https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:10:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again/page/2#post-2198651 Sat, 29 May 2021 13:46:10 +0000 Helena 2198651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, I was going to vote for the green and white as I love the somewhat bolder print for you - but they are both lovely! I hope you'll find another occasion to wear the green.</p> <p>Is your son graduating from an IB program? Congratulations to him and to you - you must be so proud!!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again/page/2#post-2198627 Sat, 29 May 2021 10:13:09 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well now this is frustrating—just got the first “wide” pair and the footbed is too narrow at that same point in my foot. The box says Tamaris. I guess Tamaris makes Janas, and that I shouldn’t shop Tamaris any more. </p> <p>In this pic, there is no weight on my foot; I’m sitting on the couch, holding it up in the air. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again/page/2#post-2198608 Sat, 29 May 2021 07:11:24 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina and Minaminu, blush footwear sounds lovely, but after spending so much time and energy chasing down white shoes, I don’t think I have it in me to start looking for blush. </p> <p>Minaminu, check out picture 4 in my last comment before this one. Also, which of the jewelry ideas did you find trendy? The amethyst? </p> <p>Angie, I think I’m set for cold weather possibilities, except I still need to figure out a bag. Now for a light wrap if the forecast holds and it’s miraculously in the mid-70s on that day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198564 Fri, 28 May 2021 23:14:46 +0000 Minaminu 2198564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the white dress is a winner for that occasion and agree with Irina to keep it simple, it would be a lovely outfit with some blush footwear, bag and scarf. I would even avoid jewelry or trendy pieces as it can look dated in a couple of years when you will look back at the pictures of that special day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198516 Fri, 28 May 2021 19:31:17 +0000 Angie 2198516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the sandals in #26 and 27. Are they comfy? Strap not too tight around the ankle?</p> <p>As for topper ideas for the vintage dress, you need a short jacket, ideally. I'm thinking your suede one is the closest. Maybe try the pink cardigan too. The scarves are pretty, but won't keep you warm as a wrap.</p> <p>#10 and the way you're thinking about dressing if it turns colder sounds good too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198515 Fri, 28 May 2021 19:27:40 +0000 Irina 2198515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to scarves 1 or 2 but must be tried with the dress. If you can manage to find a bag close to one of the scarves or white that would work. Like: blush shoes plus blush scarf #2 plus white bag.the dress is in a soft color with soft print. Stronger colors might overwhelm it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198510 Fri, 28 May 2021 19:10:50 +0000 Sloper 2198510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I read both of Irina's comments and was agreeing with what she said about a "low square heel."</p> <p>I think a large scarf (1 or 2) or something like the light pink cardigan or white draped topper in your finds would be nice as a cover-up.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198433 Fri, 28 May 2021 11:29:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, thanks! I’m just starting to think about the bag &amp; rest of the outfit. Glad you get it about the sandals &amp; that I have to like them too—but they also have to be right. What do you think of the ones in 26 &amp; 27 and of the ideas in these finds &amp; pix? </p> <p>Zaoebi, I think “garden party” is the best description of this event—nailed it!</p> <p>Sloper, if you read Irina’s later clarification, she doesn’t necessarily mean heels, but I understand that you do. </p> <p>Kate, those shoes have been at the bottom of every bracket, but they always make it to the next round &amp; might wind up winning it all. </p> <p>Cat2, interesting—espadrille wedges read as very casual to me. I’ve tried to search for d’orsay; it doesn’t seem to be a category or tag they use here (not just Yoox &amp; Zalando—I’ve tried a couple she stores too)</p> <p>Bijou, congrats to DS &amp; best wishes for his next steps! That’s an interesting thought about a color in accessories. You are so good at finding coordinating items that don’t look twee; I hope to do as well with this outfit. </p> <p>I’ve been thinking either pearl necklace &amp; amethyst ring (metal is silver) or opal necklace &amp; ring (metal is gold) for jewelry, but have no idea what bag to carry. The only one I have that is A) in good enough condition and B) large enough to carry my topper (&amp; probably random things my son will shove at me last-minute) is the K Spade backpack. It is a cool red, but I’m not sure it’s cool enough. I might be shopping for a new bag (in white, cognac, or the blue in pic 8)</p> <p>For the topper, I could go safe &amp; neutral or play with color &amp; maybe pattern. The last find is not the exact one I have; I’m not sure if mine has the ruffle. I could do the cropped chestnut suede jacket from Esprit instead. Or I might just take a scarf.</p> <p>1 is the same lovely color all the way through, and measures about 1 m x 1 m. It’s a little plain on its own, but I could wear it &amp; the suede jacket together.<br /> 2 is that big. The detail of a darker shade of purple on the last few inches makes it interesting enough to be my only topper/wrap, I think, and it goes well with the last cardi in finds (but then I might be toooooo purple)<br /> 3 is upside down. It shows half the scarf, with my size 10/41 foot added for scale. It’s at least 1 m wide x 2 m long. The dots run along the long edges. I’d drape it with the small dots on top, so they &amp; the pink are a little scrunched up &amp; near my face, with the blue being the main color you’d see across my back, and the big dots below that.<br /> 4 is close-up of the dress fabric.<br /> 5 shows the suede jacket and the opal necklace option (no pic of the ring)<br /> 6 is the amethyst ring.<br /> 7 is an extreme close-up to show my pearls; sorry about the pixelation.<br /> 8 is shown for the sweatshirt—wish I had an appropriate topper or bag in that color.<br /> 9 (with metallic floral boots &amp; warm underlayer) or 10 (with suede jacket, no belt bag, and a slightly calmer black floral pattern on the tights) are what I’m thinking of if it turns colder. </p> <p>I hope this outfit can be another “maximalism for minimalists” win, with connections and repetitions that let the eye rest while also keeping things lively. Thanks for all the insights and comments! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198421 Fri, 28 May 2021 08:54:28 +0000 Bijou 2198421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Geox is my favourite of the shoes, they look comfy and a great fit and so versatile. I like dress #1 and would add colour in terms of accessories. </p> <p>My son graduated from primary school and I wore a midi dress to his evening graduation party, most Mums wore something similar. I hope you enjoy the event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198411 Fri, 28 May 2021 06:38:03 +0000 Kate 2198411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the blue and white dress. It's a perfect fit on you. The last pair of shoes look good with the dress and attractive on your foot.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198408 Fri, 28 May 2021 05:42:27 +0000 Sloper 2198408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the dress in #7.&nbsp; With some dressier shoes, I think.<br />I like the Geox of all the sandals you've been showing us, but they seem a bit too casual, given how you've described the event and attendees.</p> <p>I'd define "dressier" shoes as something with a bit of heel as Irina said.&nbsp; Even and inch or two seems to add that bit of "lift" that makes an outfit dressier.&nbsp; Maybe silver?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198405 Fri, 28 May 2021 04:44:17 +0000 Zaeobi 2198405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both pairs in photos #3-5 in terms of versatility (seems they would also work with your red trousers), but I agree on the strap fit issues. </p> <p>You know I would like the green dress over the more neutral one, albeit with some shoulder alterations lol But I think the white dress seems more 'garden party' appropriate overall (I know it's actually an outdoor graduation instead, but I imagine the vibe to be similar, based on what you described). You could wear it with a different coloured topper, if you don't want to be dressed in head-to-toe white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198362 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:21:05 +0000 Angie 2198362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress and sandals in #7. So pretty! Vintage dress and Geox sandals, FTW. </p> <p>I like the Geox with the dress! Fashionable, hip and fresh. But you have to like it too.</p> <p>You will need a topper of sorts though, for just in case. You know how the weather can turn at the drop of a hat in Europe...</p> <p>Agree that the green dress needs a simple alteration. Another pretty look!</p> <p>I like the sandals you've just ordered too. And which bag? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198361 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:15:58 +0000 cat2 2198361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, how about a closed toe D’Orsay? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198360 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:15:04 +0000 cat2 2198360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey FI, what about wedge espadrilles for the shoes? You are likely to find lots of great ones from Spain. And yes, have the shoulders of the green dress taken up so the dress top sits a bit higher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198359 Thu, 27 May 2021 22:14:36 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wondering now if I should/could get the d’orsays back again. They were a lot more “me” than ballerinas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198332 Thu, 27 May 2021 20:29:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anchie, thanks for chiming in—I think your kids’ school is similar, although maybe a bit more upscale. I will post pictures of those sandals with dresses (including a better angle of the green one) when they arrive. Do you think this dress (with something other than the Ecco sandals) is a good option too? I never get to wear it. Toppers are another interesting question. So far, actual warm weather is scheduled for that day, but it’s too far out for the forecast to mean much. If it rains, my one option is a rain jacket that’s really sporty. I’ve just realized that we’re just over a week out—eek! I’m negotiating with my son. Fortunately, he will have a cap and gown. He thinks sweat shorts will be the order of the day. I’m trying to lure him into him to wear dress pants and shirt with the promise of filet mignon. </p> <p>Irina, I’ll include a couple different shoe options in the pix I post. I just looked through 222 sling backs on Zanlando and didn’t see anything that looks like me :/ There were an awful lot of very pointy toes! </p> <p>Firecracker, thanks for commenting. If the Geox can’t be dressed up, I don’t think they’re the ones for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198322 Thu, 27 May 2021 19:27:27 +0000 anchie 2198322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both dresses and think that both a appropriate for the occasion. I also like Geox sandals, especially with shorts and pants. I would like to see sandals in photo 22 with dresses - I think it has potential. Are you planning a topper in case it gets chilly? And what is your son going to wear? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198313 Thu, 27 May 2021 19:09:17 +0000 Irina 2198313@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t mean heels necessary, maybe pumps with low, square heels or almond toe flats. I think close toe shoes would be more appropriate, especially if you are going to walk on grass.<br />Always hard to guess dressiness of an event. Mid day, school ground - I wouldn’t wear something too evening looking or with sparkles but also not too casual.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198308 Thu, 27 May 2021 18:56:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2198308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>I like the blue and white dress for the occasion, and I was thinking like Irina, that ideally it would go well with a pretty sling-back pump for this occasion. A structured ballet flat could also work (by structured, I mean not the kind that look like a glove for the foot with no soles). I actually do think the Geox sandals go with the dress, for a more casual occasion, and I would&nbsp; add a jean jacket or something similarly casual in that case, maybe just worn around the shoulders.</div><div>I also like the green and white dress on you, though it does seem more casual and I can't tell from the photo angle what others are seeing as a fit issue. <br /></div><div>I really like the Geox sandals and 26-27 best, judging from the way they wrap and secure your foot. I'm looking at where the width of your foot falls with the straps; it's something I pay attention to when I buy sandals for myself. I find that a lot of styles may look good generally, but if the straps don't hit in the right place, they will not be comfortable, and they also look to me like they aren't congruent with my feet. (To me, sandals are as difficult to find as bras or bathing suits!) I think the Geox are fantastic with the shorts and jeans, and will work well with casual dresses. The pair on your right foot in 3-5 also seem a good fit on your forefoot, though the ankle strap looks loose. I think ankle strap sandals may be difficult to wear with jeans or long pants; there is the issue of whether you want to completely cover up the strap, or roll up the pants to show it. . . I usually switch to a different pair--ha!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198297 Thu, 27 May 2021 18:24:10 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, how did I not think about a bag? Yikes! Thanks for bringing that up. Are you saying closed-toe shoes or heels? Right now the forecast for that day is warm, with the showers we’ve had for the past couple of weeks continuing up until the day before graduation. I don’t know details, but assume we will be walking through the grass, and possibly sitting in chairs set up on grass.</p> <p>Part of my issue is trying to gauge just how dressy everyone else will get. I was thinking bespoke/high quality would matter more than dressy, but idk. Maybe I should do a separate post with a bunch of dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198295 Thu, 27 May 2021 18:14:12 +0000 Irina 2198295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress #2 is nice but it is too casual for a such event, IMHO. That leaves dress #1. I would style it with different shoes - pumps or better sling backs, something more refined. Strappy, flat sandals are fun but not exactly in a category of elegant shoes.<br />Add a nice bag.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198290 Thu, 27 May 2021 17:49:45 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198290@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachylou, I’m impressed that you can see the quality difference from there. The green dress is from Coldwater Creek; the blue one is Lanz of Salzburg. What you say about the point being the shoe on my foot, not just the shoe itself, is correct, of course, but I want both—the shoes I like fitting my feet well. I want it all, baby! Btw, if Cinderella’s shoes fit her so well, how did one of them fall off? </p> <p>Phoebe, what you said about the dresses on me is so sweet! I agree with you very much about the need for footwear to be comfortable. I’ve always refused to wear uncomfortable things, especially shoes. Maybe that insistence over the years has kept my feet healthy, who knows. In any event, there is nothing on any of the shoes I’m considering that I find uncomfortable, other than that the Geox feel a little clunky. But I think I could probably walk a ways in them. Depending on how things go, I might well ask my son to go on a stroll along the river near his school with me after the ceremony, about 2 km to the main road.</p> <p>Marybeth, you’re the first person (I think) to comment on that detail that I like so much. I appreciate that. I’m not sure which strap looks uncomfortable, the one across the foot or running the length of it. If I can ever get the right size, I’ll have to take a good test walk inside our building to make sure they are comfortable all around. The shoe on my marked foot (that was so handy when I was learning left from right!) looked cute online, but did not impress me as well made, darn it. You are so good at picking out winners from vintage items and putting together the look you want that I’ll trust you on the dress. </p> <p>Cat2, thanks for your insight. I’m keeping a short leash on these shoes until I see if any of the others work out. Hard to tell from the web if the broad straps will come off as elegant or more like bandages necessary to hold me together. On altering the dress, are you thinking I’d just need to have the straps shortened? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198248 Thu, 27 May 2021 15:38:05 +0000 Anonymous 2198248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress number 1, if dress 2 was altered to fit it would be harder to choose because it's also very pretty. You look lovely.</p> <p>Shoes with straps that might damage the foot, or features that might prevent the wearer from walking long distances have zero appeal for me these days. </p> <p>Of these, only the Geox look like they fit well and the sturdiness of the construction is a plus. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198240 Thu, 27 May 2021 15:05:52 +0000 rachylou 2198240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dress 7 is the better made, although I really like the green and white. I rather prefer the last sandals on your feet, although again I maybe like the other designs better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198225 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:41:53 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2198225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Kathie! You’re right that I’m clinging to those Lascanas. Unfortunately they go out of stock often. So far they’ve always been restocked, but right now they aren’t available in the next size up. I’ve asked for notification when my size is back.<br /> I haven’t tried either the too-small Lascanas or the surprise late entrants with anything else; I got tired of changing my clothes, and my son of taking pictures. I may do it later today and post pix, or I might wait until the broad straps get here. You are of course correct that those are quite different than the ones I really like. I have noticed though that the strap across the toe box is frequently the problem with the shoes that are too small; the broad diagonal straps avoid that issue. And they are slip-ons, which I might enjoy. So we will see when they arrive. Thanks for thinking this through with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198224 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:39:57 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2198224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the pearl and rope details on #1-2, but the shoe itself makes me flinch - that strap between the ball-of-foot and toes looks like it would place pressure on the wrong part of the foot.</p> <p>I think you’re right about the Geox being a little heavy with the dresses, but I think they look great with everything else!</p> <p>The shoe in #3-4 (on your beauty-marked foot) are cute, but the ankle strap looks very loose. </p> <p>Your dresses are pretty and classic, and seem appropriate - although I don’t mingle with diplomats, so.... I have to defer to someone more knowledgeable.</p> <p>I think the last pair looks good, but not sure if the studding goes with the dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198223 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:39:14 +0000 cat2 2198223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, and I would put the green dress in your alterations pile, a simple alteration at the shoulder will make it ready for summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198218 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:37:30 +0000 cat2 2198218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote 7-9 for the dress, that’s perfect for the occasion and fits you perfectly. I like the sandals that fit, and would go with the bird in hand on those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shoes-again#post-2198215 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:29:23 +0000 Kathie 2198215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For the dresses, I like the blue/white one the best- both the color and the fit. The green one looks as if it needs a bit of alteration on the top. Shoes- I agree the Geox looks great with pants and shorts, but a bit clunky with the dresses. You seem to love the Lascanas, so I think those are definitely worth trying in the size up. As for 22-25, my guess is that you won't love those as much as the Lascanas, since they're fairly plain. Also the straps on 22-23 are much wider than what I thought you were looking for. 26-27 looks much more like what you want, so I'd hang on to those until you've tried the Lascanas in the size up, and then make a decision. Did you try 26/27 and the Lascanas with your shorts and pants? (Or, are you thinking of getting two pairs of sandals?) </p>