https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 15 May 2026 17:04:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413383 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:15:43 +0000 qfbrenda 413383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You guys are all so much help, thank you!</p> <p>Lynne, I have long and short jeans. I use my shorter ones for 0.5-1.5 in. heels, and longer ones for 1.5-2.5 in. heels. That's as high of heels as I'm comfy wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413367 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:23:34 +0000 Jenava 413367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live in PNW and wear boots almost exclusively in the fall/winter (including with dressy outfits). I vote for booties. I have about 6 pair of booties and 6 pair of knee-high boots. I also love wearing my flat oxfords in the winter, but I'm not sure if that's your style.</p> <p>If you already have found a pair you like should should spring for them! Grey is just as versatile as black, I think. They will be invaluable. You'll love them!</p> <p>I agree that a pair of dressy boots in a light neutral would get you further than a pair of pumps. Even with tights, boots are hands down more comfy in rain than pumps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413188 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:04:07 +0000 Lynne 413188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brenda, do you have existing hem lengths (I'm thinking jeans and pants here) that you need to work around? I love your list, and can't wait to see the loot :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413181 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:47:17 +0000 Freckles 413181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your list sounds awesome. I think you've got a great selection already and the additions will be fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413108 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:12:02 +0000 qfbrenda 413108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"To what occasions would you wear the nude heels?"</p> <p>Probably not many, but I want to be able to dress up when I need to. In theory, I could buy some when I actually need them. I need boots more for the winter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413106 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:03:15 +0000 annette 413106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grey boots are on my list as well. I am thinking of dying a pair of my brown boots. I would add oxfords since they are so comfy and cute with dresses, skirts, jeans.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413105 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:02:51 +0000 Sylvie 413105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In your place, if you don't already have these, I would add:</p> <p>Black ankle boot (flat or low heel so it is walkable)<br /> Dressy heeled tall boot (in black or color that matches most of your wardrobe)<br /> Dressy heeled ankle boot in a vibrant color (red/maroon/cognac)</p> <p>To what occasions would you wear the nude heels? The only time I wear pumps in the winter is to weddings or other extremely dressy events. Otherwise, I don't have a social situation for which I'd want to risk my mobility in cold/wet weather. That's my bias of course - your lifestyle may be different.</p> <p>Nude heels would be a great buy for summer though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413103 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:59:19 +0000 Aziraphale 413103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you live in a climate wetter than Seattle, how about a pair of Hunter wellies? Or other cute but practical rain boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413097 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:52:37 +0000 annagybe 413097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote grey ankle boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413083 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:33:39 +0000 Sparky 413083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, I read the subject line and started daydreaming of a custom-made closet just for my fall-winter footwear . . . snapping back to reality, I think your list of priorities is good, and in your shoes (sorry, couldn't help it), I'd be focusing on boots too. I agree with QM, think about casual/rugged vs dressy/refined versions to figure out which of those you need as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413080 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:27:17 +0000 qfbrenda 413080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... QM, good point about needing dressy boots. Perhaps I should be looking for dressy nude boots with a bit of a heel rather than pumps? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413078 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:26:40 +0000 Kari 413078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would buy ankle boots first, but in a color I'll get a lot of use out of. For me, this would probably be burgundy or red. (I'm a "brights" kind of gal, though.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413076 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:25:43 +0000 Jonesy 413076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the ankle boots! Maybe a few in different heel heights, like a flat and a low heel (keeping in mind the MOTG). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413072 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:20:55 +0000 Queen Mum 413072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree.. .it sounds like boots are your best choice for the season. I'd make sure to have both dressy and casual boot options, so that when you want/need to be more dressy on a "dark and stormy" night, you won't have to default to pumps.</p> <p>edited so that I what I said actually makes sense LOL.. no more wine for me tonight! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413056 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:05:23 +0000 modgrl 413056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the idea of gray boots. I wear my gray-beige boots all winter long. They really go with almost everything. Of course comfy nude or neutral heels are key for dressier looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413025 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:37:26 +0000 DressLover 413025@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with your assessment. The first thing that came to mind after I finished your list of current shoes was a pair of nude heels. I think the ankle boots would be fun for you as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/imagine-you-are-building-a-fallwinter-shoe-closet#post-413011 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:21:16 +0000 qfbrenda 413011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a MOTG who is also a SAHM. You live in a wet climate (Pacific Northwest). </p> <p>Right now in your shoe closet, you have:</p> <p>ballet flats in a few colors... satisfied there<br /> black heels<br /> knee high boots in black and cognac<br /> 1 pair ankle boots in brown for under boot cuts only<br /> 1 pair non-athletic sneakers in suede</p> <p>What shoes would you buy first?</p> <p>I'm thinking I need as a bare minimum this fall:</p> <p>nude heels<br /> black ankle boots<br /> gray ankle boots... because I found a pair I love and would wear a lot</p> <p>Are my ideas ok? What else should I include right away? I know this is tough because of style differences, but I'm really struggling to set priorities in my buying. I need a place to start. I'm thinking I need more boots than anything else because my climate is similar to Angie's, only wetter. </p>