Modelling YSL Tribute Sandals

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#3,227
Hello girls,
I've just joined this forum and I'm super impressed by your amazing shoe collections (and how nice you all are!). I think I must have read about one hundred of the 216 strong pages on this thread and I'm blown away by the gorgeous Tributes out there! After much reading and then trying on a pair for the first time yesterday (oh joy!), I'd like to buy my first pair of Tributes HH and I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction.

So, I'm in my early 40's and I just love heels. My work doesn't call for this sort of shoe so it would be mostly something I'd wear either on the weekends and out in the evening with DH or my girlfriends. My wardrobe is mainly dark denim skinny bootleg jeans (gotta love the long leg they give!!) and fitted dresses (mostly A-line) in blacks, bold florals and bright pinks/corals. I've always got a bright coloured pedi going on and I wear silver/white gold jewellery.

I tried on a pair yesterday and I seem to be a 39.5. I’m trying to decide between the following colours – black, black patent, petal pink patent, poppy straw embossed patent, cuoio and nude (the slightly pinky one that I think is called ‘vanilla’).

Cuoio
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFsq3

Poppy

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFDMh

Black Patent
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/163978

Black
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFXvq

Petal Pink

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/192100

Nude
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/product...7&itemId=prod146950007&parentId=&cmCat=search

I’m anxious to choose something that I’ll get wear out of but also that I’ll have fun in. It’s not like I’m going to be wearing them everyday so I want to enjoy them when I do, all the while being mindful that I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb, if you know what I mean!

I’d really love to hear your thoughts!

☺
 
#3,228
Liv69 said:
Hello girls,
I've just joined this forum and I'm super impressed by your amazing shoe collections (and how nice you all are!). I think I must have read about one hundred of the 216 strong pages on this thread and I'm blown away by the gorgeous Tributes out there! After much reading and then trying on a pair for the first time yesterday (oh joy!), I'd like to buy my first pair of Tributes HH and I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction.

So, I'm in my early 40's and I just love heels. My work doesn't call for this sort of shoe so it would be mostly something I'd wear either on the weekends and out in the evening with DH or my girlfriends. My wardrobe is mainly dark denim skinny bootleg jeans (gotta love the long leg they give!!) and fitted dresses (mostly A-line) in blacks, bold florals and bright pinks/corals. I've always got a bright coloured pedi going on and I wear silver/white gold jewellery.

I tried on a pair yesterday and I seem to be a 39.5. I’m trying to decide between the following colours – black, black patent, petal pink patent, poppy straw embossed patent, cuoio and nude (the slightly pinky one that I think is called ‘vanilla’).

Cuoio
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418049&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446176987&R=808856725951&P_name=Yves+Saint+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFsq3

Poppy

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418049&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446456069&R=885124165725&P_name=Yves+Saint+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFDMh

Black Patent
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/163978

Black
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306418049&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446244398&R=808856725814&P_name=Yves+Saint+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFXvq

Petal Pink

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/192100

Nude
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/product.jsp?icid=&searchType=MAIN&rte=%252Fsearch.jsp%253FNo%253D0%2526Ntt%253Dysl%2526_requestid%253D504%2526N%253D4294966733%2526va%253Dt&eItemId=prod146950007&itemId=prod146950007&parentId=&cmCat=search

I’m anxious to choose something that I’ll get wear out of but also that I’ll have fun in. It’s not like I’m going to be wearing them everyday so I want to enjoy them when I do, all the while being mindful that I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb, if you know what I mean!

I’d really love to hear your thoughts!

☺
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Im drooling over the poppy and will probably end up getting them myself! I suggest going with patent--right away you get an instant vava voom aaaand they're more durable. I don't know what the clothes in your closet look like, but I'd say patent black or poppy!
 
#3,229
Liv69 said:
Hello girls,
I've just joined this forum and I'm super impressed by your amazing shoe collections (and how nice you all are!). I think I must have read about one hundred of the 216 strong pages on this thread and I'm blown away by the gorgeous Tributes out there! After much reading and then trying on a pair for the first time yesterday (oh joy!), I'd like to buy my first pair of Tributes HH and I'm hoping you can steer me in the right direction.

So, I'm in my early 40's and I just love heels. My work doesn't call for this sort of shoe so it would be mostly something I'd wear either on the weekends and out in the evening with DH or my girlfriends. My wardrobe is mainly dark denim skinny bootleg jeans (gotta love the long leg they give!!) and fitted dresses (mostly A-line) in blacks, bold florals and bright pinks/corals. I've always got a bright coloured pedi going on and I wear silver/white gold jewellery.

I tried on a pair yesterday and I seem to be a 39.5. I’m trying to decide between the following colours – black, black patent, petal pink patent, poppy straw embossed patent, cuoio and nude (the slightly pinky one that I think is called ‘vanilla’).

Cuoio
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFsq3

Poppy

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFDMh

Black Patent
http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/163978

Black
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...+Laurent&N=4294912443+306418049&bmUID=jpBFXvq

Petal Pink

http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/192100

Nude
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/product...7&itemId=prod146950007&parentId=&cmCat=search

I’m anxious to choose something that I’ll get wear out of but also that I’ll have fun in. It’s not like I’m going to be wearing them everyday so I want to enjoy them when I do, all the while being mindful that I don’t want to look like mutton dressed as lamb, if you know what I mean!

I’d really love to hear your thoughts!

☺
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Hi Liv! welcome to the forum! :woohoo: You are making great decision going with Tributes - always classy, sexy, always in! (Hope you got the feeling how much I love them! :love:)

I think you could start with the black patent ones. They will go with everything and anything, you can dress them up or down. The lighter color shoes can get a discoloration from the dark denim jeans. I also love skinnies (DL1961 are my favorite!), but I only wear dark shoes with them. Hope this helps! Good luck! :hugs:
 
#3,232
GoGlam said:
Im drooling over the poppy and will probably end up getting them myself! I suggest going with patent--right away you get an instant vava voom aaaand they're more durable. I don't know what the clothes in your closet look like, but I'd say patent black or poppy!
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Hi Goglam,
Thanks so much for this! What colour(s) in Tributes do you have or are you a newbie like me?
:-)
 
#3,233
Misstake7198 said:
Hi Liv! welcome to the forum! :woohoo: You are making great decision going with Tributes - always classy, sexy, always in! (Hope you got the feeling how much I love them! :love:)

I think you could start with the black patent ones. They will go with everything and anything, you can dress them up or down. The lighter color shoes can get a discoloration from the dark denim jeans. I also love skinnies (DL1961 are my favorite!), but I only wear dark shoes with them. Hope this helps! Good luck! :hugs:
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Hi Misstake,
My fave jeans are Dl1961 too!!! How funny... :-)) Thank you for the colour advice and the heads up re the lighter ones getting discoloured. That would be terrible....

On the question of sizing, how have you found the Tributes? I tried on a 39 and a 40 in regular black leather. They didn't have a 39.5 but given that the 39 was too tight (but the right length) and the 40 was too long and loose around the strap, I am assuming I'm a 39.5. Do you think this would be the same for the patent Tributes?

Thanks again for your help!
 
#3,234
Liv69 said:
Hi Goglam,
Thanks so much for this! What colour(s) in Tributes do you have or are you a newbie like me?
:-)
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I'm a big fan of the ysl brand! My absolute fave for lipstick/gloss, some clothing... In terms of tributes, I have a few pairs of tribute inspired boots/booties but only a couple pairs of the sandals themselves. I have a metallic navy in the same patent effect as the poppy, a cranberry patent and will be getting the beigy-pink patent, the poppy and maybe patent black soon but am searching for a pair I missed out on some seasons ago.. Black suede piped in gold!

I get distracted by different brands of shoes easily.. But should stay true to ysl since they're among the most comfy!

Did you decide on a colorway??
 
#3,235
I got my 1st Tribute Sandals today. it is indeed super comfy considering its 4 1/2 inches height. Definitely not my last :-) Got it from farfetch at $700 inlcluding shipping but when i chekced their site today they already have price increased to $839 wooooooooh!
 
#3,236
Liv69 said:
Hi Misstake,
My fave jeans are Dl1961 too!!! How funny... :-)) Thank you for the colour advice and the heads up re the lighter ones getting discoloured. That would be terrible....

On the question of sizing, how have you found the Tributes? I tried on a 39 and a 40 in regular black leather. They didn't have a 39.5 but given that the 39 was too tight (but the right length) and the 40 was too long and loose around the strap, I am assuming I'm a 39.5. Do you think this would be the same for the patent Tributes?

Thanks again for your help!
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Liv, I am certain that sizing would be the same for the patent Tributes, they don't run any smaller than the plain leather ones (in fact, I think Tributes are generously sized to begin with). Good luck with finding the right pair for you, and please don't forget to post pictures once you get them in your hands! :graucho: we, the shoe-addicts here, appreciate every single pair purchased and posted in this forum. :tender: I love looking and drooling over others' shoes! :whistle:
 
#3,237
Misstake7198 said:
Liv, I am certain that sizing would be the same for the patent Tributes, they don't run any smaller than the plain leather ones (in fact, I think Tributes are generously sized to begin with). Good luck with finding the right pair for you, and please don't forget to post pictures once you get them in your hands! :graucho: we, the shoe-addicts here, appreciate every single pair purchased and posted in this forum. :tender: I love looking and drooling over others' shoes! :whistle:
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Hi Misstake
Thanks so much for the sizing info and I'll most definitely post pics as soon as I receive mine. Misstake, do you know if the Poppy patent are more red or coral in colour? It's very hard to tell on the computer...
Thanks again :-)
 
#3,238
GoGlam said:
I'm a big fan of the ysl brand! My absolute fave for lipstick/gloss, some clothing... In terms of tributes, I have a few pairs of tribute inspired boots/booties but only a couple pairs of the sandals themselves. I have a metallic navy in the same patent effect as the poppy, a cranberry patent and will be getting the beigy-pink patent, the poppy and maybe patent black soon but am searching for a pair I missed out on some seasons ago.. Black suede piped in gold!

I get distracted by different brands of shoes easily.. But should stay true to ysl since they're among the most comfy!

Did you decide on a colorway??
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Hi Goglam,
It sure sounds like you love your Tributes. I'd be stoked with a couple of pairs... I reckon it's an addictive shoe and I'll be wanting more and more!!
Goglam, do you know if the poppy is more red in colour or more orange/coral? It's so hard to tell on the computer monitor... Also, do you like the straw patent effect of your metallic navy pair or do you prefer the plain patent look? I'm tossing up between the black patent and the poppy and I guess I'm trying to get a handle on whether the poppy would end up being my go-to heels or just a pair I pop on every now and then for a change...
Thanks a bunch! :-)
 
#3,239
ilovekitty said:
MY tributes straps are also a little loose on me...maybe its just certain shoes makes the straps bigger...you can defenitly put an extra hole....
BTW what a great find! how much were these??:)
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These were $399 - the same price as the Tribute sandals I found (as well as another pair of YSLs! I've found three pair at TJs in the last month & a half!)

Unfortunately, an extra hole won't work in these because the ankle strap is separate from the strap you buckle (they're two separate straps) The only way to tighten these up would be to have the ankle strap shortened. I don't think it'll be too hard tho, because they're actually seamed in the back. I just have to find someone who's good to do it - I don't want to trust just anyone with a pair of $400 shoes!


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#3,240
Liv69 said:
Hi Goglam,
It sure sounds like you love your Tributes. I'd be stoked with a couple of pairs... I reckon it's an addictive shoe and I'll be wanting more and more!!
Goglam, do you know if the poppy is more red in colour or more orange/coral? It's so hard to tell on the computer monitor... Also, do you like the straw patent effect of your metallic navy pair or do you prefer the plain patent look? I'm tossing up between the black patent and the poppy and I guess I'm trying to get a handle on whether the poppy would end up being my go-to heels or just a pair I pop on every now and then for a change...
Thanks a bunch! :-)
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I think you're right about the wanting more and more! ;) :angel:

The poppy (I think some might have referred to it as 'fire') definitely has coral/orange undertones... I would probably describe it as a tangeriney-red. With that said, it would coordinate fantastically with corals, an outfit with some pastels and maybe vibrants thrown in, all white, all cream, greys, the list is endless I guess! ..Do you tend to wear brighter colors during the summer? I'm picturing a pair of your jeans in a dark skinny denim, cropped at the ankle, with a silky white or blush top and the poppy sandals.

The decision you make may be impacted by the city you live in. If it's miami.. I would say choose poppy and don't look back! I absolutely love the effect of the straw patent but the regular patent is just delightfully glossy and a bit more "classic." One thing I will say, you will never regret getting them in black! But you may regret missing out on the poppy!
 
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