what do you prefer wearing when going out, shoes or flip flops?

@genevy04 (793)
Philippines
August 29, 2010 12:07pm CST
Hi myLotters, When I go out, I actually feel comfortable wearing nice flip flops rather than a pair of shoes, because my feet really feels tired and worn out easily.. I also notice most young people prefer to wear their own pair of flip flops when going out to the mall etc., mostly the havaianas brand.. It really amazes me because even if some one is wearing a very sassy outfit, and wears only a flip flop, it still looks nice without the effort of having some nice pair of shoes.. Now, I want to know your preference when going out. Do you often wear a pair of flip flops, or a pair of shoes?
8 responses
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
i like wearing flip flops,for it is much comfortable rather than those closed shoes.you know,i am not that lady like when it comes to clothings,my dear! and i like wearing comfortable clothes.i don't like to wear clothes which i am not really used to.i can say,if i do,it would show.and i feel like i am a different person if i happen to wear clothes which i am not used of.but i know,there are times i have to wear clothes appropriate for such occasions or gatherings which needs to be formal or something. for shoes,i prefer to wear them only when i have a job that requires closed shoes. and same as depends on what occasions or where will i go.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
yes,we are the same when it comes to clothing,though i know you are much sexier than me,lol! haha,well,i think it doesn't matter how we dress as long as we enjoy what we are wearing and it reflects on our faces if we don't like what we wear. having flip flops while hanging around is fun cause you don't get to worry to much because of aching feet.well,as long as you know that your flip flops are durable,not to disaster yourself because of having broken flip flops.it's better to have extra in your bag,then.or you might want to hang out in a mall where you can buy instant slippers yourself. have you ever experienced having broken slippers when you hang out? well,it was always been my sister who always have this situation.luckily,there's always nearby store for slippers.haha.
@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Hi annavi! Guess we have that same thinking.. I am not the dressy type you know.. I always tend to wear comfortable clothes which are not so noticeable because i'm an introvert and I don't like other's attention especially when it comes on what I wear.. I usually go for shorts and blouse then flipflops, or my favorite happy feet sandals.. and also I love wearing jeans and shirts..depending on where I would go.. But dresses? Nah! I save them for special occasions.. Actually whenever I have to attend one, I would always end up buying a new dress and a new pair of stilettos because I don't have anything updated at all.. Thanks for sharing my friend!
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@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
1 Sep 10
Whoah! Sexy?? Me??? You gotta be kidding my friend..LOL for that!! Yes I can say it's true that it reflects on our faces if we are uncomfortable or not about what we are wearing.. I can definitely relate on that.. So now, I really don't wear things that I know would make me feel very uncomfortable. Haha, well better be very sure you wear a very durable slipper, but if ever your flip flops fails you, looking for another pair to buy won't be easy I guess.. Flip flops are being sold almost everywhere, and those are good to ease up your disaster for the day.. Yes I did experience having my flip flops broken while I was at Riverbanks to meet up with my husband and gosh it was so embarrassing! But I think it wasn't that obvious, though I looked like having some painful foot that I dragged my slipper until I got to the shoes and flip flops store, which was Reva.. And I also saw my brother on my way to the store.. He asked me, "What happened to you??" And then I showed him my slippers and then he laughed! But he did accompany me to the store though.. I think it's fun experiencing it sometime.. It may turn out to be embarrassing but it's definitely one experience you'll never forget..
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• United States
30 Aug 10
Unless I am at work....I am always in flip flops (when weather permits of course). They are much more comfortable and allow my feet to breath. The only time I actually wear closed shoes is if I'm at work and I can say....it drives me nuts haha.
@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Hi angeldawn! So shoes drive you nuts?? Haha.. I can relate to that! That's why even I have to wear shoes at work or even on an occasion, I always bring along a pair of slippers so that if I no longer feel comfortable with the shoes i'm wearing, I can change into it.. I'm really not used in wearing shoes.. specially heeled, or too closed shoes.. I always end up getting my feet feeling sore and too tired that it makes me want to put my shoes in the trash and just walk barefooted.. But Of course I can't do that.. LOL! Thanks for responding angeldawn..
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
29 Aug 10
Well, flip flops are more comfortable of course, so I wear them during the day, but for dressier things I never wear them, because it is considered a bit sloppy where I live, so I put real shoes on instead.
@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Yes girl, for a more dressy outfit I think shoes or a pair of stilettos would do the best.. Flip flops are more on a casual outfit, and if you need something comfortable to wear, it works best.. Since I don't wear too dressy thingie, I usually wear on a pair of flops because I go out for a usual day out.. I attend very minimal occasions so whenever I do, I make sure I wear heeled shoes.. Thanks for responding puccagirl!
• United States
29 Aug 10
Above all I tend to put flats on wherever I go. So I take it that would be a shoe. Due to work I have the worst tan lines on my feet and legs so I try and cover it up outside of work. However, if I'm somewhat tan or it's so hot that I don't care at all, I'll do flip flops. However, I seem to do flip flops around the house more, so that if I have to go outside real quick for something, I have a pair. Flats are easy to get in and out of and tend to look cute with whatever I wear. It varies on where I'm going, how hot or cold it is, etc..
@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Thanks for responding dlaurora! I guess wearing flip flops doesn't fit all situations.. I mean, wearing it depends also. Like you, if you are working, you really should wear shoes.. It's a must right? When I used to work, I also wear shoes, but my feet gets really tires so what I do is, I bring along a pair of flops and change into it when work is over.. In that way, my feet are rested while I am traveling for home..
@MeNme1 (125)
• United States
29 Aug 10
It depends on the weather, I prefer to wear shoes if it is rainy or cold outside and flipflops during summer because it is very hot.
@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
30 Aug 10
Hi MeNme, thanks for responding to this discussion.. When it rains here, I usually prefer wearing flip flops because I don't like my shoes getting wet 'coz that may cause it to rupture easily.. And since the road gets slippery when wet, flip flops seems to be very comfortable for me to wear.. During summertime also, flip flops are in. They're nice to wear specially on summer outings like going to the beach.. Happy mylotting!
• United States
29 Aug 10
I prefer wearing flip flops. If I dress really nice, I wear dress shoes, but I am considering buying a pair of really nice flip flops to wear when I dress up. When I was young I always went around barefooted, so flip flops are a nice option when I have to wear some kind of shoe. But I agree with you, I prefer flip flops.
@genevy04 (793)
• Philippines
29 Aug 10
Thanks for responding Localady.. I say, flip flops are very much in nowadays.. We can pair them to whatever we wear and it won't look awkward.. And I love wearing them because not just that they're very comfortable, but very fashionable also.. Do you collect flip flops? 'Coz actually I don't really. But I do have a few flip flops which are my favorites.. The more comfortable they are, the more I love wearing them..
@puccagirl (7294)
• Israel
28 Jul 11
Well, in the summer I wear flip flops a lot, but I wear shoes too, for work, parties and more formal things. So it depends on what I am doing really.
@xuyxuy (432)
• Philippines
26 Jul 11
I am more comfortable wearing flip flops than shoes especially when going to the malls, parks and even going to church. But if the weather is not favorable like if it is a rainy day, I choose to wear close shoes instead especially if i'll be commuting in a public transportation in going out. Yes, most of the people you met today are wearing flip flops because it's more comfy, simple and at the same time classy.