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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:25:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rachylou on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion/page/2#post-1685540 Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:12:56 +0000 rachylou 1685540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well now, interesting enough, Banoffi, I'm feeling your new shoes. The lower kitten heel and the strap pattern work for me. It's not so...strappy...but if you've already returned, I think that's ok. You might be happier with something trendier. Alexandra on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion/page/2#post-1685291 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 21:43:36 +0000 Alexandra 1685291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My theory is that the woman's shoes were not the right style for her (yin/yang balance, etc), which is why you noticed them in the first place. If you had seen the same woman in the same shoes five or so years ago, you still would have noticed the shoes but you would have seen them as normal/familiar because they were so ubiquitous at the time. Had this woman been wearing shoes that looked like they belonged on her, the shoes might escape your notice entirely. Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion/page/2#post-1685008 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:38:22 +0000 Anonymous 1685008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The sandals aren't current, and there are better options if you can replace them. Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion/page/2#post-1685004 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:30:57 +0000 Anonymous 1685004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sterling, I felt the same way when I saw the woman's shoes and was surprised by my reaction. I posted this because I wondered about these feelings. I hope she didn't notice me staring at her shoes and grimacing. I am ok but haven't been on much lately as I am trying to rid the house of 36 years of clutter without it all going into a landfill and trying to get our house ready to put on the market. It has 5 bedrooms plus a full basement, so lots of space to tidy up. I should have dealt with stuff from parents after they died years ago. All this stress is not doing my body any favors. DH tries to be helpful but his solution is to rent a dumpster. Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion/page/2#post-1684695 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:46:11 +0000 Anonymous 1684695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree, Joy.  But I was still surprised at my reaction.  I never would have thought it would bother me one way or the other.  It did.  Hope all is well with you.   Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion/page/2#post-1684518 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:05:36 +0000 Anonymous 1684518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all for addressing this question. Beth Ann, I think having a strong personal style trumps all and being authentic and happy in what you are wearing is more important than looking stylish in the eye of a stranger.  I like both shoes that you posted and can certainly see them as part of a stylish outfit. Ginger on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1683511 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:37:30 +0000 Ginger 1683511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beth Ann, I'm biased, as you know, but I don't think the t-straps are ever going to look dowdy/out of date in a bad way. T-straps have such a strong vintage (and Broadway) vibe that they are in a class by themselves. Angie even wrote about retro pieces "transcending the trends": <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2015/09/14/three-style-attributes-that-transcend-the-trends/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2015/09/.....he-trends/</a> Banoffi on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1683509 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:33:50 +0000 Banoffi 1683509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ oops - duplicate post.  Sorry. Banoffi on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1683507 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:30:11 +0000 Banoffi 1683507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Interesting conversation, which is now causing me panic!  I have a 3 day black tie music festival to attend in the UK in 2 weeks' time.  I bought these Stuart Weitzman sandals for one of the dresses I am wearing.  I'm assuming these also look outdated (they seem similar to the pair Joy posted)?  They were comfortable and low-heeled, which will work for the outdoor event, but I'm already feeling old enough and don't want to jump on the frump boat.  I'm already got the return label printed for Nordstrom Rack!... Beth Ann on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1683504 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 18:22:26 +0000 Beth Ann 1683504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very interesting --- I'm caring about these issues a bit more as I get older, and particularly as I am in a new city and looking for a job.  A thought and a question: In dressy shoes, I've never found cost to make much of a difference in comfort.  As a matter of fact, with my slightly wide, high volume foot, cheaper brands often fit me better, and I've learned to add foot petals and foot dots to make this more comfy. My question:  Does having a strong "personal style" change the equation?  I purchased the first pair below in response to my love of all things 30's and 40's.  The second pair was an embrace of a current-ish trend back toward block heels.  Now, if I dressed in head to toe Modcloth and went swing dancing, it could all seem a bit 2006 (Retro was big back in the day), but this shoe, which might look dowdy on some, might look intentional in my closet --- or at least I hope so.  Whadya think?  (Perhaps I should have started another thread -- don't let me hijack). Nishaa on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1683343 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 14:27:43 +0000 Nishaa 1683343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks sterling Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682757 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:05:42 +0000 Anonymous 1682757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy Per Wear.   Janet on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682621 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:26:14 +0000 Janet 1682621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes! I've noticed this myself. I don't have many dressy occasions anymore, so more than once in the last few years, I've been unsatisfied with the dressy shoes in my closet. It doesn't help matters that I don't have the kind of job or life that requires pumps or dressy shoes for work. I still have my Okalas, which suffice for dressy occasions, and I've barely worn them in the last year or so. I am hoping that I can get by with my Rockstuds for many years to come. Right now they are the only dressy shoes I own, other than my ancient black patent sandals (which might be dated by the same standard! -- I last wore them about a year ago). Nishaa on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682618 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 13:20:11 +0000 Nishaa 1682618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ some shoes cross over from work to evening, or smart casual to formal quite well. That's my solution .. Copied word for word from Sally's .. And I know cost per wear but what's jpw. Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682598 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:41:14 +0000 Anonymous 1682598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such great thoughts and some ideas for solutions. One wants to feel fab and confident at a dressy event, but those wardrobe items never seem to wear out when they only get the occasional outing. Nor does having to shop for an event at the last minute seem like a good idea. Angie has some wonderful retro dressy pieces that don't date. That may be an answer. unfrumped on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682389 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 03:25:13 +0000 unfrumped 1682389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, great post and such a dilemma. It is really hard to keep some capsules completely current and sometimes hard for me to know whether a dressy shoe or ensemble will last. DressY shoes are hard for me to get fitted in, so in theory I will " grab" a pair if I find them staring at me, but that doesn't happen much so it could take lots of time & returns just to hunt down an " update". Firecracker (Sharan) on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682383 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 03:20:10 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1682383@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a similar pair in white leather, hoping they will come back in style and that I will want to wear them again. You never know. I'm not a strappy sandal wearer in general, but these I liked, so I've kept them for, oh, 11 or 12 years. Yeah, I don't know how they survived my big closet edit last fall. . . . Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682327 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 01:37:36 +0000 Anonymous 1682327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Az. You exactly expressed my problem with dressy shoes: If you get the cheap ones, you will die of bleeding feet. So I went the Suz route last year and bought a pair of $$ black ankle strap shoes which I hope will look good for another couple of years. I think those strappy ones are a little dated yes, but not by much. I wouldn't be embarrassed to wear them, but I wouldn't buy a pair like that now. UmmLila (Lisa) on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682326 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 01:37:32 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1682326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Something about all the straps AND the narrow heel says dated to me. I have been learning recently that it's best to purge stuff that can still sell at consignment rather than keep it till it's old as dust and no one including you wants it anymore. Aquamarine on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682290 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 01:00:49 +0000 Aquamarine 1682290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ha rachylou....guaranteed as soon as I purge those items that have been sitting in the back of my closet, they are suddenly back "in" rachylou on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682288 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:56:55 +0000 rachylou 1682288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have had this thought too about black strappy sandals...but here's the thing, I kinda think they're so out they're coming back around as ahead of the curve, lol. Chris987 on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682232 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:48:18 +0000 Chris987 1682232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ditto what Suz said. I learned the hard way. Went to a fabulous wedding three years ago, got a new dress but wore 10 year old dressy shoes that looked out of date and hurt my feet enough that I didn't want to do any dancing which really bummed me out.  I now have a very small capsule at the ready. Suz on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682216 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:30:14 +0000 Suz 1682216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the solution is simple: Buy more shoes!!  :)  In all seriousness, I know it can hurt to pay for dressy clothes, clutch, shoes when you only use these items maybe five times a year if you are lucky. But in my experience, it hurts even more to find out you have an event and realize you have nothing current and fab to wear to it. Rushing around in desperate search is a total bore (and often fruitless) and going in your dated stuff makes you feel lousy. So I say have a small capsule of dressy things at the ready. The shoes need not be updated every year -- every three to five years or so is probably good. Same for the dresses. If you wear them an average of 3 times a year that's 9 to 15 wears. (And some you will wear more). Yes, the CPW will be high, but so what? The JPW is equally high.  AJ on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682211 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:22:35 +0000 AJ 1682211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My sis was asking me for outfit advice for an upcoming wedding. She tried on her LBD with a similar sandal and the first thing I thought was to update the shoes not the LBD. catgirl on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682208 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:20:59 +0000 catgirl 1682208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Agree these look like my wedding shoes from 1999, but mine had a block heel.  Dressy shoes are always a problem for me... between liking the style and finding it, I'd rather wear boots! always trying on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682194 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:41:58 +0000 always trying 1682194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i just updated my 5 yr old special occasion sandals for an event I will be going to on Saturday. My old ones were very comfy and I am not purging them yet.  Sal on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682189 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:30:27 +0000 Sal 1682189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes it can be hard, I have a similar bronze pair that I have not called for in a long time. I don't quite know what the solution is - some shoes cross over from work to evening, or smart casual to formal quite well.   I also think if you still like them, you can still wear them - they are not cutting edge fashionable, but they might be a nice shoe. I have kept some black pointy toe stilettos for sixteen years now and somehow except for about three years they have worked for all the time.  I adore them:) Anonymous on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682188 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 21:26:50 +0000 Anonymous 1682188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Joy.  I have a pair almost exactly like the pair you posted   Only this minute did I realize that they do seem dated.  Oh, so dated.  When did that happen??  They seemed so nice the last time I wore them.  I wonder when it was that they were last worn?  Wedding?   Aziraphale on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682042 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 17:01:46 +0000 Aziraphale 1682042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yes, Nishaa, this is a problem for dressy clothes, I agree! How to find a pretty dress that actually fits and flatters and isn't too pricey because I may only wear it once? But at least an inexpensive cocktail dress won't give you bleeding feet. :-) Actually, those sandals you posted, Joy, look a lot like the sandals I wore to my high school graduation in 1990 -- except mine had block heels. No wonder they look out of date! Nishaa on "Is the black strappy sandal out of fashion?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-the-black-strappy-sandal-out-of-fashion#post-1682030 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:49:42 +0000 Nishaa 1682030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh ! Aziraphale.. I can extrapolate this to dressy clothes as well.. The event clothes... They will be outdated before they wear out.. Or atleast till you have reached a reasonable cost per wear for those.. What to do.. I've a pair similar to last one in lower heels ..