https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:39:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030432 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 23:03:38 +0000 Beth Ann 1030432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DayVies:&nbsp; In my "meh" Macy's I saw a Sarto bootie very much like the one you posted.&nbsp; Since I couldn't find a salesperson, I decided to try them another day.&nbsp; I'd appreciate your continued reconnaissance on the bootie/boot front!</p> <p>Marley --- the Petty's might be just the ticket.&nbsp; I love the idea of suede, although my climate (Chicago's pretty intense in winter) doesn't do suede any favors.&nbsp; They seem to provide plenty of room for the little piggies.</p> <p>kkcards:&nbsp; Pewter flats get their first outing tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030361 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:54:31 +0000 kkards 1030361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These metallic flats are great. I agree with the others, if boots in #1 are so comfortable, keep them until you are sure you have a proper replacement. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030336 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:38:18 +0000 Marley 1030336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann - have you tried Sam Edelman Pettys as a replacement for boot #2?&nbsp; They're a great heel height and can be worn with both skirts and pants.&nbsp; Also - love, love, love the pewter pointy-toed flats.&nbsp; DSW you say?&nbsp; I just might have to make a trip to DSW - my metallic flats are looking awfully round-toed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030325 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 20:24:39 +0000 Day Vies 1030325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a big fan of pointed toe flats especially in pewter. There is a sweet pair at target that have been calling my name -- I may just answer. I prefer your new ones to the old ones&nbsp; as a result of my pointed-toe preference.</p> <p>As for the boots I see your point I actually prefer the sleeker lines in #2 to the heel in #1. The lines of #2 keep it from looking dated to me even if the toe is squared. I'm in the market for a new black (tall) boot myself -- I also have wide feet so I'll share what I find. I did pick up a very similar pair to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Franco-Sarto-Womens-Quasar-Leather/dp/B00B7WG6EY/ref=sr_1_3?s=shoes&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1379276487&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=franco+sarto+booties" rel="nofollow">these</a> earlier this year. I think when I bought them they were on sale because it was January. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030251 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:45:06 +0000 cobaltblue 1030251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep 1, remorselessly purge ill-fitting 2, and send the new flats straight to me!</p> <p>Becky </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030235 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 18:31:09 +0000 Beth Ann 1030235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the sole support!&nbsp; </p> <p>Rae:&nbsp; Your purchase spurred this post.&nbsp; Knowing a LA personal stylist is wearing squares toes will help me wear these and feel fab.&nbsp; After all, I'm really more interest in developing an enduring a personal style than endlessly chasing trends!</p> <p>Sarah and Kyle:&nbsp; I completely understand your concerns for foot health.&nbsp; I have good feet, if a little bit wide, peasant feet, actually.&nbsp; No high-class Italian shoes for me!&nbsp; Still, I can see the hint of a bunion coming on, and my feet tire in poorly fitting shoes more quickly than they used to.&nbsp; I have many more miles to walk and, while I like fashion, I don't want to be hobbled, now or later, for it!&nbsp; Sounds like our feet our similar</p> <p>Adelfa and Susie:&nbsp; I've noticed from your posts that both of you have wonderful footwear!</p> <p>Isabel:&nbsp; I don't know Fly London...off to check it out.&nbsp; Your comments remind me that European footwear is all over the map stylewise.</p> <p>Suz:&nbsp; You and I are both strapped for tall boots, although for different reasons.&nbsp; Fortunately, we have those fab red Munro booties to console us!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030181 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 17:00:46 +0000 Kyle 1030181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should wear what you like and what is most comfortable. As someone who somewhat recently has developed fussy feet, I am a lot more willing to sacrifice on-point style for comfort, if it comes to that.&nbsp; While I am not personally a fan of the square toe look, if that's all my feet could tolerate and I liked them, I would wear them with head held high. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030150 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:11:25 +0000 rae 1030150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought and happily wore a snipped toe bootie. They didn't get rave reviews here, but I didn't feel like the tomatoes were being thrown, either. And they were soooooo comfy. I figure they are like Danskos where they won't be the height of fashion but can pass for an edgy look like the brands Isabel mentioned. I also agree that the snipped toe that you have (a pointy to box that gets squared at the end) looks much better than a truly square to box. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030097 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:39:41 +0000 Isabel 1030097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have a deep love of square toe shoes. Your boots though don't seem really square, they are kinda pointy and squared off , if that make sense. And I see that sooooo often in higher end shoes like Fluevog, Pikilinos, Fly London and so on. &nbsp;I love your flats by the way.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030091 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:35:14 +0000 Suz 1030091@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lady, I hear you loud and clear. And you are making wise decisions all round.&nbsp;</p> <p>1. Those metallic shoes are gorgeous. Brilliant purchase, in more ways than one! If they are comfortable with the pads, you are good to go. And a perfect replacement for the older round toed version.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. I really like your boots in #1. I do not think they look obviously dated. And I can see how they would fit and flatter you. In fact, to me they look like your version of a delicate boot. If they are 10 hour boots in addition, so much the better! It makes me think you should comb the Aerosoles site for a new version of your pant booties, or a new version of these dressy ones if funds hold up.&nbsp;</p> <p>3. I like the other booties, too, but if they are not comfortable, I would definitely be on the lookout for a replacement item.&nbsp;</p> <p>Boots, booties! ARGH!!!!!!!!</p> <p>My <b>ONLY</b> tall boots at the moment are my 6 year old Franco Sarto roundish/squarish toed ones. I cannot throw them away, however worn, because they are the only ones I have found that fit. And they are so comfy it would be a sin to give them up anyway.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030090 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:32:17 +0000 Susie 1030090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, those pewter shoes are beautiful and they look very nice on your foot. I actually like #1 a lot and vote keep, especially if they are comfortable. I do think an update on 2 is a good idea. For comfortable options have you tried Born or Clark's? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030085 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 14:22:11 +0000 Adelfa 1030085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Full disclosure: I am a late adopter and I keep my shoes forever. When pointy toes came back in, I didn't understand the hoopla because I already had several in rotation from the last time they were in style. I actually got complimented on the forum for being in style.</p> <p>So, I have a pair of square toed boots that I love, wear,&nbsp;and consider classics. They are a favorite. I also have a slightly snipped pair, ditto.</p> <p>Your #1 booties are comfortable and flattering and have good life left--to me this is a keep. I love #2 but life is too short and over the last year or two I've passed on some lovely shoes that aren't comfy.</p> <p>The flats are a great find! Super pretty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030060 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:22:57 +0000 Sarah A 1030060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Hopefully i dont sound too grouchy before finishing my coffee this morning. Foot health is a thing, ya know. I have been searching zappos by wide selection lately and it is hard to find polished refined stylish looking wide shoes! I comnend your efforts </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030056 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:03:40 +0000 Beth Ann 1030056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Isn't is funny how a detail (like squared toes) won't bother you at all, and then it'll be the only thing you see when you wear an item?&nbsp; Thanks for helping me keep an open mind about these booties. Mona, you remind me how valuable comfort is,&nbsp; Ceit , you're right that this style is still everywhere, and Deborah, you remind me that I actually liked the toe when I bought them!&nbsp; And I'll definitely check out Hush Puppies --- I wore them as a child! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030055 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 13:01:38 +0000 Sarah A 1030055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eliminating the too narrow booties is a must. To me the #1 booties work, but i think i have a stink eye for the pointy toe trend because it is ill suited to the anatomy of most peoples feet. The new silver shoes are lovely. I like the architectural detailing, are you ok with having to use the little pads to make the shoes comfortable... I can feel them starting and ending on my feet and that bugs me. It sounds as though this combo works for you though? And as such the silver look like a total yay! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030016 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:50:27 +0000 Mona 1030016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new flats are gorgeous in both colour and shape. If #1 are your 10 hour working day booties, I would suggest to keep using them until you find something as comfy as they are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1030014 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 10:25:48 +0000 Anonymous 1030014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the boots in 1 still look current and not dated. I do see snipped toes around here in stores still! I still like the boots in 2 also, but I would replace with something comfier. Love your new flats! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1029962 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 06:15:18 +0000 Deborah 1029962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, can I tell you a secret? I love square toed boots and shoes and have some in my wardrobe and wear them happily. I realise that the 'toe' can date a shoe/boot, but I often find it's the heel that I will notice and that I feel often dates footwear. Each pair of footwear you have show here look very good to me. Love #2 and the boots in #1 do not look dated to me and I agree with you on how and why they work for you.</p> <p>My only suggestion for comfy boots would be to check our Hush Puppies. I have been over the moon with mine this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/to-put-a-fine-point-on-it#post-1029917 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 04:06:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1029917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There has been some discussion on the forum recently about the, ahem, dated-ness of square toed boots and shoes.&nbsp; </p> <p>I've been eyeing my black booty collection suspiciously.&nbsp; They are only a couple of years old, and, although they need a little spit and polish, they would easily last me another season.&nbsp; </p> <p>1, and on the left in photo 3:&nbsp; My Aerosoles dress booties.&nbsp; These are easy to work in, even on 10 hour teaching days.&nbsp; This length is tricky on most people, but it hits me just at the curve in my calf and works with dresses, when worn with dark hosiery.&nbsp; I no longer care for the snipped toe, but there is a seam across the toe, and another making a sort of yoke near my ankle that gives a bit of a Victorian feel that works with my overall style.</p> <p>2, and on the right in photo 3:&nbsp; Liz Claiborne booties.&nbsp; These have a comfy rubber sole, but they're a little narrow, so I don't wear them 2 days in a row.&nbsp; I don't wear these with skirts, because they are awkward looking at the ankle, but they're a great heel height for pants.&nbsp; NOT comfy enough for, say, a shopping expedition in Chicago.</p> <p>4.&nbsp; New pointy toed flats (Kenneth Cole Reaction, DSW).&nbsp; I love these pewter flats.&nbsp; I sized up to give me adequate room in the toe box, and added a ball of foot cushion to keep my feet from pushing forward in the shoe.&nbsp; They are a replacement for the metallic flats on the left in #5.&nbsp; I appreciate that the point is not exaggerated.&nbsp; I think they'll work with both pants and dresses/skirts.</p> <p>I'm leaning toward allowing boot #1 to stay, although I'll replace if my funds hold up and I find a better dress bootie.&nbsp; I wouldn't buy the snipped square toe now, perhaps, but I don't want to throw out shoes that have some redeeming qualities.&nbsp; #2, however, is on probation.&nbsp; I think I could use something more comfortable -- shopping worthy.&nbsp; </p> <p>What say ye?&nbsp; Any suggestions for a truly comfy black bootie?&nbsp; 1-2 inch heels are best, and my foot runs all little wide.&nbsp; Budget matters -- under $100 is best, but I could go as high as $150 for something exceptional.</p> <p> </p>