<p>Sorry - but the traditional Uggs haven’t been “in style” since about 2005. No self respecting teen or 20 or even 30 something who considers herself fashionable would be caught wearing them for anything other than what they were designed for - as slippers that can be pulled on to go get the mail on a cold morning. That doesn’t mean that plenty of people don’t find them useful - they just aren’t fashionable.</p>
<p>Cartera, that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Hordes of ‘self-respecting teens’ and 20-somethings still wear Uggs. I see them daily in Toronto and when I was in New York two weeks ago, I saw even more! Maybe not where you live, but certainly in two of the fashion capitals of North America, they are still fashionable. :)</p>
<p>We can disagree about that, cartera. All I know is that last year around Christmas, tan or chocolate Uggs were impossible to find around here, and they were backordered on most websites I found. And I still see them around Northeastern and BU on many, many teens and 20 year olds (not so much 30s).</p>
<p>My daughters still wear Uggs, in Boston and at home. Definately not out from what I see.
And I see all ages wearing them too
Newbury Street has a lot of fun shops, as does the Prudential Center and Copley Place. Harvard Square is a fun place to shop.
Anthropology on Newbury had some cute things, but pricey.</p>
<p>Sorry about my typo! How many people were actually interested in the dress code for church? Should I start a new thread?
Btw, I don’t know how to qualify the way D dresses. Certainly not preppie, more unisex streetwear (baggies, sneakers, lots of holes everywhere… ) In her former school, a very catholic HS, all the girls were submitted to a clothes-check at the gate. Anyone showing more than a couple of inches of bare flesh had to wear an XXL bright yellow T-shirt. I used to find this excessive, but, as a teacher, I am getting fed up with looking at large expanses of boobs and belly-buttons, and boys literally falling out of their pants.</p>
<p>According to the report just shown on the morning news here in Seattle, New Englanders will need all the fleece and uggs they can find this morning - it snowed! :)</p>
<p>Support for Uggs! D just bought a pair! because old ones were dead. She lives in NYC and off to London!</p>
<p>She loves fashion, although doesn’t particularly care what’s fashionble. Said they’re too comfy to ever give up. But she also bought “the boots Keira Knightly wore in her Safari spread” – Fry Boots (has three pairs – from sales! please note.)</p>
<p>Maybe it’s the city, or maybe it’s because she’s 5’2", 105 lbs., but she got very tired for the puffy, Northface kind of outer wear, especially because it doesn’t seem to get as cold as it used too. She still has “puffy coat” for really coat, snowy days, but loves nice black wool coat we bought at Zara’s (I imagine there’s a Boston store or two), even with jeans, Uggs, very casually. Because it’s formfitting, it’s actually quite warm.</p>
<p>Warning on Wellies: yes, they do have problems listed, but on really rainy days with thick socks still useful. However, make sure they’re not too tall because they can irritate back of kness if they come up too high. </p>
<p>Banana Republic and JCrew have such awesome sales that the sweaters we bought there were cheaper (and more pleasing to D) than alternatives at GAP. Old Navy is another story where quite similar merchandise is available as GAP at lower cost.</p>
<p>Gloves are a must. Hands do get chapped without them, even if she doesn’t feel too cold to go without.</p>
<p>Well, for any young woman not wanting Uggs, let me pass on my D’s recommendation: Frye boots. Very ‘in’ among my D’s Boston friends. Good for rain & snow. Expensive, but they’ll last a lifetime. And you can get them cheaper on ebay.</p>
<p>Also, take advantage of after-Christmas sales to stock up (inexpensively) on colorful scarves, gloves & socks. Color does marvels to perk up the mood on those gray New England winter days.</p>
<p>I’m a high school senior from a Boston suburb, spend a lot of time in Boston-- I see a lot of people wearing:
-skinny jeans, generally dark wash, or ankle-length leggings
-Uggs, as “out” as they may be: I wear mine a lot when I have to walk around the city, because they’re warm and comfortable to walk in. I waterproofed mine with the spray they sell, so I’m less worried about ruining the suede. I plan to buy winter boots, but I never got around to it last year, wore the Uggs all winter, and it was fine.
-people express style via scarves/gloves/etc. The mittens that flip up to become fingerless gloves are very popular. Does she knit? It might be cute to buy her some yarn/knitting supplies to work on her own scarf.
-a prev. poster mentioned men’s sweaters with skinny jeans-- I LOVE this style, personally.
-coats: not for style reasons, but the longer, the better, especially when sitting outside waiting for the T! I bought a midthigh hooded coat last year and it was the best clothing choice I ever made :)</p>
<p>I don’t know how you’re getting around town to shop, but some places to check out:
-Newbury St: H&M (at Clarendon St), American Apparel (about a block down at Dartmouth), Urban Outfitters (way down the other end, at Mass Ave). H&M is cheap and stylish, though I’ve found the quality to actually be pretty decent; American Apparel is pricey but VERY basic and great for layering; UO is kinda pricey, very cute.
-Downtown Crossing: a TON of department stores, DSW Shoes, etc.<br>
-Harvard Square: Urban Outfitters (again), Berk’s Shoes (fantastic for boots, sneakers, etc), among others. Also Hootenanny (in The Garage an old, converted parking garage, the store has cute/punky t-shirts and such). </p>
<p>PM me if you need directions anywhere or have more questions!</p>
<p>I remember desperately wanting Frye boots for Christmas when I was in college in 1976. I loved them, wore them constantly and am deeply frustrated that I gave them away. What was I thinking? How cool would I be now if I had that “vintage” pair.</p>
<p>katliamom: Thanks for the ebay tip. A pair of $180.00 of boots have now been purchased for $30.00 – the exact pair D was eyeing on her own reconassance mission in NYC. She now has 3 pairs of Fryes. (No we are not rich – sales, luck.)</p>
<p>FWIT: She wears Uggs too. Serve different purposes.</p>
<p>I have TNF boots that I wear in the snow- of course I am 50 and don’t care too much about how stylish I am ( well I do, but I don’t care what 20 year olds think of me 
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They also have a little bump on the back so I can wear them with snowshoes.</p>
<p>I can see the appeal of Uggs- I use to buy my older D not only lambskins to lay on, but little booties that were sheepskin lined.
Of course I thought I was just going to have one- so I also got most of her baby clothes at boutiques :rolleyes:</p>
<p>I like my Ariat heritage cowboy boots as well. I wouldn’t </p>
<p>wear them in wet slush, but they are made well, and have good soles. I can’t say that about other shoes I have purchased- for instance I just checked out Nordstroms sale and the boots all had slick leather soles.
For $300 on sale, I want good support and good soles.
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<p>Puzzled, I have some nice boots that I think are Fryes, that I wore in 1977, however my foot has expanded a bit since them, with time and a little weight ,plus I think that I am better about getting shoes to fit in the first place. If you wear 6 & 1/2 you can have them :)</p>
<p>I would also recommend reading zappos or other shoe websites for feedback on how shoes fit. I have a high instep, narrow heel, and wider foot than what some brands are designed for. even if you end up trying the shoes on in the store, it will save time to get an idea of what you want</p>
<p>I have to put in two cents for some [Muck Boots](<a href=“http://www.muckandstuff.com/product_info.php/products_id/36?osCsid=b390b32e7955ce1e1c9cd897effa17ed”>http://www.muckandstuff.com/product_info.php/products_id/36?osCsid=b390b32e7955ce1e1c9cd897effa17ed</a>)I just bought.
I haven’t been able to find workboots I like, so I was wearing my hiking boots ( which was a bad idea because now they are thrashed) I bought the tall ones and I really like them- they breathe and have great soles.
( I also use a superfeet insert for more support)
Not so stylish though- unless you are in a farming community in South Dakota</p>
<p>I just checked that I still have my Frye boots from 1977. I always found them uncomfortable and too heavy. However, They served me so well that I couldn’t part with them until last year. (I finally decided they could be lucky for someone else.)</p>
<p>The first time I wore them in over a year was a night I got mugged, leaving the hospital late at night. I kicked the man as hard as I could and he ran.</p>
<p>Yea, many of us boomers have fond memories of Fryes and so I find it kind of touching to see the kids wearing them too. I was more of a clog type of girl (also, too poor for boots when in college) but there’s something really classic and american and independent about the Frye look. </p>
<p>Also, I’ve seen some really beat-up ones turned into very fine-looking planters. I’m not kidding.</p>
<p>Yep, I bought Frys my freshman year (1977) too. I think I paid about $70which seemed like a million $ and completely destroyed my fall college budget. I remember putting my feet up a lot, to show them off. It was a pretty large expanse of size 9 1/2 leather. Now that I think back, maybe not the effect I was looking for…</p>
<p>I want Fryes so badly, haha. but the ones I want are like $250.
my mom’s not getting them
so i have to save up, haha</p>
<p>but yeah. UGGs are “out,” though they really have never been fashionable. I mean, they were POPULAR—and still are, to a lesser extent, but even from their debut anyone in the fashion industry hated them. I mean, sure even the most fashionable people might wear them once in a while—to go grocery shopping or on a lazy day or something–they’re comfy!.. but never as part of an nice outfit
a somewhat harsh analogy would be to crocs. are they comfy? probably, I just refuse to try them. are they fine for little kids and people who have to walk around 24/7? sure, whatev. But I’m pretty sure nobody who considers themselves fashionable would ever wear them out/to the mall/school/whatever.
obviously you will see UGGs around. They’re a “label.” Just because you see Hollister everywhere, though, doesn’t mean it’s fashionable.</p>
<p>oh and the uggs/vs pink sweats/juicy hoodie combo—yeah I’ve worn that too =P. But there are girls I know who alternate between that and a full-on juicy sweat set in some color that makes them look like some kind of fruit, EVER FREAKIN DAY. That’s annoying.</p>
<p>obviously you will see UGGs around. They’re a “label.” Just because you see Hollister everywhere, though, doesn’t mean it’s fashionable.</p>
<p>The Manalo would reply " you are correct"
:)</p>
<p>[Manolo</a> says, here you see the Ugg Classic Short in the baby pink. The only peoples who should be wearing this boot are the pre-teen girls who love the Hello Kitty.</p>
<p>With this boot there is no of the glamour, or the sex appeal, or the style. It is comfortable, but that is all. Worse, this boot, it is the trend that has outlasted its charm.</p>
<p>Once, the Manolo, he saw the aging minx the Shannon Doherty coming out of the Malibu Country Market, and she had on the Uggs and the miniskirt of the denim.</p>
<p>Perhaps she saw the Manolo frowning at the ugliness of her feetwear, for she scowled at the Manolo as if to say “you are the insect who is not worthy to gaze upon the shoes of the Shannon Doherty.”</p>
<p>The Manolo, he was all whatever biotch, I am the Manolo, and your shoes, they are ridiculous. You are the woman approaching the middle age, but you insist on dressing like the 12-year-old.</p>
<p>Manolo says, do not be the Shannon Doherty. Do not wear the Uggs.](<a href=“http://shoeblogs.com/horrors.html]Manolo”>The Gallery of The Horrors)</p>
<p>The Manolo would say: “Better you pay $350 to buy my Eff-me spike heels to wear in the mud and snow.”
My D’s prefer flip-flops.</p>
<p>emeraldkity - That is an incredibly generous offer and I dearly wish I was a 6.5 so I could take you up on it. Thank you! I did look on Zappos and everybody says they run big - I just might order some this weekend as you all have me feeling so sentimental about them.</p>
<p>bookworm - Yikes, what a scary story. I’m so glad you’re okay.</p>
<p>katiamom- I had several pairs of clogs too. I was a purist and wouldn’t wear the ones with staples, they had to be properly tucked under. I think the ones I liked were from Sweden or something. Did you wear Dr. Scholls sandals too?</p>
<p>riverrunner - I was a scholarship kid myself and earned my spending money in the college library. I made a big point of telling my family that the boots were the only thing I wanted for Christmas and I was so happy to get them.</p>
<p>All of you are the reason I can’t seem to wean myself from CC.</p>
<p>Uggs are very popular among the middle-school set. Every child in my friend’s little girl’s ballet class is wearing them. </p>
<p>I saw a grown woman wearing a hot pink velour sweat suit with black Uggs that came up to her knees. She looked like she was being slowly consumed by some sort of sci-fi beast – Playboy Bunny meets the Shower Mold From Hades!</p>