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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Are these shoes work appropriate? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:40:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php gradfashionista on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850516 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:16:29 +0000 gradfashionista 1850516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think they're suggestive thanks to the round toe and lack of heel. Anonymous on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850505 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:46:38 +0000 Anonymous 1850505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I don't think they're cute. I think they're a good work shoe. Stagiaire Fash on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850497 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:03:28 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1850497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think minimalist gave great advice. Find a suit (and shoes and other accessories) that you can wear to professional things. You'll know you've nailed that part, so when you need to pull it on for game day, you can focus on your strategy and moves on the field, not your jersey. When you say "technical interview", do you mean that in a Silicon Valley kind of way? That's an industry where I'd seriously seek out examples and maybe feedback from successful women. The usual interviewing advice is that you don't want anyone to notice what you're wearing. That probably counts double in a field where jeans and the same graphic T shirt as yesterday count as professional attire. But you probably still need some kind of formal attire. Good luck! xSallyx1234 on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850495 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 23:55:28 +0000 xSallyx1234 1850495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Your shoes look okay. Marina on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850490 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 23:04:37 +0000 Marina 1850490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I also agree they would work well for a business casual environment, but not so much for a formal one - but I'm a traditionalist on this matter, I still think formal attire asks for classic shoes. They are beautiful, by the way Gigi on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850291 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:20:43 +0000 Gigi 1850291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think these would work for a business casual workplace, but for interviews, I would probably choose something a little more classic to prevent looking too "young." elpgal on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850239 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 01:41:15 +0000 elpgal 1850239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ IA - they are attached to the shoe so no way to remove unfortunately. Minimalist, Sterling and Susie- point taken. 'Cute' doesn't fit my persona at all and you are right about eliminating shoes from the equation when there are other important things. minimalist on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850207 Tue, 03 Oct 2017 00:05:03 +0000 minimalist 1850207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In my previous industry, even now they would indeed be viewed as your DH assessed. Cute, date shoes. At work, in that context, they would shout "admin assistant," and even then, a stereotyped category of assistant. Sexist? Of course. The hill I wanted to die on? When there are so many others? IIRC, you're transitioning from bench science into industry. It might be worth spending the time and money to find a good-quality, well-fitting suit you're thoroughly comfortable in. Then you'll have somewhat more flexibility with footwear. Anonymous on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850163 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:27:12 +0000 Anonymous 1850163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them a lot.  I would wear them to work.   I agree with every single word Susie wrote above.  But they would not be my pick for a job interview.  Yes.  It is old fashioned.  Yes.  It is terribly sexist.   Susie on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850160 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 21:22:25 +0000 Susie 1850160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It depends on the industry and the location, but I'd have no issue with you wearing those shoes to an interview. I don't like the idea that a woman isn't properly dressed if she's not wearing heels. It seems old fashioned, as well as sexist.   Christina F. on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850101 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:20:07 +0000 Christina F. 1850101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I work at a pretty casual place, and these would be fine. Agree about the interview problem, but I think that's also industry-dependent. citygirldc on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850086 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:04:52 +0000 citygirldc 1850086@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I see a lot of the millenials wear these shoes. I like them but maybe on  casual day. Zaeobi on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1850055 Mon, 02 Oct 2017 15:00:10 +0000 Zaeobi 1850055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Silly question, but how is the strap attached to the shoe? Is it threaded through a little 'tag / hook' of fabric? Basically, what I'm asking is if there is any way you can just remove it for the interview, lol? brokeshopper2017 on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849274 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 05:02:14 +0000 brokeshopper2017 1849274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they are. They can dress up a more plain outfit imo. jill58 on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849259 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:28:03 +0000 jill58 1849259@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/  As Binkie mentioned, they're "cute" which isn't what I would want to project during an interview. With a wrap or sheath dress, I too would wear a bit of a heel.  elpgal on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849257 Fri, 29 Sep 2017 02:26:32 +0000 elpgal 1849257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad to see that criss-cross straps are not 'suggestive' as DH put it. But I do see your point about them not working for interviews. Guess I'll have to invest in a pant-suit then for interviews because I can't seem to find strapless shoes that fit my feet. binkle on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849195 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:40:21 +0000 binkle 1849195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To me, they feel "business casual," edging on straight-out casual, but it depends on your work environment. Not for job interviews, I don't think. A little bit of heel helps - even an inch, especially with a skirt suit. But they are very cute, guess it depends on the situation. Liz on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849192 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:34:22 +0000 Liz 1849192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd wear them to work. If you're in a conservative or more formal industry, they may not work as well for an interview. Sara L. on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849187 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:56:10 +0000 Sara L. 1849187@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think they're great. I would wear them to work. shopaholic77 on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849186 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:51:35 +0000 shopaholic77 1849186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like them rachylou on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849180 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:23:10 +0000 rachylou 1849180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I might wear them to a conference but I wouldn't to an interview... I like a plainer look for interviews. gryffin on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849159 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 19:03:01 +0000 gryffin 1849159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love them.  Very elegant and appropriate.  I would like a pair like that!! elpgal on "Are these shoes work appropriate?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-this-work-appropriate#post-1849156 Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:55:50 +0000 elpgal 1849156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Are these types of shoes with cross-crossed ankle straps appropriate with a wrap/sheath dress. I realize this is a tricky and nuanced question. Is a lower-contrast shoe color that matched my skin tone more acceptable? Occasion: technical conferences, interviews Dress color: black, navy or some non descript pattern Legs: bare/micro fishnet hose Heel-height: flat Context: I went suit shopping and realized I am much happier in dresses. But shoes are a problem because of assorted feet issues.