https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-573847 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:38:59 +0000 HelloKitty 573847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the advice! I think I’ll focus for now on comfy flats, metallic gladiator-style sandals, and fashion sneakers of some sort. The brand recs will be especially helpful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-573273 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:47:43 +0000 christieanne 573273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brands I find comfortable in flats are MeToo and Calvin Klein.<br /> I love a metallic flat and a metallic sandal - I have both and they are really versatile.<br /> A red shoe in any of the above is a great option and easy to find. Red heels are so easy to mix in with neutrals. </p> <p>For tennis shoe option, I rotate my Cons with Puma ballet style flats and sleek Adidas. I really like the Aldo sneaker s that Emily posted though. Cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-573048 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:24:06 +0000 gradfashionista 573048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For flats, try Bloch's or Cole Haan with Nike Air--hope that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-573024 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:56:04 +0000 Anonymous 573024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let's see, how about:<br /> nude pumps<br /> colorful wedges<br /> metallic flat sandals<br /> animal print loafers/moccasins<br /> There are some cute fashion sneakers that are cut like a ballet flat if you don't want to go the Converse route.<br /> By combining your wants, you only really need 4-5 pairs to get up to speed. Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-573011 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:37:18 +0000 Emily 573011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had very good luck with Naturalizer for comfortable flats (such as #1 and #2). They seem to have a few good options each season, and good sales if you're willing to wait and watch. I have shopped from Naturalizer.ca succesfully several times, returns in store were painless. I think when you first sign up with them you get 10% off, too :)</p> <p>I picked up the Houndstooth sneakers in #3 from Aldoshoes.ca to wear instead of my chucks, they were a steal at $15 and come in some other colours for a little more. Aldo also has a huge selection of mocs/loafers/boat shoes, so that may be worth investigating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-573000 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:26:09 +0000 Inge 573000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a red pump (colourful shoes + pumps), HK. Before YLF I would never have believed it, but a red shoe really can be a neutral. It's amazingly versatile. (I also find that to be true for yellow).<br /> Angie recently wrote a post about Fidji shoes:<br /> <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/25/fabulous-fidji-peds-for-spring/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/01/.....or-spring/</a></p> <p>A metallic loafer or oxford could be a real workhorse too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-572995 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:12:38 +0000 Mo 572995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have metallic gladiators I wear to death in warm weather and some red patent flats (rolling 2 categories together). No animal prints for me, but pumps sound like a good way to do them. For wedges, I love espadrilles. No loafers/mocassins in my closet, but I have some clogs/mules that slide on easily. I have Vans and some floral Nike sneakers that I use mostly for work on a golf course, but they are low profile and cute for sneakers. Never tried Cons, myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-572977 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:43:36 +0000 Meredith1953 572977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a wedge would be a really good shoe to consider. Generally I find them comfortable if the wedge isn't too high. They can look dressy and you can get them in prints, colors and with either closed or open toes. It's just a place to start. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shoe-collection-is-sad---please-help#post-572965 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:31:19 +0000 HelloKitty 572965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please help me with my shoe inventory! I need to fill some holes but don’t have a ton to spend so want to get the most bang for my buck. The following styles/elements, all of which appeal to me, are for all intents and purposes completely missing from my shoe closet:</p> <p>- fashion sneakers (I know many of you favour Converse; any other recs?)<br /> - flats (I have 2 ho-hum pairs that are uncomfortable so I hate wearing them. What are your favourite comfortable yet stylish flats?)<br /> - pumps<br /> - flat sandals/gladiators<br /> - wedges<br /> - moccasins/loafers<br /> - nude shoes<br /> - colourful shoes<br /> - animal prints<br /> - metallics </p> <p>I’d like to combine some of the missing elements (e.g. animal print pumps would check off two categories) but want to make sure they are versatile. Can you suggest colour/style combinations? I guess I am looking for shoes that work as neutrals but at the same time will liven up my wardrobe.</p> <p>If it helps, I work in a business casual office and I live in Canada. With the exception of sandals, I’m looking to buy shoes I can wear year-round (outdoors in summer, indoors in winter).</p> <p>I do have boots, booties, and heeled sandals covered (all in neutrals like black, brown and grey).</p> <p>Thanks! </p>