https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 05:28:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself/page/2#post-2411839 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:28:16 +0000 Vicki 2411839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all your selections here and hope you find one for this summer! It’s funny, I don’t wear open-toed shoes, but I like the look of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411824 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:46:52 +0000 Kyle 2411824@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m glad your summer footwear problem is solved. These look ideal for you and your style, and they are great with the bags, too.&nbsp;We all know how fraught shoe shopping can be. Getting all the variables just right is never easy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411820 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:45:37 +0000 ChristelJ 2411820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, you look so good in both these! Very fun modern statements that will go with everything. &nbsp;The bag matches are just perfect. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411810 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:52:42 +0000 Carla 2411810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep! &nbsp;Love the bag! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411801 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:34:48 +0000 Janet 2411801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, friends! I'm pretty sure I'm keeping both pairs of sandals and the Desigual bag. The weather has cooled for now and sandals feel a bit less pressing at the moment, but I know it won't last long!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411762 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:30:24 +0000 Star (Lise) 2411762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool, all of them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411758 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:10:43 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2411758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are both super fab on you, Janet. You need both! No question! And the Desigual bag, too. What a great style for you and good match with the sandals. I like how the Sorels are both off-white and white--so useful!</p> <p>And "ridiculously comfortable"? How often does that happen? (In case you were wavering at all on the Flys.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411741 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:56:41 +0000 Suz 2411741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both a lot, Janet! And with the bags, too!&nbsp;</p> <p>I can see you wearing the Flys a lot, actually. They will work with a lot of your wardrobe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411738 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:41:39 +0000 Angie 2411738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the Sorels with the Desigual bag!! SOOO clean and pretty! KILLER FANTASTIC.</p> <p>I like the Fly London's with the new grey bag too!&nbsp;</p> <p>SCORE :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411734 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:04:32 +0000 LJP 2411734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh those Sorels are great on you - and with that bag. Desigual is not usually (ever) my vibe, but I love this piece . You have to keep those . The Fly ones are good too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411733 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:02:15 +0000 slim cat 2411733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both sandals are fab with your bags - pretty perfect color compliment ! I do like the grey/metallic a smidge more - but it's purely personal .<br />I've got white sandals ( from Earth brand that I used to like years ago ) last fall and still not sure about them. I was thinking to pair it with cropped wide leg jeans - they a bit chunky - but might give it a try with denim shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411731 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:08 +0000 Janet 2411731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok! Here’s a quick try on of the Sorel Kinetic Aura Slingback and the Fly London Taj sandals. I like them both. The Sorels are light and comfortable, and the Flys are ridiculously comfortable. I could envision keeping them both because they are so different in color and style.</p> <p>I just popped them on with a pair of shorts and the first shirt I had on hand, so please pay no attention to styling or the sock lines on my legs (it’s chilly today so I was back to jeans and boots!)</p> <p>With the Sorels I am showing you the Desigual off-white bag I’m highly considering keeping. I have also been keeping an eye out for a new light-colored bag for the warm months, and I think this makes a nice complement with the Sorels and with my other white/light summer shoes. It’s also not so singularly summery that it couldn’t be worn into the rest of the year when I’d like a lighter bag. I love the east-west style (always have, even when it wasn’t trending) and the texture. The straps are a great length, and the zipper works nicely. It’s faux leather but it feels good and not plasticky. For the price point, I don’t mind if it doesn’t last forever, but it seems decently made! </p> <p>The Fly London are grey and metallic, which works for me, and also makes a nice summer complement for my grey bags (the Bao Bao and the Songmont pictured here). The Flys are a little more casual and they also seem like the kind of shoes I could walk all day in. The Sorels are also comfortable and very walkable but a little less casual. </p> <p>I’ve already returned the other candidates. I’ll be looking at these more with various outfits to make sure they’d all be useful. </p> <p>I already have a good selection of lower-profile, more refined flat sandals, so I’m pretty sure I’m set there. If I keep these, this would complete my spring/summer footwear shopping for the year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411711 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:16:04 +0000 Star (Lise) 2411711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Taji were my favourite for you (and for me). Sometimes the unexpected turns out to be something we didn't know we would like :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411704 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:58:13 +0000 Janet 2411704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to drop off this thread after so many great responses! Good suggestions too.</p> <p>I received and tried on the three below. I did not love the NG ones — they were not comfortable and lacked the bit of edge I was seeking. Returned.</p> <p>The Fly London Liku were much more rose-gold metallic in person than the photo, with a grey slingback strap that contrasted weirdly. They were super comfortable, and I liked the overall vibes but I didn’t love the color for my purposes. Returned.</p> <p>The Fly London Taji, similarly, are much more grey-and-silver than any kind of white, but I like the sole and the vibe, and they also were very comfortable, so I kept them for more evaluation. They’re not exactly what I was looking for, but sometimes that’s ok and the newer thing ends up being a better solution than what I had in mind. I just haven’t had time to try them on with the outfits I would wear with them. TBD!</p> <p>The Sorels have taken a while to arrive, but I got notice that they’re available to pick up today, along with a pair of denim Bermuda shorts I am trying, and two off-white bags I’m considering, to lighten up my summer bag capsule — I seem to collect black and dark bags and sometimes would like something lighter. Will report back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411211 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:14:17 +0000 unfrumped 2411211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Following in case someone finds a closed- toe/ fisherman type. Not TOO chunky or they seem to affect my gait, but with some presence. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411206 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:09:31 +0000 avicennia 2411206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have those sorels and I love them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411202 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:27:51 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2411202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m waiting on a new pair of cream birks myself to add a little more grounding to summer looks. </p> <p>I don’t have specific recommendations in mind for you but Camper and Tory Burch often offer white platform sandals. </p> <p>You might also try an open toe espadrille wedge. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411194 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:36:13 +0000 Indigoprint 2411194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a bummer when you finally commit to purging then regret it.<br /> Why I am guilty of not purging enough...,<br /> I have a pair of Fly that lace up</p> <p>Maybe that could be an option? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411182 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:26:50 +0000 Joyce 2411182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too love a white sandal for summer trending or not. Went for Tevas last year with a cream upper and white sole adding to two other pairs with different uppers; they go with everything. They might be too casual for your style but they sure are comfortable.<br />I can't wear the Fly London either because I'm between sizes, only full sizes available. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411033 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:47:10 +0000 Jaime 2411033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No suggestions but I do like the wavy sole on those Sorels. It all comes down to how they work on your feet though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411024 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:43:36 +0000 SarahD8 2411024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Came across these from Bed Stu:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.zappos.com/kratos/p/womens-bed-stu-perfect-nectar-lux/product/10050049/color/414857">https://www.zappos.com/kratos/.....lor/414857</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411012 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:23:48 +0000 Angie 2411012@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What <b>Lisa</b> said! Curious about what you end up with, <b>Janet</b> :)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2411000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:25:02 +0000 Lisa 2411000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no suggestions the options you have here all look like really strong contenders, I hope one of them works for you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2410991 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:08:15 +0000 JAileen 2410991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the Sorels. &nbsp;I’ve been considering them for awhile. &nbsp;They’re kind of weird, and I like weird. &nbsp;:) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I have a few pairs of Fly London shoes and they’re really comfy. &nbsp;I haven’t noticed them being wide, but then mine aren’t sandals. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2410988 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:37:08 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2410988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I can relate to the struggle of finding white summer shoes with some edge to the style. I like fisherman sandals, too, and I'm keeping an eye out for something with a closed toe (or as closed as you get with a fisherman weave). I especially like the Fly and Sorel you've ordered.&nbsp;</div><div>I will add: if I find something that fits, it can be really hard for me to resist the almost-right style in situations like this!&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2410987 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:11:48 +0000 Suz 2410987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had a version of the Sorels back when -- they wore out after three hard years in constant rotation -- I liked them! They were very comfortable. I also saw a version of the ones you show recently and they looked super fun. I might be in need of something similar this summer myself. I'd prefer something "in between" -- not quite as chunky as this but not flat, either. I hope you have luck with these!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2410984 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:55:23 +0000 kellygirl 2410984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a chunky white sandal but usually opt for a darker sole because I can never keep the white ones clean. Of the four you've shown, I like the last two the best for you. They look sleeker than the Flys. I hope you find one that ticks all the boxes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2410980 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:40:27 +0000 Janet 2410980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lise! I’m crossing fingers those work — or one of them! </p> <p>Lisa, I never think to look at Quince, having never tried them, but it’s a good source for many people! I like the look of some Birks I see, but they do not work with my feet at all — I think I have low arches and never really thought about it much until I tried Birks and found them incredibly painful! </p> <p>I know lower profile sandals and shoes are trending, and I enjoy those with summer skirts and dresses, and full-length pants, but sometimes they feel too insubstantial, especially when I wear shorts. Now that I got a new pair of shorts that I really like, the need for a couple of visually-heavier sandals comes through. I think they balance out my thick legs a little better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2410979 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:13:57 +0000 LJP 2410979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sandals with a substantial white sole are essential for me - I love the look and do not care if lower profile , "quieter" shoes are trendier right now. &nbsp;The sandals themselves don't need to be white but the soles do. &nbsp;I have the crazy Sorel's in your last pic with a slightly different upper but with that exact sole. Mine are all white with orange and green bits. &nbsp; I couldn't decide if I hated or loved them and wavered on returning them when I first bought them a few years ago, but I get compliments and comments every time I wear them - which is neither here nor there as I don't live for compliments on what I wear - but .......</p> <p>I have had that Fly Liku (or something very similar from Fly) too and enjoyed them. &nbsp;</p> <p>I just ordered a pair of chunky fisherman sandals from Quince - in black though and I don't think white was an option - and can't wait to get them . &nbsp;If it ever stops threatening to snow every 3 days here.... </p> <p>Oh - eta to add that Birkenstock has the Arizona in a chunky version with a white lug sole that's very cute. &nbsp;Maybe too casual for you though? &nbsp;I'd love a pair and in fact might have to take my own advice here :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kicking-myself#post-2410976 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:54:18 +0000 Star (Lise) 2410976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No suggestions but gosh those silver and white platforms in the first pic will make an excellent bookend with your hair. They are stunning. I hope they work for you. </p>