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Are these dated/dating?

Echo

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Thumbs up for : They're great and you can definitely wear them without looking dated

Thumbs down for: No, I'd really avoid them

I was going to ask if these sandals looked "old lady", but I despise that term. What's wrong with being an old lady? Age has nothing to do with style or being fashionable, so it is a really poor word choice, but I am not sure how else to say it.

I do not think they read as matronly, but are they too... Peg Bundy? Mutton dressed as lamb? I realize that to many people they will be "ugly", but to me there's good ugly and bad ugly, and I adore shoes that fall into the good ugly category.

I've always loved unusual shoes. Dh and I are thinking of going to NOLA for our anniversary, and that's what I'd be buying them for. Not sure if I could get away with wearing them to school... Maybe if I'm unsure I should avoid them? I just need some perspective from impartial observers.

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Helena

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I don't see matronly or dated here. They are a strong statement and if they are your statement then I say go for it (if you are unsure maybe give it a little more thought as I feel these shoes require commitment! But then, I'm boring ) Beautiful scarlet colour. And they look comfortable, too.

Angie

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Absolutely not dated!

If you love them - thumbs up and enjoy. I bet fab with your black dresses

MidwestrnChic

I love them! Go for it!

Vildy

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definitely not old lady unless that lady is bombshell Blanche Deveraux

Courtney

The sole looks a little functional and I think that's why it you're getting that "old lady" vibe lol but the flowers are so modern! Its such an interesting piece!

Personally, I think these would dress up anything. For a special occasion like an anniversary, the romantic flower design and your love of unique shoes make these sound like a winner!

(The yellow color was super cute too, I love these shoes!)

Anonymous

Not dated at all . Just very unique and artsy . High heel though …

slim cat

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Fun shoes - not dated at all!

Irina

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Agree with others - not dated and unique. Buy them if flowers are your thing.

missvee

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Definitely an arty, statement shoe. If that’s your vibe, then go for it!!

Style Fan

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Unique and interesting. I don't think they are dated.

Stagiaire Fash

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I just went hunting through your posts to find pix of you/your style. I think these will be great for you! Hope you’re still enjoying the watch too; it’s gorgeous and the outfit you show it with is cool.

madeline

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Love them! So unusual. The heel seems a bit high but the sole and the block heel might make it easier to walk.
Go for it!

rachylou

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Not dated but strongly artsy. So I’d go easy on things like ginko shaped earrings and watercolour scarves when wearing them.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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They are definitely a statement, and I think they look really cool. Not dated; kind of timeless because they are artistic. The statement they make to me is the wearer has flair and creativity. I can certainly see them fitting in at school if you own the look.

Joy

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Not dated. Old ladies don’t often wear such high heels. Fun color.

Sandy

NOT dated looking, but quite a statement shoe. I bet you'll get quite a few comments on your shoes so be prepared, but if you love them, then I say, WEAR them proudly!

Suz

(website)

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Artsy. Not at all dated. Very high heel, though, so you'd have to be sure you're okay with that.

Star

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Not dated, actually trendy - chunky heel and mod shape where the heel joins the sole. Wonderful, unique and interesting.

Jenni NZ

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I had to look up Peg Bundy. That’s not a programme I watched.
And…they do look a bit like her?
8 yay votes and 3 nay so far!

Zaeobi

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I think it's going to depend on how you style them - I'm also not familiar with Peg Bundy but, from Google, it looks like her style is ALGO (A Lot Going On). So if that's what you're trying to avoid, I'd pair them with more minimalist than maximalist outfits.

Not to say you can't use them in a maximalist outfit, but just that you might have more difficulty avoiding the 'dated' connotations that you're already evidently worried about Personally I'd wear them if the heel was lower, & more orange than red!

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I like them, and partly because the heel is high. Many times when shoes have a quirky or arty quality, they also read "comfort sandal," and it seems that's what you'd like to avoid.

kkards

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Ha..I was actually thinking that this read young and fun. Partly it’s the heel, both the height and the quirkiness, partly it’s the color, and finally it’s the floral and how all 3 come together. It’s a statement shoe, but it’s also a shoe that can dress up jeans or take a simple dress into another zone.

Dana

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I totally agree with the other posters, not dated or matronly. I see them as artsy and funky. The red is really pretty (hope it's as good in person.) One of my good friends loves that brand, says they're super comfy.

Echo

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Jenni, it isn't a program I watched, either. Indeed, I found it dreadful, but it became an easy way of identifying clothing in that sort of category.

I think I just plain struggle with warm-weather dressing. In cooler weather I'm all about columns of color, boots, statement coats and jackets. But summer is hard because I feel like summer is just sort of a boho season, but that's not my style. The more I think about the shoes, the more I think they might fit that boho aesthetic I feel like I SHOULD like, but don't.

But how does one do UWP in the summertime? One would think I'd have my style ironed out by my age, but I still just don't know how to dress in my style during warm weather.

Stagiaire Fash

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UWP?

Urban Warrior Princess?
Uppity White People?
Ugly Wombat Plague?
University of West Pennsylvania?
Unidentified Women’s Party?

Have you looked at Fluevogs?

Runcarla

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I was reading through some trend reports for 2022, and chunky soles and platforms shoes seem to be trending hard. That said, you have to be confident that you can manage the height! Personally, I’ve lost my platform/high heel mojo

Jaime

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If you can wear them with confidence they are not at all dated. Actually that goes for most things imho, but these in particular are more trendy than dated as Carla wrote just above.

bj1111

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No help on the shoes.

We were in Nola for new year. Ended every night at the 4 seasons bar—so basic but the drinks are outstanding and the people watching is 11/10.

Bijou

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If you love them, then enjoy! I like statement shoes too, so it is a big YES from me.