Shoe search is OVER. *faint* - YouLookFab Forum

Pic 1. I am still in shock. I've been looking for B&W oxfords since last year and had already perused the section with my size today at Nordstrom Rack. As I took my pile of boxes over to the big mirror, I spotted these in a size smaller than I normally wear I'm actually a 10.5, but they don't make those, so I always buy 11. These were a 10. They fit LIKE A GLOVE. I don't want to take them off! The only other shoes I've ever said that about are my Frye boots. These have absolutely everything I've been looking for: B&W, pointy toe, not look manly on my huge feet, look good/delicate with skirts, affordable! http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/l-.....rd/3339135

Pic 2, with a question. Next, nude-for-me ankle booties. I went in search of black, but found these. They, too, are heavenly. I generally prefer non-black footwear, but keep reading that I should wear black to lengthen the visual line of my leg. Thoughts about this? How do you wear light booties? Does it break it up too much to tuck anything in or wear a hem that just reaches the booties?

Pic 3. Red shoes, finally. I've been searching for YEARS, and keep buying/donating red shoes that don't work. Alas, now that this pair is home I'm not 100% sure about them, so I think they will go back. My Nordstrom haul from the other day (excluding VC tube, but including leather trim NYDJ) has to go back to fund the above two pairs. I can't keep it all, but I will bend over backwards to keep those LAMBs. I even put back a black lace VC tube on my way to check out. Now I wish I'd left the shoes and bought the skirt!

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12 years ago

Karie

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I think that nude booties actually lengthen the line of your leg because they are a similar color to your skin tone. As to how to wear them, I defer that question to others - I don't own any, but they are on my shopping list for fall.

I love the black and white oxfords, the houndstooth print makes them extra fab!

Anonymous

I really like the nude ones and the black and white ones are amazing!

deb

Love the oxfords and the nude booties. I am not very fond of the red ones.

Susie

Oh I am fainting too....at those oxfords! I LOVE them. I also really like the nude booties too; they look good on you. The red shoes? Eh, maybe you should get the skirt or the jeans instead!

Nicole D

I am joining the fainting crowd! Love those oxfords! They look so smart all the ways you styled them. I also like the booties, agree they are leg lengthening. I do like the red ones too, but what is ti with red shoes? I too have gone through a few pairs, just doesn't seem meant to be.

shedev

Those LAMB oxfords are awesome.

Debra

Wow.....what a great shopping expedition and what fabulous discoveries
Looooove the oxfords, the nude boots are a potential workhorse and I really like the red shoes but if you don't think you'll wear them.......exchange

More fainting here over those oxfords. The nude boots are keepers too. They will be especially valuable in the early fall and spring when darker colors seem too heavy. You might be able to wear them all year round, depending on your climate and wardrobe.

Those oxford shoes are not my style at all but I just LOVE them on you. So cute. The nude boots look really great too.

Jjsloane

Nothing working here at all. Please send all to me immediately.
Seriously I am a normally 10, but 10.5 in premium, narrow and pointy shoes so I feel your joy in finding the right ones. What are the nude boots? I must have them. (they bookend for me) I would think nude boots with skirts and dresses as you've shown are no brainer, also great when you have any other color pants that you're not matching shoes to.

pastrygirl

Thanks, everyone! Now we just need cooler weather so I can start wearing the oxfords and booties. But I'm in no rush for snow! Is it bad that these shoes are now making huge wardrobe gaps appear??

The booties are Franco Sarto Quartet in the color desert camel. I can't find them anywhere online; I spent a long while looking!

unfrumped

Oxford heaven. Amazing.
Booties are keepers. Will swing spring or fall.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Fantastic picks! I love the oxfords and boots, all the way you've styled them here. I think you can wear the booties with anything, especially medium to light tones. They look great with the green pants. Sometimes you might want to add a belt or handbag in the same general color family, to give a pulled-together look, since you're not bookending your hair. Not necessary, just an option to try.
Are the red shoes what you were looking for in terms of style, or were you really just aiming for that color? It's hard to tell on those, but "not 100% sure" is a good sign to consider whether they're the ones you're looking for or another pair that would end up donated.

Firecracker - I need shoes with a strap or laces, as all other styles all off. I saw these red shoes with a strap and decided before trying that if they were even remotely comfy, I'd get them. That was before I spotted the oxfords. But now at home, they are not nearly as comfy as the oxfords and booties, and the strap makes them a pain to put on. They're definitely going back. I've gotten pretty good at being picky before buying, but red shoes are always my weakness!

Suz

WOW, those are absolutely stunning finds for you. Adore the Oxfords and would happily race Jeanne to steal them from you except we are not the same size. Adore the booties, too. Are they a near bookend to your hair, or too much lighter to have that effect? Either way, they will be super with many, many outfits. The fit looks terrific.

JennyK (NC)

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Wow - had to pop in here and say that those oxfords make me want to wear oxfords, which I never have before! They are just stunning on you.

Betti

Wow, I am so running over to the Rack tomorrow to see if I can find a pair of those oxfords. I wear the same size as you!

Love the booties too, they look great on you!

Jaime

Love those oxfords especially!

Ingunn

Great finds! I love the oxfords, have been wanting a similar pair for myself. The nude booties are fab, too, and will be really versatile. Keep looking for perfect red shoes, they will turn up in the end.

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