Boots can be categorized by bulk and height, both of which have an effect on your body-shape, or by color, line and character, which will determine the kind of event they’re suited for. Both factors have to be consulted when you are deciding which clothes to wear them with. Whatever kind of boots you like, combine them with both the right shape and the right style of outfit, handbag, and other apparel to create a happy whole.
Start by thinking through the basic principles of building a balanced fashion silhouette. Look at the effect your boots have on your overall shape. This will give you an idea of how they will look when you accessorise them with other items in your wardrobe and starts to narrow down (or open up) your options.
For example, by wearing long slouch boots you will add bulk to your lower half, which you could balance on your upper half with a garment such as a bolero or fur-trimmed gilet. If your legs remind you of celery, don’t exaggerate the linear effect by wearing loose knee-high boots with an A-line miniskirt; go for straight trousers instead, or else change to laced or stretch-fit calf-high boots with the short skirt. That way, you show off your slim thighs while adding dimension to your calves.
Generally, an ankle-boot or a stiletto heel looks better with a slimmer leg. A knee-high or over-the-knee boot, or a chunkier heel, suits a wider calf. Wedge heels add weight to your ankles. Brightly-colored or white boots will attract the eye and make your legs more conspicuous.
Think too about the ‘feel’ of the boots. What do you want to say about yourself and what’s the tone of the occasion? Both a flat brown suede slouch and a black wedge-heeled dress boot will add weight to your lower leg, but one is casual, the other dressy. A thigh-high boot may look good on your leg but not suit your personality.
By now you should have whittled your wardrobe down to a few items which are both the right shape and the right style to suit your boot. Or, working the other way round, if you’re determined to wear one particular outfit, you should have a good idea of which boot will go best with it.
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