DO YOU LOVE BOOTS?
Do you love wearing ankle boots with your favorite spring outfit and over the knee boots right when it gets chilly enough to bring them out of your closet? Well, this boots style guide is for you! If you love wearing boots or want to wear boots more often but need inspiration on the different ways to wear boots throughout the year, you’re going to love this post!
In this definitive boots outfit guide, I’ll share with you the different types of boots, how to wear booties, how to wear a dress with boots, over the knee boots outfits, and of course a roundup of the must-have boots and shopping tips!
Let’s get started!
TYPES OF BOOTS
Before we get into wearing different types of boots let’s first review the variety of boots you have available to buy. This section will cover the different types of boots, which styles are essentials, and what to look for in each different type of boot.
There are two ways you can approach boot shopping. Either you are looking for a pair of boots that will last you a decade and you can wear over and over again, or you’re looking for trendy boots that you might only keep for a season or two. Trendy or classic, each style comes in a variety of prices so in the following sections, you’ll see shopping options for both trendy and classic. If you’re looking for a trendy boot, it’s best to find a more affordable option, unless you have a very high shopping budget, and invest in the classic boots that you’ll wear for many years.
ANKLE BOOTS AND BOOTIES
These are probably the most popular type of boots to wear on a daily basis. They are generally easy to pair with lots of outfits and they are my favorite type of boot.
First, let’s go over what is the difference between booties and ankle boots. Booties end right at the ankle while ankle boots can end one to four inches above the ankle. If the boots go any higher than that, they would be a mid-calf boot. It’s easy to remember, wherever the boot ends on that part of your leg is what the boot is called. Ankle, mid-calf, knee, and thigh-high or over-the-knee boots are the main types of boots.
CLASSIC ANKLE BOOTS
Ankle boots and booties are definitely a shoe essential! If you’re looking for a classic ankle boot opt for a brown and a black pair. For your classic brown ankle boot look for it in leather or suede. Something like the forever popular Marc Fisher Alva Boot in brown. This is a great classic option because it has a slightly pointy toe instead of a round toe, for classic boots that you’ll wear a lot always go for a pointy toe as they are more flattering. That boot has a thick stacked heel, which means you can walk a lot in them and not get as tired. And the side detailing on the boot bring some interest and dimension to it without being too much. This same boot is also available in black leather, black suede, and black embossed leather.
I’ve linked some of the best brown ankle boots I’ve found below!
SHOPPING FOR CLASSIC BROWN ANKLE BOOTS
These boots will cost $200+ and remember they are meant to be classic and timeless. You’re paying for quality and you want to be able to wear them a lot so they do not get ruined right away which is why they will be more expensive.
For your classic black ankle boot, look for high-quality black leather without all the bells and whistles. A chic style that you could wear to an evening date, hanging out with your friends on the weekend, or even to work! When you put on these boots they need to make you feel like I’m ready to take on the day! I’m here and don’t f-with me because I’m wearing my chic black boots today! Boots like the Gianvito Rossi Pointy Toe Bootie or these Marc Fisher LTD Ulani Pointy Toe Bootie, or the Saint Laurent Kate Pointed-Toe Zip Booties.
Look for sleek black ankle boots that don’t have any crazy studs, contrasting zippers, or any accents that cause the leather to “break.” Simple clean lines are the goal.
