ME in a belt and pointy toes? It can't be...

...alas, it is!

As you might imagine, being broke has caused me to do lots of shopping in my closet. I stumbled upon a few items of particular interest recently:

-Pointy toe shoes. Normally I am not a fan of pointy toes. They hurt and they look too severe. But these are red patent with little bows, so they couldn't possibly look severe if they tried. And as for comfort, even though they are never going to be 8 hour shoes, they are as comfy as any of my other flats. The catch? They are a size 7.5. My normal shoe size is a 6. I haven't worn them because I'm afraid they look disproportionate on me...but they were $20 at TJ Maxx so I figured it's worth a try. If all else fails, I can just wear them with some bootcut or trouser jeans, which will diminish the extra length a bit.

-A chain belt. Supposedly hip belts are good for the short-of-waist, but I have been reluctant to try them because I was afraid they would land under my pouchy tummy. But, having found this one already in my closet, I figured it wouldn't hurt to try.

I have worn both of the above items with a mini skirt and a long, almost-tunicky top--yet another combination I would never normally wear. The top would usually be too long for this skirt, but I think the belt helps to shorten it.

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From the side so you can see the length of the shoes:

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I think a tiny bit of tum is visible, but not nearly as much as I thought, and not enough to make me self conscious, though I'll try again after eating a big meal to make sure...

Please confirm or object to any of my thoughts, and please be brutally honest. I don't want to wear anything that I don't look good in.

16 years ago

Sihaya

Veteran

Maya - this is awesome. I LOVE the outfit - it works very very well together. And your hair is killer!

taylor

Adorable cuteness!!.:)

Christie

Active Member

You look great!

Ele

(website)

Looking at this, I can't believe that you don't wear these things all the time, Maya. The whole outfit is just so "you". Very simple and mod... I love it. I don't find the shoes too pointy at all, these look more almond to me, like a nice soft point? Anyway, they look great.

medusa

It's great that you're trying something new. It looks really good!

Dawn

Ooh, you look fantastic! Very mod-ish!

Vani

Maya, you look fantastic. And that outfit is so you The shoes do not look pointy at all. Softer, in fact, like Ele mentioned. It's amazing what we can come up with when forced to shop our closet.

Anonymous

You look perfect. The shoes do not look too pointy. I am another one that doesn't like shoes that look severe and I do not think these are at all. They are cute.
The belt looks wonderful on your cute figure.
I love that top. I love the mod prints on you.

Maya

Thanks ladies. I wasn't too concerned about the shoes looking too pointy...more like too big or long, since they are 1.5 sizes bigger than my foot. Glad they get the thumbs up. I'll try and wear them more.

Ele, I don't dress like this every day mostly because of shoes But I sure would like to.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Fabulous! What else have you got lurking in your closet?

Kari

Maya, this is awesome! That top is *so* what comes to mind when I think of your style, and I haven't even been here to learn about your style all that long. I'm glad that the shoes are bearable. They definitely don't look disproportionate. (Of course, I am a size 8.5, so your feet look tiny to me anyway!)

tarzy

Fantastic outfit. Can you wear it with other shoes as well?

Laura

Your hairstyle is looking so mod these days! Love it! You look great in this outfit -- how fun. Yes, what else can you dig up from your closet?

I got rid of a lot of things during my closet sweep but still haven't had a chance to dig through my accessories and shoes.

Re: hairstyle--I had to giggle a bit at all these compliments because I pretty much rolled out of bed and took these pictures. No shower, no comb. It must be a great cut huh?

I can wear it with other shoes. My Brulees are my comfiest shoes for summer and somehow even though they would work with the outfit, I don't think they would work as well. This outfit will definitely get tons of wear in the fall and winter when I'm back in my beloved boots. I don't own a single pair of 8 hour closed shoes, so I'm getting by either in boots or Brulees. I have a few options in mind, bu they are very casual. Finding dress shoes that will last 8 hours or more is something I have come to accept will never happen.

Chris

Love it! Taking a risk and doing it right

Those shoes are totally my style. I can't seem to like round toe shoes so we are opposite in that respect. I have bought up a half size on a very pointy shoe as well.

Not seeing any "pouch at all" so no need for you to worry!

Thanks Chris. I like some pointy toes, but they have to be like the ones I posted...a little less sharp and elongated, and they have to have some details to soften the look. What I really don't like are very long, very sharp pointy toes with stiletto heels--especially in black. I have many unsavory words come to mind when I see those shoes, which I will keep to myself =X

Usually when I go up in size, the shoes don't stay on my heel, but for some reason these do. I think they run narrow (but narrow for a 7.5, which is probably a medium or wide for size 6's).

Alecia

I agree, Maya. It's a fabulous look. I love it when I rediscover something in my closet like you did.

devin

This is a fab outift Maya! You look great and the tum is not a problem at all from the side. You look great! I have had to shop my closet many times, it does force you to come up with some creative ideas and outfits!

yublocka

Maya I love this outfit! Can't believe you had it hidden away - what a treasure. I think it'd look awesome with the stirrup tights too!!!

I always shied away from pointy toed shoes, but got a few cheap ones made in Vietnam because I loved the colours. I am a full convert - they are uber comfy as long as the foot bit actually fits!!!!

Did you say "made" Tam?! More importantly, did you mean it? I am intrigued.

bella

I love pointy-toe flats! They elongate your leg without the added discomfort of heels. You look great in yours!

I sure did Maya! It's like the clothes at the tailors!!

You go in and either pick a design or design your own, then you pick your "leather" (still not convinced its real leather at all places), heel, buckles etc. Then they measure your foot onto a piece of paper. You go in the next day(s) for fittings and adjustments - very fun!! The quality isn't 100%, but the designs and colours are so fun!!!

OMG, that sounds amazing Tam. I need to get myself to Vietnam immediately. That would be a dream come true. How much does it cost?

Okay, I may not be able to get to Vietnam, but I might end up in India later this year and I imagine they would have similar services...

I bet you would love it Maya!! It felt like being on Project Runway to be able to draw something, pick out the fabric and have it come to life the very next day.

Shoes are ~US$15 for sandals, $20 for shoes and more for boots (I didn't get any boots). All open to negotiation of course!!!

Here's a closeup of the pointy flats I got. My friend had brought a black pair, the design of which I got copied into green, purple, black, yellow (these feel tight though!!) and red (with small heels). The red ones need repairing as the stitching is coming undone though - doh!!!

I found the clothes a lot more exciting than the shoes, but it was all great. I wish I had known ylf first though, to know about PPL, shirt lengths etc. Oh well any excuse to go back sometime (my parents already have as they didn't make it to Hoi An first time!!!)

Tam, love those shoes! I am sooooo envious

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