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kellygirl

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I mentioned branching out in this post . My goal is to find some relatively flattering non boot and low heel looks for fall/winter. I got kind of tired of skinnes tucked into boots last year and want to try something different. What do you think about these? Do you think oxfords are a step in the right direction? From left to right: Docs, taupe wedge lace up booties that are not all day shoes, Reports, Cons.)

Please feel free to comment honestly. I know that heels are the obvious choice for a non-stumpifying look but I want a few lower heel options.

Thanks in advance!

ETA: What about these Docs? Too much?

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Latest reply was from MNsara

K. Period.

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I like the not-all-day taupe wedges and the Reports best. Of those two, I think the Reports look best, maybe because they are closest to your hair color and seem like an extension of you? I think that the more elongated toe on both of them reads as more leg lengthening than the round toes on the Docs and the Cons. Cuuuuute though!

catgirl

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I like the Docs best here. Did you look at the Born Arlettas which a couple of members have? Oxfords seem like they'd fit your style so well!

cciele

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For the non-heeled options, I also like the Docs the best!

I think you should give oxfords a shot, for sure. I recently invested in my first pair

annagybe

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Animal print smoking slippers

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ETA I think these are Angie's shoes featured on the background

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cinnamon fern

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I like the Docs and the Reports. How do the taupe look with the jeans rolled? Or are they sufficiently uncomfortable to be not worth wearing?

kellygirl

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Thank you, All! You’ve got me feeling pretty good about heading in the oxford direction. I’m thinking of trying the Frye’s since I already have Doc boots. I can just barely get my pant hem over the Doc boot shaft--they almost look like they are the oxfords here, don’t they! I just wouldn’t want to have to wear them if I had to take them on and off--kind of a pain.
@kcanshop: I think it’s the heel that elongates. The Reports are really comfy and I can probably wear all day. Glad the Docs and Cons read as “cute” and not too frumpy.
@Una: I tried the Arlettas but they didn’t have the next half size up. They were a little snug width wise in the 7. Glad you think oxfords will work.
@Cathy: What oxfords did you end up getting?
@Anna: Those are cute. I just don’t have very good luck with slip ons because of my narrow heel. Perhaps animal print oxfords
@CF: I’ve worn the taupe shoes with rolled up jeans and they got a thumbs up. They just aren’t 10 hour shoes--more like half day.

annagybe

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http://www.zappos.com/dv-by-do.....ni-cheetah

kellygirl

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Those are cute, Anna. You've given me some great ideas. Thanks!

sarah

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Kelly, I love you in *everything* you posted, and I think you would ROCK those animal prints! You were made to wear docs. And I think oxfords would be super fab.

Diana

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Of your existing shoes, I much prefer the Docs, although the difficulty of getting pant legs over them would probably annoy me. I am planning to wear my new ones under bootcuts, since I think they will be too bulky to wear under straight legs (and yours are taller than mine so it will be even harder for you).

You would definitely rock some oxfords!

Carole

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I can't decide! They all look great to me. I think you should buy them all! I'm kind of digging the DV animal print oxford!

Jaime

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I like the Reports and the last DV oxfords Anna suggested.

Jonesy

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I am a fan of the Docs for you!

MNsara

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I had those Brooks in my amazon cart for forever, and recently deleted them (a 'must not buy any more shoes' moment), but still love them and would love to see them on you.

I did worry a little that the overall effect might be quite light - and I was hoping for medium colors. So, that cheetah shoes anna posted wouldn't be as light in color.

I think you *should* go the oxford route