https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 10:59:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really/page/2#post-217479 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:03:39 +0000 Marley 217479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yeh - these are definitely working for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-217473 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:52:29 +0000 tarzy 217473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just adding to the consensus - you look fab in these! Great style for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216621 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:15:06 +0000 judy 216621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great. Just casting my vote that I DO like them uncuffed (over your knee) as well as down.</p> <p>Like your idea to pair the hard edge of the boots with a soft oversized sweater or cardigan. </p> <p>Good find Kim! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216581 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:51:44 +0000 lynne 216581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are gorgeous, and you look great in them! I'm over 50 and am often afraid of the MDAL syndrome. Thanks to YLF, I'm building up my confidence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216506 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:43:18 +0000 Kim 216506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Arrrr, mateys! I'll be ready with the pirate look! LOL (How does one do that exactly, without an eye patch...?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216393 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:14:57 +0000 Scarlet 216393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL, yes, practice a pirate look! (I have pirate boots too--frankly I like the reference.)<br /> Great boots! Have fun playing with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216249 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:11:49 +0000 Sveta 216249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great boots on you! I like the cuffed better as otherwise they are too long - more like mid-thigh than OTK. Great find and just give them "pirate" look in response to the comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216232 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:43:07 +0000 Kim 216232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I'll just have to come up with some witty reply to the inevitable pirate comments these boots will create. Other than that I can see no faults in them! I like them even better in the pictures than I did in the store. I may even wear them uncuffed when I'm feeling fierce! LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216158 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 20:47:19 +0000 Sparky 216158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots go great with that jacket. I really like they way they look on you cuffed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216123 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:21:11 +0000 bella 216123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look fantastic! Enjoy your news OTK boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216122 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:19:21 +0000 bj1111 216122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love the photo with the jacket. casual elegance. super! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216102 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:37:07 +0000 biscuitsmom 216102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look absolutely fabulous the way you've styled them! Im SO glad you decided to keep them and I think the other ladies had some really great ideas on how to wear them..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-216096 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:11:04 +0000 Kim 216096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here are two quick pics. Don't have time to play around too much with the outfit, but is this the kind of "simple classic" type look to go with, so the boots are the only really "trendy" thing I'm wearing? (Besides the skinnies! LOL)</p> <p>I kinda like that idea since I tend towards very classic and this adds just enough drama for me to be comfortable without feeling like I've got "too much going on"...</p> <p>Second pic has the boots both up and down. What do you like? I can see alot of possibilities with these guys in the winter. (Thinking heavy long pullover over skinnies or leggings with these boots...Kinda "at the lodge with style" feel...LOL </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214800 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:08:31 +0000 Marley 214800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim - these boots are great - I love them. I was also really interested in reading everyones' responses/opinions as I am over 55 and I have been wondering about the OTK boots as well. I have tried a couple of pairs on - and felt like I could really kick some butt in those boots - I mean I felt POWERFUL! But, I'm not sure someone my age should even consider those kind of boots. I am POSITIVE however, that someone your age can easily wear those boots - besides, you love them - so go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214546 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:40:00 +0000 Kim 214546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your help ladies, I'll be working on styling them around Tuesday and I'll post pics of the results.</p> <p>It might take a bit, but I really do love the boots more and more as I look at them, and I'm determined to make them "effortless" on me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214517 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:03:00 +0000 Lynne 214517@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All good advice! The boots are lovely and I can't wait to see you in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214497 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:16:24 +0000 judy 214497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 55 and I'd wear them! I think it all depends on what else you pair them with. I'd tend to go simpler and more classic (less trendy) with the clothes because the boots have so much great detail and that is usually how the whole outfit doesn't end up looking too young. Think simple dark jeans, blazer or short trench, nice shirt or simple cashmere sweater. But I don't think at 40 something you have to think about that as much as I do! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214475 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:32:58 +0000 Jill 214475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with everyone else -- you can rock these, no problem! I'm 42 and I'd wear them. Enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214469 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:26:24 +0000 kellygirl 214469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Chiming in from the over 40 camp--I have OTK's too. I see no reason why we shouldn't enjoy this trend. Of course, mine haven't been worn out of the house yet : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214462 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:14:08 +0000 Vix 214462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think corset-laced boots are modern classic (whatever that means!) and while the OTK adds a big trendy element I agree with all your other enablers -- avoid miniskirts/shorts and skimpy tops and you should be fine! </p> <p>Signed, another over 40 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214447 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:53:48 +0000 Sveta 214447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have seen a lady in the store trying OTK boots on and I think she was well over forty. She ended up buying them and they looked great on her (I even told her so:-))<br /> On the other hand I have tried OTK boots myself and did not like them on me - mind you, it was a different brand and model. They felt overpowering! I wish I could try the ones she bought on but they do not come in my size :-(<br /> I wonder if I did not like them on me because I have fuller calves... Do you think OTK boots look better on narrower calves and legs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214443 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:48:40 +0000 bj1111 214443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>age rules are silly...i want to be wearing those boots when i drop dead of old age THEN be buried in them. (along with all other shoes so no one feels unloved.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214440 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:46:16 +0000 Scarlet 214440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great boots. I can't wait to see them in an outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214418 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:58:36 +0000 MNsara 214418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Quail said the age thing for me and QM gave you very sage advice there (because she is over 40 -- keep the rest of the outfit more sophisticated or 'put together' than a teen would. It really elevates those key fashion pieces to making a great statement.</p> <p>They look like wonderful boots (from someone over 50 here) and I'm looking forward to your pics where you styled them . . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214415 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:24:31 +0000 Sparky 214415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with quail and Queenie-Queen Mum. I'm so glad you've decided that these are your style and you're happy with them. Take everyone's advice, even Angie's with a grain of salt. It's all in figuring out how that advice applies to YOU. Angie, more than anyone else I've come across, does an excellent job of helping people figure out how to make clothes, colors and trends work for different people and how to adapt them to an individual's style, body shape, age and other variables. But even she says nothing she recommends is set in stone (except, maybe PPL! Oh, and taking care of yourself ~ that applies without fail to everyone. OH, and having fun with fashion. That's for everyone too. ).</p> <p>QM has the perfect suggestions for how to style the boots. I will be 45 next birthday and I would consider these boots too! They're really cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214410 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 14:13:42 +0000 Misia 214410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm over 40 and I think I would be thinking the same as you, is this OK for my age?<br /> So I will be watching this how your boot story turns out, deep in my heart I hope you keep them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214400 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:44:48 +0000 Queen Mum 214400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim- I know that Angie encourages those of us who are "of a certain age" to enjoy the trends but keep the rest of the outfit sophisticated. Those boots would be fabulous with smart jeans, a pretty blouse, and a nice denim or leather jacket. I can also see them with a simple sheath dress.<br /> Oh the other hand, wearing them with ripped jeans and a "messy" jacket or top could possibly be interpreted as trying to look like a teenager.<br /> And, I'm almost 45 and I would wear those boots.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214366 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:26:48 +0000 Dusty 214366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! I ca't wait to see them in an outfit. </p> <p>I'd never heard of Wanted shoes - thanks for mentioning them. They've got cute stuff, there are a couple of pairs of boots I'm considering ordering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214363 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:24:02 +0000 quail 214363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My own opinion is that those age rules are silly. What's important is that you feel comfortable in it and aren't wearing something solely to try to "look younger/older". Can't wait to see outfit pictures! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/im-so-easily-influenced-its-sad-really#post-214346 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:26:43 +0000 Louise 214346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooo those are lovely. Care to post a picture of you wearing the boots with a typical outfit x</p> <p>Edit- just re- read you post properly and I see you said about posting piccies later in the week- can't wait x </p>