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Sorry to intrude. I read this thread with pleasure. I'm so surprised sheer stockings are not done in the US. I wear them when winter is over until it's constantly above 15 Celsius. I found 5 denier slightly shiny ultra- transparent ones in my skin tone and ever so often someone asks me if I'm not cold and is surprised I wear tights. They're virtually invisible, keep me warm, mask slight imperfection or a late shave [emoji12] plus help to break in new shoes.
They're from Kunert a german brand, cost 16 euros but I suppose other brands offer similar types. Not old fashioned and quite resistant. I wear mostly skirts and dresses so I'm a hosiery specialist [emoji136]

This is a great recommendation! I also wear mostly skirts and dresses.
 
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Yes!! This has happened to me in dressing rooms also!
Or even worse, I was running in a mini-forest last weekend and suddenly a light drizzle became a torrential downpour, like being under a waterfall for an hour. When I got back to the parking lot there was one other car but no one around so I just decided to change of my wet clothes at the back of the vehicle so I didn't get the whole interior wet. I changed my shorts, no problem, but after taking off my top and bra for a quick change I realized my dry sports bra was way too tight and I got it stuck on my head with one arm in and one arm out. Only then did I realize there was some poor guy waiting at the end of the parking lot in the pouring rain, with his back turned waiting for me to finish getting my top on! It was completely impossible so I just jumped in the front seat and bent over to hide and eventually managed to wrestle the bra off. At that point I just gave up and threw on a tank top...and to my surprise...rat a tat tat...this guy was knocking on my window wanting to have a laugh about it. Ok, I smiled and drove away immediately!
You were probably a little damp which made the fabric stick on or cling to you. That is too funny!!! You are a great storyteller. I would have gotten the heck out of there real fast, too!
 
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Oh, please show us...I need to get my eyes used to high-rises and start wearing/styling them so I don't look dated. I find it a bit of a pain when there is a major shift in silhouette - because you can't just replace one item, but have to rebuild the whole wardrobe, as things don't look right. All my longer tops that worked with leggings now look too-long.

I'm digging out some of my older higher-waistline items, but they don't quite look right either.

Those SW OTK boots - I loved them this past winter as they were comfortable and kept my knees warm. But unfortunately, nothing else from SW seems to fit my foot well.

I refuse to wear high waisted pants.
In 10 years I will be back in style again [emoji4]
 
Eagle, sorry to confuse with our lingo. SW stands for Stuart Weitzman, American shoe designer. Best known for his "Nudist" high heels and over the knee boots worn by celebrities.
He's been mass market (ordinary retailers like the chain stores) earlier in his career, right? B/c I'm pretty sure I bought shoes from his line years ago in department stores.
 
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I have had leatherspa redo my red soles. They came out great. I have given up on letting anyone else touch my shoes after having various people ruin thousands of dollars in shoes.

Eagle, the department stores are starting to stock fall shoes or do preorders. If I hadn't preordered last year I wouldn't have gotten my best louboutins. And I'm going for rather classic styles. True more will become available over the next few months so I'm trying not to settle.

A friend who reads this forum says that buying ankle boots is as bad as buying jeans or bathing suits. I'm not sure anything is as bad as buying bathing suits, but it's close.

The gianvito rossi lace up boots arrived. They are super cute. They make me not love the saint laurents quite as much. But... I either have to go up a half size or give up on them as too uncomfortable. And if anyone has ever tried to do an even exchange for a half size diference at saks, they know it's a giant pita. They can't handle an exchange so essentially I'll lose all of my promotions and have to pay $400 more for the boots to get a half size larger [emoji849] Enough ranting about saks. Onto the boots.

They fit super snug to the leg. I love them with skirts. The zipper feels a tad but flimsy.

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I don't love them with my ankle pants as much ch as the saint lsurents

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I am starting to figure out that one pair of boots can not suit all needs. What works for pants might not work for skirts. But at least I want them to be comfortable. So now I'll try to work things out with saks.

They are so cute! I love the laces. It's a really nice touch.
 
I am feeling the love today, ladies!!! [emoji8][emoji8][emoji8]



Of course I have no idea how I did this....glad I took the photo for proof that I did!

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Hahaha actually I do!!! I do that jumping up and down thing trying to shake the dress off just like everyone else. [emoji38][emoji38][emoji38] Actually I probably get stuck more often because I think it won't happen.

Hope everyone is well! Wish I could participate in the boot conversation but I'm afraid I've gotten a little lost. Yes, one boot (or bootie) doesn't serve all needs, and I do have one pair that could probably use a boot Jack, but I jump up and down to wriggle those off, too. [emoji6]

YEEEEESSSSSS! You posted the pussy bow photo BBC [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji173]️
I adore this cute look on you!
 
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You were probably a little damp which made the fabric stick on or cling to you. That is too funny!!! You are a great storyteller. I would have gotten the heck out of there real fast, too!

Haha yes I think that was exactly the problem, the fabric was sticking on my wet skin and was going no where! But I definitely got outta there fast. Not a time for small talk thanks random guy :)
 
Genie, I bought simple 85 nude patent leather pumps this time in Paris. I had them in black.

And I preordered the cordilla block heels for fall to try them from bergdorfs.

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I definitely seek out the most comfortable louboutins. They are out there. You just have to choose wisely.

Yes cordie, I knew someone would laugh at me for the late 40s comment. I guess this is as young as we will ever be. Might as well enjoy it.

Grace, there are three reasons that I like boots: they keep you warm, they give you a different look than pumps which is sometimes a bit more contemporary a look, they are really comfortable for walking a lot. I find them more comfortable than sneakers. But I cannot imagine wearing them in your climate unless you had a real cold spell.
 
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Lololol! You make a good point. I should probably keep a Dremel in my bag so I could cut them off if necessary. :crybaby:Unless some passerby happened to notice me weeping and take pity. You kind of hate to have to rely on the kindness of strangers though to get you out of your footwear.

Here is where I admit that the "friend" was my ex-husband, and while he looked mighty fine in those boots, I may have once or twice said (after the nightclub, and yes, there was black eyeliner involved): "Darling, you know I love you madly, but it's 5am, I'm tipsy and exhausted. I don't suppose you could, um, sleep in those and we'll deal in the morning?" I made a terrible wife. :lol:

(But we did always get the darn things off so he could sleep. I wasn't that terrible a wife.)
 
Yes!! This has happened to me in dressing rooms also!
Or even worse, I was running in a mini-forest last weekend and suddenly a light drizzle became a torrential downpour, like being under a waterfall for an hour. When I got back to the parking lot there was one other car but no one around so I just decided to change of my wet clothes at the back of the vehicle so I didn't get the whole interior wet. I changed my shorts, no problem, but after taking off my top and bra for a quick change I realized my dry sports bra was way too tight and I got it stuck on my head with one arm in and one arm out. Only then did I realize there was some poor guy waiting at the end of the parking lot in the pouring rain, with his back turned waiting for me to finish getting my top on! It was completely impossible so I just jumped in the front seat and bent over to hide and eventually managed to wrestle the bra off. At that point I just gave up and threw on a tank top...and to my surprise...rat a tat tat...this guy was knocking on my window wanting to have a laugh about it. Ok, I smiled and drove away immediately!

That guy sounds creepy.
 
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