https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:13:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap/page/2#post-981815 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:06:45 +0000 Cindy 981815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the dress is very flattering and wouldn't call the black and white print a leopard print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap/page/2#post-981780 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:22:41 +0000 ElleH 981780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the shoe advice &amp; compliments on the dress. Lyn posted a pic of Kate Middleton in leopard &amp; i also found online an article about 3 women wearing the same leopard coat to Kate &amp; William's wedding. If it was once trashy, it isn't now. I did also find articles saying leopard is too sexy, attention seeking, and even cougarish for a wedding or for anything. So I can be fashion forward &amp; wear it or I can worry aboutthe grandmothers &amp; my MIL according to DH. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap/page/2#post-981693 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:25:49 +0000 Vix 981693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Elle --</p> <p>While I hear you on the Rectangle-ish Shape&nbsp;in a Wrap thing, I think&nbsp;you look *really* good in the dress. </p> <p>[I can't help with the opinionated husband, though, unless my passing along a photo of a patchwork dress that includes a&nbsp;jaguar print will make him see how sedate the DVF is, thus&nbsp;convincing him to convert.]</p> <p>The shoes do look great with it, but --&nbsp;as someone who has had pro and DIY shoe stretching I can say the stretched pairs never end up being as comfortable as I'd wish. And the piping seems like it will resist molding to your foot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap/page/2#post-981681 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:19:10 +0000 Ana 981681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't imagine a person thinking of&nbsp;a Diane von Furstenberg wrap&nbsp;dress as&nbsp;'trashy.' :(</p> <p>For what it's worth, I think you look great in the dress.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981645 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 14:05:31 +0000 Angie 981645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both NAS DVF wraps are on my top picks list and you look KILLER in this one, Elle. <b>WOW</b>.</p> <p>The shoes look perfect with it - but alas I do not think they will stretch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981619 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:42:32 +0000 Anonymous 981619@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear about DH, because I really love the dress on you. You're enough of an hourglass to pull it off, IMO. I love the shoes on you, but I have my doubts about piping stretching. It's one of the most reinforced (with stitching) parts of the shoe. Rae has a good idea about having Nordstrom's stretch it for you. At least you'll know for sure after they try. Smashing shoe though, I have to say.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981598 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:30:00 +0000 Anonymous 981598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will you need a hat for this wedding, or is that just in the movies? &nbsp;*clueless about UK wedding fashion* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981542 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:42:43 +0000 Anonymous 981542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm from UK and I don't think the dress is trashy! It is a sophisticated monochrome print so to me it definitely looks stylish. The fit is fab! Love the shoes too! BTW still a heatwave here with no end in site and the ground is as hard as a rock. Even in spiky heels you may not dig into grass. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981538 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:37:03 +0000 Anonymous 981538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful in the dress! &nbsp;The shoes look fantastic, but they need to feel that way too, of course. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981537 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:31:23 +0000 Eliza 981537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point about sizing up half a size in the shoe. &nbsp;I did in these and the ankle is fine,&nbsp;with more room for toes. I often walk out of the heels in shoes, while finding my toes cramped, even though they aren't particularly long. Go figure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981523 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:18:11 +0000 Laura 981523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I doubt that the piping will stretch ... maybe half a size up? I love the dress! How could anything DVF be viewed as trashy?? I say keep </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981510 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:01:54 +0000 Anonymous 981510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress, mine is on backorder :(<br /> as far as the shoes, hopefully Angie chimes in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981506 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:58:11 +0000 Eliza 981506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elle- love that dress on you and if the shoes wind up working they will be great together for a non-outdoor event.&nbsp;</p> <p>As far as stretching the shoes go, I did some internet research on this. &nbsp;One way to stretch leather is to take a mixture of 50% water and 50% rubbing alcohol "paint" it on the interior of the shoe and insert an item of the right shape to&nbsp;stretch the shoe for awhile as it dries, repeating if necessary. &nbsp;These shoes are labeled "cow hair" or something like that. &nbsp;It may behave differently than leather and I wonder if the alcohol would dissolve glues in some shoes. &nbsp;I have done this technique with success on other pumps. I found an egg shape to be a good stretcher for the area you want to impact as the narrower part can go into the toe box and not alter that shape.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981492 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 11:42:15 +0000 lyn67 981492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, agreat fit for you this dress actually, and Wow again, for the ankle straped sandals, all gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981423 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:23:51 +0000 catgirl 981423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No thoughts on the shoes because I'm shoe-clueless, but you look smokin' in that dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981416 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:13:03 +0000 ElleH 981416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just showed him the pic lol. Thanks Lyn.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981412 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:56:35 +0000 cciele 981412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh no, about DH I think you look fantastic in that dress and like how the shoes match! And yeah, Kate M! (thanks lyn*) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981401 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:17:53 +0000 lyn* 981401@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this dress on you - as for people in the UK thinking it's trashy, tell him Kate M had a smashing animal print dress recently.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981397 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 05:14:12 +0000 CocoLion 981397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you try sizing up in the shoes? &nbsp;The whole outfit looks fantastic to me. &nbsp;If you want to highlight your hourglass side, what about a push up bra, just for this dress. &nbsp;I rarely wear a push up, but I have one in my drawer because sometimes it really makes a dress or top work better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981389 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:56:26 +0000 marit 981389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You suckered me in with a DVF wrap and I was not disappointed! It looks fantastic on you =) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981385 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:45:04 +0000 ElleH 981385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DH hates dress. He hates leopard. I just showed him the pic. I'm over this wedding already. He said people in the UK will think it is trashy. I'm annoyed now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981378 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:12:05 +0000 rae 981378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS - the dress is totally awesome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981377 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:11:30 +0000 rae 981377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haven't read the rest of the comments, but is the piping real leather? Did you get them at Nordies? I think you can have them stretched for you. At least we did shoes stretching at the Rack.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981374 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 04:07:13 +0000 DonnaF 981374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they are tight, I would worry more that the piping would pull out at the point where it meets the rest of the shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981336 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:51:16 +0000 Anonymous 981336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks fab on you as do the shoes. I'd also try wearing the shoes around the house as much as possible to see if they stretch and are comfortable . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981333 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:48:03 +0000 Adelfa 981333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in the dress. Keep!</p> <p>I agree that the piping might not stretch. It doesn't look really-really tight--maybe bodyglide would help!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981329 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:45:15 +0000 annagybe 981329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had trouble in the past with piping not stretching. Those shoes are super nice though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981325 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:41:54 +0000 Krista 981325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dress on you, Elle, it's very flattering! Also those Okala pumps are to die for. I totally hear you on the piping issue but I'm not sure if it would stretch! Can you wear them around the house a while to see if it stretches? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981296 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 02:19:48 +0000 nancylee 981296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look super gorgeous in the DVF wrap dress. &nbsp;It really is a great style for you. &nbsp;I can't give you any good advice on the shoes, but Angie posted today about her new Okala pumps. &nbsp;Maybe you can get some insight from her experience:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/blog/">http://youlookfab.com/blog/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/will-these-okala-pumps-stretch-new-dvf-wrap#post-981270 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:45:19 +0000 Sara L. 981270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the wrap dress looks great on you. &nbsp;The shoes are fun and I hope they work out. &nbsp;I don't have any advice on whether they will stretch or not. </p>