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It's getting colder here in MA. Sometimes, it's just cold in the mornings. I don't really want to wear these slip-on sandals anymore. What are you wearing with your skirts? Do you go straight to boots or is there an early fall shoe?
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Cheryl, I know just what you mean! I've been wearing a pair of brown leather mules (I wore them yesterday to Mass with a long chino skirt) and, less formally during the week, navy blue tennis sneakers. This is a tough time of year!
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I've been wearing my clogs here. I have some mule style that are good for this weather. I also think a pair of loafers look real nice with most skirts. I actually broke out the pantyhose yesterday morning!
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Flats are the answer!
So many cute ones this year, how about this square buckled one from JCPenney's or a floral skimmer from Zappos, or wait - here's the motherload! 200 cute ones from Nordstrom for inspiration!
I think I'm in !
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Yep, I love flats too: very comfortable, just warm enough, look great with skirts, can be dressed up or down. And stylish too. 
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I have a pair of hipper-than-I-really-am Doc Marten Mary Janes (found really on sale). I got those out yesterday and wear them with tights. I'm really not fashion-savvy, but I think leather Mary Janes look nice with skirts and pants (which is why I bought them) and they are really comfortable and secure for walking around and chasing toddlers.
mine are sort of like this but I bought them a few years ago, and they weren't pre-distressed. I've done that naturally on my own!
These are definitely not as pretty as the ones linked above, but they work for me!
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I agree, Doc's are the best -- these are the ones I have and wear with my hand-knit sox when it's Fall. When it's really cold I wear them with my heavier hiking socks or thick tights. They are SO comfortable and look great with skirts, jumpers or pants.
I also do the Birkie clogs or wear sox with the Birkie sandals (of course, I did grow up in 70s SF! )
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You guys are brilliant! I had forgotton all about my old Docs since I got rid of them in Hawaii when we didn't need real shoes. (mine were very like yours, Mary). I had been thinking about a clog, but when it rains, my socks get wet.  I'm going to be Doc shopping soon (once my kids have coats)!
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Rachel -- I got mine a couple of years ago thru Overstock.com for less than half of what others wanted .... shoes.com is another great place to check -- you might find you can afford these earlier than you thought!
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Mary G wrote:
| I also do the Birkie clogs or wear sox with the Birkie sandals (of course, I did grow up in 70s SF! ) |
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Well, I was born in the 70's in Virginia and I loovve wearing my Birkie sandals with socks, in fact that is what is keeping my feet happy at this very moment. 
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I got a little fashion snobbish for a while and stopped wearing my birks altogether...then my mom called and told me she bought some new ones and I couldn't resist peaking...and buying...and getting those brown sock monkey socks to slip on for wear with them in the cooler weather...I'm sooooo glad I'm over myself and that whole fashion conscious thing...I'm ready for a hippy-granola fall!
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Mine were from Overstock.com as well!
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msclavel wrote:
Well, I was born in the 70's in Virginia and I loovve wearing my Birkie sandals with socks, in fact that is what is keeping my feet happy at this very moment. |
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I'm so glad you mentioned this because this morning I found my Born Mary Janes in my closet which are nice, but so East Coast and I sighed. (All the 60 and up ladies at daily mass have these exact shoes.  ) Now I love Virginia as much as the next gal (actually, maybe not that much) but I'm a Left Coaster at heart.
And thank you on the tips of where to buy at at good price!
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I wear clogs...
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How well do you all do with ordering shoes on line? I have yet to order a pair that fits really well... guess I should try Zappo's with their free returns.
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I've been fortunate that I am a true 8.5M so ordering online works well. If I order it, it will fit. The harder part is figuring out half sizes (I've discovered I prefer going down a size rather than up) or European sizes. I used to have a European sized pair of clogs in my closet that I could refer to, but I walked them out.
My question is, Elizabeth, how do you keep your socks dry on the soccer field or in the rain? I seem to remember your clogs are a Dansko style so they have a back and a good sole....or do you wear rain boots? I'm afraid I still think slippahs (flip flops) are rain gear....
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I've been wearing my Dansko clogs.
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I just couldn't resist buying the Bright Avocado closed back clogs from LLBean.... I was a bit worried about "bright avocado" but the $35 price tag I couldn't resist ... just a heads up for those who might be interested -- "bright avocado" is actually a dark kelly green! They're beautiful and a perfect color. The website made it look like they'd be a bright limey green .... go figure. I guess sometimes it pays to buy when the Spirit moves you, huh?
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You can also find cheap Doc Marten's at http://www.bargainoutfitters.com and maybe at http://www.sierratradingpost.com
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