I was never frumpy, always veered more towards the glam in me younger days but since DD came along 3 years ago, I have really lost my mojo on the style front.
It's got a bit better these last 6 months as I am making an effort to pop on minimal makeup and have eg swapped my godawful parka for a smart raincoat etc.
BUT... I still struggle because no matter what I try to do with my clothes, I keep ruining the look by not getting my shoes 'right'.
It's a spring-summer problem, really, hence why I am posting now. In winter I wear black biker boots which have the benefit of being practical (which I really need as I am SAHM) and look stylish (at least, imho)
Spring hits and boom, I have no idea what to do.
I would like to get through spring channelling a kind of Audrey Hepburn vibe in skinny black or navy ankle-grazers and fitted shirts (when I need to be smarter) or polo tops/interesting T-shirts when casual.
But what the blooming heck do I do for shoes? Trainers (which have the beenfit of being able to wear with little socks, because ALL OTHER SHOES rub my feet when I wear them without socks and have to walk long distances) will look godawful with my ankle-grazers and fitted tops.
Ballet pumps (which also have the problem of rubbing my feet) are crap for support and eventually give me back ache.
I can't do heels for day, obv, though I would do a nice quite high heel with ankle-grazers for an evening out etc.
So if I'm consigned to trainers (because I can wear them with trainer socks) all bloody spring/summer long, what on earth can I wear on the top half that isn't going to look frumpy and boring (jeans and a T-shirt. With a hoodie or cardi to keep off the chill. Every bloody day.)
Is there any shoe option I haven't considered?
Sigh. It's going to have to be ballet pumps, blister plasters and a back-ache, isn't it, if I want to feel more like my old self?!
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De-frumping myself as I approach 40... I really need opinions/advice on SHOES!!
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SomeDayMyPrinceMightCome · 09/04/2016 19:46
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