post from last week where you all helped me so much!<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hello-i-am-new-out-of-lurk-modewould-love-boot-help" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-boot-help</a></p> <p>From that post I decided to send it all back, except #4 which I am exchanging for the same pair, there was a quality issue.</p> <p>Here are some recent purchases I am thinking of returning most of it &amp; maybe accepting that I just cannot wear tall boots OR that I do not need more than one pair &amp; stick with the cognac pair from the last post:</p> <p>excuse the outfit portion I put on my only pair of skinny jeans &amp; just wanted to cover my tum so I threw on the denim shirt</p> <p> 1) Born Gilmore Dark brown. These just feel odd to me, looking down at them from above they look like mens shoes &amp; seem a little too "clunky" . The also bag at the ankles. This also has me asking myself how many brown boots do I need? I have the cognac on their way alsothough a different color &amp; I also already have a pair of midcalf pull on boots.<br /> 2) Same boots, side view</p> <p>3) Target "faux" leather boots, I love these little lace up boots but not sure how to style these? I would not typically wear these with dresses which is the only way I can picture them? Unless I wore them under my straight legs?<br /> 4) another pair of Target Faux, anlkle scrunched type, they really do nothing for me, going back</p> <p>5) These are Steve Madden P-Lorra. I LOVED how they looked on line. However they are zip ups which I like since I do not have the patience to lace up. So that makes it have a faux boot tongue &amp; it gets bent &amp; creased under the ankles &amp; makes it so you cannot adjust at all, like near the ankles, where I need to since they bag. I believe these are going back but I wanted to see if maybe the height works? That will help me continue on my shopping to at least look for the correct shaft height, these are 16.<br /> 6) same boots side<br /> 7) This is a pair of "blue suede shoes" ok, boots I picked up *cheap* &amp; I actually love them! These are perfect for pulling on &amp; running around with the kids &amp; THIS pic makes me wonder if I need to stick to bootcut jeans &amp; give up trying with the skinny jeans tucked into boots look? I just tried it last year, but maybe this look is more "me" &amp; I need to stay with it?</p> <p>If anything I am thinking of returning all these pair (except my suede) &amp; looking for a simple pair of black riding boots since I have the cognac pair on the way. OR jsut be happy with that one pair &amp; move on with my life LOL<br /> *sigh* I feel a little exhausted lol</p> <p>Thank you in advance for helping this "jeans/tshirt/flip flop girl" get some style! </p>