https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 15:40:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic/page/2#post-738707 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 05:01:08 +0000 Jenava 738707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them for wearing with lighter-colored things. They are like basic black, but for wearing with khaki, beige, cream, bright colors, etc...esp. outfits that have no black in them. I don't like black shoes if there is no other black in the outfit because I think they look heavy and odd and pull the outfit down. Of course lots of non-black shoes would work in those cases, but nude shoes are very versatile for outfits like this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic/page/2#post-738662 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 03:36:28 +0000 Echo 738662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing is a requirement for everyone, but nude pumps can be very versatile (if you wear pumps, that is). I didn't realize how necessary they were for me until I attended a funeral this summer. I wore flats, but they did NOT look right with the outfit (not that anyone was looking at me anyway). The only truly perfect shoe would have been one that disappeared, like the nude pump. I had a pair of very high nude heels, but that wasn't the look I was going for. As soon as that event was over, I went on a mission to find mid-height, nude-for-me pumps that I could wear with or for anything. I don't wear them a lot, but they definitely fill a hole I had not realized existed in my closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic/page/2#post-738600 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 02:25:36 +0000 Janet 738600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Basic, yes. Necessity, no. </p> <p>I end up rarely ever wearing pumps. I seem to go straight from sandals to boots and back again, and in between I usually like my flats -- loafers, ballet, oxfords -- and my pumps go mainly unworn. </p> <p>I cannot get excited about nude pumps for me. I have some metallic ones that suffice and have a bit more edge. Those suit my current style and needs better than nude pumps. </p> <p>I do have a couple of pairs of nude wedge sandals that I like for summer dresses, skirts and shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-738558 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:32:24 +0000 April 738558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not required for me. I've never had a pair of nude shoes.</p> <p>My own "nude" (i.e., basic neutral) in a shoe is a cooler-toned metallic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-738482 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:22:54 +0000 siniestra 738482@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>nude pumps will elongate ur legs!! Instyle magazine is great with helping u playing with colors nude will go great with ....um let me see soft pink, navy, grey, neon, red, burgundy etc ...i will say almost with everything so i will say is a must !!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-738306 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 22:31:01 +0000 Aida 738306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another in agreement with the thought that they're a basic, but not required. As a VERY dark haired brunette, I love love LOVE wearing my nude pumps! They are my go-to summer heel. Because I have super light skin, my "nudes" are dove gray, taupe, and cream (light camel would also work, but I haven't found the right pair yet); I have pumps, booties, and boots that I wear in these nude-for-me shades. Though of course wearing with light bottoms or bare legs is about as leg lengthening as it gets, I really enjoy wearing them with my darker and colored bottoms (black included); it can look really fresh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-737986 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 17:54:12 +0000 rachylou 737986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of patent nude wedges and flats. I'm hanging on to them, which may mean they are a basic, but I'm also feeling their moment in the spotlight has passed. It's not the fresh look it once was. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-737890 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:57:34 +0000 Jyoti 737890@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the general consensus that they're a basic, but not required.</p> <p>I have a pair of nude pumps and I like that they go with basically everything. I did make sure to buy a pair that matched my skin tone as closely as possible. I chose to go with a basic pump with no adornments for maximum versatility.</p> <p>Personally, I like the look of nude pumps better than nude flats or sandals, but that's just me. I think its nice to have the added structure or shape of a pump, as I feel that with a nude flat,for example, you're in danger of looking like you're not wearing shoes. xD </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-737752 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:54:11 +0000 Aziraphale 737752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Versatile, yes. Must-have, no. (I can't think of a single wardrobe item that's a true "must-have" for everybody. I was going to say a good bra, but I even know a couple of women who could do without and you'd never know). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-737739 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:26:30 +0000 trang 737739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am craizily finding nude shoes for myself. It's absolutely versatile and makes legs longer whatever your hair color is! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-736380 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:25:50 +0000 lyn* 736380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my nude pumps (they are more "my skin tone and one darker" than a true nude) as they do go with everything - and well, I like the look on Kate Middleton </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-736377 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:24:17 +0000 Ann in New England 736377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped, I'm considering the nude pumps for exactly the reasons you mention. A nice go-to dress shoe that I don't have to think about would be a nice thing to have! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-736374 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:23:05 +0000 JulieJohn 736374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for asking this, Ann. I was curious about the same thing. Now I know I'm on the right track looking for light-colored silver or pewter low-heeled pumps. And the hunt continues ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-736359 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:16:35 +0000 unfrumped 736359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did the worse thing--I bought a pair that don't fit in the heels but look nice and are comfortable otherwise, so I may only them with pants and not dresses, but I liked how they looked so much in general that now I really want some that fit better! So I plan to keep poking around and remember my PPP's.</p> <p>What I liked was that in the right kind of nude --these were light taupey-nude-- was the lower contrast with my never-tanned legs. This color just looks easy to wear with some of the brighter colors I would like to do more of for spring and summer, and looked less severe and frumpy than black (I have fussy feet as well as wobble in anything hight at all, so can't wear what most people or magazine spreads consider real pumps, with narrow heels--that to me kind of makes black look better, more sleek and sexy--yah, for someone else!) or having to pick, black ? brown? match? The result is I'm put off buying dresses when I really would use them for non-work occasions. So at present I'm thinking that the "right" ones would be an easy go-to dress shoe for me.</p> <p>Sounds like you are doing a good thing to be evaluating where they might fit in for you, but don't need to go buy some just to say you have them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735551 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:29:39 +0000 JR 735551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, thanks for making me think of that. I don't have any nude shoes of any kind yet, but I'm moving in that direction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735548 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:29:05 +0000 Atlantia 735548@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think if you can find a comfortable "nude for you" pump, you should snap it up and wear the heck out of it.<br /> Myself, I've never managed to find one that matches my brilliant white legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735546 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:23:01 +0000 Anonymous 735546@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a nude shoe in the winter looks best with navy, cream and shades of green, IMHO. Black, brown and grey pants can be worn with black or brown, bur I love navy trousers with nude shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735536 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:16:03 +0000 christy 735536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find nude shoes to be extremely versatile and useful. But with all things, it depends on your personal wardrobe and whether or not they would work for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735531 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:13:28 +0000 Angie 735531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Shannon said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735529 Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:12:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 735529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would definitely consider nude pumps a basic, but I wouldn't necessarily consider them required. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735450 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 22:23:55 +0000 KathyL 735450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently purchased my first pair of nude pumps this year and they are so versatile! I find them very flattering and elongate my stubby legs I would highly recommend them. A nice alternative are gold or metallic shoes or sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735227 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:35:04 +0000 Mo 735227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore mine for the first time last night - with black pants - and I'm a brunette. I am just not a pumps girl in general, but given the choice, I vote nude over boring black any day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735222 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:28:54 +0000 Anonymous 735222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own any, because I normally wear flats (and there is something about a nude flat that just isn't very exciting). Also I have some spider veins on my legs and a perfectly even nude shoe tends to really contrast with my not-so-perfect legs. Other things can work as a nude for me, certain leopard patterns (now that makes my legs look smooth in comparison, heh!) and metalic sandals which go with everything. </p> <p>I think you just have to evaluate your life and your closet to see if they would end up being an essential for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735214 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 14:52:05 +0000 Krista 735214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have yet to find a pair that I really like and that suit my lifestyle, but yes, they are on my list just in case I do find a pair. However, I have a pretty intense winter season where a nude pump would look really out of place (like -40 degrees Celsius in January does not welcome a nude pump, even in an office environment), so they would only be a 3 season wardrobe piece for me, at the most. They remain on my list, all the same, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735160 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:38:54 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 735160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I almost always have nude shoes for summer when fabrics are lighter and they do seem to work with everything. In winter, I wear boots almost every day. Modgirl has nude heeled boots and they look gorgeous with almost everything so I am thinking about adding a pair to my collection. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735159 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 13:23:43 +0000 Beth Ann 735159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I would have to say that nothing is a wardrobe requirement, beyond a decent set of underthings, perhaps! That said, even as a brunette, I like my patent pumps. They lengthen the leg line and draw attention to other elements of my outfit. I also find that I wear my metallic flats a lot, since their color blends with my skin-tone. A brushed or subtle metallic can serve well, too. Deborah is right that the right tone matters --- I find some too too gray and some too pinkish.</p> <p>I've added a picture of me in my patent pumps, purchased last year from Target. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735144 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:14:18 +0000 Sharon 735144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say, I have these sandals in brown and wore them almost every day last summer. They are really comfortable and seem to go with most types of outfits. I am seriously considering the beige, which should read as nude for my skin tone. <a href="http://www.joannemercer.com.au/item/104510" rel="nofollow">http://www.joannemercer.com.au/item/104510</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735142 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:58:35 +0000 Laurenlaurielala 735142@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you wear them with your black and other dark trousers, Deborah? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735141 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:49:14 +0000 Deborah 735141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been looking for the perfect nude summer shoe for over 12 months. I see this as a bit of a wardrobe necessity (for me anyway) and I think nude can work for everyone but I think it's important to get the right nude tone for you. I imagine the right nude shoe would be quite a workhorse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/nude-pumps---required-basic#post-735136 Sun, 30 Sep 2012 10:31:40 +0000 anne 735136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to admit that I have been on YLF for 4 years and don't own any. I do have nude sandals, which are great for summer.</p> <p>I think they can work for brunettes and the reasoning they are considered flattering has been outlined by Laurenlarielala. </p>