https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 06:41:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine/page/2#post-1330494 Thu, 14 Aug 2014 04:36:48 +0000 Gigi 1330494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel, great job at diagnosing your "fashion sickness"!&nbsp;</p> <p>It's so frustrating when something that should be so simple—like white sandals—is so hard to find.</p> <p>A few months ago, I bought the nude Okalas, even though I wasn't sure that I needed them. But I reasoned that I would eventually need a lighter-colored shoe for a lighter overall outfit (all I owned was dark shoes)—and I was right! Sometimes you need just the right shoe to finish off an outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine/page/2#post-1330199 Wed, 13 Aug 2014 21:09:17 +0000 Neel 1330199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura - Glad you found something to fill the current wardrobe hole. At least sorted for now!</p> <p>Quiet girl - Thank you for understanding!</p> <p>Nancywalters - good luck with your shoe hunt! Sending some YLF fairy dust your way!</p> <p>Parsley - I have been eyeing the Gizehs for quite sometime. But I always stopped myself from buying them thinking if they were actually fashionable or only the Arizonas were. But I can't imagine you being less fashionable ... So I think I might give them a go! They do work for my feet (I tried them once)</p> <p>Dianne - Thank you for the encouragement!</p> <p>Aida - Wise words spoken! I admire your beautiful shoes and the way they play a subtle role in completing your outfit. I think I need to find the balance where I do not heavily rely on shoes to make my outfits.</p> <p>Aquamarine - thanks for chiming in! My white sandals hunt is still on for the reason you stated - nothing fits the bill for various reasons! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1329534 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:08:50 +0000 Aquamarine 1329534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I so get this! Shoes are definitely the deciding line between feeling fab or meh for me. It's difficult when you need a shoe refresher but nothing fits the bill for various reasons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1329531 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 23:02:20 +0000 Aida 1329531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you for figuring it out! Shoes are always an interesting topic, and I feel like for myself shoe longevity in my wardrobe is much shorter than clothing! They're also interesting because we all have slightly different requirements from our shoes. Two years back I made the decision that I wanted all of my footwear to be walkable (like, a few hours of urban walking) after a similar realization. It was stylistically painful going from my 4" heels down to flats and 2" heels, but <i>now</i> that I have more options it's quite lovely. That gap period can be tough though, and you identified it waaaay faster than I did I don't know that you need to hit every shoe trend, even just one might be enough. Or a shoe (or two) that fits a couple trends, such as a pointy heel/flat with an ankle strap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1329152 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:54:59 +0000 Anonymous 1329152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since following YLF I have realized that it is always all about the shoes!!!&nbsp; I have lots of clothes and I enjoy wearing them (although I have yet to post ) but I&nbsp; now know that shoes can make or break your outfit.&nbsp; They need to be good looking and comfortable and I was often compromising on one or the other.&nbsp; I am trying to follow the PPP method of shopping as we head into the fall.&nbsp; <br />I agree with Parsley regarding the Birk's.&nbsp; They are super comfortable and very trendy this year.&nbsp; I live in them all summer long! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1329093 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:51:10 +0000 Parsley 1329093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel, if it's any consolation you do NOT look like you're in a rut. EVER!<br />But I understand the footwear issue, and I do think the right shoes can make all the difference in an outfit. I also feel your pain because I have very narrow, low volume feet.<br />Everybody has given you great suggestions, but I have a couple more to add to the mix.<br />I know you said you couldn't wear Birkenstocks, and neither could I- at least the usual Arizona style. But the Gizeh style works great for me, so I urge you to give them a try. I have worn mine non-stop this summer and just love them.<br />I have them in silver, but here they are in white, too:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/birkenstock-gizeh-birko-flor-bright-white-patent-birko-flor-trade">http://www.zappos.com/birkenst.....flor-trade</a></p> <p>Another Birk-like sandal that should work for your feet is this Mephisto style. They have an adjustable buckle, and they fit well on my feet &nbsp;and are very cushioned, supportive, and comfortable.&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA: I'm assuming that these would be available pretty much world-wide, but excuse me if I'm wrong!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328886 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:08:39 +0000 nancywalters 1328886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can relate.&nbsp; For the past few hours I've been looking at Zappos, 6pm.com and Amazon trying to find some shoes to go with dress trousers.&nbsp; Lack of shoes is holding me back from wearing a number of items in my closet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328454 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:18:46 +0000 Quietgirl 1328454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bingo! I discovered this exact issue about two weeks ago when someone suggested "shopping your closet". Every outfit I tried to put together hinged on the shoes.</p> <p>My feet aren't low volume but fussy and wide. I don't want to squeeze them into pointy toes or high heels.</p> <p>At the NAS I bought Born&nbsp;(1 inch)&nbsp;heel booties....not super fashionable but super comfortable. I was also able to find one of Angie's ballet flat picks in a Wide.</p> <p>That said, I am still wearing Vans and polka dot Keds with almost everything this summer especially my dresses.</p> <p>So I hear you. am not pleased with the shoe options out there.&nbsp;&nbsp;I don't have a solution but I can commiserate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328342 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:55:45 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1328342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been looking for the perfect pair of white or metallic sandals since last summer so I feel your pain! Especially when you can't wear many layers shoes really set the tone for an outfit. I finally settled for some beige sandals for this summer which are ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328283 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 16:59:39 +0000 Neel 1328283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you once again everyone for commiserating :)</p> <p>Janet - I wish I could!!! Those will solve my glad and white footwear woes like you said. But alas! Even the Steve Madden glads that work well for low volume feet, another Angie pick, didn't even come here in the market yet! At least Steve Madden is readily available!</p> <p>Texstyle - Having the right shoes are so important isn't it?! Shop away :)</p> <p>Sara, Amiable and Joyce - Thank you for your encouragement :)</p> <p>Lisap - You are so right! I have been lusting after these madden sneaks since rachylou mentioned it last. But I always thought I didn't need any more sneaks. I have 3 pairs but none of them are the right pair or something that goes with my entire wardrobe. Hopefully this would get me out of my fashion rut!</p> <p>Angie - They do deliver I guess but they charge hefty shipping fees with taxes. The cost per item sums up to way too much even if you buy something on a sale. I am sure there are retail shops here that stock Stuart Weitzman, Sam Edelman and the likes (Bloomindales comes to mind), but they are all so far out that getting there is a hike by itself! Hopefully once the kids start school this September (younger one starts too! Yay!) I would have some me time to score the shops here in the mornings. I would be the happiest when I find these hidden treasures! Meanwhile I have collected a few items which hopefully would materialize into buys next month (note - still no sandals! Ack!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328202 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:52:40 +0000 Angie 1328202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm impressed.&nbsp;</p> <p>*applause*</p> <p>Can you order from Amazon and Shopbop?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328196 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:47:30 +0000 amiable 1328196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel - no need to comply with Austere August - you know what you need, go shopping! &nbsp;Your analysis was brilliant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328166 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:25:56 +0000 Anonymous 1328166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel - I hear you and feel you &nbsp;- as the expression goes &nbsp;It's always my biggest stumbling block too. &nbsp;And I will join the "hunt for white sandals" brigade in Canada next spring. &nbsp;We'll probably all end up with the same pair :)</p> <p>Good luck on the hunt, and I find that often what you think you don't want for whatever reason (isn't my style etc) is exactly the piece to give everything a needed boost or to pull things together. I just bought a pair of white loafers, and if a year ago you had suggested I'd ever own or even look at such a thing I'd have said you were crazy. Now I love them for what they are doing for my wardrobe!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328155 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:16:53 +0000 Joyce B 1328155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What you are saying makes sense and it's great that you figured it out. However, I don't see you in a style rut, you always look very stylish to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328154 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:14:11 +0000 Sara L. 1328154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that shoes can definitely pull you out of a rut. &nbsp;It's so frustrating to not have the right shoe to complete an outfit. &nbsp;I hope you find something that will meet your needs soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328150 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:09:35 +0000 Neel 1328150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firstly, thank you for your thoughts and support on this everyone! :). It feels good to talk to people who do understand fashion crisis ^_^</p> <p>Cocolion - Those sandals are lovely for you and your style! Misery loves company .... So :D</p> <p>Elizabeth - Unfortunately Trina's are not available in my neck of woods but I love love love those sandals on you and jackiec!</p> <p>Mona - Yes! I have been eyeing those and also these</p> <p><a href="http://www.zara.com/ae/en/trf/shoes/asymmetrical-cut-slip-on-c269216p2004965.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/ae/en/trf/.....04965.html</a></p> <p>September first stop - Zara :)</p> <p>Unfrumped - I find loafers a bit too classic for my style. But if I find something that suits my style I am sure to jump! I do have a pewter one which gets a lot of wear now :)</p> <p>Sterling - Thank you for the boost!</p> <p>Joy - I never knew footwear could make or break the outfit either! It's a post YLF discovery for me too!</p> <p>Suz - I know! Where are the white sandals?!! Ack! Our summers and your winters are similar in that both are dreadfully long!</p> <p>Shevia - Could you please link to your Zara slip on sneaks? Thank you!</p> <p>Shannon and Thistle - Thank you for your encouragement! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328137 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:52:46 +0000 texstyle 1328137@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been doing a lot of shoe shopping myself so I can relate. It feels SO important to me that I'm having trouble looking at anything but shoes lately. I guess that's a good thing. Keeps me from creating too large of a wardrobe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328136 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:50:56 +0000 Janet 1328136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also wondered how on earth you could be in a rut because you always look fab, and because you seem to wear a variety of silhouettes really well! But what a relief to diagnose the problem. </p> <p>Is there any source for you to order and try the Stuart Weitzman white gladiators Angie recommended? They are a great fit on my low-volume feet, comfortable, and would meet your gladiator and white footwear needs/wants. I like the idea Elizabeth posted of the Trinas too. And yes, Zara might have some good options for you as well. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328125 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:29:39 +0000 Thistle 1328125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>While I haven't seen you in a rut, that doesn't mean you don't feel that way. Looks like you solved it and with some fabulous picks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328118 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:21:17 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1328118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I first saw your post title, I was like "huh? Neel's fab style doesn't look like a rut to me"...but when I read how it was related to footwear, it made total sense. I think your new options will put you back in your groove and along with you and Suz, I will also be looking for true white sandals&nbsp; next spring </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328092 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:39:37 +0000 Jaime 1328092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neel your recent posts do not at all look like someone in a rut, but I sympathize. Shoes are my main way of perking an outfit, and myself, up. Especially in the long summer, when you really can't wear that many clothes.&nbsp;I found that my Zara slip on sneakers were a surprise work house this summer even though I have other sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328079 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:22:13 +0000 Suz 1328079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great analysis. I think we're often held back by footwear. It's one reason winter dressing can get so tricky &nbsp;for me in my climate&nbsp;-- boots, boots, and more boots. It gets tedious.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love your new choice. And I join you in your sadness about white sandals. Where <b>ARE</b> those, anyway??? You and I are on the hunt for them first thing next spring, okay?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328078 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:21:52 +0000 Anonymous 1328078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you for figuring out what is holding you back. I can identify as I am now using footwear as a first line wardrobe refresher, but when I came to YLF, there were maybe 5 pair of shoes in my closet across all seasons, all in either black or brown except for big white athletic sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328068 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:48:22 +0000 Anonymous 1328068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Steve Madden shoes. &nbsp; I think they will work nicely for you and might be the solution to your wardrobe blahs. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328065 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:44:08 +0000 unfrumped 1328065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I thought you should try some loafers in your neutral colors.<br /> Summer non- sneaker shoes are hardest for me, since I don't wear sandals much. And I share your issue of low volume feet-- a lot of the " cage" looks are volumed- out for me.<br /> Even with having a couple of good pairs of loafers, I still found that a ballet flat was better with some skirts.<br /> Then I am trying the not- trendy but hopefully " classic" low- heeled pump. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328052 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:20:10 +0000 Mona 1328052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have gone through a phase like this with summer shoes. I know you can buy from Zara, so what about this flat?<a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/shoes/flats/soft-slipper-c269196p2153057.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woma.....53057.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328047 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 11:13:11 +0000 Elizabeth P 1328047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I must say, the idea of you in a style rut did strike me as a little off, you always look amazing. But I get it, totally. I also rely heavily on shoes in the summer, when dressing is simpler. Have you considered the silver Trinas? I have found them to be a workhorse for me, they go with everything. Not only have they replaced white, but my black sandals have seen seen less wear this year as well. </p> <p>Cocolion, those sandals are amazing for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328027 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 06:28:10 +0000 CocoLion 1328027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Big, big hugs!</p> <p>I already cheated on Austerity August because the sandals I had been wanting all summer long finally got marked down! &nbsp;And there was only 1 pair left in my size on Amazon. &nbsp;Need I say more. &nbsp;(Does that make you feel better?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328019 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 05:03:19 +0000 Neel 1328019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew you all would understand :). Thank you Alana and Caro! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/style-rut---a-whine#post-1328014 Mon, 11 Aug 2014 04:45:40 +0000 Caro in Oz 1328014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes total sense to me - if my footwear isn't working then my wardrobe isn't working. Hope you find something soon </p>