https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:45:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1884431 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:04:04 +0000 unfrumped 1884431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. They are being hemmed and I’m also going with pockets closed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1884278 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:41:43 +0000 Angie 1884278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YAY. Thanks for the pics. Both items are fabulous. Off you go to hem those pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1884255 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:02:09 +0000 unfrumped 1884255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots are hard to show with pants, hence used the skirt outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1883525 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 00:46:52 +0000 unfrumped 1883525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of other Rebecca Taylor items online I find a few I like when there are subtle feminine details, but that most of her things are TOO frilly or flouncy.<br /> In reverse, over a few years I’ve bough several Vince items, usually knitwear, and am drawn to the more fitted, least weird or “ architectural” items- but usually still a little fluid in fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1883176 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 00:46:15 +0000 unfrumped 1883176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: I have added some photos to the original post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1883151 Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:21:49 +0000 Suzanimal 1883151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The boots don't look like combat boots to me and from the description of the outfits you gave, it sounds like you styled them perfectly. I have a lot of trouble making ankle boots look right on me and I'm going to try the skirt/matching tight column of color idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE the pants. Apparently, everyone did because I went to the Nordstrom site to get a closer look and they were sold out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1882333 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 19:46:43 +0000 LaPed 1882333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those boots! To me, these do not read combat so much as work-wear. They remind of classic Redwing or Wolverine boots. FWIW, I have two pairs of lace up boots. One a bit taller with a pointier toe, one a low desert boot/chukka style. I wear them both with everything, from jeans to cropped trousers to skirts and dresses. It is true that I don't see this look on anyone else around me; that's probably why I like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1882156 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:58:16 +0000 Mainelady 1882156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great boots and great pants! If your boots make you happy and you enjoy wearing them, then you should wear them and love every single step! “They” May have opinions, but consider two things: 1) their style may not be as evolved as yours and 2) their opinions don’t really matter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1882150 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:25:57 +0000 Style Fan 1882150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great boots and pants.&nbsp; I am not sure who 'they' are but I would wear the boots however I wanted.&nbsp; I have a pair of suede lace-up boots that are more combat than those.&nbsp; I only wear them with jeans but then I pretty much only wear jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1882117 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 04:41:17 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1882117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree, the shaft isn't tall enough for combat boots, and I don't think the toes are rounded enough either. The lacing suggests granny boots and the suede leans desert/chukka.</p> <p>I hadn't thought of it until now, but you're right that wearing laceup boots with non-Jean pants has not been common in recent years. I never see women doing it, unless it's purely functional with work pants for physical labor. Men occasionally, but they have the tradition of oxfords etc. interesting... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1882114 Wed, 24 Jan 2018 04:19:50 +0000 unfrumped 1882114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for comments! I was trying to post some outfit pics tonight but having trouble moving them from my phone. Will have to figure that problem out later.<br /> Angie, thank you for your input. I will post a trouser pic. Not hemmed yet and they are VERY long , and I’m not going to hem to my highest boot— goin’ lower. </p> <p>karen13, I would not call them “ wide”- I guess are medium which I wear now due to needing wider toe for bunions. It’s just that they are more rounded. I real like an almond or tapered toe, but even that is scrunching my feet these days, so I have to have times I can trade off to something roomier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881921 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:29:03 +0000 Jenni NZ 1881921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Gaylene and jlpp and say don't care about what "they" say. I think "they" are snobs. So much mean and ridiculous stuff written about styling, which is why I love the tone Angie has set here, which is kind. I'm glad for you you've already rocked them and had happy feet.<br /> Any decade returns and has homage paid to it later, or becomes vintage. So much drivel gets written to make women feel bad. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881911 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 18:14:37 +0000 Angie 1881911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOH. Forgot to say how much I love the trousers. May we see them on?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881892 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:34:11 +0000 kkards 1881892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i was thinking the same as cindysmith...these are more desert or chukka to me...let's split the difference and call them a hybrid chukka/combat....<br />anyway...i like them a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881891 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:34:03 +0000 Gaylene 1881891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think “they” should quit sticking their noses into our closets and keep their poisoned eye comments to themselves! Just because I’ve grown away from a look doesn’t mean that look can’t be fresh and interesting when worn by someone else. Call your boots “laced hi-tops”, wear them happily, and smile tolerantly when “they” refer to the boots as “combat boots”—some people are SO behind in their fashion thinking! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881885 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 17:08:04 +0000 cindysmith 1881885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That boot looks more desert or chukka to me, not combat. And even if they were combat, wear them however you like. I like them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881878 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:43:15 +0000 Sara L. 1881878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them.&nbsp; I'm sure they looked great in the outfits you describe.&nbsp; They don't look like combat boots at all to me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881874 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:29:37 +0000 Anonymous 1881874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have boots like yours and more hardcore combat ones and I wear them a lot, I'll be 45 this year, and I don't feel like they're too young. I think you should wear what makes YOU happy and what you feel confident in, let your own voice drown out what others say.<br /> Only one life, one body, and it's yours to dress however you enjoy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881862 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:45:22 +0000 Anonymous 1881862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are GREAT pants - I want them too ! &nbsp;I like the boots, but I admit I see them much the same way "they" do . &nbsp;I have a pair myself, but mine are quite a bit combat-ier ....and I only wear them casually, and a whole lot less than I used to (I bet they are closing in on 7-8 years old) . &nbsp;Yours are very polished looking, as Angie pointed out, but I still see them as casual boots, not for wearing with skirts or dresses...or not with 'work" skirts or dresses, I should clarify. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881859 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 15:36:17 +0000 Angie 1881859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very refined combat boots. Casual but polished. I bet they look smashing on you, <b>unfrumped</b>. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881836 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 14:46:14 +0000 Helena 1881836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Joy - they look very polished-casual to me, and I think would look great with either pants or a skirt, esp. as you say, with a column of color.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881759 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 06:56:40 +0000 Anonymous 1881759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They don't look like combat boots to me, but more refined in a way that should look good both with trousers and skirts. Wear them with confidence with anything you want to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881743 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:16:46 +0000 rachylou 1881743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting re boot identity. I do rather think they are more granny boot than combat boot, but now that you mention it... they are first cousins when it comes to boots.</p> <p>...But if you can’t wear boots with trousers or skirts, what the heck is left? And honestly, the women I’ve seen rock these sorts of boots best have always been older. I can’t think of any young thing that has stuck in my memory... but this one woman with grey hair... bad a&amp;&amp;, yes... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881742 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:13:38 +0000 jussie 1881742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not call these combat boots. I would call them “suede lace up boots” :). No, you’re not out with Granny Clampett. They do have a bit of a 90’s vibe, but not in a bad way. Could be quite cute with some blue jeans and a graphic tee, just a smidge 90’s but not overdoing it. Also I think with the midi skirts and pencil skirts you mentioned would work well too. They could also be nice with black denim jeans. But most of all, if you love them then it’s worth finding ways to style them that you’re happy with. Good luck </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881741 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 04:36:50 +0000 Zaeobi 1881741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The great thing about fashion these days is that it's more about how individual items come together on YOU personally (rather than any one trendy 'it' item). So unless you plan to wear the boots with a leather moto jacket, red bandana, patchwork jeans or a burnt velvet spaghetti strap dress all together, I wouldn't worry about it looking 'too 90s/grunge' if I were you, lol!</p> <p>These actually remind me more of the collegiate vibe of an Oxford shoe or desert boot combined - maybe it's the suede material &amp; thin laces? Either way, they sound like they would look mature and natural with the grey tights you mentioned. Just don't wear them with a tweed jacket, ivory blouse AND corduroy skirt unless you want to look like you're still on campus, either (those items individually would be fine, but see the point above about how it all comes together - too much at once and it'll start to look like a costume).</p> <p>Anyway, the boots sound lovely &amp; so do the trousers - but I won't be able to offer feedback on those until you try them on, lol! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881732 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 04:20:31 +0000 Debbie 1881732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you love them wear them! I think they are a fun addition! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881728 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 04:14:54 +0000 karen13 1881728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, combat boots have a higher shaft. These are just gorgeous lace- up boots, and I want some.</p> <p>How does the sizing run and are they truly roomy in toe - like C/D?</p> <p>Love the pants too - I adore pinstripes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881719 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 03:44:42 +0000 Emily K 1881719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know...they do not read as "combat boots" to me, so I think you are OK. &nbsp;And, even if they are, you should totally rock them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-items-and-boot-identity#post-1881713 Tue, 23 Jan 2018 03:27:39 +0000 unfrumped 1881713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got these Rebecca Taylor pants and love the silhouette- looks much sleeker than other trouser styles and especially trousers/blazer which I have to work at to not be frumpy. When I got them, I really wanted to also try a size up and tailor back down as needed, but none available- I watched for a couple of weeks as a few sizes came back in, but not the right one. I almost sent them back but gosh the leg line looks good, really makes me happy, so I am taking a chance and keeping.<br /> There is a matching blazer though may also sell out, but I wasn’t sure about the puff sleeve or how much I’d wear it. </p> <p>The Dolce Vita boots are funny for me. I saw them on sale locally and thought all my happy boxes are ticked- , gray! Suede! Roomy toe! Tight fit above ankle due to laces! lower heel! Match my gray tights! They are very comfortable.<br /> I figured the laced ankle fit lets me wear them under slimmer pants, and with skirts and tights I don’t get flower- pot leg look and could juxtapose the boot with the more feminine skirts.<br /> THEN I read up a little and looked for some stylings and realized, oh my, did I buy “combat boots”? And “ they” say, don’t wear under trousers, that’s dumb; or with skirts, that’s SO 90’s; or if you’re an older lady.....<br /> So I have already worn these under pants, and with winter “ midi” skirts and with pencil skirts ( all skirts with tights for column of color) and I like all those looks and my feet were very happy.</p> <p> I was not targeting them as being “ trendy” so that’s not a concern, but where am I, do you think- - am I somewhere out there in geezer- ville with Granny Clampett , or lost in the 90’s, or in the mutton herd, and do I have to be very careful with how they are styled ? ‘ cause I had thought I just wandered into the shoe store and found some fun comfy boots that go with a lot of my stuff, but now I don’t know!</p> <p>ETA: here are some WIW of boots and then tryons of RT pants, and I am trying the jacket.</p> <p>1-navy midi skirt w boots, 2 BR skirt + Vince sweater, 3-an Angie pick sparkle trimmed top with an AT skirt that has some shiny in the pattern, so I don't wear to work  The long top is not everyone's cup of tea but I like how the off-navy top works with the colors in the skirt. I have a high tolerance for wearing skirts that don't actually match tights as long as tights + shoes match.</p> <p>4-5 are the pants tucked in top--I will be a little shy about tucking this type of fit and may default to untucked. I can't wear high boot heels anymore so I'm not able to get the supermodel long legline; showing with a light top to show the pants but could wear a darker color. NOT hemmed yet and hard to keep hems folded up for pics. I think they look better IRL with movement, but maybe I have on blinders. I might want to sew the pockets shut.</p> <p>6 -is the jacket and also 7, shown with a skirt to help the jacket outline show better. Here are jacket concerns but first, I really like how it looks AND feels --is comfy and not so tight through armholes--and realize I like jackets or pants to have a  more feminine design or I look somehow too plain. This is too big through the chest, if one is observant, so not sure. I did NOT like peaked lapels last year but here I'm really liking these but wondering, hmm, may date quickly. Then, it's almost for my imaginary lifestyle, not because I can't use a suit in my work, but because I don't NEED matched suits and my aspirational suit would be a lighter or brighter color. But the pinstripe makes this not quite so dark. I have NO idea what color they think this is, reviewers noted same, it does not look navy or even very dark navy to me, looks soft black. But need to go outside in bright daylight. </p> <p>Comments welcome, warnings, suggestions.  </p>