https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 10:30:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell/page/2#post-808508 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:30:32 +0000 Mochi 808508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, now I'm really wanting to wear these shoes out! Will try them around the house first. Am very excited. I don't know whether I want to tap dance in them, or kick someone a la Clockwork Orange. They are my new tuff shoes. Thanks, everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell/page/2#post-808468 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:40:01 +0000 Deborah 808468@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I a, not seeing the genie effect at all with these shoes. They look very streamlined and modern to me. I would keep! They are stunning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell/page/2#post-808462 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:32:47 +0000 catgirl 808462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree the tank is not up to par, but the SHOES! Thanks to you, I just ordered them from Amazon as the first of my 12x12 purchases for the year. That means keep, missy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell/page/2#post-808397 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:23:58 +0000 Vix 808397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Mochi---</p> <p>1 out of 2 ain't bad, right? </p> <p>I'm glad you're passing on the shell, as I think you can do a bit better re all the fit issues others raised. I do love the print on you, though! Ann Taylor doesn't have much now but they will often have silk shells in abstract prints. </p> <p>And the Nordstrom Classiques line tends to have same in moody neutrals, and when sale priced come in lots lower than the Lafayette. I'm also not seeing anything up your alley right now in their online selection.</p> <p>The tanks are such simple construction you know I can't close without recommending you fabric hunt and hire someone to run one up for you, right? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell/page/2#post-808258 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 02:02:25 +0000 Mochi 808258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for even more shoe love, k. I hear you on the knits. One thing about this particular tank, really the big thing, was the coolness of the abstract pattern. Moody, as Suz aptly put it. It is sort of dark and edgy, and really when I saw it at Nordstrom inside a blazer, it was such a posh but cool look, so that I was (kind of) willing to reconsider my spending limit. I like that it's silk, too, but it doesn't have to be. I'll keep looking for some layering tanks, and I'm sure they're easy to find...I just had high style hopes for this one. On the other hand, a big chunk of money saved here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell/page/2#post-808251 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 01:52:51 +0000 K. Period. 808251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looooolll loool (indistinct Homer Simpson drooling noises) </p> <p>Love those shoes! They combine two things I love most in the world: pointy toes that aren't too elongated and monk straps. Glorious! Yes. '80 dress in black. That was me. Is it that obvious? </p> <p>The tank is okay. For the price, even at the huge markdown, it should be better. Their construction is so simple , I don't think they should cost over $60. Have you absolutely ruled out a knit construction? I find that knit and jersey ones fit me so much better than silky ones. I've also had great success with cheap drape neck ones at H&amp;M. The drape gives the ladies lots of room to breath, which gives me flexibility to get a more fitted middle. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-808068 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:20:19 +0000 Susie 808068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my....swoon....I LOVE the shoes. I WANT the shoes. Please keep them!<br /> But I agree with the others that the top looks a bit short. I like the print but I think you can do better for the price. </p> <p>Did I say that I LOVE those shoes??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-808059 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:07:33 +0000 Suz 808059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argh! Long work day with a tight deadline and finally sign back on...laughing and chortling over this conversation here. NO JUDGEMENT!! I am about to check Amazon for myself!! </p> <p>Seriously, I LOVE the shoes. So forget anything I said last night about love at first sight being necessary with an item. You will learn to love these (unless they are not comfortable.) You will!!! </p> <p>I am really sad about the shell. I actually adore the pattern and see why it attracted you. Its moodiness is just gorgeous. But yeah, at that price....too much for something that's short. Alas. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-808057 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:06:32 +0000 Tina.b 808057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shoes are great and from this angle, I don't see genie at all. Definitely keepers. I have a pair of super genie-ish ankle boots. Why I look at them on my shelf I think they are crazy, but when I put them on, they work well.</p> <p>I agree that the shirt is a little short. The print kind of reminds me of Helmut Lang. His shirts have great draping which I find very flattering on me. Take a peek at his tanks and you may find something similar, probably about the same price range. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-808046 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 22:00:58 +0000 deb 808046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote - keep the shoes, love them, ditch the shell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-808016 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:35:33 +0000 Glory 808016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the fit and colour of the shell but also agree with the others that it appears too short, so my vote is to return it. I do like the shoes on you and don't see the genie effect at all. Could you try them with a few of your outfits to determine if you would wear them before deciding? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807990 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:50:16 +0000 Anonymous 807990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would return the shell, and I love the shoes on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807987 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:48:27 +0000 Mochi 807987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am likely keeping the shoes. I think they will fit in with my evolution (and it's almost like a circle...as I'd said this is the type of shoe that would have made me swoon back in college). I'll just carefully wear them around the house to make sure they feel right. </p> <p>Thanks so much for all your input. I do take seriously an overwhelming response from the hive mind! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807985 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:44:57 +0000 rae 807985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the shoes even more on you than when I first saw the promo pics. I am not feeling the shell is an 11... :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807984 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:44:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 807984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807983 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:43:49 +0000 missvee 807983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Add me to the list of those who love the shoes, but you are making me nervous when you talk about having to break them in. Is the leather really that stiff? Keep wearing them around the house for a few more days before you decide one way or the other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807979 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:41:07 +0000 Mochi 807979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Judgety judge judge judge, Shannon. Tsk tsk! </p> <p>Kidding!!!!!</p> <p>I have more and more respect for your efforts in international shopping, now that I know all the hoops you guys have to jump through. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807976 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:39:27 +0000 MsMary 807976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes are AWESOME!! KEEP!!</p> <p>I agree the shell is too short and should go back. You can do way better, especially at that price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807973 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:38:40 +0000 Transcona Shannon 807973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Mochi - and laughing at your cat comment - mine would do the same!</p> <p>The Jeffrey Campbell tri-tone oxfords I got were very stiff at first too but once broken in, fabulously comfortable! Think I'll wear them tomorrow as some sort of Jeffrey Campbell tribute...</p> <p>Not sure I can get the Holmby's though - first, I'm on a strict budget now that we're helping to pay my Dad's rent and Nordstrom no longer has my size (yes...I checked after seeing this post...please, no judgement). However, Amazon has my size (yes...I checked them as well...please, no judgement). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807964 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:34:07 +0000 Mochi 807964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, to me they feel like they're true to size. Somehow I get the feeling that I will need to break them in and wear or carry around some bandaids to prevent blisters at first. Not sure why, it's just my hunch. I haven't worn them out of my bedroom yet. The leather is stiff. The shoe feels like it's extremely well made. And I hope you get them! You're the reason I first heard about them, before they became one of Angie's picks. They'd look amazing on you. </p> <p>Now to get out of this shell. I'm typing this lying on my stomach on the bed, and the cat just walked across me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807961 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:31:38 +0000 Mochi 807961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks again, lovelies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807960 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:31:31 +0000 Sona 807960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>link to AT shell:</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/ANN-Top-Rated/Woven-Hem-Shell/293784?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=12417810&#038;catid=cat70008&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=9192" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=9192</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807959 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:31:04 +0000 Isabel 807959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't speak because I am gasping over the shoes......the.shirt.too.short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807956 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:30:39 +0000 Mochi 807956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cinnamon fern, they're a hole for me for a few reasons: one is that I have been so clothes-illiterate that I never even really knew about them till recently, at least in terms of their specific function (I swear this is true), and two, even after realizing the function they perform, I find them a boring item to shop for so put little effort into it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807953 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:29:36 +0000 Sona 807953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>no to the shell. you can do much better! I highly suggest you look at the ann taylor shells with curved bottoms- they look fab on us with 'middles'</p> <p>shoes are fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807952 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:28:28 +0000 cinnamon fern 807952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the oxfords and they look great on you. The shell is kind of meh - for $125 you could totally do better.</p> <p>Why are layering tops such a hole for you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807951 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:27:28 +0000 Sylvie 807951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like them both. Do you ever wear skirts? The shell looks like the right length for them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807949 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:26:13 +0000 Diana 807949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Zap that the shell, while pretty, is too short. Too short to be tucked but not long enough to avoid flashing belly, especially with pants. </p> <p>I really like the toe shape of the shoes, actually, but I do see what you mean about the genie shoe thing. Personally I am avoiding shoes that curl up too much in front (this includes some cowboy boots too) because they are actually really uncomfortable since they put pressure right where the balls of my feet always get sore. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807948 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:25:49 +0000 Transcona Shannon 807948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Had to log back in to say....THE SHOES ARE GORGEOUS!! Whoops...didn't mean to yell that out so loudly but THE SHOES ARE GORGEOUS!!!! Seriously, these look fab and not genie like at all. They are masculine but with refinement.</p> <p>I posted about these a while ago saying I wanted them to be my next shoe purchase...are they true to size? are they comfy? </p> <p>Love the colours in the shell but think it's a wee bit short for you.</p> <p>BTW - you are looking FAB! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/verdict-on-holmby-oxfords-and-pricey-shell#post-807947 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:25:36 +0000 annagybe 807947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoes are great. They remind me a bit of Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 pilgrim shoes. Return the shell. </p>