https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 25 May 2026 22:24:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-639423 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:43:42 +0000 Vicki 639423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them BOTH equally well! Wildcard 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634957 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 00:56:31 +0000 Angie 634957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your happiness scale matches your outfits - both 10's :)</p> <p>Wildcard 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634790 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:23:38 +0000 modgrl 634790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know Una! I stared at your eject sandals for a long time trying to figure out why they worked too. I think having a high heel really helps. Also, they were very slim around the ankle. I think this part is key. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634787 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:20:08 +0000 catgirl 634787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think both work, and after seeing the thick ankle strap on my own legs with those Ejects, the key seems to be not to wear a tiny ankle strap that will make your ankle look big by comparison, but rather an oversized one that makes you look delicate. What think you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634785 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:18:17 +0000 Suz 634785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd never have guessed that, Rita. I thought you were built like Dianthus, who is not super tall (I believe she is 5' 5") but whose legs are proportionately long for her size. So she always LOOKS tall, even in flats. </p> <p>So you must really be clever about the way you dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634783 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:17:17 +0000 fern 634783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I voted Nay because I prefer #2, but really you look great in both pics- </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634722 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 18:51:41 +0000 citygirldc 634722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looking good. Both outfits looks great with those shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634553 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:45:07 +0000 christieanne 634553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wildcard#1! both looks are winners. </p> <p>I think the dolman sleeve is great on you as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634442 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:07:29 +0000 Meredith1953 634442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wild card #1 for sure! GREAT sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634434 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:03:22 +0000 celia 634434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wildcard1, I think I works both ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634402 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:46:59 +0000 Aziraphale 634402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wildcard 1! Looks fab both ways. I want to steal those sandals. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634352 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:57:47 +0000 modgrl 634352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi everyone and thanks! I really like how both turned out too, though I thoroughly enjoyed my ankle strap rebellion look with the cropped leggings. It made me smile all day long. </p> <p>Suz, I'm glad you think my legs look long! It is a trick of the camera and also some very deliberate wardrobe choices that make me look almost normal height. They are actually proportionately short, just like the rest of me. I am 5' tall with a ~28" inseam, on a good day, with a slight heel </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634335 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:25:09 +0000 Suz 634335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wildcard 1 all the way. </p> <p>I LOVE those sandals!!!! Did you get them from Nordstrom's? Are they comfy? Do they come in other colours? </p> <p>You have styled them brilliantly here. </p> <p>Also, I think it's important to note, Rita - you may be petite, but your legs are proportionately long for your size. This makes it possible for you to wear this kind of look with impunity, as long as you exercise a little common sense (as you always do!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634281 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:49:42 +0000 Jonesy 634281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wildcard 1 FTW!! These look fab on you and I love both outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634267 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:22:29 +0000 Anonymous 634267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both. I don't find it leg shortening at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634255 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:48:24 +0000 Jjsloane 634255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wildcard 1! I like both - but have a slight preference to see the straps like in 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634200 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:27:42 +0000 Beth Ann 634200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The proportions in both outfits is working really well -- no worries, and terrific sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634196 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:21:06 +0000 DonnaF 634196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting how the matching leggings + THICK straps keep this from being leg shortening. Had the sandals been red, it would have been a different story. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634186 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:59:52 +0000 cobaltblue 634186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading all your efforts to avoid leg-shortening looks, I was ready to see some serious stumpification. Not so! These are both great looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634160 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:16:18 +0000 ramya 634160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oooo love this... Outfit 2 is just so awesome </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634157 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:14:00 +0000 Transcona Shannon 634157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You got BOTH of these perfectly right Rita! I see absolutely no leg shortening at all - in fact in #2 in particular you look downright leggy and tall! These outfits are both "wear often" choices! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-playing-with-the-ankle-strap#post-634154 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 03:03:12 +0000 modgrl 634154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried out my black DV Pali sandals in two different ways this week. </p> <p>Yesterday I wanted to play up the ankle strap pattern. I wore slightly cropped leggings to really bring out the pattern. Cropped pants and ankle strap shoes have the potential to go horribly wrong but I think this works because It is all one color from head to toe, I emphasized my waist and wore a short skirt over slim bottoms. (Tucker for Target dress, Target cropped leggings and old handbag, DV Pali sandals)</p> <p>Today I minimized the potentially shortening ankle straps by wearing pants that are low contrast with the shoes and go all the way down to the ankle strap. The dolman sleeve top was one of Angie's picks from last NAS. At first I thought it was too long but I'm glad I kept it. I am digging wearing tunic length tops over leggings these days. Plus I love dolman sleeves, even if they don't always love me. (Angie recommended top from NAS last year, ON rock star jeggings, DV Pali sandals and super old handbag )</p> <p>Whether these work or not, happiness scale was a 10! Comments and suggestions always welcome!</p> <p>ETA: I just realized that I ticked off Y/N and can't turn it off now! Help me pick your favorite way to wear these ankle strap sandals. </p> <p>YAY: show off the straps<br /> NAY: minimize the straps<br /> Wildcard 1: works both ways<br /> Wildcard 2: doesn't work either way </p>