Which comes first? Shoes or Clothes?

bags&shoes · Aug 27th, 2008, 12:03 AM

I love to buy shoes and boots (high end designer). Because I wear a big size (11) it's harder for me to find shoes, so I work harder at it. And so generally, I get the shoes and then go on the hunt for the clothes to go with them.

How do you do it?

laureenthemean · Aug 27th, 2008, 01:32 AM

I am much more into shoes. I buy shoes first and don't think about what will "match." I tend to like a lot of color, and I like wearing color with color, so I don't find it hard to find outfits to wear my shoes with. I also wear a lot of denim, which goes with everything! Oh, and I don't mind wearing "evening shoes" on less-than-formal occasions.

bags&shoes · Aug 27th, 2008, 01:58 AM

Ooooh. I noticed you're in LA. I'm in Orange County. It is very southern cal. to wear evening shoes or anything at anytime here. I don't think California follows "seasonal" rules like other parts of the country. We just like to be fabulous!

brigadeiro · Aug 27th, 2008, 02:14 AM

I buy them independently, and don't really think about matching shoes with a particular outfit (the only exception I can think of is were my wedding shoes/dress).

laureenthemean · Aug 27th, 2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bags&shoes

Ooooh. I noticed you're in LA. I'm in Orange County. It is very southern cal. to wear evening shoes or anything at anytime here. I don't think California follows "seasonal" rules like other parts of the country. We just like to be fabulous!

Yup, definitely!

PurpleD · Aug 27th, 2008, 03:35 AM

I like to start off with shoes and then put the rest of the outfit together. Whenever I do it the other way around, it doesn't turn out quite as nice for some reason

snowtire · Aug 27th, 2008, 04:33 AM

i say bags!! LOL =P

between shoes and clothes, i think the right/wrong pair of shoes can make or break an outfit, so i will go with shoes.

grayxie · Aug 27th, 2008, 09:32 AM

There is no rhyme or reason when I buy.

steffe · Aug 27th, 2008, 11:03 AM

if i am to attend a special occasion, i'll select a dress first; then accessories (shoes, clutch..etc) to go with it.

otherwise, there is no order which comes first.

HermesNewbie · Aug 27th, 2008, 11:48 AM

I usually buy the outfit first and then try to find the right shoes. However, there have been several times when I've bought a great pair of shoes knowing that I would have to buy clothes to go with them.

bangalkat · Aug 27th, 2008, 12:19 PM

I kinda agree with HermesNewbie.
But sometimes I just like getting shoes for the heck of it.. more reason to get new clothes

LadyLouboutin08 · Aug 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM

Although I love both, shoes come first for me, I build my outfits around my shoes.

EmeraldStar · Aug 27th, 2008, 07:47 PM

It's clothes first for me! I like to look for new outfits and hope that I have shoes to go with it. If I don't then I'll go look for some. Also, I will spend more money on a clothing item than a pair of shoes because I can keep the clothing in better condition after wearing it than a pair of shoes (unless I bother to get sole protectors).

lolitakali · Aug 27th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Depends.

Which is on sale with the biggest savings.

sonya · Aug 27th, 2008, 10:57 PM

I buy them independently of one another.

Aug 27th, 2008, 12:03 AM	#1
bags&shoes shopping is an art Location: Hollywood, CA	Which comes first? Shoes or Clothes? I love to buy shoes and boots (high end designer). Because I wear a big size (11) it's harder for me to find shoes, so I work harder at it. And so generally, I get the shoes and then go on the hunt for the clothes to go with them. How do you do it? __________________ remember, good clothes open doors BANNED UNTIL WINTER 09(no really, I mean it)

Aug 27th, 2008, 01:32 AM	#2
laureenthemean CL Authenticator '08 Location: Los Angeles	I am much more into shoes. I buy shoes first and don't think about what will "match." I tend to like a lot of color, and I like wearing color with color, so I don't find it hard to find outfits to wear my shoes with. I also wear a lot of denim, which goes with everything! Oh, and I don't mind wearing "evening shoes" on less-than-formal occasions. __________________ See my shoes here! Join the revolution, list on bonanzle.com! Buy now, think later!

Aug 27th, 2008, 01:58 AM	#3
bags&shoes shopping is an art Location: Hollywood, CA	Ooooh. I noticed you're in LA. I'm in Orange County. It is very southern cal. to wear evening shoes or anything at anytime here. I don't think California follows "seasonal" rules like other parts of the country. We just like to be fabulous! __________________ remember, good clothes open doors BANNED UNTIL WINTER 09(no really, I mean it)

Aug 27th, 2008, 02:14 AM	#4
brigadeiro Member	I buy them independently, and don't really think about matching shoes with a particular outfit (the only exception I can think of is were my wedding shoes/dress). __________________ BRIGADEIRO's BLOG Bags I have: Louis Vuitton Epi Jasmin in Yellow Balenciaga City in Indigo Balenciaga Classic in Sky Blue Burberry Manor in fire engine red Burberry Mini Manor in trench Chloe large brown leather Bracelet bag (the original) Chloe black large Silverado Chloe Ava tote bag Zac Posen black Aurora frame bag Mulberry Joni in Pistachio Green Mulberry Elgin tote in Oak Toast large Sidecar tote in gold Carlos Falchi multicolor/multileather bag

Aug 27th, 2008, 09:32 AM	#8
grayxie Member Location: PA	There is no rhyme or reason when I buy. __________________ Wishlist COACH Peony Black Sunnies COACH Denim Tie Dye wallet - GOT IT! (Thanks to my RAOK Buddy!) Dooney Black Cabriolet Satchel L.A.M.B. Cheetah Mandeville- GOT IT! L.A.M.B. Lipstick or Black Saddle Devon L.A.M.B. Tailynn Sandal L.A.M.B. Smoke Fadeout

Aug 27th, 2008, 03:35 AM	#6
PurpleD Member Location: Wherever the wind takes me	I like to start off with shoes and then put the rest of the outfit together. Whenever I do it the other way around, it doesn't turn out quite as nice for some reason

Aug 27th, 2008, 04:33 AM	#7
snowtire Member Location: taipei	i say bags!! LOL =P between shoes and clothes, i think the right/wrong pair of shoes can make or break an outfit, so i will go with shoes.

Aug 27th, 2008, 11:03 AM	#9
steffe Member Location: New England	if i am to attend a special occasion, i'll select a dress first; then accessories (shoes, clutch..etc) to go with it. otherwise, there is no order which comes first. __________________ 云想衣裳花想容，春风拂槛露华浓。

Aug 27th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#10
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: In the mall!	I usually buy the outfit first and then try to find the right shoes. However, there have been several times when I've bought a great pair of shoes knowing that I would have to buy clothes to go with them.

Aug 27th, 2008, 12:19 PM	#11
bangalkat I'm so happee!	I kinda agree with HermesNewbie. But sometimes I just like getting shoes for the heck of it.. more reason to get new clothes __________________

Aug 27th, 2008, 12:26 PM	#12
LadyLouboutin08 Member Location: In my aunt's closet!!	Although I love both, shoes come first for me, I build my outfits around my shoes. __________________

Aug 27th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#13
EmeraldStar Member Location: San Diego	It's clothes first for me! I like to look for new outfits and hope that I have shoes to go with it. If I don't then I'll go look for some. Also, I will spend more money on a clothing item than a pair of shoes because I can keep the clothing in better condition after wearing it than a pair of shoes (unless I bother to get sole protectors).

Aug 27th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#14
lolitakali Mira Location: Maryland	Depends. Which is on sale with the biggest savings. __________________ *Best way to diet is to eat what you hate, not eat what you love.* *$$$$$ / GOLD = "my precious".* -ME to be a dragon hoarding gold-

Aug 27th, 2008, 10:57 PM	#15
sonya Member	I buy them independently of one another.