https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:09:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/3#post-1299400 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 12:13:07 +0000 Suz 1299400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that blouse is really popular! Glad it works for you, <b>Aquamarine!&nbsp;</p> <p>Astrid,</b> the back of the closet workhorse is the best! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/3#post-1299386 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 11:43:40 +0000 Aquamarine 1299386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel like summer has just gotten started here, but so far my wildcard has got to be the Pleione split-neck blouse in the mushroom color (morel). I never thought I'd find polyester comfortable in the heat and humidity, and the color is so NOT something I'd wear since I am a true winter. However, it's turned out to be versatile with so many bottoms, as well as making me feel elegant when I usually feel like a hot mess </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/3#post-1298919 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:18:46 +0000 Astrid 1298919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My surprising workhorse wasn't a purchase, but an old pair of long shorts I had made out of non PPL bootcuts god knows when. I was very close to purging them a few times, but they always went back into the storage box because it is a nice brand and the quality is good. I'm really glad to have them right now! They're really comfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/3#post-1298910 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:09:03 +0000 Suz 1298910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Diana</b>, it's so great when a dressier option becomes a workhorse. So unexpected and such fun. And you look great in every one of yours (dressy or not).&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Glory </b>-- fab purchases! And I am really glad you're wearing the heck out of them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298902 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:56:40 +0000 Diana 1298902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, my surprise workhorse this summer is turning out to be the Vera Wang dress.&nbsp; I've already worn it four times since I bought it in May (to three weddings, and the Westminster ceremony).&nbsp; The hat has already been worn three times too!&nbsp; </p> <p>Two MORE weddings in September so they'll probably get at least one more wear soon.&nbsp; (I may bust out my coral dress for one of the September ones as I think it is being neglected).&nbsp; </p> <p>Other new summer workhorses (pictured):<br />--rose print moto.&nbsp; I like that it's like a cross between a jacket and a hoodie.<br />--allsaints decadence top.<br />--EF silver skirt</p> <p>Old favorites that are still workhorses include my navy sack dress, the green linen pants in #3, my various Naot sandals (one pair is shown in photos 2&amp;3), my yellow gladiators, and my 2 pairs of slouchy clamdiggers.</p> <p>I can't really think of any wildcards.&nbsp; Maybe the blush top I'm wearing with the silver skirt in #4?&nbsp; It's wildcard only because of the color though.&nbsp; I have bought a lot this spring/summer but it's because everything seems to be right up my alley.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298818 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:47:54 +0000 Glory 1298818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 items have floated to the top of the pile this summer so far. The Clark sandals which I purchased at The Bay and then left untouched for a good while. Once I busted open that box I was so pleasantly surprised by both the comfort and the casual style. I have gotten loads of wear out of them already. The other interesting thing is that they are feather light.</p> <p>The second was a grocery store purchase of ankle length white jeans from Joe Fresh which here in Canada is in one of the large grocery stores. I have worn these a ton already. I am a huge fan of white in the summer and these ones are the perfect length for me. Am fighting an urge to duplicate at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298796 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:25:08 +0000 Suz 1298796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, <b>CATHY.</b> I want those sneakers!!! Drat!! Who said more shopping would be the result of this???&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Kelly,</b> that's a great wildcard for you. I can see how the belt would work really well with your blues and neutrals. And your workhorses are a lot like mine -- white bottoms are a summer staple now.&nbsp;</p> <p>I<b>ngunn, </b>it's so interesting how our dress vs. shorts preferences can change over time. I'm not wearing my skirts quite as often this year, either, although I do still wear them. And it is nice to see you! Glad your sandals are giving you joy.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Firecracker</b>, your workhorse/ wildcards make perfect sense, and both are so "you." The harem pants must qualify as one of your best buys ever.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>gradfashionista </b>-- so glad you are liking those pants. I would love a pair for my own writing days!!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Amy,</b> you are going the opposite way to Ingunn, wanting more dresses.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Spoff</b>, I envy your vest. I have very much wanted one, too, but have not found one that works for me yet. Maybe next year.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298787 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:14:47 +0000 cciele 1298787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll play (P.S. Love seeing everyone's workhorses and wildcards -- have considered adding some of them to my wardrobe -- thanks for the ideas!)</p> <p><b>Workhorses</b><br />I finally found a light-weight t-shirt with the fluid fit I wanted -- the Vince linen tee. Drapes really nicely and the wrinkles fall out quickly.</p> <p>My Vans x ASPCA cat sneakers get comments every time I wear them! They look like a neutral pattern from far away, but then up close... cats!</p> <p><b>Wildcard<br /></b><b></b>The Vans have been worn with my&nbsp;asymmetrical All Saints Mayra dress. I wasn't quite sure how I'd wear this dress when I first got it,&nbsp;but it's basically like a big t-shirt with a cool cut. And, I found out I can wear it like a tunic by flipping the hem up into my waistline. :)</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298665 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:14:35 +0000 kellygirl 1298665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you got the BR silk top to work out because it is just divine on you. I really love it paired with the white bottoms. White bottoms are one of my summer workhorses. I wore them last summer as well and I don't think I could make it without at least one pair in rotation! The Banff tee is a great top--fun landscape and looks great with shorts and sandals!&nbsp;</p> <p>Workhorses: Gap jeans. &nbsp;Always Skinny white denim bottoms and SBF's. I got the white AS&nbsp;last summer and they are getting put through the paces again this year. The SBF are older but I have multiple pairs and wear them all quite often.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wildcard: Gap Neon Orange belt. I bought it on a whim and find myself wearing it all of the time. It goes with everything, surprisingly.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wildcard 2: Coconuts by Matisse silver sandals. I've been wearing these everyday and neglecting my other footwear. These go with everything too. Makes me wonder why I looked so hard for black sandals. Oh well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298644 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:58:09 +0000 Ingunn 1298644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore your tops, Suz! In fact, the photo print seems very <i>you</i> to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>My workhorses are perhaps not very surprising: White jeans, boyfriend jeans, chino shorts. But - as a pronounced skirt and dress wearer, I find it surprising that I've only worn a dress once so far this season, and skirt s couple of times.&nbsp;</p> <p>Wildcard: Birkenstock Arizonas in black, which are also workhorses. I love how they are both classic,&nbsp;trendy and comfy.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298641 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:53:17 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1298641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know of a wildcard, unless I can count my Eileen Fisher harem pants, which have also become workhorses. They aren't a summer purchase, but I continue to wear them into summer.<br />My unexpected workhorse might be the black sling-back Mary Janes (by Think!) that I've had for several years. Last year I didn't get much wear out of them, favoring my pewter sling-back Mary Janes (by Fidji) instead. This summer, I am wearing the Think! shoes quite a lot to work, because they are my best arch-supporting shoes, and I'm just getting over plantar fasciitis. (Otherwise, I've been wearing closed shoes with Superfeet inserts a lot, so the Think! sling-backs are a really good summer shoe for me.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298615 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:19:18 +0000 gradfashionista 1298615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For a summer of writing indoors at home, in blue and black; paired the black pants with a fitted black tank and a linen blend black blazer for an evening out yesterday.</p> <p><div><div><div><div> WebRep</div></div><div></div><div>currentVote</div><div></div><div></div><div>noRating</div><div>noWeight</div><div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div><div></div></div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298599 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:57:24 +0000 amiable 1298599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And now that I've read some of the replies, I've decided that I want a summer dress to be my wildcard! &nbsp;Yes, I feel a shopping trip coming on, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298597 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 14:55:00 +0000 amiable 1298597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This thread has kept me thinking for a couple of days now, ha!<br />I realized that my biggest workhorse this summer is a pair of baggy jean shorts (knee length, with a cuff). &nbsp;I'm wearing them at least a few times a week. &nbsp;Funny thing is, I don't even like them - I just like the way they fit. &nbsp;They have weird wiskering that I wish wasn't there. I think it's time to find a different pair of summer jean shorts! (Now for the time to go shopping....)<br />And I'm not sure what I would call my wildcard - I kind of feel like my summer style isn't defined enough yet to have something that's not consistent with it, ha!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298480 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 12:28:12 +0000 spoff 1298480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz this has been a really fun thread to read. My summer workhorse has been a white sleeveless blazer I bought in the spring. At first glance it might appear on the dressy side ( which is far from my everyday life ) but I have found it to works very well with my causal outfits. Wearing a vest in new to me (in fact I don't think I ever owned one) so I wasn't sure I would use it much.<br /> It turns out I do wear it , alot ! Its been quite versatile and adds that finishing touch to so many looks. I'm not really sure why I resisted ownig a vest as they seem to function pretty much like a jacket in warmer weather. And I do love me a jacket or two...... Lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298394 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 10:03:38 +0000 Suz 1298394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Jody - that's a lot of workhorses! You have a hard working closet indeed. Good shopping. And how fantastic about the blouse! I think poly can be brilliant for anyone who works in air conditioning or does not have to fight with humidity. That colour looks amszing on you!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298308 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 05:24:23 +0000 Adelfa 1298308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have SO many workhorses. All of these I wear 2-4 times a week: ON Boyfriend Skinny Khakis, ON V-neck tee, Kate Spade little bag in Ostrich Egg (I'm really digging way-off-whites), Birks (8 years old but worn with new confidence), Okalas, BR Champagne cardi.</p> <p>For my wild card I'm picking the Pleione split-neck top. I have it in black, cobalt, and chartreuse. I didn't know I needed polyester tops but they drape beautifully and hang away from the body which means flattery plus ventilation. I usually wear two out of the three every week. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1298033 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 23:54:07 +0000 Suz 1298033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, I am <b>SO EXCITED </b>that you've become a dress-woman!! You look amazing in those.&nbsp;</p> <p>And Laurinda -- fantastic shoes. It's amazing how often footwear can become workhorse as well as wild card.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297624 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:42:04 +0000 Lisa 1297624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My wildcard and workhorses are both items of the same category, and a category that I don't often focus on: dresses!</p> <p>The <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vacation-dresses" rel="nofollow">pink and blue print dresses from this post </a>were purchased specifically for a vacation.&nbsp; And I sport them at least once a week right now.&nbsp; It's been so hot (95F today) that they have been super helpful to have.&nbsp; I actually haven't worn my shorts SINCE my vacation and that was in early May.&nbsp; I keep reaching for the dresses this season.</p> <p>And I think I know why they are working so well, when they never worked in the past.&nbsp; All the sleeves are elbow length or longer.&nbsp; Which means I don't have to layer something over it for the a/c at work and on weekends they feel cooler than my shorts and a t-shirt.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297623 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:40:39 +0000 Laurinda 1297623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Workhorse</b>: Saucony Cohesion TR7 trainers in grey/purple. A <i>15-hour shoe right out of the box,&nbsp;</i>great traction and&nbsp;a bit of 2014 style.</p> <p><b>Wildcard</b>: Silver Arizona Birki-like sandals from Mudd. Comfy and fun/trendy.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297615 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:28:55 +0000 Suz 1297615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Pastrygirl,</b> I love those items. No wonder they are favourites. And how great is it when you can rescue something from the purge pile and wear it to death?&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Jackie</b>, thank you! I am wearing those camo shorts a ton, too. And you look amazing in that ON dress. I am not surprised it's becoming a workhorse wildcard!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Joyce</b>, I should have said my Bernia's, too. They are my most worn footwear and I've only had them two weeks now.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Laura</b>, that is quite an assortment of items! Wow! I am amazed at your boot wearing in summer. Although I do agree that arctic air conditioning sometimes calls for it! I wear boots by necessity so much of the year that I refuse to wear them in summer, however cold it is indoors!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Gaylene, </b>those are fabulous purchases, and now you have got me tempted on both! The sandals look like fun.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Tracey</b>, thank goodness for the Birks trend with your poor foot! And you look great in peplums.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Beth Ann</b>, your sandals are almost enough to cure me of Birk poison eye -- I <b>LOVE</b> them on you! Also love the jacket, but you knew that. :)</p> <p><b>Gigi,</b> aren't white bottoms the best for summer? And I am sorry that a lot of the Anthro order had to go back -- but glad you kept this beautiful top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297607 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 15:14:11 +0000 pastrygirl 1297607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Wildcard:</b>&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/kate-spade-new-york-jill-skirt/3283002">very yellow skirt</a>! I just love it to bits and am SO glad I went back for it after initially leaving it behind.</p> <p><b>Workhorse:</b> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.target.com/p/mossimo-women-s-sleeveless-knit-woven-layering-tank-assorted-colors/-/A-15034632#prodSlot=_1_1">Mossimo tank from Target</a>, in blue. I almost purged this because it has a hint of a racer back and "needs" a special bra... but then I decided I would just wear a black bra with it and it works fine! It's machine wash/dry so I wear it ALL THE TIME. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297569 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 14:14:04 +0000 jackiec 1297569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - had to chime in to say how radiant you look in your casual looks! What a fun wildcard - it lights you up! Love both outfits. And I read this post yesterday, and have been ruminating on it....we are only just into summer here, and I've spent the first 11 days of it on a tropical vacation. But for early summer my workhorse was definitely my Vince cashmere sweater. Coming into more heat, I'm wearing my Gap camo BF's shorts a ton as well. Same as Viva, my SE Trinas have been amazing workhorses. I've worn them on the plane, with jeans, with dresses, almost everything. As for wildcards, I picked up a $5 black knit sheath dress at Old Navy a couple of months ago. I don't wear dresses a lot, but like to have these types for vacations. I thought I'd wear it as a beach cover up, but instead wore it 4 times (out of 10 nights) on vacation, and have worn it at home as well. So, for me, it is a wildcard as well as a workhorse </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297480 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 12:15:07 +0000 Joyce B 1297480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your Banf top!<br /> My workhorses for summer are my Bernia sandals, an Olivia Moon olive stripe jacket and an off-white linen jacket. The unwilling workhorse is my trusty raincoat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297364 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:58:44 +0000 Laura 1297364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There are many pieces of my wardrobe that have become super workhorses for my summer 2014 wardrobe. Here they are in no particular order. </p> <p>1. Sundress - this long flowy sundress is easy to slip on, protects my fair skin from sunburn and is easily adaptable to many different situations<br />2. Miss Sixty Skinny Jeans - every girl has got to have a pair of good jeans and these are my workhorse, go to jeans. They make me look skinny and they have elasticity so they are super comfy. <br />3. Uggs Clog Boots - who says boots are only for winter? These boots are super comfortable and versatile. They look cute too. The sheepskin keeps me warm in cold air conditioned buildings and lets me breathe when it is hot outside. Sheep fleece really is am amazing product.<br />4. Flowy Skirt - This blue white flowy skirt is great for parties or a casual day. It looks great with most of my tops too and is very versatile.<br />5. Graphic Baseball Cap - for the days when the sun is strong and you want something to cover shield your face, it is either this or aviator sunglasses. This however tends to really stand out and I have gotten many compliments on how this cap works well with my graphic tees and jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297362 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:58:20 +0000 Gaylene 1297362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two EF items that I bought in the spring. The sandals seem to work with almost everything in my closet and are just so comfortable to wear. The silk bomber is my go-to topper for AC environments. It was a wildcard that stretched my budget because I paid full price for it, but it is my favorite purchase this year so far. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297353 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:41:36 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1297353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Workhorses would have to be Birkis and other flat sandals getting me though broken toe healing. Wildcard has to be Peplum tops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297305 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:20:25 +0000 Beth Ann 1297305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fun thread!&nbsp; I love your Banff tee!&nbsp; I would be thrilled to find such a fab souvenir from my mountain trip later this summer!&nbsp; </p> <p>My wildcard?</p> <p>Silver White Mountain (Birkie-style) sandals from DSW.&nbsp; I'm not a Birkie-girl.&nbsp; I've never had a pair --- ever.&nbsp; I'm not fond of super casual looks or "hippie chic."&nbsp; The silver gave me a bit of shiny glam, and I found that the strong lines of the shoe suits my leg well and, well, there's extremely comfy!</p> <p>My surprise workhorse? </p> <p>My (second) chambray blazer.&nbsp; I never duplicate, but I bought this one from Target last year, even though I already had a similar one from the year prior.&nbsp; This one is my favorite -- without lining, and a bit longer and looser, it is more modern and cooler.&nbsp; I can dress it up or down with ease, and it's helped me meet my goal of "lightening up" my color palette.&nbsp; Chambray is my pastel! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297279 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:48:10 +0000 Gigi 1297279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As for workhorses, it would have to be my two pairs of white jeans. One is full length, from Loft, optic white, and the other is cropped with zippers, from Madewell,&nbsp;off-white. I knew that I wanted a pair of white jeans and that I would wear them, but I am surprised at how often I am reaching for them!&nbsp;</p> <p>As for a wildcard...I'm not sure that I have one, ha. I did buy this drapey top from Anthro; it just arrived last week. I usually don't do drapey, but it has become clear to me that some of my skirts that are more fitted would look better with a drapey top. So this is my first! Haven't worn it yet, though...just washed it yesterday (had to shrink it a bit; it's rayon). Now if I can just manage to iron it...argh. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/share-your-summer-wildcards-and-surprising-workhorses/page/2#post-1297270 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 02:34:47 +0000 Suz 1297270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Melinda, your wildcard was a great purchase for you. And isn't that purple inspiration pic romantic looking? I love your new loafers! Those look terrific! And welcome to the white jeans club! It took me a few wears to stop feeling self conscious in them, but once I did, I haven't looked back.&nbsp;</p> <p>Joy, 100 sounds unbearable. And here I think it is summer when it is only 80! (Actually, 75...but shhhhhh) &nbsp;You look terrific in all your workhorse&nbsp;items. Eileen Fisher is becoming not so &nbsp;much a wild card as a dependable card for you -- when you find something of hers that works for you, it <b>REALLY </b>works.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sarah, I <b>LOVE </b>your new top, and I love the sandals, too. I don't think they are dated in the least -- Ecco is still making them, I believe.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>