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Style wobble - what do you think of these poor sandals?

33 replies

hauntedsemi · 21/07/2018 09:33

Came home delighted with these, but DH took one look and said 'clump frump'.
He has shaken my style confidence. What are we thinking?
www.charlesclinkard.co.uk/women-c1/sandals-c4/marista-lara-womens-wedge-sandals-p34460

Style wobble - what do you think of these poor sandals?
OP posts:
GlitterGlassEye · 21/07/2018 09:37

They’re not my style so I wouldn’t wear them. I wouldn’t give 2 hoots what my dp thought though. And I have some weird taste.

HundredMilesAnHour · 21/07/2018 09:38

Must admit that I agree with your DH.

MrsMozart · 21/07/2018 09:40

I actually like them... Though 'stylish' isn't the word normally applied to me...

Original poster
hauntedsemi · 21/07/2018 09:41

Mrs Mozart:-)

Glitter and Hundred - can you educate me?
I am (frankly) brilliant at choosing clothes, don't care what anyone thinks
But shoes - I am blind

OP posts:
TigerDroveAgain · 21/07/2018 09:50

I’m with your DH here. My thoughts:

  • colour dreary
  • instep cut far too high leading to a clumpy look and that’s before we get to the wedge
  • undefinable something that makes them the summer equivalent of a mum boot
  • would be worn by a lady of a certain age matched with cropped white jeans and a floaty “tum skimming” top, the uniform of the middle aged on holiday (disclaimer: I am fat and middle aged)

Alternatives: lower instep, flat or flat-form, no strap at the back, tan not brown

sagasleathertrousers · 21/07/2018 09:52

I like them

Original poster
hauntedsemi · 21/07/2018 09:58

Gosh. A whole universe opens up.
I think I will go back to my white lacoste trainers
(those probably don't fit the criteria, either)

OP posts:
TeeBee · 21/07/2018 09:59

He's right.

TigerDroveAgain · 21/07/2018 10:05

White Lacoste trainers sound lovely!

PurpleDaisies · 21/07/2018 10:05

I don’t like them at all.

LiveatCityHall · 21/07/2018 10:05

They're not to my taste but then if you like them you shouldn't worry about what other people think. I wear irregular choice shoes and my DH HATES them but he'd never tell me I couldn't have any!!

ScreamingValenta · 21/07/2018 10:07

I really like them. They also look unlikely to hurt your feet. I find sandals with that crossover design elongate the appearance of your legs.

sunshinesupermum · 21/07/2018 10:07

Look fine to me (and comfy in this hot weather) Pah to DH!

ScreamingValenta · 21/07/2018 10:09

I'd wear them with one of my boho style summer dresses.

CoconutAmericano · 21/07/2018 10:17

I’m with your husband I’m afraid. They’re blah

RaininSummer · 21/07/2018 10:41

I like them. Not my colour but they look good and prob comfy. I am a bit old though.

teta · 21/07/2018 10:57

I like them too
I’ve seen a lot worse on Mn.
Just ignore everyone else and wear them with pride.

paceyswife · 21/07/2018 11:47

If you like them wear them but IMO they verge on frumpy. I think it's the cork base I'm not keen on

itwasallveryfuckedup · 21/07/2018 14:10

I like them. Wear them with a maxi dress.

starryoctopus · 21/07/2018 14:12

oh dear no. and also.no to the other suggestion too. clumpy frumpy and just hoofy

dontcallmelen · 21/07/2018 14:42

They are not horrible, just a bit meh think they would look better if they were a proper wedge shape.

ThomasinaMouse · 21/07/2018 15:45

I like them. I think they'd look good with a dress or skirt and make your legs look good. I'm 36.

Ionlylookatthepictures · 21/07/2018 15:47

Hmm sorry op, I’m with your dh here Grin

DontCallMeCharlotte · 21/07/2018 16:03

I really like them but I fear the damage to your love of them has already been done.