This is a guest post by Vicky Zhou, a part-time freelance writer, author, and women lifestyle expert, with pictures added by me. BTW, my daughter and her Macy’s comrades call the ankle boot, or bootie, “shoots”. lol
When it comes to creating a complete look, it’s very critical to consider your choice of footwear. The right pair of boots will definitely set off a look, and likewise, the wrong pair of boots can give you a much different image than what you were going for.
Keep in mind too that boots change with each passing season. What was hot last year is definitely not going to be your primary choice for this year. Staying atop the current trends is the best way to ensure you attract the attention you want from those viewing your style.
The Ankle Boot
Hot this season are slip on ankle boots, also known as a ‘bootie’. It’s style and sophistication all wrapped up into one and looks great with a variety of different pants or skirts.
The Knee-High Flat Boot
Just as flats were in during the summer months, the fall brings knee-high flat boots into style. These are great for wearing with skirts, since they’ll keep your legs warmer, but still allow you to skip the heavy nylons if you wish at this point.
One thing you do want to be sure of, when selecting what to wear with this boot, is that you don’t pair it with a skirt that cuts off just at the very top of the boot. You need to either go longer than the boot, or shorter - not so they just meet up.
Lace Up Boots
Boots that lace up on the front are also making headway this fall. These look great when worn with a pair of jeans tucked right inside, since it draws attention to the detail on the front of the boot.
There’s a wide selection of these available, including both heeled and flat versions.
Slouchy Boots
Another hot trend in boots are slouchy boots. These are crinkled along the front, giving a more relaxed feel to your style. This does not mean, however, that they should only be worn when you are trying to dress down.
They’ll also look great when you are wearing a printed empire dress, jeans, or a skirt. When wearing them with a skirt, the shorter your skirt, the taller you will want the boot to be.
When choosing to buy a pair, try and be a little more daring and go for a unique color other than the more traditional black or brown. Have a little fun with these as the style definitely calls for it.
Bold Leather Boots
Finally, the last boot style that’s hot this fall, for those who want to really up the sex appeal of their image, are leather boots made out of snakeskin, lizard, crocodile, or ostrich.
The pattern on these will definitely be very eye-catching so if you are going to wear them, you’ll want to keep the rest of your outfit slightly more low-key.
If you’re going with a black boot with grey highlights for example, pair it with a simple black skirt, and then either a black turtleneck or some type of grey top to bring out the grey in the boots.
Avoiding wearing printed fabrics, however, as it may be ‘too much for the eye’ with everything you have going on with the boots down below.
Lastly, with any boot you do choose to buy, make sure you look into the appropriate treatment protocols for it. This will help you to get more wear out of your chosen boot and also help prevent any discoloration from occurring.
Furthermore, don’t be afraid to be a little more original with your look. While you obviously don’t want to be creating any major fashion ‘don’ts’, creating a style that’s slightly different from what everyone else is wearing will help to set you apart.
Accessories are one of the best ways to do this since they won’t overly change your look. Boots fit perfectly in this category. So, when out shopping for your footwear this season, keep these items in mind. Remember, you don’t have to break the bank to get what you want.
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I like to be warm, so I look for non-bulky wool sweaters. But my first layer under sweaters usually is just a tee, so that’s kind of boring.
