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Converse??

63 replies

kittythames · 01/03/2013 13:10

Ok, so I'm totally inept when it comes to fashion. I want a pair of Converse to wear with jeans etc but can't decide which ones; I like them all!

So, which ones would you choose? Which colour? Please help, this could be an expensive mistake!

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Pallindrome · 01/03/2013 18:15

I've got the Catwoman ones on right now, with skinny jeans and a stripy top. I put them on the other day (after a day in heels), and met my boss for a catch up after we'd spent the day at a very formal conference. He clocked them, said 'cool shoes' and then did a double take saying 'tell me you've not had those on all day!' err no, but I think they'd work with a suit too Grin

FIFIBEBE · 01/03/2013 18:18

My son has Batman ones which are great. I treat myself to a new pair every year in the spring. Hadn't really thought about it yet. Off to have a look....

Pallindrome · 01/03/2013 18:18

I've also got bright red ones too, I love the Converse!!

MimsyBorogroves · 01/03/2013 18:20

I've got Harley Quinn ones. Smile

PersonalClown · 01/03/2013 18:21

Now I'm jealous. Harley Quinn converse?? Awesome!Grin

Lottapianos · 01/03/2013 18:36

Am thinking of getting some Converse hi tops. I walk a lot - how comfy are they? I always worry the soles aren't very cushioned

NotQuitePerfect · 01/03/2013 18:47

IMO you do need a cushioned in-sole in converses.

SofaCanary · 01/03/2013 19:28

These are pumps aren't they? Hmm

OneMoreGo · 01/03/2013 19:42

I have burgundy converse that I got recently (lo tops) and they are utterly lush, they go with lots of stuff too unlike a low of my other pairs. Darker shades generally seem more versatile than lighter ones.

soaccidentprone · 01/03/2013 19:42

I buy mine from eBay.

got some light brown suede ones a couple of weeks ago for £22. they look like newGrin

Allthingspretty · 01/03/2013 20:07

I got mine in tkmaxx which at the time had a large selectiom so i sau look there and possibly save yourself some money

CecyHall · 01/03/2013 20:09

I designed my own. I went a bit too far though and would probably be more subtle if I have another go!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/03/2013 20:25

Lo-tops with slim jeans. I think hi-top are a bit teenage Emo.

KateShmate · 01/03/2013 20:35

Maybe for grey because it's going to be Spring and then, hopefully, summer! Grey is an 'all-round' colour that you can wear in any season. I love the Navy, and they would definitely go with anything - but in the summer they might look a bit too wintery?
Once you fall in love, then you can start collecting seasonal colours :) I've recently managed to get myself a gorgeous coral coloured pair - can't wait 'til summer now! :)
I definitely need a Leopard print pair too - but can't find them for less than about £50/54!

KateShmate · 01/03/2013 20:35

Definitely lo-tops!

clippityclop · 01/03/2013 20:38

I have grey, lo-tops, with rather lovely cream laces with little flecks of colour. Like the idea of pink or aqua for the summer. Think they do them

clippityclop · 01/03/2013 20:39

...cat hit keyboard. Think they do them in the Next catalogue.

CremeEggThief · 01/03/2013 20:51

I have navy, light purple, teal and vintage red with black skulls hi-tops :o. I used to have dark green and purple too.

Love Converse!

DunderMifflin · 01/03/2013 20:56

Lo top grey ones for me

TiredyCustards · 01/03/2013 20:59

I have grey lo-tops, go with everything. I especially love a lo-top with a neat denimmini skirt.

I really want some mustard lo-tops, but can I find them anywhere? Can I bollocks.

PersonalClown · 01/03/2013 21:00

I have black and white skull hi tops, classic black hi tops, pink and black double tongue low tops, white low tops, pink low tops (but they aren't the classic Chuck Taylor style. They have padding).

There's a pair that is escaping me at the moment.

PersonalClown · 01/03/2013 21:04

Ahh my pink low tops are Star Players. Very comfy.

AmberNectarine · 01/03/2013 21:08

I will be wearing my high-tops with skinnies, but I don't mind looking like a teenage emo, K Stew is one of my fave dressers!

kittythames · 01/03/2013 21:12

Yes, I' ve decided on the los, probably grey but maybe with the double tongue.

Thanks for all the ideas. I'm still massively drawn to cat woman! Might just finish this wine before I decide!!

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Startail · 01/03/2013 21:14

I think DD, who wears deep red hi tops, with skinny jeans and karki trousers would wallop you for the EMO.

High tops just solve the sock problem.

Why do I live in mum boots!