https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 09:39:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271919 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:58:46 +0000 cciele 271919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I echo the others in saying there's nothing wrong with not being into Cons! I wasn't into them before YLF; then I got a pair and now I am semi into them Like Kristen, I think of them as transitional shoes, between boots and sandals (I have only one other pair of flat shoes). </p> <p>I think short cowboy boots would be an awesome alternative! I treat my Frye Heath boots like that, even though they are almost midcalf, they work great under bootcuts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271869 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:00:45 +0000 yublocka 271869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread! I agree if they don't work naturally for you, no need to force it! Plenty of others fsh out there in the sea. Sarah I really like the look of the Asics you posted. Tara maybe you're just not a sneakers gal? Nothing wrong with sticking to ballet flats or another casual alternative (except for gear occasions of course). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271856 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:51:13 +0000 Christie 271856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my cons (a lovely shade of dusky pink ... not a clear, bright pink) in spring and fall and also with ballet flats. Boots for me in winter. Sandals or ballet flats in summer. I suppose 4-season wardrobes are fun with lots of variety. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271846 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:37:11 +0000 Anonymous 271846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/frye-carson-shortie-cognac-full-grain-leather?zlfid=111" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/frye-car.....?zlfid=111</a></p> <p>I love these Frye short boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271837 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:06:17 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 271837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I snagged a dark purple pair of Cons from TJ Maxx last spring (?) and have worn them a few times, in an effort to copy some MOTG formulas...but I think I am finally going to give them up - they are just not me, and I don't feel right in them! Thank you, Tara - this has been a freeing thread. lol For me, they just feel too young (I think it's more the overall style than the color) and too sporty for where I want my style to be.</p> <p>I LOVE my apple green Miz Mooz Carlitos tho, and second (third?) the low heeled cowboy boot suggestion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271772 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:07:45 +0000 Maya 271772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't worn my Cons in ages. I just do not feel fabulous in them, and I always find myself thinking outfits with Cons would look much better with some other kind of shoe. </p> <p>I still keep them because they do serve a purpose (for a walk in the park, for example), but overall there are much better options out there. I don't think you have to analyze the reasons. If you don't love them, you don't love them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271749 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:09:02 +0000 medusa 271749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you don't like them that well, that's OK. Sounds like they're just not your style. Nothing wrong with that.</p> <p>Sarah, those Onitsuka Tigers are adorable, thanks for posting those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271724 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:05:14 +0000 Mo 271724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some Keds that look like baseballs that I like, even though they might be a tad kitschy. They're good run around sneaker type shoes. And I like the quirkiness of baseball stitches but you can find Keds in a million different colors or patterns if you want a canvas sneaker alternative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271720 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:58:42 +0000 Sarah 271720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've never been a Cons girl myself either. I think they look great on others, and my husband even rocks a maroon pair of John Varvatos Cons and they look fab on him.<br /> I've always been more of an Onitsuka Tigers girl myself, though. Maybe try some of these?<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/onitsuka-tiger-by-asics-womens-shoes~1" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/onitsuka.....ns-shoes~1</a><br /> But of course cowboy boots are a brilliant option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271712 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:46:56 +0000 LeahJanes 271712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they're a 7.5 you should send them to me! Don't want them to languish in the closet unworn...</p> <p>Season wise, canvas is perfect for my climate - it never gets all that cold here I also like that they can be paired with skirts where other sneakers look wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271708 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:37:18 +0000 Anonymous 271708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto on the Cons - not a fan. I just ordered the Miz Mooz Carlito boots (the ones Angie has in apple green) in red for a casual "flat" alternative to wear with bootcut jeans. Currently on sale for $99 with free shipping, by the way. :)</p> <p><a href="http://www.infinityshoes.com/Miz-Mooz-Womens-Carlito-Western-Boot-589.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.infinityshoes.com/M.....t-589.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271707 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:36:24 +0000 Anonymous 271707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been off the cons as well lately as well. but I think its also because I am off bootcuts right now and straights/skinnies don't look right with cons. I'm keeping mine in the closet in case my style heads in a different direction at some point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271688 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:56:06 +0000 MNsara 271688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good seasonal points about Cons! Even though you are in a warm locale, canvas in 'winter' may feel wrong. Leather flat boots should feel better. </p> <p>Then funky canvas would be a great transition for spring. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271652 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:19:14 +0000 Laura 271652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Feeling the same, Tara - I have one pair in black and wear them like Kristen does - spring only (short season), and then only a few times. I do love my Frye Billy shorties - you should look at them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271641 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:33:31 +0000 Kristen 271641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cons for me are mostly a spring casual shoe, as a transition away from heavy winter boots but before diving right into sandals. Even then, it has to be with just the right outfit, something fun and kicky and uber-casual. So if you are not feeling the Cons love, put them away until it feels right to bring them back out! Their moment will come around again. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271635 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:47:45 +0000 Kristine 271635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can understand that too. I tried some Cons in the store but they didn't feel right. I like athletic styled ballet flats or Simple sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271621 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:04:24 +0000 lwc 271621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting thread Tarzy, and timely. I currently own 2 pairs of Cons: 1 purple, and 1 charcoal. I love Cons, and they love my narrow feet and urban style. </p> <p>That said, I'm not loving the purple pair as much these days. The minimalist in me is struggling with having 2 colors of the same shoe. And the grown-up in me is wondering if the purple kicks are a bit "cartoonish," considering the fact that I tend to wear that hue (and other saturated colors) near my face.</p> <p>I am on the verge of a pre-2011 household purge. I am considering giving the purple ones away and keeping the charcoal pair. So, you are not the only one who is re-evaluating your Cons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271613 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 07:07:06 +0000 Lynne 271613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck in your quest, Tara! I'm a ballet flat girl - my feet look too big in anything laced up unless it's really low at the front. Angie, you're so right - the words 'casual' and 'Taylor' just don't belong in the same sentence </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271610 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:59:32 +0000 wilson 271610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How funny, I just got into converse sneakers within the past few months! Before that I thought they were too butch for me. Now I like a little of that element sometimes, but I definitely have to be in the right mood for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271589 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:01:40 +0000 taylor 271589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know! You are right! :)</p> <p>brilliant suggestions about the flat cowboy boots for Tara:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271588 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 05:00:07 +0000 MsMary 271588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bella, I love those Coach trainers. I'm kind of hating myself for it, but there you have it. Love is a strange thing... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271586 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:56:19 +0000 Angie 271586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Taylor, it's *only* high heeled Cons for you Ms. Glamour Queen :)</p> <p>Tara, its okay to be off Cons! I was going to suggest flat cowboy boots so we are on the same wavelength. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271585 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:54:06 +0000 taylor 271585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto Sara. I have never felt right in them either, perhaps because my kids and their friends wore them....at any rate maybe your style has evolved or changed this past year </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271582 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:47:17 +0000 MNsara 271582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never felt right in Cons It may be because I predate them, but I have a pair of Easy Spirit that I wear to and from yoga classes and walking the dog type wear. They feel great on my feet and I feel properly styled with the rest of my active wear. . .</p> <p>They don't make any sort of style statment though. . .</p> <p>They look something like these Pewter ones:</p> <p><a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=233801&#038;PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....sn_results</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271573 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:30:57 +0000 bella 271573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My next pair of fashion sneakers will be one of these but in black or gray/silver, which is on coach website but not here:<br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=452548&#038;CategoryID=42675" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....ryID=42675</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271568 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:06:35 +0000 Anonymous 271568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're looking for a comfortable sporty shoe, try Merrel (scroll through all of the listings) ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/merrell-womens~1" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/merrell-womens~1</a></p> <p>You'll also find some great brands at REI or a similar outdoor clothing/mountainering store. :o) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-loving-my-cons-anymore#post-271565 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 03:56:02 +0000 tarzy 271565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know why. The last few times I've pulled them out, they just haven't felt right, and I've ended up putting them back in the closet. I've seen lots of "mature" ladies rock Cons, so maybe it's just that my black ones are too harsh? Or maybe they're just a bit too casual for where I'm going - style-wise - these days?</p> <p>Maybe I'm just not a sneakers girl? I've never found Pumas to be comfortable - no support. What are other options? </p> <p>Could Frye Carsons could be my "run around, low heel" alternative to sneakers? </p>