High heels at work - Page 3

ShockQueen · 26th March 2008, 00:27

Over the past couple of nights, I've been taking my tan loafer heels to work and just wearing them late, after most have gotten home. Today I took a bit of a risk, and since the only difference between these and guy's loafers is the 3" stacked heel, I wore my jeans to where most of the heel is covered. I even went downstairs to have lunch.

Not.......one.....single.....thing.....happened.

I was stunned, but I suppose I shouldn't be. This style doesn't scream "womenswear", so I guess perhaps it wasn't that big of a gamble, but I was so elated by the whole experience. I talked with one of my friends who had seen the style on my LiveJournal and said she really liked them, but apart from that, no one noticed.

Wow.....surprisingly, that was easier than I thought it would be. I'm not gonna get carried away though. I'm still planning on keeping it to just low-key heels and go from there.

At least they dress up my appearance some - more than plain old sneakers.

ShockQueen · 26th March 2008, 23:05

Hmmmm.....day two, and so far no unpleasant reactions. We even had a team meeting, and not so much as a peep was said. I talked with one of my friends who does know, and we agree that as long as I stick to conservative styles that aren't too high, then it should be all good. I'll try the boots next when they come in and see how those go.

aussieheels1 · 27th March 2008, 15:04

good on ya shockqueen..... always fun to keep pushing the boundaries :)

billyb · 27th March 2008, 17:34

Hey SQ
Way to go, and it will only get eaiser as people that may notice but don't say any thing get used to and pretty soon it is just normal.

iggy_ze · 28th March 2008, 16:56

I have now been wearing these boots to work for the last 2 weeks with girl bootcut jeans and not a word has been said. I noticed a couple of inquisitive glances, but nothing, not one comment. I am almost disappointed.

Oh and by the way I have started to add a little mascara and some lipstick, well chosen to match my natural lip colour, and still no comments. I just need to find the courage to wear earrings now.

Ian

johnieheel · 28th March 2008, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by iggy_ze

I have now been wearing these boots to work for the last 2 weeks with girl bootcut jeans and not a word has been said. I noticed a couple of inquisitive glances, but nothing, not one comment. I am almost disappointed.

Oh and by the way I have started to add a little mascara and some lipstick, well chosen to match my natural lip colour, and still no comments. I just need to find the courage to wear earrings now.

Ian

Those are some cool boots. Where can I get a pair?
As for the earings? Whats to problem? Lots of guy's wear earings.

iggy_ze · 28th March 2008, 17:12

They were manufactured for a chain of womens clothing stores called Evans and have the tradename Essence. About the only place to find them is on ebay. I know there is a pair of UK size 8 on there at the moment, they are a very wide fit and have a 4inch heel. If you want more details pm me.

Ian

Tech · 28th March 2008, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by iggy_ze

I have now been wearing these boots to work for the last 2 weeks with girl bootcut jeans and not a word has been said. I noticed a couple of inquisitive glances, but nothing, not one comment. I am almost disappointed.

Oh and by the way I have started to add a little mascara and some lipstick, well chosen to match my natural lip colour, and still no comments. I just need to find the courage to wear earrings now.

Ian

Ian

Out of curiosity, what kind of impression are you looking to generate?

ShockQueen · 31st March 2008, 04:15

I did some thinking about it, and knowing the environment I'm in, and the stereotypes that abound, I'm just going to stick with late-nights as there are fewer people here, and keeping the sightings down to a bare minimum. I've been told the new wedge heel boots are more discrete than my heeled loafers, so perhaps I'll try those sometime.

At least I'm getting compliments from some of the ladies :-)

ShockQueen · 2nd April 2008, 05:22

I had an interesting conversation with one of the sups where I work at. She noticed my new nail job (seems to be a great conversation starter), and she said they looked really nice. I thanked her, and then told her I was looking for ways to dress sharper, wanted to get away from sneakers, but the male styles were all so boring. I asked her what she thought about wedge-heel boots, and she said that she didn't see a problem with it. I told her I was a little concerned about what management might say, but she told me that I shouldn't worry about it, it's not hurting anyone, and it's none of their business anyway.

I was blown away! I didn't quite expect that open of a reaction! She said I should do it, so I guess I'll just take it reeeeeally slow and see what happens next. It's looking VERY promising though, as long as I'm sticking to the more conservative styles.

Are you listening, manufacturers????