https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:56:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1974211 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:47:10 +0000 Angie 1974211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Kate,</b> you can wear Winter weight cropped pants with the right boots, socks and layers. Here's the explanation:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/01/04/how-to-wear-cropped-jeans-pants-in-winter/">https://youlookfab.com/2017/01.....in-winter/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1974117 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:32:13 +0000 Kate 1974117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all such great ideas! Thank you everyone! I'm looking forward to trying new outfit combinations and maybe picking up some new shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1974108 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:01:40 +0000 RobinF 1974108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am only 5'2" and flats are hard but I can't wear heels either. I like best a small heel, it doesn't look as stumpy on me as a totally flat shoe. However I don't really have an answer for with wide legs pants since I haven't found a flattering way to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1974107 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:55:47 +0000 unfrumped 1974107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do wear lower heeled booties and hem pant as long as possible over, and use column of color combos.<br /> Also oxfords with 1” heel.<br /> I look for lowish but stacked heels and not a ballet flat, for example. </p> <p>Also I wear slim tapered pants, including warm wool fabrics, full length very slightly scrunched or sitting on the foot, with loafers ( regular flat heel like penny loafers) and matching thin socks or tights. Black- black- black is a FFBO but could get more interesting than that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1974105 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:32:08 +0000 krishnidoux 1974105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my Naturalizer's BeeZee's for this. Me too, moved away from heels recently and found this compromise to work: larger outsole surface, some wedge, slight slope, strong arch support, foamy type insole. Maybe there are other brands, I don't want to promote one over others. I would explore a nearby mall - not necessarily buy, but just try on, as with flat, everything is in how it feels. Avoid soft ballet flats - and even sturdy ones, unless they have a special construction for the foot. I agree with the advice of still looking for a slight heel or slope as opposed to all flat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1974092 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 11:38:58 +0000 Jessikams 1974092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a high-shaft boot looks great under wide trousers- it sort of “implies” ankle without baring it.<br /> Boots might also be more comfy and sturdy for standing at your desk. Flats are sometimes TOO flat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1974047 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:57:05 +0000 Gigi 1974047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want to look taller, you could try some platform loafers, if that suits your style.&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe try midi skirts with riding boots? I think that is a nice look. You could look for riding boots that have a bit of a heel, but not so much that it would cause discomfort over the course of the workday.</p> <p>It is sure a tough question, how to look taller without heels (I'm 5'2")! Elongating the leg line by matching your hosiery to your footwear can be helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1973988 Tue, 13 Nov 2018 00:22:28 +0000 kkards 1973988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another 5”4(ish) flat wearer. One thing I try to do to look taller is match my shoe color to my pant color so that the eye sees a solid line. (I’ll also often wear a column of color from top to bottom for the same reason). Also I like pointed toe shoes because I feel they are also leg lengtheners.<br /> In the winter I’d look for flat or 1 inch heeled booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1973980 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 23:32:56 +0000 SarahD8 1973980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I agree with rachylou. You need a shoe of substance. How about loafers or oxfords? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1973969 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 22:04:40 +0000 rachylou 1973969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the thing is, you will want flats with a fairly substantial sole - like Alexandra’s clogs. Super thin soles, like ballet flats, might make you look truncated, even with hemming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1973909 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:06:20 +0000 Alexandra 1973909@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For wide leg pants, I’ve started to wear Dansko clogs. They have a bit of a heel/platform/thick sole whatever so no need to hem pants shorter. And they are comfortable for 12-hour shifts. And they accommodate socks. Even thicker ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/moving-away-from-heels-in-winter#post-1973865 Mon, 12 Nov 2018 15:35:28 +0000 Kate 1973865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does anyone have any suggestions about how to replace heels with flats in your wardrobe?&nbsp; For a number of reasons, including comfort and the fact that I'm using a standing desk at work, I'm trying to nix wearing heels and embrace flats.&nbsp; Currently, one of my main wear-to-work outfit formulas is wide-leg or boot-cut trousers with heels, a blouse, and blazer or sweater.&nbsp; What would be a good outfit formula for flats instead?&nbsp; Will hemming my wide-leg trousers to wear with flats make me look too short?&nbsp; (I'm only 5'4".)&nbsp; My usual outfit formula with flats is to wear cropped trousers, and I think showing some ankle seems to elongate the leg a bit.&nbsp; But, it's really cold here in winter, and I'm not excited about baring my ankles.&nbsp; I also have a few sheath dresses and pencil skirts, but wearing thick tights with them, which is warm, I think can make them look less polished.&nbsp; I'm wondering if maybe dresses or skirts with a different silhouette might play better with tights are flats -- any ideas?&nbsp;Has anyone made a similar transition?&nbsp; Any advice is appreciated! </p>