https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:43:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213676 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:43:25 +0000 Anonymous 2213676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hugs to Sharkie We've had kitties as old as 16 (maybe older, cause some we got as adults) but ours stay inside.<br /> Great shoes! I need to try that on my snowboots so they fit thicker socks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213658 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:15:20 +0000 Laurie 2213658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just paid $15 to have a pair of shoes stretched! I haven't picked them up yet, so no idea if it was successful and it's the first time I've tried this. Might have to invest in that device.</p> <p>Your hair looks wonderful at this length/style. Very flattering. I prefer it shorter, personally - more emphasis to your lovely face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213524 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:50:53 +0000 slim cat 2213524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice work on shoes - they look great on you! The hair looks very nice - pretty shape.<br />Healing thoughts to Sharkie - hope he is feeling better and better. My kitty went trough some skin problems this spring ( immune system problem/allergy ) - better now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213516 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 19:33:26 +0000 MsMaven 2213516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, the polish worked well on the shoes for now. I don't know of any cobblers left around here. There must be one somewhere!&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry about Maggie. Sharkie is an indoor cat, but he was a climber and a jumper and fell off the mantel and a couple of other places, so he has arthritis in his back legs. We got a cat stairway for him. He turns 13 this month and I've never had a male cat live past 12 1/2, but they were all outdoor/indoor cats. I was very upset when he wasn't doing well--the animals have become such close buddies during the pandemic.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213448 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:22:33 +0000 Anonymous 2213448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great save. &nbsp;Maybe a cobbler can deal with the scuffs giving them a professional polish. &nbsp;I like you jeans too. &nbsp;<div>Sending healing thoughts for Sharkie. &nbsp;Maggie has not been in good health and is at the vets now. &nbsp;Her hind legs are stiff and make it hard for her to get up and on stairs. &nbsp;She has other problems too snd is starting to look her 15 years.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213442 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:04:40 +0000 nemosmom 2213442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Oh nice save!&nbsp; I had no idea re: shoe stretchers. Are the little balls for stretching out room for bunions?!&nbsp; Brilliant!</div><div><br /></div><div>Your hair is looking great, too - both ways! <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213440 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:57:59 +0000 April 2213440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoe stretchers are the bomb!&nbsp; Hurray for saving workhorse shoes.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213432 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:22:12 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2213432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's excellent news on the shoes! And the paper-bag-waist jeans are super cute on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213421 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 15:41:16 +0000 MsMaven 2213421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cat2 &amp; Bonnie, I learned about shoe stretchers here on YLF about a year ago. I bought a FootFitter from Amazon and have used it several times.</p> <p>Thanks for the positive feedback on the paper bag jeans. I need a waist stretcher too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213397 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:21:54 +0000 Bonnie 2213397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you were able to make those cute dressy flats work. Flats are hard to fit on my feet, too, maybe I should look into getting a shoe stretcher. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213392 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:12:10 +0000 avicennia 2213392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow! You are smash hit in the paper bag waist jeans! I like the shorter cut! And good job on the shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213390 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:58:36 +0000 cat2 2213390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had no idea shoe stretchers exist, thanks for the tip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213382 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:59:20 +0000 RobinF 2213382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh nice to make a pair of shoes that you already have work! Especially if you still like them!&nbsp;</p> <p>Love the paperbag waist pants on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213373 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:37:28 +0000 Irina 2213373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in those jeans!<br />Happy you made the old shoes wearable again!<br />I also bought a shoe stretcher last year. It became increasingly difficult to find shoes that fit my narrow heels and are comfortable around bunions. I now use it on almost every new pair of shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213371 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:29:44 +0000 Janet 2213371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, isn’t it great when you can salvage an item you thought was unworkable? A new brand of no-show socks saved a pair of platform sneakers for me! Good job on the stretching. Your jeans look great too! Your hair is so pretty at both lengths. Sending love and snuggles to Sharkie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213365 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 12:09:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2213365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have such a great smile! The paperbag waist is great on you. Glad the shoes fit again—like that gold detail on the fronts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213360 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:01:37 +0000 kkards 2213360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice save on the shoes! And your hair looks great in both the new current length and the longer length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213348 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:07:59 +0000 Jenni NZ 2213348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are lovely, so glad you could save them. Your poor feet look sore </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213319 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 01:48:00 +0000 rachylou 2213319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great save! They look great with the jeans! I’d forgotten how long your hair is now, so pretty!</p> <p>Hehe to Sharkie. Doing his job and doing it well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213310 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 01:04:16 +0000 Jaime 2213310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thinking about the shoes! The paperbag jeans look great and the black ones look like they will be a staple. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/those-dressy-flats-back-in-my-closet#post-2213306 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:53:35 +0000 MsMaven 2213306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few weeks ago I posted about needing some dressy flats to wear on appropriate occasions since my 6-year-old AGLs had become too uncomfortable. Thank you to all who offered ideas. I ended up buying a pair of SAS dressy flats--a usually reliable brand for me. Nope, Too big in the heel and barely comfortable on my foot, so that an N or a size smaller probably wouldn't work.</p> <p>Since our charities aren't doing residential pick ups yet, I decided to try the AGL again and as I fished them out, I remembered that last year I bought a shoe stretcher. After some stretching they are wider across the bunion. They haven a 1 1/4" heel so seem dressier. These shoes cost $392 originally and weren't worn out, just a couple of scuffs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here they are with me wearing a Lands End tee and an NAS pair of black NYDJ and the shoes. I usually have the Marilyn NYDJ hemmed up an inch or so.</p> <p>Also note another 3" chopped off my hair. I think another inch will do it for me. The last photo is me before the haircut. Those are Joe's paperbag waist cropped jeans bought pre-NAS. Tight in the waist--but Joe's usually stretch out for me after wearing.</p> <p>Sharkie, who has not been in good health for a couple of months, is doing much better. He's decided he needs to nap right in the middle of the bedroom so that we have to step around him almost every time we go into the room.</p> <p>&nbsp;I bought 2 other pairs of jeans and a pair of Nikes on the sale. I'll post them later. </p>