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Keep or return peep toe booties?

Suja

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I purchased some peep toe booties to wear with pencil skirts and ankle pants for my business casual environment. I love how a bootie updates an otherwise very classic look in the winter so I thought I would try the same trick for summer wear.

I love these booties because the color is close to my skin tone, the leather is perforated and super soft and the heel is slightly over two inches which is very manageable for me. They are very comfortable.

I'm not sure about the side view though. They look good from the front and back but there is ankle gape visible from the side view. Not sure if this looks bad or not. Also, I'm not sure I'll be able to find peep toe booties that are an exact fit with my skinny ankles. Which doesn't mean I should keep them, just that I might not be able to do this kind of shoe.

There are so many fit experts on YLF, I'm curious what you all think.

Thanks in advance!

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Marlene

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We are bootie twins! I just bought those same ones! I've been wearing mine with BF jeans this spring.

I think they look good on you. Yes, there is a gap but I don't think its TOO gap-y. I like how they look with a skirt....I may try that as well!

ironkurtin

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I think they're really cute, and I don't usually like this sort of shoe. Rock 'em!

ameelizabeth

I don't think the gap is as noticeable or problematic as you think (although I totally understand fixating on something like that). Looks good from out here!

Susie

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I tend to have a poison eye for gaping at the ankle but I don't mind this fit at all. I think they look really nice on you and that heel height is perfect. Keep!

Transcona Shannon

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I don't mind the gap at all and I think these look fantastic in you. The neutral tone is perfect. I vote to keep.

Angie

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Thumbs up. Love.

ElleH

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I think they look great front & back. One of the side views has a bigger gap than the other side view & Im wondering if if is the way you're standing. I don't think it's too big a gap though. As someone with skinny legs & ankles I know how hard it is to find booties without a gap. I didn't find a low heeled bootie yet without a gap but found a caged sandal bootie that has no gap. It is the Vince Camuto Eliana. I'd be interested to hear other opinions on the gap on you & hopefully Angie will chime in. When I'm really unsure I need the thumbs up or down from her to help me decide.

ElleH

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OMG cross posted with Angie!

Anonymous

I think they look really good on you.

Joy

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These are such a great nude shade on you. The gap is small and they look fine to me.

Jaime

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Look great from all angles to me!

Adelfa

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These are going to be SUCH a good item for you. I love how the color is your nude and how soft the leather looks. I love how the look is modern but also feminine all at once.

Suja

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Wow, so many positive responsive. I'm definitely going to keep them. This might be obvious to YLFers but trendy shoes are such an easy way to look current. You can buy a new top or skirt but you'll likely only wear those once a week at the most. But shoes can be worn multiple times a week so you always look current. Current shoes are my new fashion phase.

Marlene- So nice to find a bootie twin! This was the lowest heel I could find. Many peep-toe booties seem to have higher heels. I bought these specifically for skirts and dresses, so I definitely think you can rock them with skirts.

Ironkurtin- I'm curious, what don't you like about these sorts of shoes?

Ameelizabeth- I have made mistakes with gaping calves on boots (knee-high boots) which I had to purge so I am extra careful about footwear. Plus, I can assess comfort but not fit so I sometimes end up with things that are too big or that are comfortable but too small. YLF is so helpful.

Susie- If it passes your poison-eye, they must be good. Probably the low contrast with my skin tone that makes it slightly less noticeable.

Shannon, Angie, Ceit, Joy, Shevia- Thank you for chiming in. I've seen all of you in the forum and if you like them, I feel really good about them.

Elle- I know, I need other people to help me decide sometimes. That's why I love YLF. It is like shopping with friends. I think the VC sandals work because the vamp is lower and they have a back strap. Cute!

Adelfa- So interesting that you think these are feminine. I think that's what attracted me to them. They have just the edge of a high vamped trendy shoe but they are true to my feminine style.

Angie

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I'm aslo not a fan of gaping booties these days. These don't gape badly at all. Very neat and tailored. Enjoy. xo

Kristin L

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I don't think they're gapping badly. You need a bit of a gap so you can walk and move in them.

Beth Ann

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These are a terrific choice, Suja. Modern, comfy, versatile and flattering.

Ledonna N.

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I know I'm late bit keep they look really great.