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Anonymous
| I need some nice black flats for work. While I like Tory Burch I see those EVERYWHERE so am looking for alternatives. Thoughts? |
Anonymous
| In what price range? (I am sympathetic to avoiding the Tory Burch flats...I find them so tacky) |
Anonymous
| I am willing to spend a bit as I imagine them to be a wardrobe staple... |
Anonymous
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Just go to Nordstroms and buy a nice pair of flats for around 100.00
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Anonymous
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Repettos! Hands down the most comfortable leather ever!
Saks online has some but also do a google search. CAn only buy online in DC. |
Anonymous
| I've had a bunch of Chanel flats for well over 10 years now. The best investment ever. The quality and leather is incredible. |
Anonymous
| this is just a way to start bashing woman who wear tb.....go to the mall and pick a pair you like...it is not hard- use your own taste and not everyone elses |
Anonymous
| Really? The OP stated that she liked tb's...how is that bashing? |
Anonymous
| Really?? We all know where this is going.... |
Anonymous
These are nice! Try Cloud 9 on line too for something similar |
Anonymous
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Though I'm not a fan of anything trendy and generally avoid clothing that advertises a brand (whether it's upscale Chanel or GAP), last spring I tried on the TB flats and have to admit they fit nicely, felt comfortable and were well-made with very good quality leather. If you're planning to wear them to work and don't mind the trendiness factor, I could see spending the money to get them; however, for me, ballet flats are part of a more casual look, so I decided not to spend that much. Instead, for about the same amount of money I would have spent on a single pair of TBs, I bought 3 pairs of moderately-priced (under $100) ballet flats, which I love. Over the spring, summer and well into fall, I wore them a lot as alternatives to sneakers or flip-flops, but not for work (FWIW, I work part-time from home, but meet with clients in their offices about once/week).
The brands that worked for me include Geox, Aerosoles and Dansk (yes, they make shoes other than clogs). I got two pairs in black, one with a buckle and one with a bow, and one pair in green. With jeans and casual skirts or dresses, these shoes look great when I'm running out the door to drop off/pick up kids at school, go grocery shopping, or if I'm going to a casual social event. For work, however, I like a more pulled-together look and I need a little height, so I'll wear something with a heel -- not stillettos, of course, but a wedge or kitten heel. If you're taller than I am or work in a more casual setting, flats might work for you, but in that case, I'd say the TBs might be worth it. |
Anonymous
| Try Clarks and Cole Haan - very comfy! |
Anonymous
| Aren't Tod's known for comfortable flats. |
Anonymous
| Todd's does driving mocs primarily. Not for commuting. |