https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 06:38:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase/page/2#post-1609479 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 14:55:27 +0000 approprio 1609479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, too bad! I think I'd have been equally fascinated and I was looking forward to seeing them on. You'll just have to find another way to channel the supa dupa fly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase/page/2#post-1609363 Sat, 30 Jan 2016 03:43:54 +0000 rachylou 1609363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can I use that line, Anna? </p> <p>!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase/page/2#post-1609236 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 22:31:28 +0000 Aida 1609236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna I'll join you in my 80s rock star garb. We'd make a great music video!</p> <p>Sartorially, I hope you're able to find something more like the RO pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase/page/2#post-1609202 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:47:03 +0000 Anonymous 1609202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes Retail Therapy works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase/page/2#post-1609201 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:45:56 +0000 Janet 1609201@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You crack me up. I think you're fly, but I totally understand. Well, more $$ for some other future find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1609192 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 21:26:36 +0000 Anonymous 1609192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you test drove them, that way they won't haunt you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1609152 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 20:29:39 +0000 unfrumped 1609152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No pain , no gain! Good to try things out sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1609144 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 19:58:42 +0000 annagybe 1609144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I finally got a chance to try them on again at home. I tried them with black leggings and my orange cropped sweater.<br />Yes, they are awesome, but I think they'd work best on a hip-hop dancer in a music video. Or someone very urban. Having Missy Elliott in my iTunes library does not make me fly.<br />So I will be returning them.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604695 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:28:15 +0000 Eliza 1604695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These pique my curiosity. I'd have to see them on to get the total picture. Hard to tell if the juncture between the "shoe" portion and the shaft would work or create a line you would rather not see. I am always mindful of how "busy" shoes and accessories are, as the greater the details, sometimes I find the harder it is to have a cohesive outfit, if that makes any sense. The other boots read sleeker and more streamlined, with the white sole providing the munch. These are a lot more going on, at least in the box. Both have their appeal and potential to rise to your stylings.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry that things are challenging and hope that there is relief in the offing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604685 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:11:26 +0000 columbine(erin) 1604685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like these, for you. I'm really curious to see how you'd style them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604625 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:37:34 +0000 viva 1604625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see them on you, styled.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604624 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:31:29 +0000 Archer 1604624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's a pity party?<br />&nbsp;Buy the Chanels, of course. The RO are category 'disposables'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604620 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 11:20:19 +0000 Archer 1604620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can do either/both of these with your wardrobe.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604560 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 02:07:11 +0000 shedev 1604560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been drooling over the RO boots too. They would never fit over my calves. I don't really like the sneaker bottoms of the others, but the knee pads are interesting. The back zipper is sort of a dealbreaker for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604542 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 01:10:31 +0000 Diana 1604542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they're crazy and cool. I'm getting an armor sort of vibe from them. Like urban/street armor, maybe? I'm super excited to see your styling ideas. </p> <p>The zipper thing does worry me slightly though... Definitely make sure you can move/sit without it catching or being uncomfortable. (I think a back zipper is a really odd choice for a thigh high boot, regardless of whether or not you can zip it all the way.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604529 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:30:38 +0000 Lucy 1604529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I really like these! I think they will collide beautifully with some of your newer slightly softer pieces.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604508 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 23:07:28 +0000 Laura 1604508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, those look boots would be great if you are going for a rocker chic look. I've got to ask, how comfortable are they? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604487 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:57:50 +0000 Angie 1604487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Chanels more than the Rick Owens style because they remind me of polo players. And anything equestrian floats my boat.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604469 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:12:57 +0000 Janet 1604469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I'm intrigued. I think they're cool. Different vibe from the RO, but that's not a bad thing. I'm getting a little bit of a gladiator vibe from these. I think playing with styling and seeing how they feel to you with your outfits will be the deciding factor.&nbsp;</p> <p>I hear you about the tiny calves on tall boots lately. I used to only have the occasional problem with boots not zipping up, but I guess my calves have grown from running and cycling. Or they're just cutting things smaller. :-/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604466 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 21:09:34 +0000 Aida 1604466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm very different vibes between the two boots. The RO (sporty but not particularly hard edged) seem more in line with where your style is these days (which feels a little softer?), but these (vaguely sporty but a lot harder edged) could be fun paired with some of your softer pieces, especially big chunky knits. I think it's worth playing around with the pieces you're interested in pairing with them to see if the overall vibe still feels right.</p> <p>Totally adore photo #3 in that slide show, yum! </p> <p>(*hugs* to you!)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604453 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:33:06 +0000 Anonymous 1604453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with approprio about pity party purchases.&nbsp; After the pity is gone, I never want to see that item again!&nbsp; Even so, I do like the boots in theory, but don't think they'd work out in practice for the reasons mentioned.&nbsp; Go find something else that makes you feel strong and fierce! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604451 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:29:48 +0000 MsMaven 1604451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would also love to see them on you. I think on the right person they would be fabulous. Intriguing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604448 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:25:52 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1604448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all the details on them, and am wondering what you would wear with them ... sporty to go with the sneaker bit, a cape to go with the highwayman vibe ...? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604447 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:25:50 +0000 DonnaF 1604447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To my eye, the Rick Owens looks intentional.&nbsp; These look like I could put them together with a quick hack and some improvisation:&nbsp; My leather athletic shoes + pleather boot tops I made for my Xena costume + knee pads I could pick up from an athletic supply store.&nbsp; Sorry, but I think (know) you can do better.&nbsp; Also, an unzipped back zipper can catch on anything upholstered, so those boots will either hold you captive and/or wreck any chair in your wake.</p> <p>I guess the lesson is to try on EVERYTHING that catches your eye, so that if/when they go on sale you can pounce if you're still interested.</p> <p>Hope things look up for you as the year goes on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604446 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:24:26 +0000 Gaylene 1604446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm oddly attracted to Karl's version of the look, as well as the Rick Owens boot. But then I love it when a designer finds a different way to interpret a boot--especially one doesn't involve just sticking more embellishments on a basic silhouette.</p> <p>Sorry to hear about the pity parties. Life can certainly give us some low, teeth-gritting moments to soldier through. Hope you find yourself in an upswing before too long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604440 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:16:36 +0000 Angie 1604440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And hugs too. Miss you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604439 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 20:16:08 +0000 Angie 1604439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them. Would love to see them on and styled. Can you return, Anna? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604427 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:44:16 +0000 approprio 1604427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And if they don't work out, remember it's Karl's problem and not yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604423 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:36:07 +0000 approprio 1604423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look a bit odd to me, like Karl's trying to do health goth or something. I hate the idea of a zipper behind my knee joint and pity purchases never work out in my experience. Then again, I'm deeply curious about their styling potential.</p> <p>If I were you, I'd take them home and play with them, take loads of photos for the rest of us to look at, and then take them back to Nordies afterwards.</p> <p>Sorry you're down. Hope playing with Chanel cheers you up a bit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/pity-party-purchase#post-1604417 Tue, 19 Jan 2016 19:31:50 +0000 Karen L 1604417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YOLO.. If you love them, that's all that matters! They're cool!!! &nbsp;And, yes, you gotta love Nordstrom's policies...</p>