https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 17:09:28 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions/page/2#post-1730297 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:48:18 +0000 Sal 1730297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks - yes I agree, but the exercise did confirm that I want a knee high pair of cognac boots with a medium heel to wear with midi skirts - and maybe cullottes :)</p> <p>But they need to be perfect.</p> <p>Barbara - Anne - a gusset is an easy mend I hear, and if you can get the foot fit right along with the ankle fit then a gusset helps if the calves are too tight. &nbsp;Well worth considering if you have this fit issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1730228 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:28:20 +0000 Banoffi 1730228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry the boots didn't work out, but when you're splurging for new pair of boots they should be perfect. &nbsp;I hope you find what you're looking for soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1730226 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:26:45 +0000 Barbara Diane 1730226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't know that gussets can be added. I might do that to my knee high boots. Thanks.<br />Sorry they didn't work out, hoping the right pair finds you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1730223 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:16:05 +0000 Astrid 1730223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you made the right decision! There's a better pair waiting for you somewhere out there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1730086 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 13:57:43 +0000 Suz 1730086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you, Sally. I think this is plenty of reason to return!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1729984 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 07:16:23 +0000 Paula B 1729984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear Sally,sorry to hear you are returning the boots,XXX </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1729243 Mon, 19 Sep 2016 20:05:30 +0000 Sal 1729243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots!!</p> <p>They arrived last week and eventually I have decided to return them. &nbsp;They are very nice BUT...</p> <p>1) As Smittie found with her ankle boots, the leather does not have the sheen I want<br />2) The black heel annoys me a little, I would prefer a block wooden heel.<br />3) The heel is a little higher than ideal - I would accept it if everything else was perfect.<br />3) As expected the calf is too tight, I have taken to a cobbler and a gusset is an easy remedy but will cost another $50.</p> <p>For $270 they start being not a bargain any more, and I can probably find another pair that meets my requirements.</p> <p>So I am being a maximiser here and holding out for a better pair.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725792 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 05:15:46 +0000 Sal 1725792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely!! &nbsp;In the most part my clothes have good longevity....and my more expensive purchases have usually been my best. &nbsp;Some of my real cheapie purchases have also been great - it is that middle ground where I can get myself into trouble.</p> <p>The boots should arrive tomorrow so I hope they live up to expectation, if not nothing lost </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725712 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 21:53:41 +0000 Beth Ann 1725712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous boots! &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm not sure if this is true for you, but I don't think every season, or even every year, is the same with regard to bigger clothing purchases. &nbsp;Boots and coats are usually the priciest items, but they last several years, if made well.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725489 Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:41:20 +0000 quack445 1725489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725210 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 03:06:15 +0000 Nishaa 1725210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous boots... Oh do keep them..<br /> Winter wear is always more expensive. That's the reason I do annual and not seasonal budgeting.<br /> And I always end up shopping a month and go without for 3-4 months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725114 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:16:08 +0000 Angie 1725114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun '70s boots. I can see you rock them. </p> <p> I vote steal some fashion budget from your boys. They can have your gear budget. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725090 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:13:03 +0000 Style Fan 1725090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your boots.&nbsp; I had boots like that in the 70s.&nbsp; Unfortunately I can't wear heels that high anymore.&nbsp; Boots are investments so the cost is really spread out over a few years.&nbsp; Creative budgeting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725084 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:03:19 +0000 Sal 1725084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on my phone- amidst an office change around that means a new cable is needed!! It is chaotic in there right now!!</p> <p>Yes I agree- my summer needs are not huge to be honest, I have no special weddings, lots of tops and only a couple of gaps. I just have to rein it in now!!</p> <p>I guess I will see when the boots arrive- the reality can be quite different from my imagination. I have three looks in mind for them already so I hope they work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725080 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 20:55:15 +0000 LaPed 1725080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, Jenn nailed it -- transition times of year are expensive, especially when you need to replace key investment pieces like winter coats. I'm in a similar situation this year. My wallet is wincing. But, even the extremely-frugal part of me is willing to admit it's more cost-effective to buy just the right thing, rather than to settle for something less. Cheap isn't necessarily cheap if it gets tossed after one season when we move on in search of better.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1725060 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 19:54:03 +0000 shedev 1725060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you take from your other season, or would that leave you short?<br />They are really nice boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724984 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:21:59 +0000 Anonymous 1724984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sigh.&nbsp; Budgets&nbsp;can be so challenging.&nbsp; I try very hard to adhere to a budget year round.&nbsp; But when something comes up that breaks the budget, I don't beat myself up too bad.&nbsp; From what I read, these are a HEWI for you.&nbsp; I commend you for waiting for season end and then buying on sale. You did well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724983 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:19:47 +0000 Anonymous 1724983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What fab boots! I had a pair lke them in the '70s. They got worn a lot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724980 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:05:51 +0000 Anonymous 1724980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're great and will work with your coat, right?<br /> I think they're dressy and natural at the same time so a great combo for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724863 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:02:59 +0000 viva 1724863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're beautiful, and I so agree with Jenn and Helen; they immediately looked like you, Sally. Can't wait to hear how they work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724860 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:51:20 +0000 Helen11 1724860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those boots look great. Like Jenn, I can imagine them fitting right into your wardrobe. Hope they fit perfectly! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724847 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 08:32:44 +0000 Brooklyn 1724847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are lovely. Great colour. I hope they work out for you. Calf fit can be so tricky on tall boots. I got 2 tops from CR during the spend and save. I am a sucker for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724836 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:12:07 +0000 Paula B 1724836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving those boots hun,they look super,XXX </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724765 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 01:43:00 +0000 Sal 1724765@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Ummila!</p> <p>Yes Jenn I think we both like a tight wardrobe that we can wear all items regularly but with good variety. &nbsp;But as you say there are these times when you have to seize the moment - the boots won't get much wear now (although it is freezing today and there is snow down south right now) but they would get a lot of wear next year.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724761 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 01:30:52 +0000 Jenn 1724761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love when I click through to see someone's purchase and I can immediately imagine how they'd look on. These boots are so YOU. I think they'll be great and have some longevity in your wardrobe.&nbsp;</p> <p>I just ordered a few new building block pieces, and an unnecessary end-of-summer sale piece, so I sympathize on the splurge-y feeling. I think some months on the edges of seasons are just naturally more expensive than the mid-season ones where we're happily enjoying our purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724748 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 01:10:41 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1724748@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you love them .... great color! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724742 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:49:42 +0000 Sal 1724742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope so too as they met all my needs (colour, 70s feel, leather for wet days, heeled for skirts and dresses but not too high).</p> <p>I see myself wearing them with midi skirts and dresses mainly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724738 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:43:37 +0000 Elizabeth P 1724738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may be over budget, but it doesn't sound like you've been extravagant, at all. Don't beat yourself up, enjoy! I hope the boots work out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724737 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:43:10 +0000 Sal 1724737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tops were not needed but such pretty colours and patterns!! &nbsp;I must do some WIW. &nbsp;</p> <p>The coat, lingerie and shorts well well planned wardrobe additions, as would the boots be. Shopping does come in stages sometimes doesn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/impulse-boots-buy-and-confessions#post-1724735 Thu, 08 Sep 2016 00:40:11 +0000 Tanya 1724735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well the boots are gorgeous and I hope they fit you well.<br />It sounds like all the other purchases (perhaps other then tops) were really needed and thus OK.&nbsp; Plus winter stuff is always more expensive.&nbsp; Enjoy your new goodies! </p>