https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:28:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1267352 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 17:43:45 +0000 Thistle 1267352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To me, a big indicator is fabrication.&nbsp;Leather just looks dressier to my eye than the fabric on tevas or rubber of crocs. </p> <p>And well cared for feet help a great deal. Polish isn't required, but they should still be appropriately cared for and neat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1267347 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 17:38:14 +0000 rachylou 1267347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think flat, thong sandals always seem too casual to me for work. A little bit of heel is necessary for me for a work sandal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1266772 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:51:51 +0000 Carla 1266772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well cared for feet is important as well. I feel naked without polished tootsies though I know there are others who go au naturel! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1266738 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:14:45 +0000 kkards 1266738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i think its also do to how much of the sandal is visible, as well as the rest of the outfit. a wedge sandal with midi or maxi skirt gives off a different vibe than &nbsp;the same sandal with a mini skirt. i find that often, that for me,&nbsp;context &nbsp;is the deciding factor. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1266728 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 22:06:34 +0000 rabbit 1266728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd also add that to my eye&nbsp;work sandals almost never have embellishment of any sort, the look is often very minimalist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1266716 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 21:51:00 +0000 purple8 1266716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I think it's the cork and wood grain that's saying "too casual" to me (aside from the obvious stripper-looking stuff). Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1266573 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:55:51 +0000 always trying 1266573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeh what Suz said--casual sandals tend to have cork, wood grain, or such wedges or heels, and dressier ones are the same color or leather as the rest of the shoe.&nbsp; some sandals can go either way-like the ones you would feel Ok wearing with jeans or shorts and with a dress other than something like a cotton sundress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1266559 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:43:27 +0000 Suz 1266559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sandals have levels of dressiness or refinement, just like any other shoe or boot. You already understand this, as your post implies.&nbsp;Match the shoe to the clothing and you are fine.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'd put sandals on a continuum. Dressiest would be high heeled, thin straps, patent leather or sparkles, etc. Those would be for evenings.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then there are refined low heels or wedges -- no big platform, just a delicate wedge or self coloured heel. Leather in neutrals or burnished metallics. This kind of sandals could go to a business casual office where sandals are allowed.&nbsp;</p> <p>Then there are more casual platforms or espadrilles -- best left for weekends.&nbsp;</p> <p>Flat sandals can also go either way, but are typically more casual in feel.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sandal-scandal#post-1266549 Sun, 01 Jun 2014 18:34:37 +0000 purple8 1266549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've discovered my job is ok with sandal-type shoes (as long as it isn't overly casual like a rubber flip flip or tevas). Some styles I've seen on women at work seem to look fine with business casual wear, others look out of place. I can't really nail down why some look ok and not others. </p> <p>So what do you think? What makes a sandal look ok/not ok at work? </p>