Permission to keep? - YouLookFab Forum

My Timberland knee high boots recently took over the title of Rae's Most Comfy Footwear - wore them on my 12-hour first day of NAS, and my feet hardly noticed. So when I saw an amazing deal on the bootie version (both the Stratham Heights footbed), I had to try them.

I'm a little anxious because I keep keeping stuff - I always order a lot during the summer sales, but I usually return 90% of orders. Kept perfume, that new work cardigan, the Brahmin bag, and of course the olive Burberry. And I still have that Spiegel Bebe-ish jacket, NAS sunglasses & sweater, replacement black jeggings, and replacement Worishofers coming.

Maybe I ought to pass on the sweater and wear my Pill & Larkin another season? Foot pain has been the more pressing concern lately.

Booties shown with jeans and bare legs.

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12 years ago

Anonymous

Keep the booties! And Rae, you are investing in yourself with these purchases. It might feel like you are spending tons but there is a reason -- you have a different job and are undergoing a style shift too.

catgirl

Veteran

Well, you've certainly nailed your current style which could be the reason you're keeping and loving more items. Do you feel guilt over keeping them? They look fantastic to me. The tall version of these didn't work for me when I tried them last year but I know they are gorgeous!

rae

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I guess I don't feel guilty about keeping these or any one purchase. They are all awesome, good deals, and things I will use a very long time. I guess I am just not used to like, buying stuff outright... usually fund by more reselling. I will feel better when my winter coat and some other Ebay items sell.

cloud9

Comfort factor is a big here, Rae. 12-hour-standing shoes are hard to come by. If these are the top rank for comfort, I'd keep for your work fleet. You can alway sell some of the less comfy thus less worn ones.

If these are as comfortable as the tall version, you need these. Keep

FlorenceFearne

Active Member

I am a boot addict with fussy feet, so I'm adding these to my shopping list right now. Truly comfy shoes are always worth the keep, I think. Do the Timberlands run TTS?

goldenpig

Foot comfort trumps all. It's your job after all--you need to protect your feet. I agree, you are nailing your style which is why your hit rate is climbing.

FlorenceFearne, I do consider them TTS. The brand runs slightly narrow, but that works for me. Most styles also usually come in a Wide option.

rebekahphoto

Rae I say keep the boots if they are comfy! I have fussy feet, and so the search for comfortable (and cool) shoes seems to go on and on. Sometimes I feel a but guilty for having too many, but then I realize that when your feet hurt, everything else is affected.....

the keeping stuff I also can emphasize with---as a big thrifter, I have typically lots of hunts of ebay & vintage for my wardrobe. I recently have been ordering from the stores (sales mostly) and keeping more than I thought I would (the leather spiegel is on its way, as well as NAS stuff), a bit unusual for me.

I have to remind myself my shape has changed, I am tightening up my wardbrobe and these items I am keeping are all high quality, and fit in wardrobe holes. so ultimately getting dressed should be simpler and more fun!

Marley

I think that this is a no-brainer "keep." Foot comfort - and beautfiul style? This is a need for your current life.

Gaylene

I think it's perfectly natural for shopping to be cyclical. Sometimes it's so easy to find things I like and that fit, while, at other times, I start wondering if I have really weird taste, or body shape, because I can't find anything in the shops.

Enjoy your current phase because who knows when the next drought will occur--and, by the way, I think that 12-hour shoes ought be snapped up every time you find them.

Debra

Definite keep

cciele

Take care of your feet! So important especially since your work requires you to be up and about. So I would prioritize these over other items.

As far as keeping other items, I guess that's between you and your budget.....

annagybe

I love them with the plaid dress.

DonnaF

Exactly what cciele said. If you were still at the bank, I might have said otherwise. Your job requires you to be on your feet so you really, really, REALLY need to take care of them. If feet were something that could be blown off, then we wouldn't have podiatrists.

As to the rest of the stuff, I will leave it to you.

Adelfa

Of course your feet come first. And--in my experience with shopping, sometimes NOTHING works and sometimes too much works! If you stay true to your (evolving) style then the periods tend to balance each other out.

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