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footwear for skirted leggings in Spring

Anonymous

My Motto skirted leggings are currently one of the only bottom pieces I have that fit comfortably and that are reasonably slimming , if you can call it that. (I just emptied out my jeans drawer trying to find a pair to wear today after this morning's blog post , but nothing fits ). I'm at a loss for what to wear in the way of shoes for this time of year with them . I haven't had them on since we stopped wearing boots here - boots being heavy enough to anchor the leggings, if you know what I mean. Am I relegated to flats in spring ? I'd like to be able to wear them in a dressier situation - i.e. for work .

What are you wearing with yours right now?

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catgirl

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It's not spring here but I think open-toed booties would work really well, or something like the Freebirds below.

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Kenneth Cole New York 'Shay' Open Toe Perforated Leather Bootie (Women)

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Anonymous

Yeah - and why don't I own those black Free Birds, which I've never seen at retail here. Too chilly still for open toes, but I might be able to get away with it by next week , hopefully. Good idea, Una, thanks. Are you wearing your skirted leggings now?

catgirl

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I don't own them either... I wore mine the other day to hike and then shop with a friend - just switched footwear from Bogs to booties!

viva

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Your clogs?

Anonymous

Don't have any black ones .

Evie

Pointy toe oxfords or loafers? Although they would be flat, the pointy toe might help the outfit look dressy enough for work, etc.

AviaMariah

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I like Una's options or perforated booties.

JAileen

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When I tried on EF skirted leggings I happened to have worn my grey western boots. So I put them on and thought it was a cute look. You might not agree.

MTBGirl

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I was just thinking about this yesterday morning Lisa, as I've not worn mine in a while either - always with ankle boots. I was thinking of having a try-on marathon this weekend to figure it out. My first thought was my perforated black peeptoe booties. Let us know what you figure out and I will too!

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Anonymous

This is the second time in a a couple of weeks that pointy toe oxfords have crossed my radar as a solution to something . I MUST FIND A PAIR. They would be perfect.

I just got back from a mini-shopping trip and bought a pair of Steve Madden lace-up peep toe booties - which is a miracle. I went to try on the new FreeBirds I had ordered, but they were a bust. Picked up these instead , in a softer looking matte leather.

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Inge

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Yes, I was also thinking pointy toe oxfords. Or how about high-vamped loafers? Flats, block heel, perhaps even a flatform or platform... nothing too delicate.

I'm adding some ideas below. Not sure about the comfort and quality level of the ASOS shoes, they can be hit or miss. Just using these as examples of some styles I'm thinking of.

http://anyilu.com/collections/.....ts/agnesbp

SAY HELLO Heels

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ORIGINAL Loafer Tassle Heels

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Warehouse Leather Zip Up Shoe Boot

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Pieces Jasmina Black Elastic Front Pointed Flat Shoes

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Flat Leather Boot-style Sandals

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MTBGirl

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OMG Lisa! Sorry the other ones didn't work out but these are terrific! Perfect!
I haven't tried flats with mine either yet but may try that too.

The Modern Loafer

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Angie

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Remind me what these skirted leggings look like? How long is the skirt portion?

Anonymous

Inge - wow! I love two of those Asos pair ! Have never tried this brand on before so am completely unfamiliar with quality and fit, but if I ever see them at retail anywhere, I will jump! You have nailed my look with the HELLO and the Jasmine. Thank you!!

Donna - those are ideal too. Everlane again to the rescue ! Not available in Canada though, sadly.

Angie - jersey, with a slightly longer than mid-thigh length skirt. Definitely work appropriate for me with the right "support act" - to use an excellent term. Still not sure the booties I bought will work with them, but we'll see. It's a funny silhouette, the skirted legging, and perhaps it really should just be a flat-shoe look.

Angie

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How long is the legging?

Anonymous

Me likea the Steven Madden booties!

Deborah

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Hi Lisa hope we get to see your skirted leggings. For what it's worth over the warmer to cooling down months I wwaer mine with open toe wedge heel ankle boots, flat sandals, wedge heel sandals and flats with good coverage (ie not strappy things). I haven't tried my pointy toed place oxfords but will:). I find I prefer a heel with them for work and a flat is good for casual. My fave show choice for them tho us definite an ankle boot, either closed in or open toe. If it's cool could wear a sheer (no seams) neutral stocking sock to keep your toes warm?

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MTBGirl

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Angie they look like this in the find. Also, there is plenty of length to leg and they stay very well to whatever length you fold them. Here's pics of the length on me if that helps any.

ETA oops I thought you were looking for the skirt length

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Firecracker (Sharan)

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I wore mine yesterday with my new Trippen lace-up Mary Janes. I didn't get a photo, though.

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Eileen Fisher Skirted Ankle Leggings (Regular & Petite)

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annagybe

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From US site, hope links work
The two tone bone color
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en.....5257782-32
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en.....6361338-96
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en.....6638237-97
http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/en.....5356078-96

Anonymous

Angie - sorry , they are full-length leggings.

Anonymous

Anna , thanks. I love the pointed toe oxford-style mule. I was just in Aldo yesterday and didn't notice them, but will definitely go back and look again. This would kill two birds with one stone : the pointed toe oxford, and a mule !

Angie

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Ah. Then you can't wear caged sandals with them, can you - too long for the ankle straps? How about a dressy mule - IF it will stay on your foot. Like this.

Via Spiga 'Lauryn' Pointy Toe Mule (Women)

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Elizabeth P

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Well, if your weather is anything like ours, you're nowhere near peep toe temps yet. Here's me in mine while in Scotland last month, worn with booties. Which will be my choice for at least another month. Or two. I might bare the ankle though... oooooh, do I live dangerously or what?

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Anonymous

I think the mules are interesting me the most here. Thanks all for chiming in - I do appreciate your replies! Elizabeth - I could get away with open toes, but not a full on sandal, you're right. We went from Spring, and back to winter in the course of a week , with no signs of Spring returning. -15C here tonight.

Angie - I don't own a caged sandal with an ankle strap. Not yet, anyways. My footwear selection is rather small for this time of year - not really by intent though. So many changes to what is now looking good to my eye that I haven't been able to fill all the holes yet.