https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 24 May 2026 17:48:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737388 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:56:28 +0000 rae 737388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great to know, Suz! I trust your feet implicitly after the rousing Report bootie success. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737379 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:49:36 +0000 Suz 737379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the vest on you, Rae! </p> <p>As you know, I have trouble finding pumps, but I must say the ones I got in leopard print (that also come in black) are working for me so far. </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vince-camuto-elmay-2-pump/3300281?origin=keywordsearch&#038;contextualcategoryid=0&#038;fashionColor=&#038;resultback=3663" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/vi.....tback=3663</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737375 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:45:46 +0000 rae 737375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As of now, we're looking at highs of mid-70s for the YLF Shoptoberfest. That would be wonderful! Today it was 86 with a "real feel" of 91 in Costa Mesa... pretty darn steamy for a beach city. It was terrible inland where I was today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737365 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:41:33 +0000 Aida 737365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ohh that does sound a wee bit too warm. When I checked the weather last night it said 75. That would be perfect, but if it's 100+ right now it seems unlikely? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737354 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:36:18 +0000 rae 737354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BJ, you rock!</p> <p>Aida, trust me, you want it to cool down. Maybe not so that it's cold, but at least so we can walk to and from our cars without massive pit stains. -_- </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737353 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:36:16 +0000 Debora 737353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE this on you and hooray for bj1111! I just love the YLF sisterhood! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737344 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:30:46 +0000 Aida 737344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun! That's an amazing vest. I can't decide if I want it to stay warm or cool down by the time the meetup happens </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737242 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 23:25:03 +0000 Caro in Oz 737242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh that vest looks like it was made for you. Love it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737050 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 20:17:00 +0000 biscuitsmom 737050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-737033 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:56:20 +0000 bj1111 737033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>so glad it fit just like i had imagined. ylf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736951 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:29:15 +0000 Jem 736951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look amazing in that vest!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736945 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:19:33 +0000 Anonymous 736945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this look, Rae! I can't imagine it being hot right now, all the trees outside my window are red and yellow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736942 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:14:54 +0000 rae 736942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the links! The first Borns and the wedges are possibilities, but I think most are too high. The Marks booties are 3" so I'm aiming for that or lower. </p> <p>I'm looking at these, too. I have Softspots sandals that work for me, and I read that Earth is good for arch support:<br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/earth-periwinkle" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/earth-periwinkle</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/earth-tamarisk" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/earth-tamarisk</a><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Womens-Soft-Spots-Cassidy-maryjane/dp/B008GAXW7E" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Womens-S.....B008GAXW7E</a><br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/softspots-SoftSpots-Womens-Pallas-Pumps/dp/B0055B2TLW" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/softspot.....B0055B2TLW</a></p> <p>It's a good thing my appointment didn't go long - it's SO hot, I don't think I'll be able to walk to the bus stop with the wool vest on. Had to run home and switch to a black tank for commute, and I'll slip the vest on at DFS. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736939 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:08:17 +0000 sinead 736939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There's a survey over at Corporette on heels: <a href="http://corporette.com/2012/10/01/comfortable-heels-which-are-your-favorite-brands-for-comfortable-heels/" rel="nofollow">http://corporette.com/2012/10/.....ble-heels/</a></p> <p>From her readers, the Cole Haan Air heels win by a landslide, but there may be some others you could try there. For my narrow heels, I always have to put in those padded heel pieces in my shoes- otherwise my heel slides right out. My Anne Klein I-flex pumps are some of the most comfortable I've had- but they're still about a 6 hour shoe at best.<br /> Good luck- let us know what you find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736932 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:59:42 +0000 rachylou 736932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talk about neato vest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736920 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:52:54 +0000 Transcona Shannon 736920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE THIS!!! What a fabulous vest and bj111 - you are a sweetheart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736869 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:03:05 +0000 Anonymous 736869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I walk all over the place in these pumps, little Zap borrows them too! They might be too ladylike for you but I'm just throwing the option. I have them in red, nude and black patent. The have a cushioned insole and the finish is divine. They look a lot pricier than they really are.<br /> <a href="http://www.6pm.com/jones-new-york-hudsonn-wine-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/jones-new-y.....ine-patent</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zappos.com/jones-new-york-hudsonn-black-patent" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/jones-ne.....ack-patent</a></p> <p>It is quite funny that the Ash boots and these pumps coexist in the same closet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736862 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:53:10 +0000 amiable 736862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that skirt! So glad you kept it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736844 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:28:59 +0000 Diana 736844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would either of these work? The heel is too high for me, but you can wear higher heels than me.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=7917" rel="nofollow">http://www.bornshoes.com/Produ.....uctID=7917</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=7982" rel="nofollow">http://www.bornshoes.com/Produ.....uctID=7982</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736835 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:24:28 +0000 rae 736835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the boosts and suggestions! Most cole haan heels that i found were too spindly or flew off my heel, which stinks so far because they are comfy for sure. Diana, a heeled oxford may be the answer... I was hoping to jump right into boots soon but it's so hot! May have to bite the bullet one day and try fidji ir CM as Angie said. Quickly learning that feet are a money pit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736831 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:23:05 +0000 deb 736831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful vest. There are some great dressier flats out now and they are great for walking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736827 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:18:25 +0000 Anonymous 736827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can get some shooties instead of pumps. However, I think you need these booties in your life:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/seychelles-funny-business-boot/3335482" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/se.....ot/3335482</a></p> <p>I think this is an amazing outfit. I love the vest! So nice of BJ1111 to send over! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736816 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:07:14 +0000 Diana 736816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool vest! I think I tried it on at some point, but it was too long in the armholes and waist for me. I love how you've paired it with the skirt and bare arms - the vest over tank look is something I only just recently got into, and I've only done it so far with BF jeans, but I think I need to try with a skirt too!</p> <p>ETA: Curious to know about the shoes too. I kind of gave up to be honest. If I actually need to walk and stuff, I just wear boots. Although I might get some heeled oxfords. Is something like this dressy enough for you?<br /> <a href="http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=7619" rel="nofollow">http://www.bornshoes.com/Produ.....uctID=7619</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736813 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:05:52 +0000 Mo 736813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Why would you have ever listed that fab $1 skirt?? This is great together. Hope your commute in the heat isn't too terrible. I feel like finally some of you in LA are feeling like I do every day over here lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736811 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:03:18 +0000 MsMary 736811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE!! That skirt is so pretty, and the vest is beyond fab!!</p> <p>The girls over at Corporette seem to swear by the Cole Haan "air" pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736810 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:03:02 +0000 catgirl 736810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I may have tried that vest but found the waist too tight. It is STELLAR on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736808 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:00:17 +0000 Angie 736808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER! </p> <p>Yay, bj111! </p> <p>Loved your thread title :)</p> <p>Fidji and Chie Mihara for walkable pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736796 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:32:34 +0000 Anonymous 736796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Adorable! One of your best of the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-vest-for-success#post-736794 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:29:03 +0000 rae 736794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First things first: huge shout out and hug to bj1111 for sending over this amazing Allsaints vest with the coolest origami pockets! I had loved wearing my linen vest in my Tom Petty outfits, and this is a more than stellar F/W version. I will hug it and squeeze it and love it forever. :)</p> <p>The skirt was a dollar find, NWT, that I had put up on Ebay but never sold. Finally, I figured the price was lowered enough that it was worth it to me to just keep it for myself. Wearing it to Dress for Success later today, but also to a doctor's appointment, just in case it goes longer than I expect. </p> <p>In other news, I *really* need a "dress shoe" alternative to my Report Marks! They straddle the great divide very nicely, but they are still casual. If you remember my walkable pump post, I've tried a bunch of the recs since then - gratefully, I spotted many at the flea market and was able to try for free. I seem to have very picky feet, however, especially for 8-hour pumps - so easy to go wrong with a vamp that can cut into your foot if it fits slightly wrong or is too stiff. </p> <p>If you have any tried and true 8-hour dress shoes, I am alllll ears. </p>