https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:10:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1935901 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 16:26:41 +0000 schimiggy 1935901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>best shoes I ever purchased were from India and only $4. I was there for a wedding and forgot to bring dress up shoes. I only had sandals and sneakers (what was I thinking??) They were so comfy and went with all my dresses. I am still wearing them to this day! I thought they'd break by now.&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.schimiggy.com">http://www.schimiggy.com</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1935601 Wed, 11 Jul 2018 22:37:47 +0000 Keix 1935601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Mainelady</b> - actually my wardrobe is mostly cool jewel tones + black! I don't shy away from color, but pink and red are not the colors I usually gravitate toward. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1935008 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 10:14:45 +0000 Mainelady 1935008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Runcarla’s comment about travel purchases sparking joy. I think you made excellent choices that have a lot of potential to be enjoyed long after your vacation ends. If these colors are brighter than what you normally wear, you may quickly see how much they add to a neutral palette. You may also be ready for a bit of a fashion change and will find that brighter colors are becoming more appealing to you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934973 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 06:40:44 +0000 stella belly 1934973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love them all as stylish to offer a comfort zone these things are really helpful during traveling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934968 Tue, 10 Jul 2018 05:10:40 +0000 Like the Season 1934968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love Runcarla's comment: "Travel purchases should spark joy." Agree! Enjoy your purchases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934797 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:57:16 +0000 Anonymous 1934797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally I think you nailed it on shopping venture </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934753 Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:11:42 +0000 Scarlet G 1934753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow love the bag you purchased! I have a similar one, and I think you'll see that you can combine it with every neutral colour. And the espadrilles look so cute, and they are definitely "it" shoes this season! :)<br />&nbsp;They look so comfortable and I expected you wouldn't have a problem walking around the whole day, since they remind me on my Birkenstock shoes (<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.bstore.com.au/women/birkenstock/">https://www.bstore.com.au/women/birkenstock/</a>), which are extremely comfy and I use them whenever I spend my day walking around. :)<br />Sandals are perfect to wear with dark jeans, in my opinion, can totally picture it. :)</p> <p>So, bottom line, I think you found yourself some pretty fab additions to your closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934219 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 14:09:37 +0000 Anonymous 1934219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are just the kind of purchases I was thinking would work me!</p> <p>I tend to wear a lot of light neutrals tops in the warm weather and cool, soft blues and greens for shorts and capris so these items would add some color variation. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934216 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:29:07 +0000 Carla 1934216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I'm thinking of introducing a new colour to my closet, I try to collect 4 items in that colour, then I mix and match them with my essentially neutral wardrobe. Sometimes that is all you need to freshen up and keep things interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934215 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:21:03 +0000 Keix 1934215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I'm very happy to hear that <b>Aida</b>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<b>Diana&nbsp;</b>have had success wearing magenta pink in the winter. That was one of my concerns, since it's a "spring" seasonal issue. The color does remind me of my favorite skirt in high school which was my first foray into bright colors (magenta and purple triangle geo print), so hopefully I'll get over my pink-shock soon.</p> <p><b>Becky</b>, thanks for reminding me that I would have just as easily had regrets after picking the safe option. I can always get a purple bag in future years, if need be.</p> <p>NAS early access is coming up right after the end of my trip.... I wonder if my current inclination towards bright colors (I've always liked jewel tones but these purchases are trending bright even for me) will carry on into pre-fall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934208 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 12:11:54 +0000 jussie 1934208@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those espadrilles!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934197 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 10:30:17 +0000 Jessikams 1934197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rainbow is very on trend, so the espadrilles were a great choice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934125 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 01:48:12 +0000 Carla 1934125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Travel purchases should spark joy, so you were right to go with your heart with these items. Despite the (wonderful) bright colours, your bag and footwear are really quite practical. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934115 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:57:31 +0000 Diana 1934115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a really similar colored Longchamp Le Pliage (mine was a seasonal color from a couple of years ago, and might be slightly brighter than yours). Anyway, Aida is right, it is a very versatile color and goes with both summer and winter things in my wardrobe. I think you can see it in a lot of my recent wiw. </p> <p>Love both pairs of shoes too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934111 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:52:42 +0000 Becky 1934111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you've made some good purchases with lots of potential. There have been times I have gone with the "safe" option and later regretted it. Give yourself a pat on the back for these finds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934107 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:44:05 +0000 Anonymous 1934107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Toni Pons look like they will compliment your new bag for a fun cohesive summer look. Can you add a stick-on arch support or padding for comfort and fit? Enjoy your Paris souvenirs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934103 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:37:37 +0000 Aida 1934103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These all seem like wildcards with good potential to me! The bag in particular, as that's a fun color in both warm and cold weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-out-of-my-comfort-zone#post-1934101 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:27:45 +0000 Keix 1934101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got back from a frankly-tiring 2-day trip to Paris during my London business trip. Lots of shopping (and eating!), even more walking.</p> <p>In retrospect, I didn't bring or desire to purchase the kind of shoe that would stand up to this much walking... which is pretty much only sneakers with socks, for me. I don't want to look like a tourist in sneakers (they'd have to be the athletic-looking kind to be more effective than supportive Euro sandals) and anyway it was swelteringly hot both days.</p> <p>What I did purchase:<br />- A replacement Longchamp tote bag in the new seasonal magenta color, rather than their classic purple. It's a lot more pink than I usually go for. The color makes my face "pop", which is why I chose it.... but flattery is less important in a bag than in clothes, so I kind of wish I'd gone with the safe dark purple option. We'll see if this wild card turns out to be a good or bad gut decision.<br />- Two pairs of new shoes, one per day! First some rainbow Toni Pons nearly-flat espadrilles, which I love and were pretty affordable (35 euros), although they're not really all-day city walking shoes.<br />- Then a pair of "practical Euro chic" red sandals by Zapotan -- I was drawn to the supportive footbed and perhaps overlooked the leather break-in period. These are actually the first velcro-strapped sandals that I own, having tried on many.... it's a common European comfort design but not well-suited to low-volume feet. I managed to make these work, barely.</p> <p>What do y'all think? Am I shopping with "tourist blinders" on, or are these useful wildcards? </p>