https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 12:06:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-762828 Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:45:30 +0000 Diana 762828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone, for your input. I returned the Melins this morning. I do recommend that others try them, though, as they are very nice and seem well-made; they're just not right for me and my feet. </p> <p>I am planning to wear the Everybody's for a moderately dressy dinner this weekend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761898 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:32:23 +0000 Transcona Shannon 761898@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you prefer the first pair Diana - they suit your style and look lovely on you. I also think for you, they will be more versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761834 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:50:17 +0000 Karie 761834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since both boots are adorable and look great on you. I would go with the ones that fit the best, regardless of what everyone else says. But since you asked, I personally like the second pair as they fit tighter at the ankle, and for skinny-ankled me me at least, that is harder to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761736 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:24:04 +0000 Ariadne 761736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I immediately preferred #1 for you, and your own comment just solidified that. Glad they'r so comfy too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761729 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:19:53 +0000 catgirl 761729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For you I prefer the second pair. I have them pinned on my wishlist! Love the fit and the retro maculine style contrasted with the girly patent leather.</p> <p>Oops, didn't realize you'd made a choice. If they are not comfortable, then of course they don't make sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761727 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 03:16:12 +0000 Suz 761727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #1 for you. I think they look elegant on your legs and also fit with your style. That they are more comfortable also seals the deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761708 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:56:40 +0000 Caro in Oz 761708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the fit on the first ones on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761685 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:26:11 +0000 Raisin 761685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the Gallas! So much so I might need a pair too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761669 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:10:03 +0000 Aida 761669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm another vote for #1 for you! Looks like you're leaning that way, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761665 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 02:07:47 +0000 Carole 761665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You make very good decisions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761636 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:45:55 +0000 saramir 761636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just about to reply when I saw your last post and that's exactly what I was going to say! I might be projecting because I have the same sensitivity about my calf width, but I think the Everybodys elongate your lines. I love them on you. I think under pants the Melins are nicer-looking but you don't need 2 pairs of black booties. Great choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761619 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:27:52 +0000 deb 761619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The first pair seems more dressy to me. Maybe it is the elastic on the second pair. I vote first pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761580 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:49:26 +0000 Diana 761580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, interesting - the vote seems to be split pretty evenly! </p> <p>I think enough people have weighed in now that I can tell you that the one I prefer is #1. As several of you have mentioned, this pair is much more my style. They are also much more comfortable - the Melins are a bit tight over the toes but have excess room in the instep (I have narrow heels and low insteps but the front of my foot is more like a medium width, plus I have a bunion on one foot) and I know patent does not stretch much. The Everybodys are very comfy to start with, and the leather (regular leather, not patent) is really soft.</p> <p>The other reason that I don't like the Melins for me is that, while I like the way they look from the side and under pants, I HATE the way they look from the front with a skirt. They hit right at the narrowest point of my ankle (right above the bone) and since the top is a straight horizontal line, I think that it emphasizes the big difference in width between my calf and my ankle (FWIW, my calf is almost twice the circumference of my ankle). I realize that this is something that I'm probably overly sensitive about. That said, I much prefer how the ankle of the first pair looks with the higher sides and lower center, and I think it makes my leg look more proportional. </p> <p>Anyway, I'm glad nobody seems to hate the first pair, since I'm pretty sure I'm keeping them.</p> <p>ETA: Also, the everybodys will be more versatile for me, as they will work with skirts and under pants, and I think I can tuck skinnies into them as well so long as I wear matching socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761569 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:41:01 +0000 rae 761569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL back at K! I am planning to get them, too, but I have to wait until they give us an extra % off at work for holiday shopping. *evil grin*</p> <p>To explain my vote, I thought that #1 would compete more with the other layers and embellishments in your outfits. Although I guess without styling this is just a theory that may be disproven. I also have a personal bias in favor of shoes that make the feet appear smaller. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761557 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:35:30 +0000 Angie 761557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer #1 for your style Diana, although I LOVE the Melins and will be purchasing them this week in black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761555 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:34:55 +0000 DeclawedJaguar 761555@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the second, but comfort rules, always. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761554 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:34:37 +0000 Deborah 761554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both are great. I think the first pair would be my choice. They will work with skirts and dresses and under pants. You could tuck skinnies into them but it can be hard to do (I have boots a little similar). The second pair have a more edgy appeal but I am not sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761550 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:27:39 +0000 Anonymous 761550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first goes better with your style but I prefer the second, more streamlined. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761541 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:22:12 +0000 kellygirl 761541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the second pair better for some reason. Both are nice though. I don't think you could go wrong with either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761537 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:15:42 +0000 Mochi 761537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first pair better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761536 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:14:16 +0000 K. Period. 761536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For you, I like 1-5 best. That pair seems like it goes better with what I know of your style. Your style is a little girly, very layered, very complex. The second pair 6-10 is fabulous too, but I don't see you all that often in menswear inspired outfits or really streamlined, modern edgy (Ironkurtin style) outfits and the second pair seem to cry out for those. But, as jj said, comfort rules!</p> <p>ETA: LOL! I almost said pair 2 was perfect for Rae's menswear inspired outfits! Seems like I pegged that one!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761535 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:12:19 +0000 rae 761535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Melin Melin Melin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761521 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:52:01 +0000 Jjsloane 761521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Comfort rules. I actually like the look of 1-5 a little better from the front. It's all the elastic with the patent that's throwing me on the others (but the flash probably contributes to the contrast more). I like the non-gap of the Melin's, but they are a lot of patent. However the Everybody's look longer from the side. Ok I'm offically no help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761518 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:50:04 +0000 Anonymous 761518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the sleeker look of the second pair, although I like the little heel shape of the first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-dressy-black-bootie-face-off#post-761513 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:46:09 +0000 Diana 761513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The two pairs of dressy black booties I ordered last week have both arrived. Pics 1-5 are the Everybody Gallas, and pics 6-10 are the Melin boots that Angie recommended. I have not styled them at all (please forgive the ugly loungewear) but did try each with a skirt and pants. </p> <p>I do have a strong preference for one pair both in terms of style and of comfort but I will not tell you which one until later. </p>