https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 11:49:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-626111 Tue, 22 May 2012 18:44:31 +0000 Kiwichik 626111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have to get those shoes they are gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625720 Tue, 22 May 2012 04:08:47 +0000 goldenpig 625720@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Theodora--it's a little YLF joke--whenever someone wants to buy or wear something brightly colored or loudly patterned but isn't sure if it's going to be too much, we justify it by saying it's a neutral! Red is a neutral for sure, and apparently so is leopard print according to MaryK.</p> <p>Rita--I for one would love to find some red Betty Boop pumps! After your urging in my other thread and this one, I broke down and ordered a pair of cobalt blue ones from Nordstrom at the 40% off. I also had them price match a pair of turquoise ones at the local Kate Spade shop. Not sure which color to keep. Will have to see which one looks more versatile when they arrive! Thanks Rita! I think you'll look great in your pink ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625711 Tue, 22 May 2012 03:19:19 +0000 Abie 625711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those shoes and to me they seem like they would be pretty versatile. </p> <p>To answer your general question, I struggle with the same. It's a look I gravitate to because I think it suits me very well but I constantly battle with whether I'm going too costume-ish.</p> <p>When I had the custom dresses made over the summer I was careful to not pick the red polka dots for instance because I was afraid the combo of the style and the dots would be too much into that territory. I do have a red polka dotted top though with the same vibe that I feel is easier to mix up. </p> <p>Sometimes I just go for it though, because at the end of the day, costume or not, I really like the style and I think it looks great on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625621 Tue, 22 May 2012 01:25:15 +0000 Theodora 625621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1. Goldenpig: I almost hit the floor laughing! "Pink is a neutral, right?" Love it! I'm with you, let's call it a neutral!!</p> <p>2. modgrl- those shoes are so perfect, and classic. I think of Betty Boop shoes as more mary jane-like, and with a strap. Not over the top at all! can't wait to see them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625620 Tue, 22 May 2012 01:23:34 +0000 Jaime 625620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's wrong with Betty Boop? I am not a pumps person, but I am short and I would wear these without hesitation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625618 Tue, 22 May 2012 01:19:51 +0000 Sara L. 625618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look like classic pumps to me in a fun bright color. I don't think retro when I look at them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625604 Tue, 22 May 2012 00:42:50 +0000 MsMary 625604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are fab. I have LOVED my pink KS pumps (with rainbow heels, yet already!) and don't feel the least bit costumey in them. So glad you took the plunge!</p> <p>And if I weren't on SYC, those blue ones might well be on their way to me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625536 Mon, 21 May 2012 23:12:51 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 625536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I am probably a terrible person to ask since I love the full on Rockabilly look (it's just so not me) but no, I don't think those shoes are pushing into costume territory at all.</p> <p>As Anna said, it's the details that would push it into that area. (and even then I would say go for it!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625532 Mon, 21 May 2012 23:05:28 +0000 Anonymous 625532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them. I hope you enjoy wearing them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625457 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:08:10 +0000 catgirl 625457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them for you! This is so not my style, so I am quick to think it's costumey, and these shoes are not in any way OTT to me. They look very classic and modern at the same time, even in pink. Sometimes I think Kate Spade is my shadow style, though ONLY Kate Spade and not the general look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625452 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:05:33 +0000 rae 625452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Many of us here flirt with that costumey line at times, so it's definitely possilbe to wear a statement piece like that without jumping the shark. Hey, if I can wear knee high, strap-rivet-and-shin-guard bedecked boots to my job at the bank, pink pumps should be A-ok for you. Like Anna said, you aren't doing the full retro hair and makeup thing at the same time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625451 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:04:43 +0000 goldenpig 625451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably not one to talk either since I consider myself sort of retro-bombshell and go for pretty crazy looks myself but I think those pink pumps look very classic and not costumey at all. Pink is a neutral, right? I'm glad you're getting them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625448 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:03:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 625448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - I just checked the price. That's quite the reduction...makes me kinda drool a bit over the blue ones... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625447 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:01:31 +0000 Inge 625447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Excellent news:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625444 Mon, 21 May 2012 21:00:01 +0000 Meredith1953 625444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes are a beautiful and classic style. Definitely NOT Betty Boopish! They are lovely in both the pink and the blue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625442 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:58:27 +0000 Transcona Shannon 625442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WHOO HOO Rita!!! I'm so excited for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625439 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:57:16 +0000 Vicki 625439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll stand with the others and say that these beauties are classic, feminine footwear and I'm so glad they are now yours. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625435 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:55:33 +0000 modgrl 625435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They went down in price and they are on their way to me. You'll all be the judges soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625432 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:54:32 +0000 annagybe 625432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't do winged black eyeliner, red lipstick and a victory roll. I think those shoes will be fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625430 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:54:17 +0000 Inge 625430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Shannon, Rita. You could wear the pink pumps in so many different ways, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625428 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:52:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 625428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm probably not the right person to respond since I've worn red and white polka dot shoes with a red and white polka jacket over a floral dress!!! </p> <p>I don't think those gorgeous pink pumps will make anything look costumey Rita. I find my Doc Sara's can be troublesome like when I paired them with my red and white polka dot jacket and felt a little like Minnie Mouse all day. But these pink beauties are too classy to be seen as anything else. And it's all in what you pair them with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/retro-bombshells-do-you-ever-feel-like-youve-jumped-the-shark#post-625401 Mon, 21 May 2012 20:24:08 +0000 modgrl 625401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you ever feel like you've gone too far with this look? I returned a pair of red pumps a few weeks ago because I felt like they would push my outfits into costume territory. </p> <p>Now I am considering the hot pink Kate Spade pumps and I'm concerned about the same thing. Do you ever worry about looking too Betty Boop? </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-shelly-pump/3338450" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ka.....mp/3338450</a> </p>