https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 17:45:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-571768 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:08:10 +0000 Astrid 571768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! And no need to be jealous, your hair is absolutely gorgeous too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-571539 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:36:31 +0000 ManidipaM 571539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wishing you lots of luck, so you find another pair to bookend your GORGEOUS hair (can you tell I'm a tiny bit jealous?) very very soon, Astrid! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-571535 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:04:55 +0000 Astrid 571535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everybody for their suggestions on how to solve the problem! I've decided to return them though. I wore them a bit around home yesterday and they are definitely too small. I'm not sure if stretching them a bit would suffice and I don't want to risk it not working out in the end. I'm a bit sad because I really like the look, but I think I should be able to find something similar elsewhere. I'll definitely look for that style! I'm not sure why they didn't seem to be too small in the store - I feel a bit bad about returning them, but I know it's the right thing to do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570588 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 23:25:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 570588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid - if they only need to stretch a little, definitely use the rubbing alcohol trick (just remember to only rub it on the inside of the shoe) - I've done this and it really does work! These are gorgeous shoes and totally go with your style - good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570448 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:28:12 +0000 Jem 570448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had some shoes that were tight and I filled up a couple of ziploc bags 1/2 filled with water and put them side the shoes and stuck them in the freezer until it froze. That will stretch them. You can only do this if they are leather. If you google it, there are some other methods of stretching, too. They are cute and i hope you can get them to work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570415 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:53:20 +0000 Anonymous 570415@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those shoes, Astrid! They must be comfortable, though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570387 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:27:46 +0000 Meredith1953 570387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae and Janet are right about shoes being able to give a little. I have had the cobbler stretch them a tad myself. Just make sure that they only need a LITTLE stretching. They are super cute shoes and yes they complement your hair very nicely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570378 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:23:31 +0000 Janet 570378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, I think it cost me $10 or so -- we stretched width-wise (unusual for narrow-footed me) and it worked like a charm. Almost too well in one case! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570377 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:21:40 +0000 kellygirl 570377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE the oxfords. I'm not sure about the fit though.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570336 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:41:00 +0000 Astrid 570336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Denise! </p> <p>Thanks Rae! I hadn't heard of that before.</p> <p>Janet, it's in the width. How expensive was it to take yours for stretching? The bigger size was better in width, but then they were too long and I was slipping out at the back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570333 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:38:25 +0000 Janet 570333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had a couple of pairs of shoes stretched successfully at the cobbler. These look like good candidates for that. Is the snugness in the width or the length?</p> <p>I like them, and I think they work nicely with your bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570329 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:35:55 +0000 rae 570329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can also swab the insides with rubbing alcohol and then put them on and walk around the house. That often stretches them out a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570326 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:33:34 +0000 CocoLion 570326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are cute shoes and I believe they will stretch out. Start with thin socks. I have leather shoes that have taken time to break in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570321 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:21:46 +0000 Astrid 570321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christieanne, we already have evening here and they are a bit tight. Mmh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570288 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:45:55 +0000 christieanne 570288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should put them on again at night - when your feet are at their "most" and check them. I am liking them quite a bit so hope they fit right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570271 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:33:05 +0000 Astrid 570271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Rachylou. I normally don't compromise either, but I have a really hard time finding shoes that fit right. They were more comfortable this morning when I hadn't done so much walking yet. </p> <p>Thanks, Kirti. I'm not sure if I should keep them with the idea of getting them stretched. Maybe I'll try to wear them a bit tomorrow and see whether they are comfortable or not. I don't want to buy new shoes that don't fit right. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570265 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:26:50 +0000 Kirti 570265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay new shoes! I'm sure they will stretch out a bit, it is for you to decide if they are a little too tight. You could also try getting them stretched? I do love the colour on you though and I really like the look with the tights and the pants </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570264 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:26:49 +0000 rachylou 570264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those *are* cute shoes. They work nicely with your bag and hair and everything else. I have to admit, tho, I personally can't compromise on shoe comfort. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-shoes-keep-or-return#post-570252 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:17:06 +0000 Astrid 570252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided to look for some much needed items today, you can see what I had on my list here: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/my-shopping-list-for-tomorrow" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....r-tomorrow</a></p> <p>I'm now at home again and rather exhausted and I have none of the things that were on my shopping list besides some shoes. And I still have to decide if I keep them. Although there was one more positive thing, I also managed to buy two new bras and I really hate shopping for them.</p> <p>The shoes are bookending my hair perfectly, I was really surprised when I saw this in the store. That never happened before! The were a bit tight (remember my wide feet?), but one size up was too big even with insoles. These are real leather, so I think they should give a bit. I really took notice of it when I tried them on now after 8 hours of walking. Anyway, I can only wear thin tights or one pair of thin socks in them, but I think that would be okay for these shoes. Should I keep them even if they are a bit tight? Or would you say that one shouldn't compromise with shoes and they have to fit right from the beginning?</p> <p>Do they work with my bag in #2? I'm unsure about the two browns together. I like the look with pants (#3/4), but do you think they work with a skirt and dark tights like in #1? I would only keep them if I'll be able to wear them with a skirt. </p>