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Runcarla

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Gave sneakers a pass, and wore pointy toe flats with wide leg pants (from 2019!) and a classic V-neck for ‘bridge night’. It was warm and humid, so didn’t even need a topper or outerwear - even at 9 pm! (Looks #1-2)

Advice needed: (Look #3) I’ve been wanting to wear the new chunky (thrifted) sweater with these trousers. I think the sweater will work - but what to do about footwear? I was thinking a chunky shoe or boot, but I’m about refined footwear or sneakers. I tried brown Bludstones (my chunkiest) but didn’t like.

(I can’t seem to cut-and-paste my footwear collection, but they are all in Finds, and can be seen by clicking on ‘Footwear’)

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Angie

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The chunky jumper looks wonderful with your hair and those trousers! LOVE!

I see light boots with the look - the same as the jumper. I looked in your footwear capsule - and couldn't find light boots. Sooooo, maybe balance out the dark shoes with some dark up top somehow. Beret? Topper? Cravat?

Jaime

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I always prefer points under wide legs too, and will be following with interest! Chunky points is what I am tempted to say .

unfrumped

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I wonder iff you have a slimmer structured pant to contrast with the chunky textured sweater. Then a chunky shoe might balance out.

Indigoprint

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love the v-sweater and pants. I would roll the hem and wear it with a chunky boot ... but I am an ankle boot fan.
I still like some ankle definition. And practically keep my pants above my footwear for practical reasons....

Runcarla

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@ Angie - I’ve got boots like the ones in the pics below (but with a lower heel) on my HEWI list. Time to buckle down and find them! I think they would solve a few wardrobe/outfit problems! Then I could wear the sweater with the green pleather crops too!

@ unfrumped - the sweater works with my straight jeans and the Bludstones (see below) no contest!

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Anonymous

Pretty sweater! Maybe your penny loafers or red lace ups might work. Love the idea of new light boots too

Sal

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Great oufits Carla.

How would your cognac lace ups look ? Are they too round toed?

Converse?

But light boots would be a great addition - I have had mine for 10 years now....and whilst I am wearing them a bit less I still love them!! I could also see these with lace up oxfords like my blush ones (but they are quite a dressy shoe - maybe too much so for your lifestyle).

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CarolS

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I love the chunky sweater with the pants. I've done a similar look with Blundstones because I had limited options, but have to agree that something refined/chunky would have made me happier...

Did you try the leopard loafers with it?

slim cat

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Very pretty - love wide leg pants on you!
Your lace up red boots - would they go with the pants ( with some repeat red color - beret, printed scarf ..)?

rachylou

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I rather like it with the Blundstones, but am also wondering about your red boots and possibly a platform sneaker or something like creepers.

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like these outfits so much! Even though the cream sweater is chunky, I wonder if it could be paired with the leopard point-toe flats. I'm thinking the colors would work nicely together. Otherwise, I think the light sneakers are a good option. Maybe wear them with some cabled cream socks for warmth that will show when you sit down.

SarahD8

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I vote try the red boots and the lilac converse!

CarolS

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Oops - I looked at the other photos again and realize you are wearing the leopard loafers in those, so I assume you probably did try them with the chunky cream sweater but wanted a different look.

Star

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You look fabulous in outfit #1. I love these pants with the leopard flats.

Helena

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I think your HEWI boots would be just right ... Have you looked at blondo lately? I feel like they had a light beige or maybe taupe bootie recently in the Jolene style ...

kkards

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Love the 1st outfit. I’d try the chunky sweater and those pants with those shoes, or what about your black sneakers? They’re more of a slim silhouette and so will help offset the relaxed/chunky fit of the sweater and pants.

Anonymous

I can picture streamlined lighter boots like your HEWI being perfect. Love the first outfit!

Dee

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Love outfit 1, it has a Katherine Hepburn vibe to it but in outfit 2, yes, the chunky footwear doesn't seem to work here.

I think the cable sweater is visually heavy and its combined with pants that have a lot of volume and length.
I agree with others that a more refined boot style with maybe a slight heel might be just the right juxtaposition to balance your look.

Janet

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I love the fit of those trousers! And the sweater is brilliant with them. I would pair some almond- or pointed-toe boots with that combo.

RobinF

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The pants are fabulous! Love the first outfit, I agree the Blundstones don't work with the wide legs. Your HEWI boots would for sure.

Angie

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Carla, those boots with a lower heel look ideal! Hope you find them

Mirjana

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Beautiful beige sweater, and I am with Angie, light footwear, boots oxfords or else. Those pants are great on you and with black is perfect.

LaPed

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I think both outfits look great but hear you on the boots; I don't always love my Blundstones paired with wide-leg trousers. Something about the proportions can feel a bit unintentional when I wear that combo. I think chelseas in general work better when at least some of the shaft is visible; with full-length pants I almost always opt for something with laces to break it up a bit. I think your burgundy lace-up boots could work as they're a bit more streamlined, and a white-soled sneaker would probably look great too. I think you have Chuck Taylors? Or use the black/leopard flats but bookend with some black up top (hat, scarf?).

Jonesy

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I think some lighter, more refined boots would work beautifully for you and your wardrobe, but I also think the Blundstones don't look too bad here (call me a spanner, lol)! I also agree with a few others that I would wear the leopard flats, since they have that shape that you're after and work well, color-wise, or a pair of sneakers.

Jenni NZ

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Absolutely try the leopard flats with the second outfit as well I think. The colour of the sweater will be picked up on the top of the flats.

Roberta

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I love wide-leg pants, and I like some visual weight on my feet to support all the fabric down there. To me, loafers don't seem like enough, and combat boots seem like too much with a fluid, drapy look. My choice has always been plain but pointed ankle boots. Usually very flat too, as I can't wear a real heel. I also like a zipper, but that's just being picky.

I have the Naturalizers below in white and navy, and two versions of the Marc Joseph boots (very good price on these at Amazon). I have two other flat pointy boots from Louise et Cie, they were a favorite brand.

Marc Joseph New York Women's Leather Made in Brazil Ankle Zip Up Bootie Boot

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Naturalizer Women's Claire Ankle Boot

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Nicole Everyday Chelsea Boot

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Suz

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I'm with Jonesy! I think you should definitely search out the lighter toned boots -- they'd be super useful for you and bookend your hair. At the same time, I don't mind the blundstones here, would probably like your red boots, and think the leopard flats could also work. The chunky sweater's great on you and looks good with the pants!

Irina

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Red boots plus your red beret or red gloves. I like a combination of a sandy color with red.

Bijou

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Light tan shoes or boots to bookend your hair would be amazing on you! You wear wide leg pants so well, both outfits are great.