https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 07:49:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions/page/2#post-483736 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:03:12 +0000 Kappy 483736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! Can't believe that's a juniors jacket. And I agree that you should, sadly, very sadly, very very sadly, send back the coolest pumps ever. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483723 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:32:30 +0000 Suz 483723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, I feel your pain!! </p> <p>That is what wearing pumps is like for me, too. It is a RARE, and I mean rare pair that I can manage to keep on my foot, and usually only with bare feet. It's frustrating, because in terms of my legs, they are the most flattering shoe for me. Sigh... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483673 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:14:23 +0000 Kate 483673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That skirt is awesome, and looks fabulous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483660 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:11:24 +0000 catgirl 483660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, you all have convinced me to send them back, especially Marley's comment about walking out of her shoes. That's exactly how these feel. I don't get it because I have wide feet and I'm certainly not smaller than a 5! Oh, well. *sniffle* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483654 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 05:42:48 +0000 Marley 483654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>GREAT outfit! I love everything about it. You are really getting a handle on your style and I'm jealous! LOL</p> <p>As far as the shoes go. I hate to tell you this, but ALL Eject pumps, no matter what size I get, have so much heel slippage, no matter how many/thick gel inserts I stick into them, and no matter if I'm wearing hose or not - that I have sadly reached the conclusion that I cannot wear Eject pumps. In fact, I can't wear most pumps, no matter the brand, because of the heel slippage. When you mentioned the flip-flopping I just nodded my head in agreement - I sooooooo know that feeling. Also, someone mentioned trying them at the end of the day when your feet have swollen so they are just a little bit bigger. Doesn't work. In fact, for me - the longer I wear them through the day, the worse they get. I can barely walk in them, they flip and flop so much. I remember one time wearing a pump to a wedding and I was part of the family and seated towards the front of the church. Well, the usher escorted me up the center ailse all the way to the front and I literally walked out of my shoes. It was so embarrassing - because I had to turn around go back and slip them on again - and try to make it the rest of the way up before they I walked out of them again! I learned my lesson. If a pump has any slippage at all, I just put it back - nothing is going to make it work for me!</p> <p>My advice - send them back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483570 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:34:04 +0000 Anonymous 483570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the outfit as is (substitute other pumps if you have them). It's funny how I'm used to seeing everyone's legs encased in tall boots or pants, but your legs in hose look fantastic! You look great polished and you still look like you!</p> <p>Awesome jacket. Come to think of it, my jackets that fit really well are juniors' too! They are cotton with stretch and unlined so at least they aren't a gross synthetic. The styling of yours is very sophisticated so no one will be the wiser! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483530 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:57:16 +0000 Angie 483530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483477 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:59:49 +0000 Jonesy 483477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a fab outfit, and I am so sorry about the shoes being too big, because they are too cool! Love! That's a pump even I could get behind :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483453 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:33:51 +0000 Aida 483453@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute outfit, that is one sassy skirt!</p> <p>As for shoes, if it's just slippage, with narrow heels I would suggest a semi-sticky gel insert for the ball of the foot so that the whole foot stays put. But if it's your heel that's popping out I'm not sure what to suggest; I have that problem OFTEN and usually just have to pass on those shoes. For sock/hose accommodations I'm like Rae. Winter boots need to work with thicker, warmer socks (and therefore also work with tights+socks). Warmer weather boots need to work with thin socks or tights. Pumps need to work barefoot or with thin hose. Flats are barefoot only. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483345 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:22:05 +0000 kellygirl 483345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sleek and uber polished. Love this Una! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483327 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:02:24 +0000 rae 483327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yikes, flip flopping doesn't sound good... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483310 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:43:19 +0000 Sona 483310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the polished look on you!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483305 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:41:18 +0000 catgirl 483305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nakidra, this is my hair still wet!</p> <p>Suz, it's this blazer:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/frenchi-cropped-tuxedo-blazer-juniors/3200939?origin=keywordsearch&#038;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fr.....sultback=0</a></p> <p>I had to size up to a large because of my shoulders, so the sleeves are a little long - otherwise a M would have worked because it doesn't close. It is one of those things I consider a "find" for the style and price. Try it!</p> <p>As for the shoes, they don't come smaller than a 5! The reviews all complained about the sizing... GRRR. They are otherwise perfect! It is just my heel that is slipping out, the ball of my foot is not moving forward. Almost like a flip-flop. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483256 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:04:53 +0000 Nakidra 483256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love! I like your hair in this photo. Did you get it cut? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483241 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:49:29 +0000 Suz 483241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>K-worthy look, Una. I LOVE all components—skirt, jacket, and pumps! </p> <p>By the way, what IS that jacket? (She says eagerly...) I, too, am beginning to wonder if the Juniors department might be an unexplored place of fabulous finds...</p> <p>Those pumps are SO great I can hardly stand it. I want 'em. But I might have a similar problem to yours. My heels are narrow such that I really can't wear pumps at all with hose. I can manage them without hose for the reason Amy mentions. But heel grips have never ever worked for me. I do think you could experiment with sizing down and I also think Rachylou's idea MIGHT work, although again, it has never worked for me for more than a few wearings. </p> <p>I also divide my shoes into categories. Casual/hiking/snowboots need to fit with a heavier hiking type sock. Fashion boots with a thin sock or tights. Pumps (or in my case, Mary Janes, since the #$*@ pumps won't stay on) need to fit with bare feet, thin hose, and light tights. Occasionally, as a result, I'll go a half size larger for outdoor boots and a half size smaller for sandals. But it depends on the make as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483236 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:46:06 +0000 Tortoise 483236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before sending them back, try them again at the end of a regular day - your feet may be bigger then and the shoes have to accomodate that ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483228 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:41:39 +0000 Transcona Shannon 483228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit is great Una - polished and still "YOU"...as for the shoes, way too big I'm afraid. I've used heel grips and they are helpful but I don't think for this much of a size difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483225 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:36:46 +0000 rachylou 483225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer jacket and shoes! But I guess the heel gap is a problem. Are your feet sliding forward and your toes hitting the toe box? If that's the case, I'd try an insert for the ball of the foot.</p> <p>I divide my shoes into heavy sock and stockings/tights categories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483218 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:26:25 +0000 goldenpig 483218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit! Very polished! Agree that you need smaller shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483215 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:25:15 +0000 morethanbeige 483215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great outfit. I love it. I agree with others on shoes; would look GREAT in 1/2 size down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483209 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:21:38 +0000 Mochi 483209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet outfit and now I'm not the first to say, "Great legs!"</p> <p>Can't comment on the shoes. Total amateur here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483202 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:15:14 +0000 bj1111 483202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ditto anna's comment. size down.</p> <p>ps. love love love the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483175 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:43:20 +0000 Kat 483175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Had the same problem with these shoes when I tried them months ago (actually after one of your posts)...they are really enormous! Do they come a whole size smaller? I find that the slipping remedy success depends on the vamp of the shoe (or really, where the structure of the shoe can be counted on to compensate for a long length and some sliding), I think the size issue here is too great for an insert unless you're going to load up on the smart-wools, I think they need to be returned. Sorry, they really are terribly cool looking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483172 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:25:57 +0000 bella 483172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the outfit! Heel grips don't really work for me either, so I vote size down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483167 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:14:47 +0000 Gaye 483167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your outifit looks great, like the shoes too but as the others have said they are too big </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483162 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:59:24 +0000 annagybe 483162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heel grips/pads never worked for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483161 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:58:02 +0000 Amy 483161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! You look wonderful.</p> <p>I have narrow feet and often have trouble with slippage. I've tried the heel grips and they just don't work for me...at least when I'm wearing hose. Bare feet are stickier (eww, right?) so shoes don't slip as much when I go without. I'd probably send them back. It looks like you have a lot of extra room at the heel. Can you try a half size smaller? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483158 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:53:26 +0000 rae 483158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen a lot of people using heel grips, but I've not used them myself - I do love the pumps, though! As for socks... it depends on the shoe. Winter boots must fit medium-thick socks and fleece tights. Summer boots must feel snug with thin or athletic socks and have no additional room. Pumps I like to feel right barefoot and with tights, but with no more room than that. </p> <p>I have been noticing that some of my favorite blazers came from the junior's section... I wonder if there is something to this for small-framed people? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483143 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:36:52 +0000 amyreh 483143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adore this outfit, but agree on the shoes, send back for a half size smaller I think. I expect to be able to wear most of my shoes with barefeet or a tight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-sort-of-polished-and-shoe-pinions#post-483130 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:24:37 +0000 missvee 483130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shoes are a super style but way too big, at least a half size, maybe more, so I'd send them back and try for a smaller pair that you can wear comfortably with tights or barefoot. Shoestores do sell stick-on pads that you can put at the ball of the footbed which keep your foot from sliding forward, and also small silicone strips that go at the back of the heel to grip the foot, but I still think your shoes are just too big for these remedies. You look amazing in the skirt BTW - great legs!! </p>