It’s winter, what else would we wear? It’s the best way to stay warm and look fabulous. The difficult part of boots is that there are so many different types! Which should we choose? No wonder guys say we have too many shoes. We need to have at least one of each type, right?
There are ankle booties (a newer, trendier craze), flat boots and heeled boots. Then there are mid-calf, knee-high and over-the-knee. Top it off with an array of fabrics (mostly suede or leather) and you got yourself a perfect accessory…the boot.
I’m a fan of all sorts of boots. I love love love ankle boots! You can do so much with them and there are so many different styles and colors! There are even different heights to these as well. You’ve got your Christian Louboutins (see picture below) that hit right at the ankle, then you’ve got others that go 2-3 inches higher up the ankle, like the Dolce Vitas (see picture below).
Besides ankle boots, I am a also fan of flat and heeled boots, but I believe the most flattering kind does not depend on the heel but where it hits on the leg. Knee-highs, flat or heeled, are my favorite. If the boot hits anywhere below (like a mid-calf), the boot might look a little tighter on the leg and depending on the shape/size of your legs, that may not be the most flattering. I like my boots to have a little room at the top, not only to tuck jeans in but to give the illusion of a smaller leg. Who wouldn’t want that, right?
Here are some of my favorite boots from this season:
Top Row, Ankle Boots (left to right): Dolce Vita Flash Bootie ($190 heels.com), Urban Studded Bootie ($27 forever21.com), Brian Atwood Mini Leather Ankle boots ($785 net-a-porter.com), Christian Louboutin Miss 120 Platform Ankle Boots ($1,075 net-a-porter.com)
Middle Row, Heeled Boots (left to right): MICHAEL Michael Kors Kincade Slouch Boot ($198 zappos.com), Britany2 Over Knee Boot ($210 topshop.com), Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Platform Boots ($1,225 at net-a-porter.com), Slouchy Faux Suede Boot ($78 ardenb.com)
Bottom Row, Flat Boots (left to right): Loeffler Randall Matilde Leather Knee High Boots ($695 net-a-porter.com), Burberry Leather Knee High Boots ($895 net-a-porter.com), Chloe flat Knee High Boots ($895 net-a-porter.com), Alexandra Neel Twinset Suede Over the Knee Boots ($732 shopbop.com)
My favorite of all these? The MICHAEL Michael Kors Kincade boots. Why? Because I have them…also because they’re a great color (they go with everything), they’re really comfortable, they’ll never go out of style, and I believe slouch boots to be super flattering. What’s not to love?
Now you see what I mean by “So Many Boots, So Little Time.” What are your favorite kind of boots? Do you prefer ankle, mid-calf, knee-high, or over-the-knee? Do you prefer a color or a neutral? Suede or leather? Flat or heel? I want to hear from you! Let me know what you think.
Hi girl~ I agree, you can’t get through a Chicago winter without one (at the very least) fantastic pair of boots!
Just this morning my husband scolded me as I started talking about a new pair I want – – his words, “How many pairs of boots can you HAVE??” My answer, “I don’t think you’re going to win on this discussion babe, so let’s just stop now.”
It worked 🙂
Have a great weekend ~ I hope to hear from you soon!
I am crazy in love with the Brian Atwoods!! Need those in my life now! I literally have to control myself from the compulsion to buy every type of boot there is!
the urban studded booties look fabulous 🙂 however, I am always wary about f21’s quality but they still look hot!
Much love,
Glendy
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