<p>ok shoe question. I bought these shoes [Sebago</a> Felucca Lace Denim Blue - Zappos.com Free Shipping BOTH Ways](<a href=“Sebago felucca lace denim blue sebago + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com”>Sebago felucca lace denim blue + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com). I ordered them in two sizes. The bigger size fits pretty well, maybe a little wide. The smaller size fits also but is a little more snug. Does anyone know if a shoe like this would stretch and should I keep the smaller size. I bought inserts for them since they don’t have any arch support and the bigger size fits really well but if they did stretch they might be too big. The smaller size is a little snug in the heel and I’m afraid that they would rub unless they stretch and I think they would be perfect. </p>
<p>The problem is that they only had the bigger size in the blue and those are the ones I like best. The smaller ones while a cute color, I don’t like it as much as the blue ones.</p>
<p>Honestly, is there a 12 step program for Zappos? I need help lol! :)</p>
<p>deb922- Those shoes may stretch, but I don’t know that you can count on it. After recent experiences keeping the tighter shoe I would keep the one that isn’t rubbing and get “thicker” inserts if they stretch too much in other ways. I think that is easier to manipulate than the shoe itself. Sometimes you can even stack a thin, partial inset on top of a full shoe insert. Big fan of inserts. I don’t mind my need for a 12 step shoe program half as much as I mind having not quite comfortable enough to rely on shoes in my closet. I hope it works out for you. They are cute shoes!</p>
<p>And this is for Gourmetmom… Yes, I bought another dress - a Michael Kors cashmere sweater dress. This purchase falls into the “good buy of the month” category: a $1200 dress discounted to $160 at NR. That’s my kind of shopping! I usually ignore winter clothing in July, but since I had to wear my trench and tights today, I had no problem buying something that I (hopefully!) would not get to wear for a while.</p>
<p>You certainly can’t turn down a bargain like that, Bunsen, and you’ll be happy to have that dress come fall. I just bought an Armani wool sheath for $275 at Bloomingdales - there are most definitely bargains to be had out there.</p>
<p>I agree that shoes which don’t fit perfectly are not a good purchase, even if heavily discounted. I’ve made this mistake many times - makes me think about the hot pink Manolos that I bought on sale last fall. They are sooo high and sooo strappy that I can’t even think about wearing them without wincing. What was I thinking?</p>
<p>When we were in our twenties, I think our feet forgave our optimism. Now they rebel. I have two pairs of shoes I will be dropping off at Goodwill - both pairs purchased in a bargain-loving, delusional state.</p>
<p>If your feet aren’t happy, the rest doesn’t matter.</p>
<p>Deb, I really like those Sebago’s. I like the crisp white sole against the navy. Maybe using an insole with the larger shoe could work. I’ve done with Aerosole loafers and it’s worked okay. Not great, but okay.</p>
<p>Concert was awesome!!! It rained but we were under a small overhang so barely got wet. It was hot and steamy at concert time so I wore black bermuda shorts and a 2 piece sheer gauzy and floaty floral top over a striped camisole. Had black espadrilles with a floral accent. Had so much fun and felt like a kid again! ;)</p>
<p>Awesome, NMinn! I was very tempted to buy tickets for one or two concerts at our local winery, but thought about the awful weather we had this spring, and did not. It was probably a wise move - for some of these concerts, one needed to dress in a fleece lined rain coat with lots of layers underneath.</p>
<p>We got an invite to a winter wedding, “formal attire”. I pre-shopped in my closet for a dress, but will have to look elsewhere for a festive shawl or wrap because the venue can be chilly.</p>
<p>Alumother, you are welcome! It is a huge honor for me to be mentioned. :)</p>
<p>I too washed a lot of things that were meant to be “dry cleaned only”: cashmere sweaters, silk dresses, wool slacks, and even some lined jackets (oh, horrors!). After doing this for more than 3 decades, one can get a pretty good handle on what is and what is not really washable. The main trick is in the drying. I think clothes makers try to err on the side of caution, because a lot of people will throw the load in the dryer after taking it out of the washer without giving the labels a second thought :)</p>
<p>I recently bought a classic broomstick skirt. It’s plain olive, not a print which currently seems to be more modish. So am I hopelessly dating myself? It seems too Stevie Nicks-ish to wear on architecture jobs, but it is soooo comfortable especially in heatwave weather. How would you dress it up or down?</p>
<p>I just wonder if I am looking more like an aging hippie than hip.</p>
<p>I wash lots of things that say dry clean. I put them in net bags so I don’t put them in the dryer by mistake.</p>
<p>I think the olive color seems to save you from the Stevie Nicks look! Just don’t do drapey sleeves. </p>
<p>I have never had any luck with the broomstick skirt - I always think I look too hippy - not hippie - hippy. A friend of mine who has slimmer hips wears them and always looks nice. She usually wears a more form fitting top (like a 3/4 length sleeve boatneck) or tank with hers and a loose belt. She always looks great, but she is also a very beautiful woman who could wear a paperbag and pull it off!</p>
<p>Well I’d look lousy in a paperbag, but I’m technically not overweight, though of course I think I could lose another 20 pounds. I like full skirts, but I have some that I know make me look too hippy. I don’t think this one is having that effect. Yesterday I wore it with a tank top and a 3/4 sleeved cardigan when I was in overly air-conditioned spaces. I would have worn a belt if I could have found one that wasn’t too long. (One of the bad effects of losing 25 pounds!)</p>
<p>I’m not fond of the broomstick skirt look for professional attire. My sister wore one to a wedding recently & it didn’t look right on her (she needed more height to pull it off). It seems like more of a casual look to me. I’m more into classical looks for work, but it’s probably the old lawyer in me. H & I favor them & they look good on us tho they are hotter in warm weather.</p>
<p>MoWC - LOL! I thought MY mom was the ultimate ironer!!</p>
<p>She ironed everything until recent years. Sheets, underwear (including bras - I certainly looked perky in high school), tea towels etc. That ironing gene must be recessive because I don’t have it and my daughter doesn’t own an iron.</p>
<p>My mom’s MIL was trying to teach mom to iron dad’s underwear, sheets, etc. Mom never did any of it. She has been an amazing mom to all of us 7 kids and none of us do much in the way of ironing either. The youngest did buy a clothing steamer & loves it. S irons his clothing to get out wrinkles. The rest of us, as far as I know have not touched the iron that has been aging quietly in our home.</p>
<p>S did try to “iron” his graduation sash with a hot frying pan & ended up melting the sash. I believe he tossed the frying pan & probably the sash as well. The things engineering boys will do! ;)</p>
H & I favor them & they look good on us tho they are hotter in warm weather.</p>
The things engineering boys will do! ;)</p>