https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 31 May 2026 04:13:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-681099 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 06:53:07 +0000 Charmian 681099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey QM! Good to see you posting again.</p> <p>I'll have to rummage around for pics, but to answer some of your other questions: I wear low socks with my Cons. I really like the look of a slipper flat, and Alterations Needed had some fun photos of her Gap ones (<a href="http://www.alterationsneeded.com/2012/07/dotty-for-loafers.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.alterationsneeded.c.....afers.html</a>). Two other casual shoes that crossed my path as Converse alternatives are Onitsuka Tiger's "Mexico 66" or "Tai Chi" -- I just love the history behind those shoes. The "Tai Chi" particularly tickles me; when else do you get to wear the brand that Bruce Lee made famous? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680794 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:48:37 +0000 Mama Susie 680794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No photos but I always wear socks with my Cons. I wear the very low ankle socks since it's the only types of socks I like. I have grey cons and sometimes wear them with bootcut jeans but when I don't want to look like a teenager I wear them with leggings and and a slightly voluminous top. I've also worn them with shorter dresses to give me a more casual vibe.</p> <p>ETA: I can't do ballet flats that often even though I like how they look on others. I tend to feel a little too precious and not very ME. I have one pair of black ballet flats that I used to wear at work when I worked in an office but I haven't pulled them out once since then. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680762 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:44:14 +0000 CK 680762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have photos, but I do wear my charcoal grey cons with bootcut or straight leg jeans quite often. I don't wear them with skinnies as it looks a bit young to my eye. I have also worn them with wide leg pants - jeans and microchecks.</p> <p>Are microchecks still in, I wonder? I haven't worn mine for awhile... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680756 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 16:58:48 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 680756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM, I have given up wearing bootcuts in the summer for this reason (lack of suitable footwear). I stick to straightlegs on days where it's actually cool enough to wear long pants, and pair them with sandals. I do have a pair of black and white Cons, but it's not my favorite look. (I also don't find them that comfortable...guess I need to track down a gel insert of some kind.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680710 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:35:58 +0000 sarah 680710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I generally wear socks with my cons, but that's mostly because my feet sweat and not very comfortable without socks. I'm on Team Socks (unless I'm in sandals). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680702 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:15:10 +0000 Anonymous 680702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My laptop is in for repairs so I don't have any pics, sorry! I have grey Cons and I rarely wear mine. They look goofy with my skinny jeans (probably due to the size of my feet more than anything). I just got a pair of bootcut jeans so we'll see if I wear them more this fall/winter.</p> <p>The only thing that's a pain is that you can't just "slip them on and go". They have to be tied, which slows you down a bit. I like the slipper flats and loafers that people have been linking to here. They might be a good, casual alternative. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680678 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:39:48 +0000 christy 680678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear no-show peds with mine when wearing shorts or crops. If I'm wearing full length jeans then I do wear a sock with them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680676 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:38:58 +0000 Jem 680676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't remember what I did in the winter, although I must have worn socks. In the summer I haven't been wearing them (with shorts, etc). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680642 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:26:57 +0000 Queen Mum 680642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April- I had actually seen those Borns yesterday and put them on my wish list for consideration.<br /> Jeanne- those Toms knockoffs are cute too. If I could find something like those in a fun color that might work too.<br /> Sarah- love your outfits, and yes, I dug up that post of Angie's. Love her outfit too!<br /> Shiny- So good to see you back on the forum! I think you were one of the first ones' to welcome me when I arrived here a few years ago! I really am hesitant to try another pair of ballet flats. I have yet to find a pair that works. I found a pair last year that didn't dig into my bunion, but something about the flatness and the shape made them uncomfortable even just to really stand in, if that makes any sense. I think I need more shoe on top of my foot or something. </p> <p>For those who do wear converse, do you wear socks with them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680635 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:55:45 +0000 sarah 680635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you seen this?</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/12/15/casual-jeans-and-t-shirt-but-still-buttoned-up/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/12/.....ttoned-up/</a></p> <p>FYI - those SW flats that Shiny mentioned were on sale at my Nordstrom's, even tho they aren't online. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680633 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:53:32 +0000 shiny 680633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Somewhere on the blog is a MOTG post featuring me wearing cons. I have to be honest: I rarely wear the cons. Just too casual for me, I feel like a teenager wearing them. </p> <p>I know you said no ballet flats but I'd like to recommend you give these a try:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/stuart-weitzman-giveable-pan-nappa" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/stuart-w.....-pan-nappa</a></p> <p>Yes, they are outrageously expensive, but worth every penny. I have never had a more comfortable shoe. No blistering, no rubbing, and there is comfy cushioning. I tried these on in the store over a year ago, when they first came out. I balked at the price and waited for a sale. Finally bit the bullet this spring and paid full price since I never saw them come on sale. I love SW brand as they are very well made and hold up to lots of abuse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680627 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 12:36:48 +0000 sarah 680627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, I love my cons. Here are some outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680462 Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:03:52 +0000 Jjsloane 680462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have some metallic loafers by BC (last year so cannot find a link). I think the metallic topsiders are good too, but Cons are classics (and there are so many styles and colors, but they really have zero support). I have a Cole Haan version in cream leather. I also have these Tom's knockoffs (but with cushy support) in gold metallic:<br /> <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+scholls+women%27s+june+slip-on+sneaker?prodId=236290&#038;brand=dsw4brand1500016&#038;isBrand=y&#038;categoryName=Women&#039;s%20Shoes" rel="nofollow">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+sc.....;s%20Shoes</a><br /> These are cute too<br /> <a href="http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+scholl%27s+women%27s+jamie+sneaker?prodId=216998&#038;brand=dsw4brand1500016&#038;isBrand=y&#038;categoryName=Women&#039;s%20Shoes" rel="nofollow">http://www.dsw.com/shoe/dr.+sc.....;s%20Shoes</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680435 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:44:11 +0000 April 680435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim - have you looked at these <a href="http://www.zappos.com/born-dorota-panna-cotta-metallic?zlfid=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/born-dor.....ic?zlfid=2</a> that Angie posted about here <a href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/05/02/three-fab-loafer-finds/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2012/05/.....fer-finds/</a> ? I got a pair and have worn them to death already.</p> <p>I do have Cons in a charcoal color, but I really only wear them for extremely casual activities, usually with bootcut jeans or with clamdigger shorts.</p> <p>My other thought would be to look at these NAS Sofft "sneakers" <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sofft-persis-sport-flat-nordstrom-exclusive/3290971?origin=keywordsearch&#038;fashionColor=Black&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/so.....sultback=0</a> I saw them in the store in the Anthracite color and thought they were much prettier than they look on the website. (They are on their way to me right now, so I can let you know how they look/feel when they arrive.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680418 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:20:41 +0000 Queen Mum 680418@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits Jem and Christy. Those are exactly some of the looks I've had in mind. .<br /> And thanks for the great suggestions everyone. I need to put together a few outfits this week and let you all help me decide if they are right for me. I love the idea of them, I just want to make sure I pull them off okay. </p> <p>ha- I've seen pics of groomsmen all in converse and it looks like fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680411 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 21:54:55 +0000 christy 680411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You inspired me to wear my cons today, so here's another outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680343 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:23:10 +0000 Jem 680343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's one of my threads with a picture of me wearing converse: <a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-valentines-edition" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....es-edition</a>. I really like mine. I also bought a pair of white with silver ones off of ebay that I wasn't crazy about when I first got the, but I've worn them a ton this summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680342 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:19:44 +0000 RunnerChick 680342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JR - my husband was in a wedding party (oh, so many years ago) where the groom and all the groomsmen wore red converse. He still has the red converse, but more as a souvenir of a wonderful memory, I think. I have never seen him wear 'em. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680333 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 18:03:59 +0000 Kim 680333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM, how about the "smoking slipper" for a bit more updated flat, instead of ballet flats? (I know what you mean about them. I like them on others and they are a classic, but they just don't scream "ME" when I put them on myself. I'm not sure why, but there you go!) </p> <p>I *love* this style, and my preference is towards the lower vamped ones, I'm all over it this year when I can get to the States and get some serious discount shoe shopping done! </p> <p>Here's a pic of the shoes (in many variations). I'm partial to the animal print ones like Nicole has...</p> <p><a href="http://www.fashionologie.com/Shop-Fall-2011-Shoe-Trends-Smoking-Slippers-Loafers-Flats-19264006" rel="nofollow">http://www.fashionologie.com/S.....s-19264006</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680286 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 16:40:43 +0000 JR 680286@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Green converse? My son wore them to his wedding with a cream coloured tux. His bride insisted, seeing as he was known for his converse. She wore green ballet flats to balance him out.</p> <p>What? Not the look you were thinking of? Sheesh, a girl tries to be helpful...</p> <p>;o) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680274 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 16:05:06 +0000 Mo 680274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These aren't anywhere near Cons, but they were my solution to the exact scenario you described. I used to throw on some blue suede mule/clogs that were decidedly unfab and knew they needed an upgrade. I decided on these because they could both fit under bootcuts or tuck skinnies into. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680262 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:34:52 +0000 christy 680262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM - so nice to see you posting again! :)</p> <p>I'm not very good at taking pics of my casual outfits. Here's the only one I have with my cons and it's not a great one. But the scenario you are describing is exactly when I pull them out. </p> <p>As far as alternatives, I'm looking for some other solutions also. I have these in my wish list, but haven't pulled the trigger yet:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/michael-michael-kors-charm-moccasin/3320306?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=2344" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/mi.....tback=2344</a> </p> <p>And I kind of like these too:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sperry-top-sider-wellfleet-moccasin-nordstrom-exclusive/3322060?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=1454" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sp.....tback=1454</a> </p> <p>I'm not entirely sure about the driving moc look, but I'm tempted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680255 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:22:15 +0000 Queen Mum 680255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GP- those are exactly the kinds of looks I'm thinking of. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680248 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:13:38 +0000 Queen Mum 680248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's the problem Anne.. I don't have any 'just flats" My winter shoe collection consists of...</p> <p>cognac boots<br /> black engineer boots<br /> taupe short boots<br /> heeled booties (grey)<br /> black/white oxfords<br /> black heeled booties<br /> red/black dressy heels</p> <p>So as you can see, I'm in dire need of something casual, simple and flat. Ballet flats are out. I do like some of the loafers you just linked to. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680242 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:07:39 +0000 Anonymous 680242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had similar dilemmas and usually just put on flats. But this year I'm prepared! I just ordered these in the calf hair leopard print: <a href="http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/product/nu_day/nu-day" rel="nofollow">http://www.aerosoles.com/eng/product/nu_day/nu-day</a></p> <p>I also bought a pair of Frye brown oxfords and ordered the Naya lace-ups you linked to in black.</p> <p>Keep posting outfits people! I like to see them, too. I have a pair of leather Ash high-tops that I never wear because I think the white toe-cap is so visually prominent; it bothers me. Seeing these Converse outfits helps adjust my eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680238 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:00:21 +0000 goldenpig 680238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my Converse--they've become my new favorite MOTG shoe! I have two Converse in red and yellow and a pair of Kate Spade Tretorns in Japanese floral. I usually wear them with jeans but sometimes even with dresses and capri leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680230 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:43:10 +0000 Queen Mum 680230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>mpj- yes, I saw those but didn't love them.<br /> Astrid... great casual outfit. That's the kind of vibe I'm thinking about... days that I'm not really dressed up, but need to go somewhere... </p> <p>I did just see these which may be more "me"<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/sofft-portland-lace-up-flat/3328694?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=500" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/so.....ltback=500</a></p> <p>and these...<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/naya-teak-oxford/3286527?origin=category&#038;fashionColor=Lunar+Taupe&#038;resultback=300" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/na.....ltback=300</a></p> <p>oh and these are cute...<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-jazie-oxford/3345201?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/st.....n=wishlist</a></p> <p>Filling this need alluded me all last year. Here's the scenario... Saturday afternoon, I'm hanging around in bootcut jeans and a simple top. Need to go run an errand or 2. I throw on a jacket to pull things together but then am stumped at shoes. It seemed that my only option was my short boots,which were just more than I really wanted at times, especially if it was a day on the warmer side. WHAT do I put on my feet in times like this???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680226 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:32:38 +0000 Astrid 680226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't wear my red ones very often, but here is the outfit I ended up with when I asked about them some months ago. This is casual, but I think it works because the button down keeps me from feeling too sporty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680223 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:28:32 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 680223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>QM (so nice to see you posting!) - have you seen Angie's NAS pick? <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/josef-seibel-caspian-sneaker/3147969?origin=keywordsearch&#038;fashionColor=Espresso&#038;resultback=200" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jo.....ltback=200</a></p> <p>She calls it an alternative to Cons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/show-me-your-converse-outfits#post-680211 Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:11:24 +0000 Queen Mum 680211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought a pair of green converse this week and can't decide whether or not to keep them. I know that you all will be able to help me out by showing me how you style them.</p> <p>Or, can you offer me an alternative for a closed shoe that isn't a ballet flat (they just don't work on my feet) or a boot for a very casual day? I have my 2 tone oxfords, but I want a more casual laid back alternative.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>