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Lindsay Sword's avatar

Boat shoes were made for you! Every one of these looks should win the America’s Cup (not totally sure what that is but it sounds boat-y)! I love the crop polo and also the rugby in your indyx round up! I also laughed so much at your boat life vs real life events. Life is all about how we frame it 😂

Traci Landy's avatar

So happy to be a founding sponsor of the 1st Annual America Cup!

I giggled as well. A gal can definitely dream, haha! Thank you so much for reading!!

Meighan Grady's avatar

I second Lindsay! Boat shoes were MADE for you Traci!!!!! You make them look so new age cool Americana

Traci Landy's avatar

My life now feels complete. TY!! Appreciate you!!!

Danielle's avatar

Honestly this lewk really works for you! I especially love the sporty pairing and the skort pairing bc skorts are THE single best fashion invention in history. This is a trend that I love so much but I cannot do myself; certain corners of Prep Americana just don’t look right on me even though I love pops of prep and even full on prep cosplay. Maybe it’s bc I’m 52 and it feels like a step too close to my ‘driving moccasin’ years. The looks you’ve planned on Indyx are terrific; please share when you wear the white jorts with the rugby, that’s my favorite! Also YES these are going to be AMAZING with colorful socks. And don’t you need plaid socks with these? I mean if you’re going all in….

Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, love!! The “driving moccasin” year 🤣 planing looks on Indyx is my new fav pastime next to coloring. And will definitely share!! That one is my fave!! Plaid socks…. YES, such a good idea.

Angela Jones's avatar

I was trawling (pun? but way more blue-collar than the yacht) the comments for someone to say it, and I thought Danielle was going to at the very end there, but no, so I guess I will.

I think at this point—aka 2 boat-related Substack posts—you and the hubs gotta start saving up for the boat, no?

Traci Landy's avatar

Hahahaha — a gal can dream!!! 🤣 I shall forever pretend I am on Brennan & Dale’s boat bc that’s about all I will ever be able to afford/own!

Angela Jones's avatar

Well, if social media’s fake anyway, I’ll live in a world where you have your yacht 😉 I get naming rights though

Traci Landy's avatar

🤣 DEAL. I have zero doubts you would let me down in the name dept.

Angela Jones's avatar

Well, don’t say that quite yet, because here’s my unvarnished train of thought: Lonely Island “I’m On a Boat,” but that was never my favorite song, even though it was super popular. My favorite Lonely Island song is, in fact… “J!zz in My Pants.”

I’ll go back to the drawing board.

Danielle's avatar

I’m also addicted to planning outfits on Indyx. Isn’t it so fun!?

Traci Landy's avatar

It’s so good!!!! Have I given you my link, yet?? It’s like productive scrolling — I can’t explain it.

Here she is:

https://opencloset.myindyx.com/user/tracilandy

Danielle's avatar

Also do you have a white midi skirt and a roll neck sweater? That would be good, too.

Traci Landy's avatar

Are you in my brain or something? Yes to midi skirt— and a chocolate brown roll neck is in my cart rn!!

Hope Perlman's avatar

Haha! I have prep school PTSD from the 1980s and will never wear a boat shoe again. But I do love a boat.

Traci Landy's avatar

I respect that & love that for you! Fair winds and following seas 🚢

Elaine Wong's avatar

I've had Sperrys and some Massimo Dutti boat shoes on my wishlist since the start of the year. But my shoe wardrobe silhouette is leaning VERY masculine now - this post is SO convincing to just get them any way! The way you've styled them show that they really do go with everything which is my number 1 priority with footwear.

Ana's avatar

Ahhh you had me dying laughing with this post. I think your writing career is just beginning 😍 boat shoes? Available ✓ Lulabubus? NO! I absolutely loved your Riviera Boater look... Continuing my thoughts on IG. I am a boater shoes girl through and through and so happy they're back. Takes me back to my high school era.

Traci Landy's avatar

Hahahaha! No labubus on the boat shoes for the love of god.

Thank you for the kind words, Ana!!!!

Natalia Quintero Ochoa's avatar

You make boat shoes look SO good!!!

Traci Landy's avatar

I’m blushing!! Thank you!!!!

OFELIA's avatar

My husband was in a fraternity in college and he still has a hard time reaching for his Sperrys. It makes me laugh as he has a flash back every time lol

I love the look of the ones you picked vs the "harder" leather option. I'm a big fan of suede, and I like how it softens each look.

Traci Landy's avatar

That’s so understandable. We all have a little trauma 🤣 They feel a tad bit more refined, and definitely will not be used for actual boating. Xo

Ariane Anusbigian's avatar

Um this was amazing. And so fun! I have almost all the elements from look 1 so need to try that soon!!!

Traci Landy's avatar

DO IT!! And report back, please! Xo

Usha's avatar

Gah how versatile are these shoes!!! I've never owned one in my life and now I'm tempted!!

Traci Landy's avatar

I respect that they are not for everyone lol! But I sure did give into the temptation real fast!! After the Indyx preplan phase obvi. 🤣

Joscelyne Mei's avatar

I loved all of these outfits! I've been on the search for some loafers and I feel like all of these fits could easily translate, thanks for the inspiration!

Traci Landy's avatar

Thank you, Joscelyne!!! I hope they fit your vision! So far I am still loving them! Wore them to the airport this week, haha! I appreciate your support so much 🥰

Maria Hyde's avatar

OK, you make boat shoes look so cool!! I love how they add a bit of preppy-ness to a relaxed look and how they're practical enough to wear for real life. Outfits 1-3 are my favourite! x

Traci Landy's avatar

Yay!!! Thank you so much, Maria!!! I agree! They give each look that chill-prep vibe! ❤️

Sarah Lowery's avatar

The Holiday Inn Express and the four-shirted husband 😂 I’m crying over here lol.

We share our boat shoe PTSD, but you make a compelling case for bringing them back. They’re kind of the perfect seasonal transition shoe!

Also, the cropped polo!!! Never seen anything like it, and I LOVE!

Keep going, friend! This one was toooo good! 💛

Traci Landy's avatar

Yay!!!! I’m so glad I found your note and was like— yes, yes, yes. Outfits IRL for normal everyday tasks!

Okay, I’m so glad you mentioned the Holiday Inn Express. I giggled so hard as I wrote it, but was fearful no one would get the reference 🤣

Appreciate you mucho!

Indyx's avatar

Looooove a gal who tries something out with her real closet before taking the plunge! They're super cute on you.

Traci Landy's avatar

ILY INDYX!!! I have vowed to no longer impulse buys that last a few wears & then die in my closet of doom.

It’s my fav thing ever to pre-plan & determine if a purchase is indeed worth it!! Xo

Krissy Walsh's avatar

Ha, I wore my red adidas shorts with my boat shoes today! They are seriously the most comfortable shoes!

Traci Landy's avatar

YES!!!!! I’m so happy!!! What pair do you have & love??

Krissy Walsh's avatar

I have the slim boat in maybe an oiled leather? And they’ve been my favorite shoe this summer!! I’m thinking maybe I need a suede pair for fall!

Traci Landy's avatar

Omg yessss— And here I am pondering the leather 🤣 I have a habit of loving something & then hyperfixating (need it in all the colors, styles, etc). 😅

Elin Strong's avatar

Goddammit Traci, now I need boat shoes!!! And when I do possess them, I'll be revisiting this for styling inspiration. You'll be best dressed on the imaginary boat for sure.

Traci Landy's avatar

You are too kind!! Thank you!!! I think you would look AMAZING if you end up going for it!! Wearing them again truly helped me overcome trauma from my youth. Lindsay Sword called it true “retail therapy” 🤣🤣

FINDS By Ginny's avatar

They are made for you! They look great. Love all the fits!! As always, this is fantastic.

Love the imaginary yacht!! 🛥️

Traci Landy's avatar

Ty!! You are the best! So fun.