Do you ever feel like your CL walk a line between chic and slutty?

[bogeyjay]

you know i almost posted this a few times. this past weekend i went to a party for a client. my mom's best friend and her husband were there (that's how i was referred to the client in the first place). anyway i wore a very simple black faux wrap dress that was knee length and my new black armadillos. i felt sleek and dressed up but also somewhat casual. the host ended up telling me i was very dressed up. whatever. anyway my mom's best friend is about 15 years older than me, maybe a little less. i went to get something to eat and when i come back she starts raving about my shoes. how 40s glamour they are and how she loves the red soles. she turns to her husband who usually buys her all her designer stuff because he cares and she doesn't and asks him to buy them for her. she's super excited and telling him "these! i want these!" and he says to her "i'm not buying you those" and she asks why and he says "because i don't need my wife to look like she works at scores" (a strip club in nyc). i was FLOORED. so offended. she made a joke about it and i know he's a jerk to begin with but who says that? UGH. well, you know what- i'll take it. if it means i look sexy and like i could possibly have a body that's strip worthy- sign me up! lol.

don't be offended by this one foolish mortal. he's just hating because of how much attention your shoes were getting and the fact that he didn't get them first. he won't buy them now for the simple fact that he wasn't the pioneer. God forbid people call him a copycat. i strongly dislike people like this and i don't waste my precious time associating with them. neither should you.

 

[ShoesInTheCity]

Yeah what he said!!!!!

 

[Raffaluv]

don't be offended by this one foolish mortal. he's just hating because of how much attention your shoes were getting and the fact that he didn't get them first. he won't buy them now for the simple fact that he wasn't the pioneer. God forbid people call him a copycat. i strongly dislike people like this and i don't waste my precious time associating with them. neither should you.

PERFECT!! You have summed this up perfectly!!! He's just mad because he thinks he is "it" -- just know for sure that you must have really looked stunning that evening!!!

 

[lily25]

Last night I saw a girl (she was really young 18-19 maybe) ?with a lovely pair of VPs. She had a nice pair of legs but she was wearing white hotpants and a white cami, too much make up, and she did look a little trashy. I guess she could always wear a longer pair of pants, a little less make up and she'd look fab. I always try to dress down, or I'll look slutty with heels.
My golden rule is: if the skirt is above the knee wear flats, if the skirt is under the knee wear heels. Or maybe I'm too old fashioned.

 

[shoecrazy]

I don't wear super high heels with my shortest dresses (although I would go above the knee as long as it's not too far above). Of course, I am sitting at home in my purple suede Rolandos and a mini dress today... But that's just because I have to work today so I'm consoling myself by playing dress up.

 

[cfellis522]

Shoecrazy, you are too funny! Controlling yourself by playing dress up. I'll bet you look great!

I guess we should all have one big convention sometime and try on each others shoes, etc. One big dress up party! LoL

 

[jh4200]

That is such a good idea, Cara! And a great way for us to figure out the correct sizes in everything!

 

[linpaddy]

Last night I saw a girl (she was really young 18-19 maybe) ?with a lovely pair of VPs. She had a nice pair of legs but she was wearing white hotpants and a white cami, too much make up, and she did look a little trashy. I guess she could always wear a longer pair of pants, a little less make up and she'd look fab. I always try to dress down, or I'll look slutty with heels.
My golden rule is: if the skirt is above the knee wear flats, if the skirt is under the knee wear heels. Or maybe I'm too old fashioned.

My mom taught me he same rule. However, I have absolutely no issues with a beautifully dressed woman wearing heels with a slightly shorter skirt. I've seen women with short skirts and sky high heel looking chic and fabulous.