STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

jmango · Dooney & Bourke

flat espadrilles- practical or fugly?

pinkkitty · BCBG

I'm not really into them but that's just my personal taste. I wouldn't call them fugly.

I think you would wear them like you would sandals with (shorts or a light, summery skirt., dress, etc)

If you're just looking for practical, I think leather sandals are more practical- espardrilles look dirty fast.

-- Edited by pinkkitty on Monday 5th of April 2010 07:48:27 PM

Tati · Chanel

I really like these. They are different and cute! I bet they look better on too!

kenzie · Chanel

They aren't my thing, but I wouldn't say they're fugly. I think with the right outfit, they'd be cute!

Boots · Gucci

kenzie wrote:

They aren't my thing, but I wouldn't say they're fugly. I think with the right outfit, they'd be cute!

I agree. I think you'll have to walk a fine line between casual and and too casual to make sure you don't look sloppy. But with the right outfit they could look cute.

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

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I like these as an espadrille replacement/substitution. Sorry the pick is so small. Espadrille-ish.

The toe of espadrilles is where one loses me. The shape always looks matronly to me. I sometimes like them on others but couldn't wear them myself.

Kelly · Hermes

pinkkitty wrote:

I'm not really into them but that's just my personal taste. I wouldn't call them fugly.

I think you would wear them like you would sandals with (shorts or a light, summery skirt., dress, etc)

If you're just looking for practical, I think leather sandals are more practical- espardrilles look dirty fast.

Ditto everything.

Elle · Hermes

I think it comes down to fashion vs. style with things like this - are they trendy and in fashion right now and everyone is wearing them? No. Do you sorta like them and think you could invcorporate them into your own style? Yes.

It's boring when someone is dressed head to toe on-trend. I love seeing slightly offbeat or unexpected items thrown in to someone's outfit. It always makes me think that that person is actually thinking about what they want to put on when they dress, not just if they look right according to everyone else.

That's my roundabout way of saying I dig 'em, and I think you should rock 'em!

gossipgirl · Dooney & Bourke

Not my favorite look

Suasoria · Chanel

I'm not a fan either, but it's just not my style. I think it's a little sloppy, a little juvenile, maybe because they were a trend for a split second when I was a teenager.

BeauteJilly · BCBG

With espadrilles, I d recommend you to make sure it has a full sole on the bottom to make them last longer. I personally like the plain kind without any decorations to make them look authuentically and like you arent trying too hard.

And please without the ankle strings.

Elle · Hermes

I thought of you when this post popped up on my GoogleReader this morning!

Boots · Gucci

I actually like #7 from Elle's post.

Claudia · Gucci

I don't really like them.

Metric · Gucci

I like them. My mom loves espadrilles and wears them all summer, they always look so cute. I can't wear them because I have such a high arch, they aren't comfy for me.
I think they are versatile because they look good with capris, shorts or skirts.

ViViDogWear · Kate Spade

I think they're cute and quirky. I could see them with wide leg linen pants or a full cotton skirt (like Anthro stuff). My first thought when I saw them is that they're kind of similar to TOMS. (I've been wanting a pair). I also like #3 and #8 on Down &n OUt Chic's post (Elle's link).

wicked · Coach

I like them. smile