https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:32:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago/page/2#post-1663505 Thu, 19 May 2016 00:25:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1663505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aha, <b>Rachylou</b>--I had it right!<br />Thanks, <b>Sally</b>!<br />High five, <b>Dee</b>!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago/page/2#post-1663394 Wed, 18 May 2016 20:52:47 +0000 Dee 1663394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the jacket, and I think the crops are more than JFE. Great casual look! </p> <p>And I have the same style Birkenstocks, except in silver, and they are my summer workhorse. I hope these work just as well for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago/page/2#post-1663375 Wed, 18 May 2016 19:57:37 +0000 Sally 1663375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love that jacket and how you have paired it with the assymetrical shirt... it's gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago/page/2#post-1663374 Wed, 18 May 2016 19:51:46 +0000 rachylou 1663374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right. Birkies are completely native wear. And it's also true in my new neighborhood, what you see is serious walking shoes when people go anywhere. It's hilly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago/page/2#post-1663301 Wed, 18 May 2016 17:14:32 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1663301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, my goodness, you guys, thanks for all the enthusiasm!</p> <p><b>Heather.enhiu</b> and <b>Karie</b>, I think you would like the Odette pattern. It looks complex, but it goes together easily. I did make some alterations, to shorten the length between shoulder and bustline on me. </p> <p><b>Elizabeth P</b>, thanks for adding the Mephisto recommendation. That's a good one. Naot, too, has some narrower footbeds (which don't work for me at all). </p> <p><b>Brooklyn</b>, thanks! The lighter mauve fabric is actually a little check with some sagey green in it.</p> <p><b>kkards</b>, I see this style as a kind of Birkenstock-lite. </p> <p><b>Aliona</b> and <b>Donna</b>, thank you! I'm glad the length looks good on the jeans. It's fun to have a new silhouette to mix things up. </p> <p><b>LisaP</b>, I'm smiling that you think the Birkies look organic to my style--that makes me happy-- and chuckling at your comment about a "starter pair."&nbsp; </p> <p><b>Rachy</b>, Birkenstocks are a big part of what you called "native wear," aren't they? Now that you've moved to a different neighborhood, maybe that's no longer the case?</p> <p><b>JAileen</b>, I'll be trying my Birkenstocks with shorts this summer. I'm wondering if they still look current with skirts and dresses, as Angie noted back in 2014. </p> <p><b>Barbara</b>, thanks for inspiring me to get out that Odette pattern, btw. </p> <p><b>Una</b>, <b>Ledonna</b>, <b>Sara</b>, <b>Colette</b>: thank you!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago/page/2#post-1663291 Wed, 18 May 2016 16:56:29 +0000 barbaraq 1663291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Sharan's sewing buddy, I can answer your question, Karie. &nbsp;The pattern is from The Sewing Workshop. &nbsp;It's called "Odette and Ivy" and is a wonderful pattern to let your creative juices flow as Sharan's photos illustrate.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago/page/2#post-1663277 Wed, 18 May 2016 16:23:18 +0000 Karie 1663277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A super fab outfit! Is the pattern for your top from one of the Big 4? I think I have it or one that is similar, I'll have to get it out of my stash and attempt to stitch it up! </p> <p>The Birks look great on you. I have never been able to wear them, I walk right out of Birks :(</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663271 Wed, 18 May 2016 16:12:30 +0000 rachylou 1663271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One other thought...this has made me realize how long I've been doing this trend...lol. Not ready for something different At All. Lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663220 Wed, 18 May 2016 14:54:14 +0000 JAileen 1663220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit. Cool top! I love the tops you make.</p> <p>When Birkis came back, I dusted off the pair I bought back in the early 90s. I bought a new pair this year in a color I never used to wear - grey! I think they're comfortable and go great with shorts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663208 Wed, 18 May 2016 14:37:34 +0000 Anonymous 1663208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm surprised you haven't had Birks before this! They seem so organic to your style. I absolutely love your shopping outfit - I was obsessed with Stella Carakasi a couple of years ago and wanted to buy everything. &nbsp;(that was when our dollar made more sense - lol) . The length of your pants is bang-on too.</p> <p>&nbsp; Anyways - I think you've picked a terrific "starter pair" &nbsp;;) &nbsp;. I have now started wearing a pair inside the house when I'm working at home - they are that much a part of my foot now . &nbsp;I intend to buy yet another pair this summer, bringing my collection up to about 5 or 6 . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663182 Wed, 18 May 2016 13:49:29 +0000 MTBGirl 1663182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't get past how radiant you are in your shopping outfit! Killer! Absolutely Gorgeous! Egad I want to gush on about you!<br />I have not ever tried on a Birkenstock shoe - I guess I figured my bony feet would not work well in them but maybe I should at least try a pair on.&nbsp;<br />IMO you crops are not JFE but very flattering. I think your shortening them is perfect. And that MBM top is outstanding! Especially with your jacket. You are glowing!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663176 Wed, 18 May 2016 13:27:56 +0000 Sara L. 1663176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your top!&nbsp; I'm like Maneera - I love everything about it.&nbsp; I just bought a pair of Birk knockoffs and I've never like them either.&nbsp; No Arizona style for me&nbsp;- mine have the toe strap down the middle - I have no idea what they're called.&nbsp; I guess it just took that long for some of us to get used to the style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663151 Wed, 18 May 2016 11:08:43 +0000 Anonymous 1663151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous! I love the new shoes and they look like they fit you to perfection, with nice arch support. I'm also wowed by the cohesiveness of your outfit. The proportions are fab (as only personal tailoring can get) and the angles of the top echo the shoes in pics 2 &amp; 3 (but also look great with the new birks). I think the crops are way more than JFE on your lovely long legs. I hope you wear them often. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663148 Wed, 18 May 2016 10:52:41 +0000 kkards 1663148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab….love those birkies…hope this doesn't offend anyone, but IMO they have the essence of birkenstocks without being in your face of birkenstocks… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663134 Wed, 18 May 2016 09:56:21 +0000 Brooklyn 1663134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big thumbs up for the birks! I really like the cross toe strap. And your outfit is superb. You are so good at colour mixing (plus sewing of course). I would never have thought to mix these colours and it works so well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663129 Wed, 18 May 2016 08:08:16 +0000 Elizabeth P 1663129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, one of my favourite outfits on you! I love that tee, and how well it works with the jacket. </p> <p>And yay for finding Birks. If the work for you, they are so comfortale. </p> <p>Delurked... Toe gripping is part of why they are good for your feet, but it shouldn't be as much work as it sounds like it is for you. You might want to try Mephistos, they have a slightly narrower, almost compact, foot bed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663121 Wed, 18 May 2016 06:13:56 +0000 Ledonna N. 1663121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree, I'm always late to the party. I love my faux Birkenstocks. They are comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663113 Wed, 18 May 2016 05:39:14 +0000 catgirl 1663113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, these are winners! And the comfort can't be wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663108 Wed, 18 May 2016 05:17:51 +0000 heather.enhui 1663108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ooh thanks for sharing the link to the Odette pattern. I've been looking for just this kind of top! I love your fabric color/pattern choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663104 Wed, 18 May 2016 04:43:58 +0000 rachylou 1663104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Completely stylin'!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663097 Wed, 18 May 2016 03:56:16 +0000 Colette 1663097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It takes me a while to get onboard with most trends so I laughed at your title. Your Birkenstocks look great on you and with your outfit, which by the way I love your top! And your crops look fab. I've had a pair of Birkentocks for years that are exclusively my summer house slippers. My SO has a poison eye for them but I still wear them because they are really comfy especially when I'm doing a lot of cooking and on my feet all day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663094 Wed, 18 May 2016 03:40:43 +0000 Anonymous 1663094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm going to keep an open mind and try a few styles. My fussy feet are demanding comfort over fashion, but marrying them both is my goal. Although my foot is narrower, I don't often purchase a narrow width because then I feel constricted. Maybe I am a narrow regular width. Think I need some try on sessions to find some summer sandals. I am considering a pair for indoor use at home, as it is becoming more comfortable than going barefoot. And for that, a slide style would probably work best. </p> <p>Btw, I think the crop pants work just fine with your outfit. They don't look unflattering to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663090 Wed, 18 May 2016 03:25:25 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1663090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Maneera</b>, you're so sweet--thanks! You could have a top like this, if you wanted to make one. I don't know if Sewing Workshop ships to India, but if not, I could get you the pattern and send it. It's the <a href="http://www.sewingworkshop.com/shop/all-products#!/Odette-&amp;-Ivy/p/45193256/category=9765076" rel="nofollow">Odette top</a>. </p> <p>Thank you, <b>Kelly</b>! You wear Birkies with great style, if I'm recalling correctly.</p> <p><b>delurked</b>, I am often not that comfortable in slide styles, either. In fact, my Haflingers have that kind of slipping problem when I walk--I feel I'm really gripping to keep them on. When I tried on these Birks, the saleswoman tightened the straps and said they need to be tight so your foot doesn't slide around in the sandal.&nbsp; I wore them for about a mile walk today, to and from Pilates, and they felt quite secure on my feet. Birkenstocks do come in widths, too. My friend with the Gizeh style has a low volume foot on the narrow side. </p> <p>Thanks, <b>Windchime</b> and <b>smittie</b>!</p> <p><b>shevia</b>, I went to the shoe store hoping to try on a Naot style called Begonia, but they didn't have it. Thanks for the compliment on my top; I've seen some very cool designers from Israel on my buying trips with my boutique-owner friend. </p> <p><b>DJP</b>, I'm encouraged to hear you wear these same sandals, because I admire your style. I'm surprised to hear how well they work for lower-volume feet, because that does not describe mine! But different widths and adjustable straps can accommodate a lot of different foot shapes and sizes. There was a woman in the store today wearing them in a bronze tone, and I thought they looked gorgeous. I can see you wearing that shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663079 Wed, 18 May 2016 02:39:47 +0000 DJP 1663079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>Fabulous Sharan! I had wanted to wear Birks for years but having a small low volume foot was always&nbsp;problematic. Maybe 2 years ago I saw Jane on Sea of Shoes rocking the Mayari so I ordered a pair on Zappos ( before the US/Canadian exchange rate went sideways, for us Canadians) I had to return those for the narrow width but I'm very happily on my 3rd colour. I'm currently stalking the Antique Lace but so far I can't find it in the narrow width. I'm sure you will love yours to death. They look wonderful on you. Your mixed media top is SO dreamy ......I have sewing envy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663072 Wed, 18 May 2016 02:26:43 +0000 Jaime 1663072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am wearing the one strap variety in bright pink as my summer around the house shoe. I think yours look great, but I am a birk/naot fan. Fantastic outfit - your MBM designs remind me of some local designers actually. The side cut out is brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663069 Wed, 18 May 2016 02:22:37 +0000 Anonymous 1663069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>.I hear you about the clunkyness of birks. It is a look that has taken me ages to get into but I think I'm there now (at the same time as you I guess!)<br /> Good looking pair you got--I like the cross over toe area. It's a little different.</p> <p> I also wanted to mention how much I love your dusty purple jacket and top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663061 Wed, 18 May 2016 02:03:20 +0000 Windchime 1663061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Really cute sandals, and they are so compatible with your outfit and style!<br /> Love your shirt, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663054 Wed, 18 May 2016 01:47:22 +0000 Anonymous 1663054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the outfit - and love the jacket too. I do have a question about Birks - I've tried a pair or two on, but they've not felt right. I rarely wear a slide or flip flop because my feet are narrow and I don't like to feel like I have to work hard to keep the shoe on my foot. This also applies to flats. That's why the shoe in 2-3 looks like it would stay on my foot. </p> <p>So to the Birks wearers - is it a constant gripping with the toes to stay on the foot, or do you buckle/cinch them so that's not needed? Or do they just stay on without effort for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663051 Wed, 18 May 2016 01:42:44 +0000 kellygirl 1663051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, love this, Sharan! Those Birkenstocks are fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/on-board-with-a-trend-from-2-years-ago#post-1663049 Wed, 18 May 2016 01:41:31 +0000 Maneera 1663049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice sandals! They look really good on your feet too. </p> <p>What I just can't get over that top! Beyond fabulous! I love love love the style, the color, the cut, the fit....and now I really really really want it too :/ </p> <p>Looking fab, Sharan. Enjoy your new summery sandals! </p>