https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:09:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281730 Sun, 18 Sep 2022 01:09:10 +0000 Jaime 2281730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is still summer here although I have spotted a few boots (yes highs are still 90F/32C). I have saved all my oxfords that are comfortable, and feel their day is coming - mostly since I miss them and imagine others do too. It is not that in principle I won't wear them if they aren't trending, but I do pick up on the content I see and dress intuitively.&nbsp;<br />Anyway, I am also big into loafers and am eager to try socks with more summer shoes this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281713 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 22:41:18 +0000 Jessikams 2281713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find this kind of shoe hard to fit— they often pinch toes or rub ankles. Nonetheless I have a few pairs like yours: oxfords with flat or platform soles. I don’t know when I will reach for the thin-soles ones as I really prefer the platform style.</p> <p>Clogs can be tough, can’t they? I once had a pricey pair from Swedish has-beens, but they were sooooo uncomfortable. I just bought a pair from Charlotte Stone and they seem better padded. We shall see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281673 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:19:43 +0000 Suz 2281673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really just learning about transitional footwear. I had so little of it (none, some years!) when I lived in humid/ frigid Ontario -- it was all sandals and booties (and boots).&nbsp;</p> <p>For the first few years I was here in a more moderate climate I pretty much stuck with sneakers. I'm still apparently doing that. I did buy a pair of loafers this year, hoping against hope they will stay on my feet. (Verdict to come). I also own a pair of pink flats (indoor shoes, really) and a pair of dressy pumps. That's it.&nbsp;</p> <p>I <b>LOVE</b> your oxfords on you and adore the whole outfit. That's a great top!&nbsp;</p> <p>At the moment I'm still in sandals by day and sneakers at night. Will be switching to the loafers soon.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281632 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:35:44 +0000 Janet 2281632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards, I love boots but I am happy to give my other shoes a bit of an outing before we get truly into boot season.</p> <p>Hybrid sneaker sounds like an interesting possibility to span the seasons. I’ve been giving my sneakers a workout for the past two years. Here’s my current collection, plus a pair that is not in Finds but I wear a lot, some black platform sneakers with a narrow slightly squared off toe, which I love now that I solved the heel slippage problem with Ondo no-show socks. I almost never wear those black Eccos, since I bought them when I thought my other black ones would have to go away. </p> <p>The old Adidas are getting pretty beat up, and the sneaker mules are stained and strictly taking-out-the-trash kind of shoes. My slip-on sneakers are all gone — they had comfort issues, or got worn to the point where I no longer enjoyed them. I’m not sure I want to invest more in sneaker-type shoes now, but not ruling it out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281624 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 13:16:03 +0000 kkards 2281624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m not ready for boots yet, but mostly I’m still wearing sneakers…but will be pulling out my oxfords and loafers. I’ve just added pair of Mary Janes that I’m excited about. &nbsp;<br />I like the pairs you’ve shown, and i think they all look current. If i was going to add something, I’d add &nbsp;a sneaker hybrid </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281608 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 05:08:31 +0000 Eliza 2281608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your teal oxfords. They can be a tough find in such a great color. Fun to see the CH Alisas. I had those in a range of colors (dark blue, gray and a medium blue maybe) and loved their comfort and style. Have to see if there are any left in my closet. They aren’t as substantial as the lug soled trend or my leather oxfords, perhaps they would look especially good with your flares or boot cuts. </p> <p>I am also hoping to get some wear out of the many pairs of casual shoes that went unworn the last couple of years. Bootie/midi boot season is 5-7 months long here. Transitional shoe season can be short, depending on rain and temperature. I enjoy the change from summer footwear to my flats, oxfords and a range of sneakers. I try to add waterproof leather shoes when possible now for more wear time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281537 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:20:46 +0000 Janet 2281537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, I know exactly what you mean about how difficult all the transitional styles seem to be, fit- and practicality wise. It’s good I’m not too tempted by transitional styles in general.</p> <p>Good memory! I have a version of the FP shoes in copper, but they’re open toe. I still love them and they can be worn for transitional weather for a while too, but they’re more of a summer shoe for me. I’m a little off of those rose gold and copper colors these days, so I don’t wear those as much as I did a few years ago, but I really like them so I work them into outfits with a cognac bag complement sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281533 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:17:08 +0000 Anonymous 2281533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought you had cognac shoes like the pink ones. Do you still have them? Love the teal!<br /> Transitional shoes are sooo problematic, cause they're always too loose in the heel for me. That's why I stretch the sandal season as long as possible! I have mules but they're hand to walk in. Loafers but they feel too classic. And new sandal booties, which were my solution a few years ago. I may try Rothys, but other knit flats haven't worked, so I don't know if they'd fit better. At least we only need them a couple weeks a year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281529 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:12:01 +0000 Janet 2281529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, too bad those Pliner shoes got all the love, because I went to look for them, and remembered that the last time I wore them, they did not pass the comfort test and I let them go! So the collection is a little sparser. Nonetheless, I still have plenty of options, but if I find just the right thing, a pair of clogs may find their way into my wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281528 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:56:22 +0000 Laurie 2281528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm such a fan of your Free People styles, but always need to enjoy them on you because they did not work at all on my feet. ON jeans look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281513 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:04:36 +0000 Kate 2281513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a wardrobe of oxfords, and love them, and always look forward to wearing them when the weather turns cooler. I like the ones you have, especially those teal beauties. You've reminded me I also have a pair of the FP Royale flats in British Tan. Mine were always too wide for comfort, but I'll haul them out, stick in a couple of inserts and see how they feel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281506 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:11:33 +0000 Sal 2281506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice collection- my thoughts are that you may be able to use shoe polish to reduce the contrast on the loafers. Some of the thinner ones would let the black come through but darken the white. I would probably use a grey one. </p> <p>I have always admired those pink flats. I would just wear them with your neutrals - bksvhs, denims, greys, olives, whites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281502 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:19:57 +0000 Roberta 2281502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think oxfords are completely timeless - we've been wearing them for a century or more! The ones with side cutouts are especially apt for transitional weather.&nbsp;</p> <p>My oxfords and loafers don't get as much love since I retired, except for my gold loafers, which are super cushioned and feel like sneakers. I wish I had also bought them in silver at the time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281493 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:17:50 +0000 JP 2281493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like your outfit and nothing looks dated. I like the idea of a pair of mules. I also like your snake print shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281492 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:15:39 +0000 Janet 2281492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dana, yeah, I guess you’re right — I had more than I thought I did! But compared to how many sandals and boots I have, this is a rather small collection, and all of these are 5-12 years old, so not very new! The Pliners are the most recent and might be 4 years old. I think I also underestimate this capsule because I haven’t worn these shoes much in the last couple of years. </p> <p>I’m glad they look current enough! I will play with styling them and wear soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281490 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:11:23 +0000 JAileen 2281490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your shoes. &nbsp;I’m still wearing sandals even though it’s cooler - only 80 instead of 100. &nbsp;I have a couple pairs of similar oxfords, and I have the Free People flats in silver. &nbsp;I also wear sneakers in cooler weather. &nbsp;I have Adidas in navy and in pink, and Jack Purcells in olive. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281487 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:56:46 +0000 cat2 2281487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun shoes, nothing screams dated to me. I wear loafers in the Fall and Spring, then switch to boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281480 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:35:30 +0000 rachylou 2281480@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool shoes! This may be my first opportunity in ages to wear any kind of transitional shoe, since theoretically I have so many office days now. I may get out my heeled oxfords. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281475 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:20:31 +0000 LJP 2281475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll take those Pliner loafers off your hands happily &nbsp;I'm in the same transition period now too ; I don't want to wear boots yet as I'll be in them for months to come , so it's all sneakers (which I am getting BORED with ) mules, and loafers. &nbsp;I bought a new pair of chunky soled mules which are more current-looking than my very plain flat ones and I've enjoyed wearing them a couple of times now. &nbsp;I have a pair of traditional looking pewter metallic oxfords which haven't had much wear in the past 2 years but I'd like to figure out how to make them look more current. &nbsp;Cue today's blog post &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281474 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:15:10 +0000 Bijou 2281474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say I am very much like you - I love wearing boots in Autumn, Winter and Spring, so it is only my Summer when I don't wear them. These are my transitional shoes: ballet flats, oxfords, a sling back (that actually stays on my foot), loafers and a platform sneaker. I think clogs would be fabulous on you. I keep seeing the Veronica Beard clogs on their website and love how versatile they are.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281463 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:44:56 +0000 Dana 2281463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! Gosh, I think 7 pairs of transitional shoes is a lot! I think I have maybe one...2?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281461 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:36:17 +0000 catherine 2281461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look phenomenal in those jeans. Thanks for posting your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281455 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 14:04:08 +0000 Angie 2281455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Janet,&nbsp;</b>you must feel alive as we head into Autumn!&nbsp;</p> <p>Good job challenging yourself to wear some golden oldies. Nothing looks dated. I expect the snakeskin loafers to look sensational with your hair!</p> <p>KILLER outfit. The teal oxfords look fab with the jeans and bag. "Fresh" as you mentioned! The pattern of the top picks up your silvery hair beautifully.&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear transitional footwear in Summer - apart from when I'm in sandals, which comparatively isn't that often. I love wearing closed shoes! Loafers are my Summer shoes. I'm in boots and hi-tops for half of Spring. I'm in low top sneakers now - and hopefully boots and hi-tops as soon as I can get my foot into them.&nbsp;</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281448 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:23:14 +0000 orirudy9 2281448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's amazing when you have the right footwear to face the weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281446 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:06:15 +0000 Dee 2281446@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your oxfords, lots of variety to play with. Here in Montreal, the weather flipped from summer to fall in just one day, so I find myself trying to figure out what my fussy feet will want to wear. I’ve got various coloured fashion sneakers, some black loafers and one red pair of loafers which I love but my feet can have an issue with. Sadly, its comfort over style most of the time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281437 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:20:44 +0000 Janet 2281437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WIW deets:</p> <p>Top: Mary Katranzou via TRR<br /> Jeans: Old Navy boyfriend<br /> Oxfords: Freda Salvador<br /> Backpack: Aimee Kestenberg<br /> Black leather belt: Amish market near Lancaster PA<br /> Jacket: BlankNYC </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/slowly-transitioning-to-fall-footwear-edition#post-2281436 Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:18:48 +0000 Janet 2281436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are finally starting to get cooler nights (yay for turning off the AC and sleeping with windows open!), and hints of fall are in the air. It’s been blissfully lower humidity lately, so even warm temps feel much more tolerable. </p> <p>I’ve put away my sandals, and am taking advantage of the emerging season to give my transitional footwear some outings. I don’t have much in the way of the territory in between sandals and boots, except for sneakers. I try not to invest too heavily in those styles since I gravitate more to boots, which are easier to fit on my feet securely than styles like loafers, which fall off my heels. I’m trying to give my sneakers a bit of a break since I’ve been wearing them a lot the past two years and am craving a little change, but I’m not totally feeling boots yet while the weather is still warm. </p> <p>Two of these are in my holding zone box:<br /> - the Pliner snake print loafers, which I somehow never reach for, but I’m going to make an effort in the coming weeks. I love snake print, but I’m not sure I’m feeling this high contrast print at the moment. I’d almost like to see what they look like with a black/grey finish instead of the black/white.<br /> - the 10+ year old Hush Puppy/Anna Sui oxfords, which are super comfortable but I somehow never wear anymore. They haven’t felt especially current but I’m thinking of hanging onto them because the classic style is bound to feel fresh again, I think? </p> <p>The hot pink FP flats are so cute and comfortable but the color is such an outlier for me that I rarely wear them. I’ll be challenging myself to give them an outing soon too. </p> <p>And I still love the other oxfords — the blue Cole Haans and the Clergeries, even though they’re not as stompy as current preferences.</p> <p>I’ve recently worn the black Free People flats, and the dark green Freda Salvador oxfords got worn yesterday. Here’s my WIW, for a studio visit with a curator. My studio was without AC yesterday so I stuck with a sleeveless top. The morning was cool enough that I wore a jacket to drive in to the city. </p> <p>What’s your strategy for transitional season footwear? I’m thinking of adding one more pair of clogs or mules (my western Dolce Vita mules from yesterday’s post aren’t in Finds, oops), but otherwise I’d like to wear what I’ve got, if I can make them work for my current preferences. What does the YLf hive mind think? Are the oxfords still looking current enough for me? </p>