https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 08:18:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345841 Sat, 07 May 2011 15:45:05 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 345841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore your new shoes - great investment! This may seem like an odd comment, but I would not wear such a large purse that has such short straps on my shoulder. I would wear it on my forearm or grasp the handles with my hands. </p> <p>I think you look utterly fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345840 Sat, 07 May 2011 15:44:46 +0000 Anonymous 345840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the shoes! Silver and sapphire blue is a favorite combination of mine </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345838 Sat, 07 May 2011 15:43:27 +0000 marianna 345838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Told you Angie would love them! They are great shoes and will serve you well. Have fun today -- you look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345837 Sat, 07 May 2011 15:41:44 +0000 MsMary 345837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab! All of it!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345836 Sat, 07 May 2011 15:40:32 +0000 Michelle 345836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the input, ladies! And I'm glad the shoes got approval. I foresee wearing them a lot.<br /> I'm sitting here dressed in my proposed wedding shower outfit, but my ride has informed me that he'll be half an hour late. So, since I have time, any tips on how to make this a killer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345806 Sat, 07 May 2011 14:58:19 +0000 Angie 345806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Auburn is right. KILLER shoes (I know them well). Don't even hesitate, Michelle. They are classic, absolutely beautifully made, a little retro and very versatile. You will love them forever!! </p> <p>Coming from someone who has very fussy feet and walks a lot, you just can't attach a price to foot comfort. I'd rather have jewels on feet than around my neck.</p> <p>Fabulous outfits! Love the grey pearls! Gorgeous little grey clutch too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345744 Sat, 07 May 2011 13:23:24 +0000 Maya 345744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so glad you got the shoes! You'll be BFF.</p> <p>I love the bridal shower outfit with the yellow top and I'm so glad you love the pearls! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345743 Sat, 07 May 2011 13:20:02 +0000 Anonymous 345743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote yes on everything, and your hair does look especially lovely in photo #3! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345737 Sat, 07 May 2011 13:05:35 +0000 Kristine 345737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the shoes and if they're that comfortable, they're a great investment. It seems like investment shoes SHOULD be classic in style. You'll have them for years! I've been working on my shoe wardrobe too, so I feel your pain and I'm happy you found them. </p> <p>I love your blue and white outfit, gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345732 Sat, 07 May 2011 12:33:54 +0000 chouette22 345732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you mentioned metallic, I thought of something shiny and was hesitant. However when I saw the matte finish of the pictured shoe, I was sold. I think it's perfect for your described needs. As far as "investment" goes, there was an interesting discussion on this topic here recently based on the following article that Kristen had linked to:</p> <p><a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/04/27/the-investment-piece-one-investment-thats-no-investment-at-all/" rel="nofollow">http://www.getrichslowly.org/b.....nt-at-all/</a></p> <p>Good luck with your decision. I know I would fret over it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345730 Sat, 07 May 2011 12:28:31 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 345730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fellow Canadian here so I know how limited the selection can be at times. I think those shoes look very nice and if they are that comfortable, they are winners. I hope to find a pair or two of shoes as stylish and comfortable for myself.</p> <p>I also think they will work with many outfits since the metallic is a neutral. Good choice. Wear and enjoy, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345717 Sat, 07 May 2011 12:09:17 +0000 sarah 345717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those shoes are very pretty, Michelle. I vote keep. They seem quite versatile, in terms of what you might pair them with as well as when you might wear them. I could seem them worn in all seasons, in fact. Your shower outfit looks lovely and springy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345684 Sat, 07 May 2011 06:01:54 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 345684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous! You're looking better and better! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345682 Sat, 07 May 2011 05:38:11 +0000 Scarlet 345682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes are gorgeous! I actually clicked through the front page to find out whose they were. I would wear those too. I think both outfits look perfect with the shoes. All I can say is I never regretted shoes at any price that I wore a lot because sometimes it is the difference between being able to get dressed for something or not. These will get you out the door over and over.</p> <p>By the way I am having the same transitional problem as you. I wear a lot of ankle boots at the moment but cannot find a nice low-heeled, good looking, very comfortable shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345672 Sat, 07 May 2011 04:49:43 +0000 Kyle 345672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, any shoes that comfortable and classic make perfect sense to me. Photo 2 is fresh, springy and pretty. Ideal for a shower! Photo 3 is my favorite, though. Love your hair in that photo, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345667 Sat, 07 May 2011 04:26:03 +0000 Auburn 345667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle,<br /> I LOVE the Ferragamos (and have a feeling Angie will too)!<br /> When I bought my first "investment" (I know that's sort of a loaded word around here these days) pair of shoes--Christian Louboutin pumps--I went with a basic black pump for the exact reason you mention: it was a stretch to justify such an expensive pair of footwear but I CERTAINLY could not justify such an expense for anything other than a true classic pair of shoes that I would wear again and again. And, indeed, I have gotten enormous use out of mine--because of the comfort factor, they are the shoes I wear most often when I dress up, which is probably 1-2 times/week. Given the factors you've mentioned, these seem like they'll be a welcome addition to your wardrobe.<br /> I could even see them with dark jeans and a crisp white button down!<br /> I like the shower outfit but think the yellow blouse could use a press before the big event. Just my two cents.<br /> I firmly appluad the shoe purchase--there's a reason that Ferragamo has been making that same style of shoe for so long--they are truly timeless classics!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345666 Sat, 07 May 2011 04:24:10 +0000 Michelle 345666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Melissa, I can safely say that I've never worn more comfortable pumps in my life. We actually had to put in an insoul to ensure a slightly snugger fit, which is unprecedented in my life as a biped. The main marker of quality in these shoes is the butter-soft leather, which combines with the cut to feel amazing on my foot. I actually can't wait to take a long walk in them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345663 Sat, 07 May 2011 04:19:59 +0000 Melissa 345663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Michelle, those are gorgeous. They seem timeless to me, and I totally love them on you. Speaking as an unrepentant shoe lover, I absolutely feel that investment shoes are 100% worth it, but there's a catch. If you're going to take the plunge on an investment shoe, you need to be completely and utterly certain that the comfort is there. Only you can evaluate this, but from the picture I am wondering whether the top of the shoe where it goes across your foot might be cutting into the top of your foot a little? It might be just the angle.</p> <p>If you find that the comfort is there, I would definitely say go for it. </p> <p>I love the outfit in picture number two! The shoes are super fab with that skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345662 Sat, 07 May 2011 04:09:28 +0000 lyn* 345662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two pairs of investment shoes; one of them has fallen apart (but I wear them for 36 hours days) a little outside a year. But they were so comfy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345654 Sat, 07 May 2011 03:52:17 +0000 Refugee 345654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these! I say keep. I think you'll wear these for a long time to come. I only have one pair of investment shoes (so far) and I'm very happy I bought them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345649 Sat, 07 May 2011 03:43:44 +0000 Michelle 345649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good eye, Anna. :)<br /> Sally: you caught my exact meaning of investment shoes. Glad yours have proven worthwhile! I somehow feel I couldn't pull off a non-classic pair of high quality shoes, or at least, my wallet couldn't. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345647 Sat, 07 May 2011 03:38:40 +0000 annagybe 345647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoes look like Salvatore Ferragamo. Yes, very classic, but classic is good. One of the hippest bloggers I've seen Style Bubble wears either their flats or low heels. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345643 Sat, 07 May 2011 03:32:55 +0000 Steph 345643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Michelle, I think the shoes look great. Since they are super comfortable in addition, I vote keep. I have purchased some very expensive pairs of shoes, and I never regret it. Shoes are one of those purchases that end up with a very low cost-per-wear. </p> <p>I really like the bridal shower outfit with the yellow shirt and the skirt as well. The shirt looks like it might be pulling a bit, but I think it's because of the way you are standing, with your arm cradling your purse. Assuming that's the case, I think it's a great choice for a bridal shower. I also think the shoes will look great with your blue shirt and white pants in the third photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345642 Sat, 07 May 2011 03:32:44 +0000 Sally 345642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think those two outfits are really nice. The shoes look great too. However that purse is to die for....what a great purchase. I dont know what you mean by investment shoes...do you mean shoes that are expensive but good quality? In the last few years, I have bought 2 pairs of shoes that were very expensive for my budget...however due to the comfort and quality, I have not regretted it at all. I basically live in my 3 pairs of expensive high quality shoes which some might think were boring but they are so classic and versatile, the price per wear is nearly nothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wedding-shower-outfits-and-investment-shoes-input-welcome-on-both#post-345638 Sat, 07 May 2011 03:15:00 +0000 Michelle 345638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These subjects may not seem to be related at all, but work with me for a second. </p> <p>I've recently had the penny drop on the subject of seasonally appropriate footwear. My shoe collection is by far the weakest element of my wardrobe, and I suddenly realized I didn't really have a transitional shoe for spring! Oh sure I had ballet flats, but since I prefer to wear a low heel when I can, this finally struck me as a huge oversight! When Angie made mention of silver wedges, my plan crystallized -- a metallic pump to work equally well with lighter pants or skirts and dresses was something my wardrobe needed, and needed now. The search proved highly, highly frustrating. Did you know that most Canadian stores have stopped carrying the ubiquitous metallics of last year? There was taupe in abundance, but I wasn't feeling that (my snake print sandals fill that void). Anything that was in the right colour either had a stiletto heel )which I can't walk in) or was too narrow for my wide feet. </p> <p>So for a lark, I entered a pricy shoe store that I'd never set foot in before...and promptly found pumps in the right shade, with the right heel height, and with the most unbelievable comfort factor ever. Ever. The shoe in question is attached in pic 1. I know they're extremely classic and may not light everyone's fire, but I decided to roll the dice on them because I could picture them working very, very easily with my style. Plus all those other variables that I mentioned. I can return them, however, so if you're violently opposed to them, please speak up. Also, have you ever bought investment shoes? Were they worth it?</p> <p>Once my heart palpatations at the price subsided, I turned my attention to the wedding shower I have to attend tomorrow -- and promptly came up with an outfit based on the new shoes. Does the outfit in pic 2 look alright, and if not, what would you change?<br /> Yellow blouse, patterned grey/black/yellow skirt, nude microfishnets, the pewter pumps, champagne gumball pearls, white bag. </p> <p>For reference, pic 3 shows another type of outfit I would unhesitatingly wear with the new pumps. This outfit, incidentally, features a grey pearl necklace that was a gift from Maya! 1, 2, 3, YAY Maya, YOU'RE THE BEST!</p> <p>Last but not least, I found something I'd always wanted, i.e. a structured silver clutch. Since I have three weddings and an industry function to attend in the next three months, I took it. </p> <p>Any and all comments welcome, on any of these wildly disporate subjects! </p>