https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:41:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-699210 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:58:34 +0000 Brain of Jen 699210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am seriously overwhelmed by the responses here (in a good way)! </p> <p>Lyn, thank you for the encouragement Although I think my biggest worry is finding a pic of myself I'm happy with, the mirror is kinder to me than my camera, lol.</p> <p>geargirl, thank you for that link! If ever there was a word that describes my feet (and me in general for that matter, lol), it's fussy. And you've given me a great idea with your suggestion about those wedges - I found some with the thicker soles that were still almost completely flat, now if I can find some to match my new pants... Plus, they'd actually make me that much taller, woohoo!</p> <p>rae, thanks! It's a bit of a long story about the name, but a lot of people seem to like it :)<br /> Thanks for the advice about breaking up the lines in the shoes, I'll definitely keep an eye out for that :)</p> <p>I can't believe I'm actually excited about going shoe shopping again!!! It's been a while! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-699027 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:19:48 +0000 rae 699027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! I love your name!</p> <p>I worry about my foot size a lot, too - 8.5-9 on a 5'4" frame. The other ladies have pretty much covered my strategies: low contrast between shoe and pants, covering up foot with bootcuts and flares, as much heel/wedge as you can take comfortably. I also find that any details around the middle of the foot (straps, laces, buckles) help break up that long line of foot that happens in flats. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698994 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 23:35:29 +0000 geargirl 698994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to add a thought...have you seen the blog "Barking Dog shoes?"<br /> link: <a href="http://www.barkingdogshoes.com/newshoe/" rel="nofollow">http://www.barkingdogshoes.com/newshoe/</a><br /> Check the archives as there are some great recommendations for fussy feet.<br /> Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698572 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:50:09 +0000 geargirl 698572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi! I'm new to replying as well. Long-time lurker though. :)<br /> In addition to the good advice above...Maybe try a small wedge? A 1" wedge will make your shoes look a bit smaller and I actually prefer the support with my fussy feet... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698307 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 08:12:31 +0000 CocoLion 698307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome! The good thing about having bigger feet, is that if the shoe is matching the pants quite closely, it will extend your leg line and make you look taller! I actually look for shoes that make my feet look bigger. Mine are small and really wide, and the wideness makes them look even more squat. I look for almond or pointy toe shoes with a nice big long toe box. In your case, I would also advise an almond toe but with a small, not a long, toe box. Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698298 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 07:08:32 +0000 Lyn D. 698298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't be worried about posting pics Jen- it seems daunting at first, but after that it is fun!<br /> You can learn heaps from others on the forum, and even just through looking at yourself via the camera lens. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698277 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 05:00:15 +0000 Brain of Jen 698277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for such a warm welcome! I've really been enjoying my lurking ;)</p> <p>And thanks for the advice on the shoes! It seems so logical now that you've said it, I don't know why it never would've occurred to me before! Clearly I am not the fashionista I wish I was, lol.</p> <p>If I get the guts (and can get a few pics I'm happy with), I'll be sure to post some pics of my new outfits once they arrive - sans shoes for now </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698272 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:58:21 +0000 Lyn D. 698272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi from Australia! The advice so far sounds good. Look forward to seeing you in your new stuff when it arrives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698267 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:45:45 +0000 jayne 698267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>welcome aboard! no advice on shoes though....but glad to find another size 9! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698257 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:28:34 +0000 Aziraphale 698257@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome!</p> <p>So, for the shoe question, I'm thinking a round-toe shoe in a low-contrast colour might be what you're after. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698248 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:04:47 +0000 Anonymous 698248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi and welcome! Your new fall items sound really exciting! I agree with Sarah, that a shoe that doesn't call attention to itself might be best, low contrast with the hems of your pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698189 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:53:46 +0000 sarah 698189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would just stick with a low contrast shoe - that is similar in color or at least doesn't contrast with your pants. For bootcuts, Angie recommends a perfect pants length that nearly covers your shoe (i.e., is 1/8" off of the floor), so much of your footwear would be covered. Given that and a low contrast, I should think that your feet will look great.</p> <p>ETA: Welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/youve-inspired-me-also-hello#post-698184 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 02:49:03 +0000 Brain of Jen 698184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so first off, Hello from the new girl! I tend to be kind of the quiet type, so I haven't posted much since finding this place, but I've been reading up quite a bit, and WOW! So nice to see such a helpful supportive group!</p> <p>So after reading many of your posts here, and the blog as well, I was inspired to do a bit of online clothes shopping last night, with an agenda. Two things I've never done before! I bought 8 or 9 pieces altogether for my new fall wardrobe, that hopefully I can mix &amp; match (including some orange and blue - branching out!) and get some decent mileage out of.</p> <p>I do have a question regarding footwear, and there's a pre-cursor: I have large (size 9) flat feet, so I have to wear orthotics, which usually puts me into a size 10. Not flattering for a short girl I used to be able to hide it by wearing heels, but I can no longer do that due to a hip injury, so it's flats only for me. I bought a couple pairs of boot cut pants, what should I get to wear with them that might help hide the boaty-ness?</p> <p>Thanks in advance! </p>