https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 12:01:02 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891644 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:28:43 +0000 ElleH 891644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know Alaska &amp; your particular work is less conservative and you may not have time now, but for the future, have you seen&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://corporette.com">http://corporette.com</a>? They are talking about shoes at the moment. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891642 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:25:41 +0000 Diana 891642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yeah, I think pants suit + booties is probably the best idea.&nbsp; Being comfortable is important!&nbsp; I have something of a similar issue, although I hardly ever have call to wear a real suit and don't even own one.&nbsp; But anytime I need to dress businessy I tend to default to trousers because of the shoe issue.&nbsp; Basically, I have never, ever found a pair of closed toe pumps that are comfortable, and trousers allow me to wear boots or oxfords underneath so at least I'm not limping by the end of the day.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891640 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:25:10 +0000 ElleH 891640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Frye are comfy &amp; they come in black&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-miranda-lace-bootie-dark-brown-soft-vintage-leather?ef_id=UUKsOgAABVwritgR:20130328182446:s">http://www.zappos.com/frye-mir.....gAABVwritg</a> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891637 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:23:07 +0000 catgirl 891637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zap, I really appreciate your perspective, as I know you also work in a conservative environment.&nbsp; If only I had more TIME!&nbsp; I'm usually the person who regrets buying for events that may not happen - now here it is and I don't have what I need!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891635 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:21:37 +0000 catgirl 891635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ kcs, you are totally right.&nbsp; My entire environment is SO casual that I have almost no perspective on business wear.&nbsp; Only trial attorneys in trial, wear suits, and even then not always, as a jury here tends to frown on too much frippery. It is a whole different world.<br /><br />That said, I am trying to balance between finding the right shoe and looking confident, which I fear will not happen if I can't walk comfortably.&nbsp; Right now I'm leaning toward black dress pants, Theory jacket, silk tank, and a pair of sleek boots or booties from my closet&nbsp;- just have to figure out which ones are best.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the reality check! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891632 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:20:22 +0000 Anonymous 891632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I honestly don't know what is appropiate then Una. I don't consider whether the person knows me. As a&nbsp;matter of fact every time&nbsp;I go for a promotion, I&nbsp;need to take an exam and an interview. I end up being evaluated by colleagues. I really don't go&nbsp;by whether or not they know me, I dress for the occasion, but heck, you live in Alaska. I have no clue.&nbsp;Go with your instinct.&nbsp;<b></b>I guess at&nbsp;some point in time it could be a good idea for you to get a couple more corporate, business&nbsp;like, conservative pieces, so you don't run into a situation like this. you are bound to encounter this in the future, especially in your field. For now, I agree. Too much of a time pinch. I thought you had found a pant suit for whatever reason. Go with whatever looks more confortable.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891615 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:59:12 +0000 K. Period. 891615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una, I probably have more conservative (office-dress wise) opinions about what is appropriate in the legal world. &nbsp;I know what I see every day among my&nbsp;colleagues&nbsp; though and that shapes my opinions. &nbsp;Male colleagues are not generally all that particular, bit senior female colleagues who fought their way tooth and nail for recognition and respect tend to be very very conservative. &nbsp;<br /><br />I think that part of what makes this suit/shoe choice&nbsp;very challenging is that, like banking, investment, and educational administration, law is an inherently conservative (dress wise!) field. &nbsp;If you are going to wear a suit with a skirt, I think you really need a more refined shoe. &nbsp;I can see a heeled loafer, but it would need to have a feminine shape and lower front in order to look professional with a suit and skirt. It is going to be very hard to find a funky shoe that is going to work with a dress and jacket or skirt and jacket suit combo and look appropriately professional. &nbsp;<br /><br />Can I be totally over-reaching and ask this: If you had to have one dressy, more conservative shoe in your closet that will serve as your fast fallback when you have to dress up for a more conservative environment, what would it be? &nbsp;<br /><br />I don't think it makes sense to focus on something that you'll immediately be able to seamlessly integrate into your daily wardrobe rotation for this particular shoe. &nbsp;<br /><br />My FFBS is a pair of stacked but feminine heeled almond-toed black pumps that I bought at Nordstrom many years back. The almond toe lets me wear it when toe trends are more rounded and when they are more pointed. &nbsp;I also have a secondary FFBS that is my pointy-toed, high-heeled classic pump in black suede from my WIW earlier this week. &nbsp;My almond-toe shoe is probably seven years old. My pointy-toe one is a few years old, but is such a staple, always replaced, that I can't be sure. &nbsp;I think you need to focus on a shoe like that. &nbsp;I think, in part, that is why I loved the shape of the corso como so much.The height not so much, but the shape for sure. &nbsp;Everyone has to have certain basic items in their closet that they don't reach for as their cutting edge item, but that serve as a foundation. &nbsp;This shoe should be one of those. It is like your suit. You are trying to find one now because you need it. &nbsp;You may not&nbsp;need it again for years. &nbsp;However, when you invest the money in that one classic item, you can reach for it four years from now and it is going to work well for you. &nbsp;A trendier item isn't going to do that for you. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these/page/2#post-891603 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:39:19 +0000 catgirl 891603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Zap and Angie, I totally agree.&nbsp; I am still confused on pants vs. skirt suit and that is a problem too.&nbsp; If I wear pants i'm just going to wear booties but it's the skirt that's a problem.&nbsp; There's no time to get a suit tailored and whatnot, so I'm stuck with my closet.<br /><br />Just to add, the person who is interviewing me is not a stranger but a friend and social acquaintance, because that's how this town is.&nbsp; So it's someone who KNOWS me, not a first impression.&nbsp; <br /><br />Goodness, who knew this would be so difficult for me?&nbsp; Just looking at pumps and Mary Janes made me feel odd.<br /><br />Thank you all for putting up with me! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891575 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:13:09 +0000 Angie 891575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's short for Urban Warrior Princess. You can ask Una all about that :)<br /><br />Una, like Zap, I think a pair of fab black refined booties are a great idea. Or a pair of heeled oxfords.&nbsp;I do like the patent loafers though. Not at all keen on the Mary Janes, or shoes like that with a suit.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891573 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:11:55 +0000 Vildy 891573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You know, the refined shoe boot with a men's suit is highly prized. <br />Surprised <i>me</i>, with all their talk about inside and outside lacing of <br />wingtips. :)&nbsp; But if they can do it, surely you could do it.&nbsp; Can't beat <br />boots for comfort. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891565 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:06:50 +0000 Liz A. 891565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What's UWP? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891559 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:56:45 +0000 Anonymous 891559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una, I honestly think you need a less clunky shoe. I am not a fan of the loafer style with a pant suit. It looks too butch to my eye. If low vamp is not good, why don't you go with a simple pair of black booties? You are wearing a pant suit, right?&nbsp;<br /><br />I would not worry too much about UWPfying or Unafying the look for this occasion. I think you need to forget about that for a moment.&nbsp;Get yourself a tailored power suit ( no sizing up please)&nbsp;and sleek shoes. Sleek&nbsp;and sophisticated is what this one calls for IMO. Your hair will prevent it from&nbsp;looking boring. Trust me. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891553 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:52:51 +0000 ironkurtin 891553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fidji and Coclico both make more UWP black pumps.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891538 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:45:04 +0000 kkards 891538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ una, forgive me, but its hard to image the women who owns the galaxy suit wearing the&nbsp;mary janes. maybe the patent&nbsp;loafer.<br /><br />i love the&nbsp; Fluevogs oxfords that diana posted. <br /><br />in the post about the suit, you talked about styleing more "boyish". what about this?<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jeffrey-campbell-william-woven-oxford/3359473?origin=category&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=4099" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/je.....tback=4099</a><br />&nbsp;or this wedge, which has some edge, but because its black, would not be completely out there/<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jeffrey-campbell-leigh-wedge/3359470?origin=category&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Black+Suede&amp;resultback=4740" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/je.....tback=4740</a><br /><br />what about a bootie instead?<br /><a href="http://www.zappos.com/la-canadienne-donovan-black-leather" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/la-canad.....ck-leather</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891534 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:41:42 +0000 rachylou 891534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote for the Sofft Marisol. I like Sofft and I'm developing poison eye for mary janes after loving them my whole life.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891531 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:39:48 +0000 DonnaF 891531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My vote is for the Sofft patents or the 2nd 'Vogs as being best with a Theory suit.&nbsp; IMHO, for Mary Janes to work, the rest of the outfit needs to be funked up -- and that isn't an interview suit as worn to an interview!&nbsp; The 2nd Vogs seem pretty conservative for Vogs, and since they won't show terribly much under trousers seem like they would be a delicious secret.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891506 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:20:22 +0000 Anonymous 891506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Una, I can't picture uyou in the mary janes and like the Sofft patent as the best with your style and the level of dressiness needed. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891501 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:17:33 +0000 amiable 891501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the Sofft marisol in patent or the Dansko Nell pumps. &nbsp;But I think the Soffts are definitely better for an interview! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891500 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:17:29 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 891500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like those Sofft loafers better than the ones on sale that I linked to. They do look current, and they are classic while also being hip with their masculine vibe. I agree with others that the patent looks dressier and more suit-worthy. Good choice!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891495 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:12:57 +0000 catgirl 891495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diana, those made my heart stop for a moment.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; But yeah, they are too open for this time of year and a little too much FUN for an interview! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891492 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:11:37 +0000 Diana 891492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Definitely the heeled loafers!&nbsp; I prefer them in patent for a dressier look.<br /><br />I was thinking also maybe a pointy heeled oxford.&nbsp; <br />I think these might be a bit too much for an interview but I LOVE them:<br /><a href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w[0]=gender%3Awomen&amp;p=5&amp;pp=1&amp;view=detail&amp;colourID=3784" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w.....ourID=3784</a><br /><br />ETA: More sedate (but still Fluevogs), if you don't mind black and brown together:<br /><a href="http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=attribute%3AHeel&amp;p=45&amp;pp=3&amp;view=detail&amp;colourID=3569" rel="nofollow">http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w.....ourID=3569</a><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891427 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:24:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 891427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Absolutely love the Sofft Marisol heeled loafers in patent. I'm afraid I'm with Rae and find the Mary-Janes a bit on the frumpy side (and this is from someone who owns Mary-Janes - lol!). They just don't seem like you.&nbsp;<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891418 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:17:11 +0000 Liz A. 891418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ the patent is dressier. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891153 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:28:08 +0000 Vildy 891153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If the top of your foot is going to show - like with any kind of pump, then nude hose and use them to try shoes on, too, because they can make a size slipperier.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891146 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:54:19 +0000 catgirl 891146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Am leaning toward the Sofft pair, as long as the heel is not dated.&nbsp; What do we think of this pewter color with a black dress and blazer?&nbsp; Or just go with the patent?</p><p>I love Rae's Borns as a second choice, but not sure the heel height is going to work for me with a dress.</p><p><a href="http://www.6pm.com/sofft-marisol-pewter-metallic-brush-off?zfcTest=mat%3A1" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/sofft-maris.....st=mat%3A1</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891143 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:48:16 +0000 rae 891143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sofft patent! Also like the Munro and Born.<br /><br />Honestly, the others (mary janes)&nbsp;look kind of frumpy to me. *ducks* They wouldn't necessarily feel that way with an artsy or casual outfit, but with a Theory suit, I'd kind of feel like... hey, why didn't she spring for shoes to go with it?&nbsp;<br /><br />Gonna run away now before the MJ fans beat me up.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891138 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:40:43 +0000 CocoLion 891138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The patent oxford is the most stylish to me.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891136 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:38:17 +0000 Ariadne 891136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Heeled patent&nbsp;loafer, hands down. &nbsp;I like Firecracker's suggestions too.<br /><br />I'm so nervous/excited for you and Kari! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891123 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:13:45 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 891123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oooh, what about these? I have "duck feet," too, btw--definitely need more room in the toe box. I like that these look like prim pumps under pants but will be more edgy with your skirts:<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/gentle-souls-top-cast-pump/3302722?origin=category&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=221" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ge.....ategoryid=</a><br />And here are some heeled loafers on sale: <br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sofft-abena-loafer-pump/3314850?origin=category&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=SMOG+METALLIC&amp;resultback=2936" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/so.....d=0&#038;f</a><br />To me, these look more current than the patent ones, but I may be wrong. I don't know if the block heel is coming or going.<br />Okay, I'll be quiet now. I just love shoe shopping. ;)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoe-thread-any-of-these#post-891115 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:59:48 +0000 Parsley 891115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To me, the Mary Janes seem way too staid for you. The heeled loafers get my vote. I also like the Born pumps - aren't those the ones Rae got in a different color?- but I think your pants will look better with the slightly higher heel of the loafer.