12 WAYS TO WEAR ANKLE BOOTS

Ankle boots have flooded the high-street this season but despite the varied choice available I know that a lot of you are struggling to know how to wear them.  First there's the issue of what to wear them with, and how tall to go and then there's the decision on whether to tuck your jeans in or not - often the boot ankle is either too tight for tucking in or not quite narrow enough for jeans to sit comfortably over them...it’s enough to put you off wearing them!

Well today's post is going to put a stop to that.   If you're still searching for a pair of ankle boots that fit and flatter you, then this is the season you will find them.  There is every imaginable style of boot on the high street at the moment, in a huge range of fabrics.  If ever there was perfect a time to share how I style ankle boots, then it is now!

Shape matters

If you’ve been searching high and low for the ideal ankle boot but still haven’t found a style that flatters you I’m going to bet that it’s got a whole lot to do with the height and width of the boot ankle.  These two factors will make the difference between them looking terrible and looking fabulous.  If you don’t believe me, check out how these five different styles look on me!

12 WAYS TO WEAR ANKLE BOOTS

You will probably find that you need a couple of different styles of boot; one to go with dresses and skirts and a second to wear with jeans and pants.  I wear tight ankle boots with skirts, dresses and cropped pants and a wider, more casual, style with jeans.

1. If your ankle boots aren’t quite wide enough to tuck your jeans in (or for them to remain tucked in after you’ve walked a bit) then roll the hem of your jeans so they sit just above the top of the boot.
2. For some pretty brilliant leg lengthening, match the color of your boots to the tights your wearing.
3. Wear them with cropped pants.  I prefer to wear a heeled boot with cropped pants as I find it more flattering but if you have long legs then a flat boot will look chic, too.
4. Wear pants with a zipper at the ankle.
5. Tuck your jeans in to a pair of socks
6. If the ankle boot is wide enough and your pants narrow enough, simple tuck them in.
7.   If you want a more relaxed, ‘I just threw this on as I was running out of the house’ kind of look then try the half cuff.
8. Go bare legged
9. The trend for cropped frayed denim isn’t to everyone’s taste, but it is a great trend to pair with ankle boots.  If paying for jeans that are already ripped and frayed just seem like madness to you, then you could always test it out by cropping and fraying an old pair of jeans.
10. Wear them under flares
11. Wear them with a maxi.
12. Wear them with a pair of tights in a contrasting colour.

At the end of the day it's your own personal style that will play the biggest role in how you wear your booties, as well as how bothered you are about them flattering you. Just play around and experiment a little.  There is a style for everyone and now is the perfect time to find yours!

MY TOP PICKS IN THE UK AND USA!

UK

1. Russell and Bromley // 2. KG // 3. John Lewis // 4. Dune // 5. Ted and Muffy // 6. Hobbs

USA

1. TED AND MUFFY // 2. KG // 3. TED AND MUFFY // 4. NORDSTROM // 5. KG // 6. TARGET

Looking for more ideas?

Pop on over to Pinterest and check out my board – How to wear ankle boots.

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