Our Boots Were Made for Talk’in About

Boots! It’s officially boot season – fall and winter is upon us shortly! You might be wondering what the current boot trends are for 2020. Combat boots seem to be all the rage right now! My initial thought on this trend was that combat boots aren’t really for me. While I’ve seen many others wear them and look so cute and fashionable, it was a trend that I wasn’t quick to jump on. Although I have a pair of Guess biker boots that are embellished with pearls and metal studs from several years ago. You can guess that I liked them because of the embellishments! You’d be correct! Embellished anything is always a win for me!

Over the knee boots have been trending for quit some time and continue to be popular. This is also a trend that I was not quick to jump on due to the fact that I felt most pairs I tried on caused my thighs to bulge over the top. Not a good look!

Booties (ankle boots) are an easy trend for all to embrace and they look good on everyone! Boots can complete a look and bring it all together! Today you can find boots in every color, style and height so find what you love and they’ll look amazing on you.

Not surprising my boot collection is too vast to share in one post. I’m opting to share with you how I took two trends that I thought weren’t for me and am now loving them…over the knee boots (yes, I’m late to the party but better later than never I suppose) and combat boots! I particularly like to share how we shouldn’t limit our thinking and give things a try that might be out of our comfort zone because you never know what you’ll end up loving and what can look very stylish despite your initial thoughts!

Over the Knee Boots (OTK)

This trend has been and continues to be going strong. As stated, I’ve really liked this trend I just didn’t think OTKs looked good on me. However, I never gave up trying to find a pair that I liked and that looked good. Success! These OTK boots were ordered on line this fall. I’ve worn them twice and am always trying to think about additional ways to wear them and style them with other outfits.

The first way I styled them was with my Spanx leggings, an oversized boyfriend blazer and ruffled blouse. All items I’ve had for some time. The black leggings and the OTK black boots elongates and thins out my legs. A column of color tends to be very slimming and figure flattering! If you wanted to go for a more casual look, you could unbutton the blazer and wear a hoodie underneath. Hoodies with blazers or with jackets are currently trending as are oversized blazers.

The second way I styled my OTK boots is with this flannel plaid dress. Plaid is always a favorite of mine and deep red is a winter trend color. This dress is very soft and has pockets. When it gets colder, it will be easy to wear tights with this outfit. I opted to add this Oscar de la Renta scarf that I’ve had since the late 1980’s. I love the shimmery gold threads, paisley design and color combination. I wore this look to work even though I’m working remotely I do best when I’m fixed up. This would be a cute look for Thanksgiving and dinner out (if that’s still an option in your area). Because of the baby doll style of the dress, there’s lot’s of room for eating! LOL!

SHOP THE LOOK

Combat Boots

As mentioned, this is a current trend that I had ruled out as one that I would be embracing. That is until I saw these Jessica Simpson combat boots with rhinestone buckles and rhinestones around the toe! The strap buckles and various colored rhinestone trim are what sold me! Sure enough…I love them. I just recently received them so I’ve only styled them one way but am looking forward to wearing them with many outfits to come and the endless styling options!

These plaid pants with tuxedo strips are from Anthropology. I liked the mix of the black and white plaid with the black, olive and blue shimmery side strips. The jacket and the ruffled top (same blouse worn with the boyfriend blazer above) give the look a dressier feel. I can also envision the boots with skirts, dresses, jeans and a graphic tee. The styling options will be endless!

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Slouchy Boots

Slouchy boots can be knee high, calf high or ankle height. The fit is usually somewhat loose, which is flattering on most legs! Slouchy boots can be paired with skirts, pants, jeans, leggings for endless options! I purchased my knee high slouchy boots last year and am still enjoying them this year! Most recently I’ve paired them with a sweater, which I purchased at Glik’s on our fall trip to Saugatuck and a much loved worn often pair of distressed jeans. I also featured this outfit in my recent Mid-Life Millennial post, which you can read HERE.

Last year, I styled the slouchy boots similarly with an oversized sweater and my Spanx leggings.

SHOP THE LOOK

Fun Boots

How would you define fun boots? I think fun boots are different colors, have some element of interest and catch your eye. I’m opting to share my light pink Chinese Laundry boots with block heels and silver grommets. as I’d define these as definitely fun and different! Every time I wear them, they get lots of compliments. I purchased them last year and continue to enjoy them this year.

I most recently wore them on Saturday for a get together with my IG girlfriends. Paired them with my new black jeans, pale pink reversible cami and blazer from What to Wear in Traverse City, MI. Two women in line at the store were loving on my boots!

Last year, I wore them with my snakeskin print Level 99 jeans from Evereve and pink sweater from Express.

SHOP PINK BOOTS

Boot Styles of My Fellow Lifestyle and Fashion Blogging Friends from Around the World

Ada – Elegance and Mommyhood – 

Oh I am dying over this boots+booties post because that’s what I wear for 6 months here in Michigan. Today I styled my new faux suede taupe ruched boots by Target in a monochrome grey+taupe look that matches my leafy background. These boots looked so good with my grey moto jeans from Nordstrom (old) and my leopard tunic sweatshirt by Abercrombie (new). The mauve mini velvet crossbody bag added an additional texture to the look and I love the mild print-mixing with my herringbone newsboy cap.

Andy – Pearls and Pantsuits –

I’m styling my absolute favorite taupe suede block heel boots. I’ve had them for several years and love them for both their versatility (I mean…the color goes with everything!) and their comfort! I have a wide calf, so finding boots to fit is a challenge for me. I don’t mind splurging when I find a pair that fits!

Emma – Style Splash

Boots are my favourite type of footwear and I have many pairs in different styles and colours. I usually prefer darker colours but I’d been looking for a pair of white or cream knee boots for a while when I spotted these on sale. They were too good to resist! I really like the chain detail on the heel…and they make a change from brown and black!

Nancy –  Nancy’s Fashion Style –

I adore boots and especially ankle boots! These gun metal ankle boots are one of my favorite! Actually, I love all of my ankle boots. It’s a addiction, lol.

Nicole – High Latitude Style –

It was like you switched a button. From one day to the other fall turned to winter – Alaska winter. We are breaking one negative temperature record after the other. Today in the morning, it was -32C (-25.6F). The old record was -24C (-11.2F)  in 1999. Average high is -5C (23F) and average low is -13C (8.6F). Well, obviously, that’s weather, not climate. And it means boots are a must when you want to wear a skirt. Well, I am a die-hard skirt and dress gal. Thus, I bite the bullet.

Nina – Sharing a Journey –

I love a good pair of boots to create a seasonal look even though the weather isn’t cool.  (Nina lives in Florida.)

Shelbee – Shelbee on the Edge –

Boots are my very favorite footwear ever. I am always drawn toward bold statement boots, too. It was so hard to choose which pair to feature for this month’s theme, but I finally settled on these over the knee lace boots from Shoe Dazzle, one of my favorite places to shop for shoes. I bought these a few years ago and they were really tight around the calves, but after losing a few pounds they now fit perfectly. I paired them with a long forgotten taupe chiffon and lace dress from a few years ago. Recently, I have not had much reason to get dressed at all let alone dressed up, so I used this style prompt as a reason to go all out dressy! 

Suzanne – Ask Suzanne Bell –

Everyone needs a classic boot; a workhorse that you can wear every day, day or night – season after season. I own 2 pairs of this classic block heel boot, one brown, the other black from Tory Burch. And though they look alike, they are actually quite different. Yes, they DO have the same heel (which I LOVE), but the brown pair is a slouch tall boot – the black, a side zip classic black boot. I rarely purchase anything in doubles, but these boots are that good.

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