https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 26 May 2026 17:27:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-219966 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:11:15 +0000 Anonymous 219966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ah... Jessica from what I wore... she is one of those who can get away with anything! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-219938 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:53:18 +0000 Jonesy 219938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alright, obviously I'm not Angie, but thought I'd offer my two cents: I just think that some people don't mind the gape at all! They like the style of the boots, etc., and they don't even think the gape is problematic. On her, the black patterned tights with the black booties help to create uniformity--maybe if she had bare legs the gap might be more noticeable, but I still don't think she'd care :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-219881 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:31:25 +0000 Kate 219881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alright, I'm bringing this post back because I keep on finding more booties that gape, and wondering why they can get away with it.</p> <p>Here are the booties in question: <a href="http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/post/328997691/what-i-wore-olive-drab" rel="nofollow">http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/po.....olive-drab</a> </p> <p>This picture particularly highlights the gape: <a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4266667438_fe80d391e1_b.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://farm5.static.flickr.com.....91e1_b.jpg</a></p> <p>It doesn't seem like they go quite high enough, and they aren't cuffed or slouchy. Angie, help! I'm not trying to be difficult, I'm just not quite "getting" it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218212 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 04:11:16 +0000 Lisa 218212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to sign up for this course too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218130 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:26:22 +0000 Maya 218130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wish I had taken that course as an undergrad... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218124 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:18:55 +0000 Angie 218124@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kate - you nailed it! The zipped streamlined booties that you posted gape slightly but they come up a little higher which sort of *offsets* the gape. </p> <p>I can't tell you how many clients I have had in booties over the last few years. I am currently offering a course called Bootie Gape 101. It's fully booked! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218076 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:07:43 +0000 Maya 218076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, this is confusing I will just have to post piccies and see what the verdict is.</p> <p>Marianne, thanks for reminding me about Fly London. You have the Vegas booties right? I'm keeping those in my shopping cart in case the Cleeos don't work out. They have a 2" heel but I found it manageable on the Vidal pumps (which didn't work for other reasons).</p> <p>Kate, I don't think those should gape...but they're not gaping that much so maybe it's okay. I wouldn't really have noticed if I hadn't been looking for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218074 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:57:01 +0000 Kate 218074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so these ones are streamlined and not cuffed, but are high enough for the gape to be ok?</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/academichic/4425288229/sizes/o/in/photostream/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/a.....otostream/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218061 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 23:15:22 +0000 Angie 218061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't put it into words adequately enough at this point -still too tired. But it seems self explanatory. It's not about the structured look alone. Generally, I think that cuffed booties (slouchy or structured) can gape. The Cleeos are fine to gape for that reason. They look like they *can* gape. But a really streamlined bootie like my black biker booties, Kate's tsubos or the Clarks Nottinghill booties should not gape. They zip up close to the foot sans cuff and should lie flush with the ankle. My BC booties (tomato red) from last year do not gape. They zip up flush onto my ankle. </p> <p>But to complicate matters even further - zip up boots sans cuff that come past the ankle can gape a little too. </p> <p>I think the question is more – HOW MUCH are certain styles of "gape-approved" booties allowed to gape. </p> <p>I guess I'll know it when I see it. </p> <p>It surprises me that Kyle has not ventured out into this look yet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218010 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:43:40 +0000 Patience 218010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the cleeos are supposed to gape too. I'm not in jeans yet, must less boots but I promise that I will take a picture of the Giannes as soon as I can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-218004 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:12:30 +0000 marianne 218004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the Cleeos are supposed to gape - I haven't seen them IRL, so I am only judging by their shape.<br /> Last spring I asked this question about my Fly London booties, and everyone said the gape was fine - and they have a more fitted top so I thought they were supposed to be snug. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217919 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:57:06 +0000 Jonesy 217919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I've ever seen an ankle boot on anyone that doesn't gape! To my eye, the gape/gap is par for the course with booties. But gaping in general is not one of my make or break issues :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217901 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:16:08 +0000 Tanya 217901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am also very curious about this. I am going to guess that there are styles that are supposed to be sleek and fitted and other ones that one can get away with some gaping, especially if they are somewhat scrunchy or you can tuck skinnies into them. To my eyes Cleos look like they should be in the first group. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217897 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:11:17 +0000 Mellllls 217897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with you, I don't think those are the kind that are supposed to gape. But I am obviously no expert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217896 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:10:19 +0000 Maya 217896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're the ones in the YLF store:</p> <p><a href="http://www.zappos.com/nine-west-cleeo-black-leather?zfcTest=prodPage2a:1" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/nine-wes.....odPage2a:1</a></p> <p>The last 2 here are gappy. I'm undecided on how I feel about that.</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/12/17/wearing-booties-with-skirts-and-dresses/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/12/.....d-dresses/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217895 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:09:30 +0000 Mellllls 217895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, is there a link to the booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217885 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:51:03 +0000 Anonymous 217885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very curious about this too! I'd figure most styles need to gape a bit, in order for you to be able to put them on... Unless they have a zipper??? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217876 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:33:40 +0000 Kate 217876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm curious also. What also confuses me is that those that don't gape still need a little bit of gape to walk comfortably, and a tad more if you want to tuck skinnies into them. Those that mean we should have one pair of non-gaping booties for skirts/dresses, and another slightly wider pair for skinny jeans? Or can we just have one pair that fits skinnies and gapes just a bit without them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217872 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:20:39 +0000 Maya 217872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Patience, if you can ever be bothered, I'd love to see a pic of you wearing the Giannes! Just curious to see how they look on someone else. I always go up a full size in boots anyway so I'm used to it.</p> <p>Renee, I loved the Cleeos on you. I just ordered the gray to try and see if they are worth stalking until the price comes down a bit.</p> <p>Mel, interesting. I don't think I mind either way if the style is right. I liked Kate's Gabriella Rocha booties that gaped with skirts and dresses because that is how they are supposed to look. I'm unclear on structured booties like the Cleeos. The cuff confuses me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217870 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:16:34 +0000 Kyle 217870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love an answer to this question! Everytime I try wearing booties with a skirt or dress I think I look dorky and take them off! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217864 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:04:27 +0000 Mellllls 217864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you planning to wear them with skirts/dresses or jeans? I don't mind the gaping with jeans but do with skirt/dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217861 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:58:52 +0000 Patience 217861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The cleeos did gape on me but they are less tall than the giannes and not as gaping. Incidentally, I decided to go for the giannes instead of the cleeos. The giannes were more comfortable to my foot and I already have a pair of ankle boots with a knot detail. I needed to size up in the cleeos for length but then the heel was way too roomy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217859 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:52:53 +0000 Reneeb 217859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya I bought the Cleeo boots and love them. I thought the bow was not me until I put them on with dresses &amp; tunic. I wanted a pair that was a little dressy. They did not gape around my ankles. I think that is one reason I like them so much. I got them in the grey and was surprised at how many outfits I can wear them with. They might look a little less edgy but the fact that they are ankle boots makes them look edgy to me. Does that make sense? Also when you but them with a funky outfit they look good kinda of like putting pearls with moto jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/when-are-booties-supposed-to-gape#post-217855 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:35:06 +0000 Maya 217855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seem to be okay with gaping when the booties are slouchy or rugged/casual, but when they are structured and dressy it bothers me. I have a feeling I might not like the Cleeo boots for that reason. I know they are going to gape a lot around my thin ankles like the Giannes did, and I didn't like that at all. Clarification, please! </p>