https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:53:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678427 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:53:09 +0000 Deborah 678427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ I am sorry these are not working. I agree the bunching doesn't look good. I say return and keep looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678424 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:48:17 +0000 April 678424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AJ -- also check out the original Aquatalias, which are now 40% off. Still steep, but fabulous and might not bunch like these do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678419 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:31:53 +0000 Freckles 678419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry that these were a bust for you, good luck finding the perfect pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678346 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:48:35 +0000 Angie 678346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with the ladies. I vote return, AJ. I don't mind a bit of bunching at all - but this is excessive on what is supposed to be a sleek boot.</p> <p>Sorry that they didn't work out :(</p> <p>They do actually fit your calf perfectly, though. Hah </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678332 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:09:54 +0000 AJ 678332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bumping for Angie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678275 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:25:59 +0000 marianna 678275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry AJ, I'm on the fence too. I know how disappointed you must be! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678269 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:21:25 +0000 Transcona Shannon 678269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it comes down to personal preference AJ - for me, the bunching would be a deal breaker because of the otherwise sleek and fitted nature of the boot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678158 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:14:28 +0000 krishnidoux 678158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not perfect, I vote return. The boots' bunching is not on par with your amazing style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678144 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:08:40 +0000 sarah 678144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that they are bunching too much on you. Mine bunch a little, but I have very muscular calves, and usually have trouble even getting boots on, so I think that takes care of the major bunching. That is a bummer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678120 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:54:10 +0000 Anonymous 678120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote return. Having all of that elastic material gave me high hopes that the boot will fit quite snug and sleek. I guess not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678115 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:50:35 +0000 Kim 678115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@JR, I have found Blondo boots at both Naturalizer and Armstrong Shoes here in Ottawa, ON I got one pair on sale (Blondo Georgia Brown) for $150.00 and the second pair at Armstrong (Blondo Roseanne) at the end of season for $99.00!! They are by far my fave boots right now. </p> <p>Keep you eyes open this fall, you may find a pair. I have pretty good size calves from running and they fit snugly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678082 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:26:35 +0000 Amy 678082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, you're not being too critical. Bunchy ankles just don't go with your usual sleek and polished appearance. I'm sorry, though. I know how it is to be disappointed by something you were looking forward to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678068 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:11:09 +0000 rae 678068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is some bunching/bulging in <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/07/23/the-bold-blazer-and-boots-ensemble/">Meredith's outfit pics</a>, so it may just be a part of the look of that boot to not be perfectly sleek. Do they *feel* loose/baggy? I guess it depends on how you feel about it and what look you were intending when you bought the boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678053 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:50:01 +0000 cciele 678053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I have to agree the bunching is a bit distracting in this case, especially for the money </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678050 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:49:24 +0000 RunnerChick 678050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you - I have the same issue with boots, given my narrow calves and ankles, looking for boots that work is like searching for the holy grail! Do you tuck your jeans into your boots often in fall and winter? If that's the case, I'd say it's worth braving the heat to try the shoes on with the jeans tucked in, to see how you feel about the fit. If tucking your jeans into your shoes is not a standard part of your repertoire, it feels like a steep price to pay for shoes you're not thrilled about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678049 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:48:55 +0000 JR 678049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these boots are better adapted for thick legs, myself. I am therefore in mourning that they are a Nordstrom's exclusive, meaning I won't be able to find them here in Canada...</p> <p>But for you, they do not look like a good deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678016 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:13:26 +0000 Anonymous 678016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The ankle bunched on me (bare legs) which is how I wanted to wear them ( with skirts) so I sent them back. I think it has to be a personal call. I have other boots that bunch and I don't mind it so much with the different style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678011 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:05:50 +0000 Mo 678011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know this all too well. Like you said, I would not spend $180 for bunching. Sorry </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678007 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:00:22 +0000 Anonymous 678007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh bummer. I would not pay that much for boots that bunched. I'm so sorry for your loss. :(<br /> signed,<br /> your fellow chicken-legged friend </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678006 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:58:29 +0000 Mochi 678006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, that's right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678004 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:56:52 +0000 AJ 678004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi - she has tucked in her jeans, so I think that helps out, plus Meredith was excited that the boots would fit over her "muscular calves." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678002 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:55:04 +0000 Mochi 678002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally not liking the bunching. But Angie's client Meredith wore them and they didn't bunch--strange. Maybe there's a solution? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-the-blondos-are-here-the-blondos-are-here#post-678000 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:52:02 +0000 AJ 678000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>...and I'm on the fence. I ordered my usual size 8 and an 8.5. My feet are on the slim side (but not slim enough to be narrow) and the 8 fit fine. Even when I tried it with an insole (my arches like support), the 8 was still good.</p> <p>The shaft is nice and snug, but I think this stretchy material may not be ideal for us with chicken bone legs.</p> <p>1) So the boot on the left is me pulling it up. The boot on the right is how it looks after I've walked a bit. </p> <p>2) Sorry for the sideways pic. It's not that way in my folder. Anyways, this is the bunching shaft from the side view.</p> <p>3) I already have boots that bunch at the ankle (pic 3), but these were only $30 not $180! </p> <p>4) I noticed that the Aquatalia's have an ankle buckle. I wonder if that helps with this sagging issue?</p> <p>I like that they are waterproof and fit snug, but the bunching seems odd for the expense. Maybe if I tuck in skinny jeans it will be less bunchy, but it's too hot for me to try that right now. </p> <p>I'm feeling let down. What do you think? Am I being too critical?<br /> Yay=keep, the bunching is natural<br /> Nay=return, you can do better for the money </p>