https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:41:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1590049 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 13:59:15 +0000 Lisa 1590049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A block here is a great idea for NYC. &nbsp;I swear those streets eat footwear. &nbsp;I have had a lot of success with the Rockport brand (but I don't see any loafers on their site to recommend). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1590016 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 12:06:11 +0000 kkards 1590016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love love love the gucci, but i'm going to offer up 2 alternatives, but booties, one waterproof, which i think could be excellent because you never know what the weather in NYC will be.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1590010 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 11:53:23 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1590010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the black and white patent that Angie found. But they don't have my size 8.5. :-/</p> <p>I wouldn't do a bow, as too girly, and I find oxfords too manly with this type of suit (I have a nice, studded pair.) Tassels and fringe and plaques would be ok. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589984 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 08:03:37 +0000 rachylou 1589984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been googling, and *sigh*... What Angie says is true. That is just a gorgeous shoe, perfect in every way. I do not say this just because I'm a Gucci girl. But a low, block heeled pump is a smart idea and there's a lot out there if you'll give up the tassel for a bow or buckle...? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589966 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:10:03 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1589966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a heeled oxford? I've collected some oxfords below that look suit-appropriate to me (some without much of a heel, though). <br />I'm adding a couple of booties, too. The AGLs look classy, and I thought the Aquatalias look quite classic with the wingtips (though they're flat). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589916 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 02:58:43 +0000 Angie 1589916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blast. It's always SOOOO hard to find a substitute after you saw the Porche. Here's a little selection:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589880 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 01:53:03 +0000 abc 1589880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check some of viva's posts, seems she was looking for something like that a while back if I recall. Good luck. And the suggestion about pant / shoe combo is a good idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589835 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:38:56 +0000 retailgirl 1589835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stuart weitzman has a nice loafer called Guything and Ferragamo has a smoking loafer called Scotty that both look great. Found the SW on their website, the Ferragamo on the Beren website. Not tech savvy enough to do links! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589832 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:30:50 +0000 retailgirl 1589832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are very nice...current but timeless, too. But even if you're a spender, I think $750 is a lot of money. ( and I'll spend on shoes!) Although you would probably have them forever. Have you looked at Stuart Weitzman, Taryn Rose, even Ferragamo? Arthur Beren carries a line called Gravati that look incredible...there might be something there for you. You might even find something from Cole Haan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589825 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 23:03:33 +0000 unfrumped 1589825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm <u>thinking</u> you could get a similar look for less, if it's not a situation iin which you have to make some kind of impression&nbsp; with the brand. I don't have a particular brand in mind, so would&nbsp; have to search.</p> <p>I think this style is a good choice for practical reasons, as you say. I may be in the weeds, but I think it's a classic type of shoe for "women in pants" who have to have some comfort level (meaning, an alternative to classic pumps) and&nbsp;a heeled alternative to&nbsp;flats of all sorts.</p> <p>That said, you could easily find a pretty nice boot &nbsp;for half of that or less, if that would work with the pants--not all boots/booties work with all of my pant hems, for instance..<br />And you&nbsp; have to figure the same thing for higher-vamped loafers, as in the Gucci--how will&nbsp;the pant&nbsp; hem fall, will it hang up on the vamp.</p> <p>I like to read Corporette from time to time because they feature dress codes, and questions, &nbsp;that are more business-formal and conservative than much of&nbsp;what goes on on YLF. &nbsp;They frequently discuss this type of shoe, what type of shoe with pants, degrees of formality, all of that, and refer to brands. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-periodic-visit-to-the-conservative-office#post-1589821 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:50:08 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1589821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The law firm I do most of my work with is down near Wall Street, in New York. They are conservative dressers, with not a lot of creative flair that I've noticed. Most of the women seem to favor matching suit jackets and pants.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway I'm going down for one of my occasional visits later this month. I'm planning to wear a couple years old but still fine black Theory suit (traditional slightly long one button blazer, straight leg pants that are a little longer than ankle length). It's not very warm so may have to have another layer under the pants. I'll wear a silk print blouse, I think. I'm thinking about shoes, warmth and walking comfort. </p> <p>I have a few nice pumps, which would certainly look sharp with the suit, but are not good for roaming around as I will when we go to lunch. I don't have booties that are well suited to a formal look. I was toying with the idea of a block heel loafer. I don't want to spend a ton of money but would like them to look high end. I did a tiny bit of poking around on line and the only thing I saw as an attractive possibility was Gucci loafers. But they are a lot more than I'd like to spend. I'd be happy if anyone had recommendations or thoughts on this topic. </p>