A classic pencil skirt - YouLookFab Forum

When I go downtown to the market I usually wear jeans and sneakers (last photo). But one sunny day I decided to wear my elegant, ladylike pencil skirt with heels. Sturdy heels as Haarlem (The Netherlands) is known for its cobble stones. Nevertheless high heels.
It was noticed.
I know ... because at one point I dropped my keys and a gentleman was very quick picking them up for me. And when I went into a fancy clothes shop, the owner told me that she and her assistant had seen me passing and had said to one another: "See??? It is possible to be elegant going to town. Doesn't have to be jeans and T-shirts all the time."
I had a good laugh because this was really only an experiment. Far too impractical for me. Back aches and sore feet.
Can you walk on high heels all day shopping? I cannot.
Greetje

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Anonymous

If I had those legs I certainly would show them off. Lovely. Like your blog also, I am a follower.

MsMaven

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I think it is nice to be more dressed up now and then. You look great--elegant but not overdressed.

The days I could go shopping in heels are past. I do admire the women who can wear them, especially on rough surfaces.

UmmLila (Lisa)

You look beautiful, and I love these photos, too. I can do about half a day in heels like that.

Suz

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You look beautiful in both outfits. But like you, I can't wear heels for hours on end. I do like a low heel -- around 2 inches -- but too much higher than that and they are "sitting shoes."

Firecracker (Sharan)

You do look stunning in your heels and skirt outfit, Greetje! That's a fun experiment. The photos are gorgeous.
I wouldn't be comfortable walking all day in heels that high. I have worn my Paul Green platform heeled booties for a day on my feet at work; they are especially comfortable shoes, despite their height. Still, I wouldn't choose them for a full day of shopping.

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Gail

You look fabulous , that color blouse is a winner on you. I cannot walk all day in high heels a super comfy 2 inch is my limit and that would be for about 4 hours only.

Cassie Lyons

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I wear heels probably 80% of the time that I go out but we don't have cobblestones! Love the outfit you look fantastic.

rachylou

The power of the pencil! Hilarious and fantastic! Gorgeous outfit. The suffering was worth it

Aquamarine

Great experiment! I cannot wear heels that long or that high and when I shop I prefer to be comfortable. But I always wonder about women who shop in heels and are dressed up. Do they have a more exiting life than me? Are they coming right from work? LOL It has occurred to me on occasion to just get dressed up for my errands and maybe someone will wonder the same thing about ME.

I'm glad you didn't trip or sprain anything, I'm sure I would have. But you suffered for fashion, and lived to tell about it. It's nice to show what you've got sometimes, isn't it? I am completely in love with that small zebra bag you're showing in pic #4. Thanks for sharing!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

You look Killer Elegant in the pencil skirt, and Killer Fun in the sneaks version. You have gorgeous legs, Greetje. Rest the back and feet.

Mac

That high waisted pencil skirt makes my heart sing. Simply smashing!

Joy

I couldn't do it anymore but you look elegant in your outfit. Yellow is a wonderful color on you. Thank you for posting this outfit and your experience wearing it.

catgirl

You are setting a high bar for errands! I LOVE this outfit on you, especially the shirt color. No wonder you got compliments!

MsGreer

You look fantastic! Very pretty. No way can I wear heels for long especially when it comes to long walking, bending and stooping.

Sal

Both look great on you, the yellow is wonderful.

I would struggle too with heels like this; I definitely choose low heels only for shopping especially on cobbles.

Jaime

You look gorgeous! I would not make it out the door in those heels though.

Catnip

You look wonderful in the pencil skirt with pumps and you look wonderful in the jeans with sneakers. I guess the important issue is how important is comfort. For those of us who cannot handle the pumps alternative for a long day of walking, it's nice to have the sneakers alternative.

anne

You do look wonderful!! There's no way I could have a day of shopping in heels that high either.

Cococat

Wow. Fun experiment. You certainly look fab in your heels and pencil skirt. I'm sure I couldn't manage it all day shopping either.

Deborah

Sheer elegance Greetje, you look gorgeous. I am not sure I could manage a day of shopping in heels either.

You look absolutely fabulous. I could never, ever wear heels to shop (or much else for that matter).

viva

There is such a story in these photos! So beautiful to look at. Thank you for sharing.

Tanya

Gorgeous outfit and you look stunning! I can only do very high heels if they are wedges, real heels are very painful..

Beth Ann

Love this look! Pencil skirt, pumps and silk shirt will never fail to give the wearer elegance. I am happy that you avoided stiletto heels, however, the block heels are every bit as sexy, while making the stride a bit more stable.

I'm wearing heels less these days, and focusing on 2-3 inches when I do. I would like to have a pair of Cole Haan heels with the Nike technology. I've tried them in the stores and loved the way they balance your weight over the heel.

No Fear of Fashion

Thank you ladies, your appreciation is heart warming. As Beth Ann said, it helped that the heels weren't stilettos. I wouldn't have lasted. These Tommy Hilfiger ones are pretty comfortable.... for high heels that is.
Beth Ann talked about Cole Haan heels with Nike technology for comfort. Very interesting. I am going to look into that.
I have an Italian blogger friend who can walk on high heels for 10 hours. I have no idea how she manages. I tried to copy her (bare feet in closed shoes in summer...) and lasted one hour.
But I am sure you are treated differently according to how you are dressed.
Greetje

dakotacheryl

Greetje, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and looking through the photos...gorgeous!!

Sally

Lovely photos and both outfits look great

Colette

I love heels! If I could only wears heels all day everyday I would. Sadly, my heels rarely get worn. You look so beautiful!

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