WIW - Color and new booties - YouLookFab Forum

I have to admit that I really don't like fall dressing. It's hot one day, then cold the next and cold in the mornings and hot in the afternoon. Everyone says "wear layers" and I understand the concept but I'm still usually too hot. I can't really layer different bottoms and shoes which are usually what make me feel hot. Ok, enough complaining, here are a few recent outfits:

#1 - Pencil skirt and flat shoes - not my normal silhouette
#2 - Orange sweater and western style boots - two wildcards here - I generally don't wear "fall" colors (orange, brown, rust, mustard, etc) or anything western-y. However, I really like this sweater and these boots.
#3 - I stalked these Prima capris all summer and they never went on sale. I finally sucked it up and paid full price. They have been worth it so far - they're perfect for weekend casual wear. They're comfortable for hanging out around the house and look nice enough to run errands and go to soccer games.
#4 - New booties (from Payless - I find them pretty comfortable and I'm not sure how much I'll wear this style so didn't want to pay too much for them).

Thanks for looking and any comments or suggestions are more than welcome.

This post has 4 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

11 years ago

cheryle (Dianthus)

(website)

Veteran

Sara I really like the pencil skirt outfit. Why isn't this something you would normally wear? Your legs look great in teh skirt and the color is good for you too.
If the orange isn't a favorite it doesn't show. Perhaps the white close to your face helps but it looks really nice. Good outfit.
I wonder how the top in #3 would work with the skirt in #1. I think it might look interesting with the panels of black that are curved in one piece and straight in the other.

texstyle

Great outfits Sara! I think the fall colors suit you well, and the boots look good with the sweater - but I do get what you mean about fall and the heat of the day as I have the same problem. (though at the moment the mornings are still quite warm again too) Love kitty in pic #2. Those booties in #4 are really cute.

Sara L.

I normally wear heels with a pencil skirt. Wearing flats with this sort of skirt is new for me. Skirts and flats usually make me feel frumpy. I like the modern look of these with the ankle strap and pointy toe which I think look okay with the skirt.

I tried that look! Here's a picture. I think it got mixed reviews from the forum.

This post has 1 photo. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

jackiec

Hey - only when you posted that second photo did I realize that the black was printed on your tshirt! I thought it was a cross body bag in the first pic - dumb me! I love the booties you picked up at Payless - great way to try out a trend. And my fav outfit has to be the brown boots/orange sweater combo. You DO do fall very well!!!

bj1111

love you in a skirt and flats. Actually would like to buy a pair, where did you get them.

Suz

What Bj said!!!

I think the skirt/flats look is fab on you.

I also love how Domino is back in position there for the black and white outfit!!! Oh, and peeking out a bit when you have a white top.

Smart kitty.

Too cute.

bj1111 - I got the flats at Target at the beginning of the summer. I'm not sure if they have them anymore but they were only available online. I think they're fairly comfortable but I don't have fussy feet. I got a bright blue pair also.

christieanne

I need a bootie like that for very occasional wear - must stalk Payless to duplicate yours! I like flats with pencil skirts but typically I try a longer fluid top over the pencil and then a knee length pencil. I also wear pointy flats to elongate the leg line with skirts so that works in my mind
Fall is my favorite season but it feels like summer here as well.

Janet

I think you wear a skirt with flats so well! Great outfits -- I also think you look great in that orange color (a color close to my heart lately even though it's out of my comfort zone too!). And high-five capri twin -- I paid full price for mine and they've been more than worth it. I know my CPW must be way down by now, even though I don't track these things. And the outfit with the booties looks fab too. Hi Domino!

Anonymous

My pointed toe ankle strap flats have been my most worn summer/fall footwear, probably because they are comfortable and feel stylish. You have a great footwear collection. I like all these outfits. My favorite is 3 or 4.

Aida

Sara I really like the pointy ankle flats with the pencil skirt! It's not too shortening due to the pointy toe, and the ankle strap makes the whole thing a bit trendier looking (plus it's a bit funkier with flats, versus the more predictable heels). I think you certainly wear it without looking frumpy. The autumnal shades in #2 look great, they're still quite saturated so they function similarly to your usual bright/deep shades. Also quite like the slouchy tall boots, I think you'll have fun with those. #3 is a great casual-sporty look. The black wave stripe is really clever looking with the rest of the black in the outfit, and the patent flats do a great job at keeping the look intentional. And #4 looks very sharp on you, great new booties. As Suz said, how smart of Domino to come hang out as part of the black and white brigade

Jaime

#1 Love the skirt with the shoes. I am not crazy about the top style but the color is great.
#2 Looks fab. My favorite.
#3 Also looks good.
#4 Terrific new booties - want to push up the sleeves a bit more, but I think I always feel that way about everyone including myself.
Overall you look great!

Firecracker (Sharan)

You look adorable in outfit 2--great look on you. I can't believe it's two wildcards--you look so at ease in them.
Your flats are fantastic with the pencil skirt--very flattering look. Like shevia, I'm not crazy about the style of the top with the skirt; it looks more casual or something, while the skirt has a sleek, modern vibe, which you've carried through in the shoes.
Great capris and I like the booties in 5, too! I agree fall dressing is hard, or this transition-to-fall period is, anyway. But you're doing well with it!

Category