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WIW 2/23: Teal, coral and toffee with Das Boot

MsMary

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My "sprained" ankle from my ski trip turned out to be broken, so I will be sporting the dreaded boot for the next six weeks! I definitely need to go find some shoes to match the height of the boot because my sciatic nerve is starting to protest already!

The worst thing about the whole broken-ankle thing is that it is slowing. me. down. So I am definitely in the land of Grab and Go fashion. I was pretty pleased with how this outfit turned out. I've never worn these pieces together before but I think the scarf makes it work. I got a late start this morning so my hair is au naturel.

Tan pencil skirt: Halogen
Coral sweater: Costco
Teal jacket: Amber Sun
Print scarf: Veronica M
Black ballet flat: Life Stride
Black tote: Coach

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Latest reply was from merwoman

Karie

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Hello, fellow Frankenboot wearer! I do NOT miss having to wear that thing! Your outfit does look great regardless. And yes, definitely wear a shoe with the same heel height, it will save you from a lot of pain.

MsMary

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Karie, I have been thinking about you and Frankenboot a lot lately! I hope I can be as stylish with my boot as you were with yours!

Windchime

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Oh, no, your poor ankle! I hope New Guy is waiting on you hand and foot.

Your scarf ties those colors together brilliantly! You could probably also substitute a white skirt for a different take on the color scheme.

columbine(erin)

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I'm so sorry your ankle is broken. Best wishes for speedy healing. I like your color palette here very much and am inspired to play in my closet later.

Diana

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Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about the ankle. I hope it heals quickly.

Love your color combo here.

Suz

(website)

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Oh, no! I had not heard of this! What a shame. But if anyone can carry off the Frankenboot, you can. I hope you are able to find a shoe that matches its height. I seem to recall that Karie did well with the Cons Hi-Ness. Not that you could wear those to work, but for weekends.

Nebraskim

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Sorry to hear that and YES you need to find a compatible height shoe. When I had ankle surgery for damaged ligaments due to multiple sprains, it was my back that was most painful due to the imbalance. I had started out wearing running shoes because I needed stability on my crutches but eventually found my dansko clogs were the perfect height for my boot.

harmonica

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Poor ankle! So sorry you have to go through all the hassle and pain. You look amazing, though! Love the teal and coral together!

Leep

Great color combination! Sorry to hear about your accident.

catgirl

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I think with a broken ankle you get a pass on work appropriate shoes! That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. Get a doctors scrip for sneakers....

FindingMyWay

The boot isn't slowing down your fashion sense. When I was in a boot, I called it a victory if I managed to get out of my pajamas. One suggestion for getting a shoe that is the right height: a cobbler can add a thicker sole to a shoe you already own to match the height of the boot. That will let you choose a shoe based as much on appearance as height, and then fine-tune the height. The other thing that makes walking in the boot easier is using a cane. Not the height of fashion, I know, but it makes the mechanics of walking easier.

MsMary

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Oh, wow! FindingMyWay, that is genius!! I will do that for sure!

Windchime, New Guy is indeed pampering me shamelessly! He cooked dinner for me twice over the weekend! It was pretty awesome sitting in my kitchen with my foot propped up, saying "measuring cups are here... oven mitts are there..."

And also? I have had a fair number of injuries in my life, but none has ever carried the social capital of a broken bone from the ski slopes! LOL

Anonymous

I tried covering the scarf and the boot and decided the matching shoes and bag really helped connect the colors too, but you're right, the scarf makes it a finished outfit.
Sorry to hear about the ankle but I admire your roll with it attitude.

TraceyLiz65

(website)

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I am hoping you solve what shoe to wear in the other foot as the last thing you need is a full on sciatic flare-up....a real advantage to be pampered and cooked for by new guy. Hoping these six weeks fly by!

Anonymous

I'm sorry about your ankle. Your outfit with color and great fit distracts from the boot. Your bag does a good job of bookending the boot so that it doesn't stand out too much. I also think you got the proportions right by adding volume on top to balance the boot. You should get a leopard print cane. I saw a woman at church with one. A new accessory.

Nebraskim

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Not sure how much experience you have with the boot. I've had way too much, alas. One thing you'll want to be aware of is the damage that the velcro can do to other fabrics if the "hook" side accidentally attaches. I sacrificed a couple of pairs of tights that I wore pretty much every day during my boot duration because they got damaged by the velcro. It might also catch on other fabrics so you need to be aware of that and not wear anything that has a sort of nap or weave that can get stuck on the hooks. It will even stick to the arm of a sweater if you are changing the straps and one moves unexpectedly.

Much of my boot experience occurred in the dead of winter in Nebraska so I was having to deal with putting plastic bags over my boot to keep the slush off, and also wearing socks underneath to keep my feet warm, and also to protect my leg from the straps, etc. I wore leggings/jeggings because pants didn't work over the boot.

I could drive when I was wearing the boot on the left foot, but couldn't when it was on the right (different injury) unless I removed the boot. So inconvenient to take it on and off.

My joke on the boot was: These is the most expensive shoes I ever bought at $240 because I only got 1/2 a pair and it was uncomfortable and ugly. I am actually glad my boot is a closet orphan. I do not look forward to wearing it again.

Transcona Shannon

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Oh no Mary! I hope your healing will go quickly and without incident and if anyone can rock a boot with style, it will be you!

Anonymous

So sorry about your ankle If its any consolation, you still look fab Mary. I really like the colour combo here and they are all shades that I would wear too.

rachylou

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Love the toffee and teal, with the little punch of black.

deb

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Oh Mary, I am so sorry! I would send mine so you could clump around without limping but my injury was on the same foot. Oh well.

carter

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This was recommended to me when I was stuck in the cast. http://www.castcoverz.com/orth.....-balancer/

I never ordered it because I found a pair of sneakers in my closet that were the perfect height. I know you have to wear grown-up shoes for work, and I'm not sure it will work, but maybe worth a look. Good luck!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

OH NO, Mary. You poor thing. I had no idea. (((HUGS))). Sooooo sorry about your broken ankle. ((((MORE HUGS)))).

Rest assured that your style quotient will not slip during this Frankenboot stage of your style journey. Time to wear fun flats and sneaks. Take care and much love.

MsMaven

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This reminds me of when my roommate sprained her ankle skiing. Only it was broken, and she had to have surgery and a pin in it. For a week or so I had to bring her meals to her on a tray from the cafeteria through snow and ice. (Haven't thought about that in decades.)

Nevertheless, I love your color scheme. With all the good advice from Fabbers, you'll soon have your sleek and totally polished self from top to bottom.

celia

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Sorry to hear about your ankle. I can only imagine how having that big booty on your foot must slow you down.
But your outfit is not getting affected at all.
I like the color combination and proportions very much.

frannieb

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Oh my - take care and as one who wore a frakenboot for 3 months make sure you find a shoe that doesn't make you to uneven.
I agree you style doesn't look like it has taken a dip.

Jaime

(website)

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You have managed to draw attention away from the boot and retain your title as most stylish at the office - well done!

Debbie

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Love the outfit. Sorry about the boot. Try a pair of wedges.

Sveta

(website)

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Oh Mary, your poor ankle! Sending it a lots of healing thoughts!
On the bright side you can make even the Frankenboot look amazing :-0

Firecracker (Sharan)

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Oh, poor Mary! I hope you heal really fast and get back to running around and wearing matching shoes.
I love the outfit. The colors are fab. I can't believe you coordinated the outfit with the black boot, too.

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