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Kelly


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I've been thinking about getting a pair of gold flats. My primary reason for wanting these is that I want something that's a neutral (in that, it will go with almost anything I throw on), but my nude flats bother me lately because it looks like I'm barefoot from afar. I haven't had much luck finding any tan or beige flats that I like. 

So my first quesiton is: are gold flats a good idea, or am I off my rocker? I mentioned this to my BF and he said that he think gold shoes sound "jersey" and trashy. So now I'm nervous, because I imagined these to be a staple.

Second: if you think they are a good idea, which pair do you like? These are the two I'm looking at (I like the tone of the first, but the shape of the second)


Edited because apparently I use all my proofreading powers at work and none at play :)


-- Edited by Kelly on Friday 20th of March 2009 05:49:41 PM

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I think gold flats are a YES and can definitely work as a staple.

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Gold flats are a neutral staple, IMO. I prefer a paler, matte gold to a shiny bold one. I agree with you about the ones on the left being a better tone and the ones on the right being a better shape.  How much do you want to spend?


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tri_sarah_tops wrote:

 How much do you want to spend?


I think $50 is about my limit for these.



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I like the first pair since they're more subdued. And men don't know anything about shoes.

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Yeah, don't ask a guy for his opinion on shoes. They don't know anything. wink.gif

Anyway, I like the first pair the best. The color is subtle and the shape is still cute. I want them too!

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NCshopper wrote:

I want them too!


They're from Aldo, $40 on Amazon, in case you want to get them!



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I wear gold flats all the time. I have these from Target in gold.

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http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Desta-Ballet-Flats-Silver/dp/B000XS5R8O/sr=1-3/qid=1237587961/ref=sr_1_3/176-6479296-9083806?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3AMossimo%20desta&page=1

They are not on their website but you might be able to find them in the store. They are $20 and they have lasted a good 2-3 years.

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gingembre1 wrote:

I think gold flats are a YES and can definitely work as a staple.



 Me too



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I'm so glad ST is here. My BF is usually a good person to consult on style issues (shhh, don't tell all the other men wink.gif) but I had to this to ST because I just knew he had to be wrong about this one. I was on the fence, but the more I look at them, I think I'll go with the Aldo ones on the left. Thanks for all your input!!

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I forgot to add, my brother once told me that my leopard pumps looked "South Jersey." (He wears combat boots all the time, even with shorts.)

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I think gold flats are super cute. I unfortunately don't have a pair but my best friend has some from Nine West and they always look great with whatever she wears. Definitely a neutral.

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I love my gold flats. I had a pair from Target that lasted me 3 years and when they finally wore out, I replaced them last August with a BCBG pair because they were such a wardrobe staple for me.



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Found this funny...am living in NJ now and don't own gold flats...yet. ;)

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Suasoria wrote:

I forgot to add, my brother once told me that my leopard pumps looked "South Jersey." (He wears combat boots all the time, even with shorts.)


HAHAHA he sounds like he is totally qualified to give out style advice!



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i agree with everyone else about gold being a neutral staple, and i think $40 is a good price for those.  pls review for comfort when you get them!

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