https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:41:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343722 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:03:52 +0000 Ket 2343722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMGOSH! This outfit is fabulous on you! I love very aspect of it, though the jeans are especially beautiful. And the purse is really artsy and fun.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Love that ginkgo ring a ton for you! I hope they get a smaller/shorter size soon &lt;3&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343708 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:38:43 +0000 BlueJay 2343708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all the neutrals, Janet! Lots of textures too. I'm sorry about the boots rubbing. They look cute and the higher shaft is great with your denim, but hopefully, as <b>Gail</b> mentions, they will feel more comfortable in time. That ring is fabulous!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343689 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 12:25:42 +0000 Gail 2343689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the same boots in burgundy I got them last year and &nbsp;they did stretch a little so don't give up hope ! Try wearing for short periods _ after the blister has healed of course . You can always try some body glide &nbsp;before next wear too Good Luck.<br />PS Mine are very comfy now, such a walkable heel for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343675 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:10:50 +0000 bella 2343675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry to hear about the Covid. The boots sound painful!&nbsp;<br />I like your jeans and just yesterday ordered a similar pair. I hope they work out and look as good as yours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343674 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:31:08 +0000 JP 2343674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the covid and your boots - I'm sure you can stretch them or break them in after a few wears. <br />You look great! I hope you can get the ring, it's very unique.&nbsp; <br />Your town is really lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343610 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:36:58 +0000 Dee 2343610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep I had covid earlier last month too. Darn virus! Your outfit looks urban chic fab. Cool jeans and I love the addition of the vintage handbag to compliment the outfit. Cute art piece too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343587 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:51:13 +0000 Brooklyn 2343587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely. Those pants are fantastic.</p> <p>I have a shoe stretcher at home and use it a lot. It works for boots if they have a side zip or are lace up (for access). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343577 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 02:07:34 +0000 Jaime 2343577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Been there with the shoes/boots that seem so comfortable that I over do it on the first day out. If the blisters only came after a long time, I am optimistic that they will break in.<br />Anyway, you look fantastic. I really like the shoulders on the vest, and the jeans are a cut above .&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343574 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 01:00:23 +0000 Bijou 2343574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the artwork you acquired and the photos from your walk - just stunning. My feet blister easily and so I often have toes and heels plastered up. It is terrible when you are out and have to deal with blisters. I hope the shoes stretch and are comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343547 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:52:21 +0000 Laurie 2343547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect art festival outfit! You always have unique pieces to jazz up a simple outfit combination.<br />Beautiful Annapolis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343540 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:48:43 +0000 Suz 2343540@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's a great outfit -- the bag and interesting pants really make it. But ouch! So sorry about those blisters! If only we could tell before buying shoes...it's just sooooo hard to know.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343535 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:48:11 +0000 kkards 2343535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Grrr…re covid.&nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Love the jeans! This outfit is fab! &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343531 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:36:44 +0000 slim cat 2343531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit - love the pants/jeans and your fab bag ( perfect color and size )! The new art piece is so pretty - all my favorite colors together and in such fun whimsical way! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343528 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:33:30 +0000 AJ 2343528@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to hear your illness did not last long. What a beautiful day to celebrate your recovery!<br /> Your outfit looks great and the vest, jeans, and bag are awesome!<br /> That ring is beautiful! Hope you can get the shorter version soon.<br /> Sorry to hear about the boots irritating your toe. I agree with Runcarla about thinner socks/hosiery. I can't wear my patent boots with regular socks. It has to be very thin or no socks at all otherwise my pinky toe hurts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343527 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:33:16 +0000 Cardiff girl 2343527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad that Covid wasn’t so bad for you.l love the ginkgo ring,so unusual.<br />Try some boot trees to stretch the toes of your boots,the ones for short boots that push into the toe area.Fingers crossed it helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343521 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:03:29 +0000 Roberta 2343521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This sounds like THE PERFECT DAY. Especially since you are over COVID and found something you loved to take home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343520 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 17:02:43 +0000 Peri 2343520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful ring...I hope they will make something just for you that fits! Super cool idea about the purse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343519 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:52:45 +0000 Dottie 2343519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you about boots that rub the pinky toe. &nbsp;I bought a shoe stretcher on Amazon, which I can crank to make the width a little wider, but not sure how it would work w/ boots. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343514 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:38:19 +0000 rachylou 2343514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants are serious awesome. LOVE them. Excellent ring as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343498 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:34:37 +0000 Carol 2343498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jeans are great, and look like they could easily be worn with sandals, too. The vest is cool, and reminds me I've been wanting to get a quilted or puffer vest. I've never had one, and it almost seems like a winter "hack" when you don't want to carry a whole jacket.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343488 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:05:35 +0000 Angie 2343488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you've recovered well from COVID! Sodding virus :(</p> <p>You look KILLER fab, <b>Janet</b>! Loving the Joan Jett hair :)</p> <p>Yay for 20 year old pieces that hold their place in our wardobes!</p> <p>As for the boots - they will get more comfy. They need a bit of breaking in for long walks. I'm sure of it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343476 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:30:45 +0000 Carla 2343476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful late autumn days are such a gift! &nbsp;Sounds like you had a good day in your ‘hood.</p> <p>What a nice dark denim in an interesting silouhette, and fab outfit overall. &nbsp;I hope your cobbler can sort out the boots for you. &nbsp;I don’t know what your sock situation is under the boots, but I find nylon knee highs can sometimes provide some ‘slip’ that eases a snug fit whilst breaking in footwear. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343473 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:18:03 +0000 catherine 2343473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look really lovely in that outfit. I love dark denim with black. Thanks for posting this cool look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343461 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:42:55 +0000 RobinF 2343461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well shoot about the boots! Hopefully they stretch out a little bit. Love your outfit.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343460 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:42:07 +0000 Anonymous 2343460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it- but sorry about the painful boots Love the ring too!<br /> And I recognize that place </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343459 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:38:34 +0000 Janet 2343459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Irina, this strap is long for this bag, isn’t it? I even have it on the shortest hole, but maybe I should take it to the cobbler and have some more holes punched in it. I’m not short, but I have a short torso! I can’t do the really short crossbody thing (when the bag actually sits on the chest), but this is a bit long. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343457 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:31:30 +0000 Irina 2343457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks lovely, &nbsp;MC jeans are amazing! I like the outfit with this bag.&nbsp;<div>I wear my crossbody bags much higher, overcompensating for my shortness :)<br />Get that ring! It’s awesome!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---old-and-new-neutrals-and-a-boot-fail#post-2343454 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:20:23 +0000 Janet 2343454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had Covid for a week after my sister visited — apparently she caught it on the plane ride here to visit my niece and me, and passed it along to us before we all knew that what she had wasn’t allergies! </p> <p>After a week of isolating, even though I really only had symptoms like a head cold, I tested negative and got back out of the house yesterday to go to a local arts street festival, have a nice outdoor lunch, and attend an art show, where I bought a small piece that captured my attention (pic 4). It was a spectacular day in our lovely little town (pics 5-6), and I enjoyed walking all over. Well, mostly. </p> <p>I wore my Maria Cornejo cropped denim pants, which I love in all seasons so far. I’ve been wanting to wear them with booties that are higher in the shaft and a very fitted ankle, so I was excited to debut them with these Gentle Souls brown boots I found. Unfortunately, after a couple of hours on my feet, they started rubbing on the outer edges of my pinky toes and were driving me to distraction by the time I drove home. Today there is a blister on one foot. I’m hoping maybe I can have them stretched? It was a mistake to wear such new boots for so much walking but they felt so comfortable at home I didn’t think twice. Sigh!</p> <p>The outfit was super simple, color-wise. All neutrals. Black long sleeve tee with ruched sides that have ties at the hem (Splendid IIRC), and a very old convertible jacket by Calvin Klein that zips off at the waist and the sleeves to make a vest or a cropped jacket, or in this case, a cropped vest! I don’t wear this a ton, but sometimes it’s just the right layer and I’ll probably keep it forever (it’s easily 20 years old). I also carried a vintage purse I think I’ve had for 25 years — I had small loops put on it a few years ago so I could attach a strap and carry it crossbody. Again, not a piece I use a lot, but I enjoy it when I do! </p> <p>Pic 3 is from my favorite booth at the arts festival — a jeweler who casts pieces from plants and items in nature — I loved this ginkgo leaf ring but it was a little too large for even my middle finger, so I’ll be staying in touch with them for when they make another one in a smaller size. </p>