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Kick Your Look Up a Notch with
BOOTS!
When the leaves start falling, the boots start calling! My favorite part about fall and winter is getting to wear boots. Ankle boots, booties, mid-calf, knee high, thigh high, riding boots, stiletto boots; there are so many different options that it can sometimes be overwhelming, but I’m here to help!
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Let’s start with finding the right boot for you. Think about the portions of your body and keep balance with these portions. Any boot worn with the same color tights or jeans can really be any height because your legs and the boots become one whole portion of your body. When booties and tights are the same color it elongates your leg. Avoid having the boot hit at the largest part of your calf because it will make your calves appear larger. If you have large calves, choose boots that are just a few inches shorter than your knee. For a dressier boot, look for a more fitted boot and casual boots can be a little bit roomier.
Booties can be tricky. Avoid booties that hit at the largest part of your ankle, which will create a ‘cankle’. For ladies with larger calves, choose booties that dip down in the opening, which will elongate your ankles. To tuck jeans into booties make sure that the jeans are skinny/tight to the ankle to help slenderize your ankle. If your jeans are not super skinny, you can roll up to create a cuff or roll the jean underneath to make it seem like it’s a shorter jean (a great concept for petites and curvier girls) with just a little bit of your skin showing. For a dressy outfit, wear your heeled boots or booties with your winter dresses or skirts and add tights the same tone as the boots. Keeping the tights the same color as the boots gives it a more put- together and sophisticated look.
Whitney Manns is the owner of WM Wardrobe Consulting. For more information, visit WMwardrobeconsulting.com
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Thrive Magazine for Better Living
December 2013