Boots AW22

Boots are a woman’s best kept secret weapon. All styles work miracles at all ages by providing coverage, comfort and style at once. They are a must-have for any wardrobe at any age, though they do take some creativity to style appropriately. Here are some helpful guidelines to keep boots both chic and comfy this season:

1. Ankle Boots
   Known for versatility, ankle boots are a wardrobe workhorse for most women from autumn to spring. Pair with a bootleg cut pant and cropped jacket for a classic look, or with leggings, jeggings or jeans and a long blazer or sweater coat for a more casual, layered effect. For evening, don’t forget ankle booties are fab with a sweeping maxi skirt for a fashion-forward, on-trend look.

2. Knee-high Boots
   According to science, dressing in thirds is most flattering which applies to styling boots too. Since knee-high boots halve the leg line into 50/50 portions, go with an over-the-knee boot instead, or consider adding an over-the-knee sock in the same color as boot to extend leg line and maintain the rule of thirds.

3. Everyday Boots
   For everyday wear, stick to the classics with a fuss-proof equestrian-style riding boot. The low heel gets you through busy days in comfort while the sleek, minimalist shaft elongates and slims. Most riding boots are weatherproof, too, which means they’ll serve you for years to come.

4. Date Night Boots
   Don’t hold back, go for height on date night! From kitten heel to sky-high stiletto, anything goes for style — bootie to 3/4-shaft to knee-high — as long as there’s heel height. Shop brands with cushioning insoles to ensure maximum comfort and go for fun colors, metallics, embellishments, patents or pythons to keep the look spicy. Follow the lines of your body to pick your best style — pointy-toed if you’re angular, round-toed if you’re not; stiletto heel if you’re slender, tall blocky heel if you’re not. Pair with flirty, tactile fabrics that have movement to feel your most sexy.

5. Office Boots
   Maximum coverage and understated looks are the best rules to follow when wearing boots at work. Go for knee-high boots with lowish kitten or block heels and pair with wide leg trousers or skirts that fall one to two inches below the knee. Heel height should be two-to-three-inches maximum, never higher. Always stay appropriate, professional and smart at the office — after all it’s YOU who gets the promotion, not your boots.

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