https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 26 May 2026 00:51:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723845 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:59:42 +0000 JulieJohn 723845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perhaps you're just not used to light-colored shoes on yourself. I think they are chic and funky. Don't assume they are mainstream just because a lot of people on YLF have gravitated to them.</p> <p>Your dress is bold, which competes with the bold shoes. Maybe a subtler outfit will let the shoes make a statement.</p> <p>Now let me get this straight - they were made from an orphaned leopard? And then it got made into boots? Man, that leopard just couldn't get a break. (sorry, couldn't help myself) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723842 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:58:23 +0000 MNsara 723842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have some very light wash BF jeans? Or any very light wash jeans? That might be low contrast enough that they don't feel like a surprise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723840 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:56:07 +0000 Aziraphale 723840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But if you wear them with all black and with your dark hair, they are really going to POP. They will be the focus of the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723834 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:46:21 +0000 catgirl 723834@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have ALL of those things, Elizabeth! The last time i tried them I got suggestions to bookend. Of course, that's not an issue for you with this color! Maybe I'll try it anyway. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723832 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:44:58 +0000 Aziraphale 723832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they were mine, I'd wear them with head-to-toe black: black skinny jeans and a flattering tee or black silk blouse, and leather jacket with hardware. And big silver earrings, or else a big silver necklace.</p> <p>I have no idea if you have any of those things! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723805 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 22:09:12 +0000 EmilyC15 723805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you wear a lot of black and skirts, I can see why these booties aren't working for you. The height on these seems like they are meant to go with pants, not skirts. </p> <p>I wear my leopard booties with slim jeans, black ponte leggings, or black pants, and brown, red/burgundy, or blue tops. I have a leopard print cardigan that is an allmost exact match for the leopard print in the booties. I'm pasty-pale with auburn hair...point is, it's autumn and leopard print likes that. As others have suggested, try some pants and a lighter top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723711 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:42:51 +0000 Suz 723711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Denise. Just go for some lighter tops and you're all set! But they work great with the dress, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723705 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:39:57 +0000 CocoLion 723705@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look fantastic with this dress and statement necklace!!!</p> <p>Another styling idea: I would wear them with bf or skinny jeans rolled so the pants just graze the top of the booties (so, a little longer than typical). Then, experiment with toppers like a black jacket (leather moto or your Theory open jacket) and different color tops. Either white, grey, black or soft brown/taupe to pick up the brown hues of the booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723695 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:32:50 +0000 catgirl 723695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hmm, maybe my orange-red Equipment shirt? Didn't think of that, kcs! You smartie! Thanks for all the suggestions. If only I could wear white.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723690 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:30:28 +0000 K. Period. 723690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love those boots! I agree, though, about a lighter top. I've had good luck wearing my lighter 'vogs with dark jeans and a lighter top. I know, I've got the blond bookend thing working too, but really do try them with dark jeans and a lighter top. </p> <p>What colors can you wear in the cream to tan range? Can't you wear orange? Tan is just orange having a really dull day, you know.... </p> <p>I bet if you wore a dark jean or bottom so make the contrast more extreme between the top and bottom, a non-cream or tan shirt, like an orange one, would work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723645 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:57:10 +0000 ElleH 723645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the boots. They are a great neutral pop of color if that makes sense. A scarf or handbag or something in the same color with the rest all black. Kinda what Rae said I guess. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723589 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:55:21 +0000 shiny 723589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh... if they are size 6 I'll swap you these for those... </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-slouchy-boots-wdress-round-2" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ss-round-2</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723583 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:48:39 +0000 rae 723583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear my dalmatian booties with white tops n jackets, but i know how you feel about white... Maybe you need a metallic cold moto! In seriousness though, what about all black, back skinnies, and having these be a pop of color? Hm or getting a wide leopard belt like angie has? Do you have any chunky gold jewelry? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723582 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:48:38 +0000 kellygirl 723582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it! I think I'd prefer sans necklace. What about trying a cream element on top--vest or scarf or something? IDK just thinking out loud. I bet they would look fab with black pencil and Equipment blouse. Gorgeous boots! Don't give up yet--they are so fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723550 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:18:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 723550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nope. I think you're a full size smaller than me...but hey, what's a little pain for fashion???</p> <p>(I'm a 6/.6.5 and I think you're a 5.5 if I remember correctly?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723548 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:17:16 +0000 catgirl 723548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may take you up on that - are we the same size? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723546 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:16:38 +0000 Transcona Shannon 723546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoops - shows up as white on my monitor. But you get what I'm saying - I think as long as you have the lighter colour in your outfit somewhere, they work. Of course, if you really hate them you could send them to me.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723542 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:14:44 +0000 catgirl 723542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, the booties are true leopard so tan and black, and the dress has tan stripes. I've learned my lesson about white shoes! They are comfortable though I've only worn them ONCE! The shame... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723537 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:09:51 +0000 Transcona Shannon 723537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these booties - have you ever worn them? I think they work well with this dress because there is white in it which bookends the booties. To my eye, as novice as it is, you need to have white in the upper part of your outfit to work with these as there is definitely more white in the booties than black. Are they comfortable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-help-orphaned-leopard-booties#post-723503 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:40:17 +0000 catgirl 723503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A bandwagon purchase oprhaned. Sigh. I really like these but the light color makes them so hard to wear for me. I tried adding this necklace, which I pulled out of my to-be-consigned pile. Is there any hope?</p> <p>Please ignore wet and unstyled hair! I'm drying it while I hope for wisdom from YLF! </p>