Comments on: Flipping and Flopping in the House of Whiteness http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/ Manolo Loves the Shoes! Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:35:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Lisa Gilliam http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-16354 Lisa Gilliam Mon, 06 Feb 2006 02:45:00 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-16354 Lori good points.Between the fashion magazines sending out mixed messages nowadays,all the fault can't be placed on these young ladies.As much as I disdain flip flops for dress,I believe Birkenstocks are much worse!That shoe just screams ugly!why any women with any pride where such crap is a puzzle to me.They look to much like the stuff hippies would wear!I agree Manolo it is time for fashion appropiateness to return again. Lori good points.Between the fashion magazines sending out mixed messages nowadays,all the fault can’t be placed on these young ladies.As much as I disdain flip flops for dress,I believe Birkenstocks are much worse!That shoe just screams ugly!why any women with any pride where such crap is a puzzle to me.They look to much like the stuff hippies would wear!I agree Manolo it is time for fashion appropiateness to return again.

]]> By: Michelle http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-16266 Michelle Fri, 03 Feb 2006 10:01:25 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-16266 Dearest Manolo: I agree but for one thing, the man who is now in the house of Whiteness, he deserves to be greeted in the flip flops. I would not subject any of my fabulous shoes to his gaze were I to enter the house of Whiteness. Indeed, I would wear the ugliest shoes possible-perhaps the Valenki. Dearest Manolo:

I agree but for one thing, the man who is now in the house of Whiteness, he deserves to be greeted in the flip flops. I would not subject any of my fabulous shoes to his gaze were I to enter the house of Whiteness. Indeed, I would wear the ugliest shoes possible-perhaps the Valenki.

]]> By: Phyllis http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-16204 Phyllis Thu, 02 Feb 2006 14:30:04 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-16204 Now, we wear the flip-flops and the shirts of the Hawaiians to the church, and to the funerals, and to meet the Mr. President in the House of Whiteness"...indeed..and you should see what juries wear to court - it's shameful. Now, we wear the flip-flops and the shirts of the Hawaiians to the church, and to the funerals, and to meet the Mr. President in the House of Whiteness”…indeed..and you should see what juries wear to court - it’s shameful.

]]> By: Kris http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-12075 Kris Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:59:32 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-12075 I wouldn't be caught dead in flip-flops, yet they are ubiquitous in California. The saddest trend, however, is that on a recent trip back to New York City, people were wearing them everywhere I went. Come on Manhattanites! You're better than this. I wouldn’t be caught dead in flip-flops, yet they are ubiquitous in California. The saddest trend, however, is that on a recent trip back to New York City, people were wearing them everywhere I went. Come on Manhattanites! You’re better than this.

]]> By: DistressedJeans http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-8425 DistressedJeans Wed, 10 Aug 2005 22:39:49 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-8425 Uhh...I wouldnt wear my 99cent pick and save rubber thongs to meet the president. I would wear my stiletto mules with my highball of brandy and my leopard print cowboy hat. Uhh…I wouldnt wear my 99cent pick and save rubber thongs to meet the president. I would wear my stiletto mules with my highball of brandy and my leopard print cowboy hat.

]]> By: Shannon http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-8152 Shannon Mon, 01 Aug 2005 04:53:36 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-8152 I've been bitching about this since 2002: http://bitter-girl.com/movable/archives/001234.html The flip flops, they must be stopped! I’ve been bitching about this since 2002:

http://bitter-girl.com/movable/archives/001234.html

The flip flops, they must be stopped!

]]> By: Jessica http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7887 Jessica Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:03:05 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7887 I take a different route. I think anyone focusing on something like flip-flops is missing the bigger picture. I bet the president didn't even notice. If their behavior was polite and respectful and they weren't wearing them to "prove a point" then so what? It's like people who are upset about jeans in church. There was a time when I could afford no new clothes and I only had my teen wardrobe even though I was married. I was looked down upon by some in church for wearing jeans. I'ts not the clothes, it's the person. Just my two cents. ;-) Not directed to you of course, just in general... I take a different route. I think anyone focusing on something like flip-flops is missing the bigger picture. I bet the president didn’t even notice. If their behavior was polite and respectful and they weren’t wearing them to “prove a point” then so what? It’s like people who are upset about jeans in church. There was a time when I could afford no new clothes and I only had my teen wardrobe even though I was married. I was looked down upon by some in church for wearing jeans. I’ts not the clothes, it’s the person. Just my two cents. ;-)
Not directed to you of course, just in general…

]]> By: ulalume http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7806 ulalume Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:39:37 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7806 I must point out (late to this party, I know) that in some places, it is entirely acceptable to wear Hawaiian shirts to work and funerals. That place being, namely, Hawaii. Or Guam. Or probably any tropical island (Tahiti, Cuba, etc.) Business wear in Hawaii is aloha wear and Hawaiian shirts are almost like a work uniform - except multi-colored and not identical (and not garish, thank you). Slippers (what you all call flip-flops) are not considered appropriate for business wear, being a casual thing. Of course, shorts, tee shirt and slippers are almost required for casual wear in Hawaii, but that's part of life in the islands. As for the slippers this transplanted islander sees on tootsies walking DC streets, I assume (hope) that those folks are changing to appropriate wear at the office, but I don't understand how they find those things comfortable or supportive on urban streets. I can't stand to wear them for more than a trip to the grocery store. But my biggest complaint about slippers: if you're going to wear them, at least buy a better pair than the cheap, $3.99 drugstore slip-on-wet-Metro-tiles shoes. Please. I must point out (late to this party, I know) that in some places, it is entirely acceptable to wear Hawaiian shirts to work and funerals. That place being, namely, Hawaii. Or Guam. Or probably any tropical island (Tahiti, Cuba, etc.) Business wear in Hawaii is aloha wear and Hawaiian shirts are almost like a work uniform - except multi-colored and not identical (and not garish, thank you). Slippers (what you all call flip-flops) are not considered appropriate for business wear, being a casual thing. Of course, shorts, tee shirt and slippers are almost required for casual wear in Hawaii, but that’s part of life in the islands.

As for the slippers this transplanted islander sees on tootsies walking DC streets, I assume (hope) that those folks are changing to appropriate wear at the office, but I don’t understand how they find those things comfortable or supportive on urban streets. I can’t stand to wear them for more than a trip to the grocery store. But my biggest complaint about slippers: if you’re going to wear them, at least buy a better pair than the cheap, $3.99 drugstore slip-on-wet-Metro-tiles shoes. Please.

]]> By: Sandy T. http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7705 Sandy T. Sun, 24 Jul 2005 01:19:06 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7705 Doesn't the White House have a chief of protocol anymore, someone who might clue in clueless coeds (heh) about what is and isn't appropriate to wear in a photo op with the President? I'm surprised they even made it past the front door in those things. Let's face it -- people are stupid and lazy, and they'll wear what they think they can get away with, even if it's to meet the leader of the free world (and I use that term loosely). That said, the only time flip-flops would be appropriate footwear for a bride is if she's getting married where the surf might lap her toes (and even Renee Zellweger and Jennifer Garner wore shoes for their weddings on the beach, for God's sake). Doesn’t the White House have a chief of protocol anymore, someone who might clue in clueless coeds (heh) about what is and isn’t appropriate to wear in a photo op with the President? I’m surprised they even made it past the front door in those things. Let’s face it — people are stupid and lazy, and they’ll wear what they think they can get away with, even if it’s to meet the leader of the free world (and I use that term loosely).

That said, the only time flip-flops would be appropriate footwear for a bride is if she’s getting married where the surf might lap her toes (and even Renee Zellweger and Jennifer Garner wore shoes for their weddings on the beach, for God’s sake).

]]> By: class factotum http://shoeblogs.com/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7613 class factotum Thu, 21 Jul 2005 19:57:46 +0000 http://www.shoeblogs.com/wordpress/2005/07/19/flipping-and-flopping-in-the-house-of-whiteness/#comment-7613 Lori, that was BRILLIANT! And it does not have to be expensive to dress professionally at work. I myself get many of my elegant suits for under $50 at the Bay of the e. Lori, that was BRILLIANT! And it does not have to be expensive to dress professionally at work. I myself get many of my elegant suits for under $50 at the Bay of the e.

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