https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:09:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1166469 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 06:16:00 +0000 Gigi 1166469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the cutout front helps because it is cut lower on the ankle, so you have the extra volume of your ankle exposed. The problem with boots cut straight across the top is that they are generally cut up higher on the leg, a ways above the ankle, so your leg is already narrowing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165843 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 17:55:45 +0000 rachylou 1165843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. That's food for thought re. the v/cutout front. I'm definitely a victim of the FPE. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165728 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:33:22 +0000 Diana 1165728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes. The v or cutout front definitely helps. Most of my booties have some version of this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165723 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:30:37 +0000 April 1165723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Mo, I think the idea is that it's not a chunky sock in the footbed (whatever that's called on a sock) but it gives you a cuff like a chunky sock. &nbsp;</p> <p>Hmm, not much help on heel heights because I mainly look for the lowest heel possible, but I thought some of the Zara ones had a heel in that range:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/shoes/ankle-boots-c358012.html#product=1751071&amp;viewMode=two">http://www.zara.com/us/en/woma.....ewMode=two</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165721 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:28:59 +0000 Suz 1165721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two secrets -- what IK said (elastic or gores of some kind) OR the V shaped vamp, as you suggest.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165714 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:19:55 +0000 ironkurtin 1165714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like ankle boots that come up past the slimmest part of my ankle and have elastic or gores that allow for slim fits.&nbsp; I find moto boots the biggest flowerpot offenders, personally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165708 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 15:14:20 +0000 Sara L. 1165708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting concept. &nbsp;I have the same flower pot problem with booties so rarely wear them with skirts/dresses. &nbsp;This might be a good solution. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165695 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:59:48 +0000 Mo 1165695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are those like the tall socks sticking out of boots but for booties instead? &nbsp;Intriguing. </p> <p>EDIT: April, I'm also starting to wonder just what heel height helps negate FPE also. &nbsp;I'd love 2" heels but it seems they come in low and high heights and not much in between.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165693 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:57:58 +0000 April 1165693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that's right, Mo. &nbsp;I got that feedback during my attempt to try the Manlows. &nbsp;</p> <p>I'm also trying these: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hue.com/Socks/Casual-Socks/HUE-Textured-Turncuff-Bootie-Socks.aspx">http://www.hue.com/Socks/Casua.....Socks.aspx</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;I put them in the same order with my cord leggings and am hoping they will help as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/negating-flower-pot-effect#post-1165691 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:56:08 +0000 Mo 1165691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still am keeping my eyes open for booties, though the active hunt is not on the priority list anymore. &nbsp;I started to wonder if the models with vamps that come down in front or dip in the middle might be a better choice for us dainty ankle gals? &nbsp;The FPE might be diminished since there is no straight horizontal line cutting across the leg? &nbsp; </p>