Tips for Wearing Boots with Dresses and Skirts

It is common to pair feminine, dainty clothing like dresses and skirts with boots for an edgy look. Since the wrong combinations can leave the wearer looking short, stumpy, and awkward, boot-wearers should follow a few general rules.

Watch the Hemline

One of the basic rules while wearing boots is to ensure that they stay below skirts and dresses. This is not so much a problem with ankle boots, but for knee- and thigh-high boots, it is important to show at least a little bit of skin between the top of the boot and the outfit's hemline; this is more flattering. The exceptions are long, flowy skirts with fluid hemlines, as they do not hug the figure and, therefore, do not look awkward with longer boots.

Add Some Tights

Tights are a practical way to wear dresses and skirts in the winter and still stay warm, and they look great paired with boots. They are also useful for people who prefer not showing too much skin. Solid colors like black, brown, and gray suit most outfits and picking boots in colors that match the tights can make the legs look leaner and longer. Patterned tights can spice up otherwise simple outfits and give them a playful touch.

Match the Style

Not all dresses and skirts go well with all kinds of boots. Pencil skirts, for example, are better served by high-heeled ankle boots than with knee-high boots. Cowboy boots look great with high-waist skirts but are not as effective when paired with sweater

dresses. A-line skirts go well with knee-high boots but less so with combat boots. When in doubt, it is better to stick with the basics; ankle boots suit almost all kinds of skirts and dresses.

Suit the Occasion

Boots spruce up most outfits, but not all of them suit all occasions. At the workplace, for example, one might get away with high-heeled ankle boots or even mid-calf length ones in the winter, but not thigh-high boots. Flat or block-heel boots are better for casual wear, while formal occasions require heels. The same dress can work for two different occasions just by changing the boots. Combat boots are great for walking long distances because they are flat and comfortable.

Keep it Simple

Since boots are more eye-catching than regular heels, it is better to keep the rest of the outfit simple and not detract attention from it. For boots heavily accessorized with zippers, studs, or chains, dresses and skirts with small or muted prints works the best. Other accessories like scarves and jewelry should remain simple as well.

In winter get a chance to flaunt our style by wearing boots. Give yourself a versatile look that goes with a corporate ambience as well as a casual hangout. Next time if you decide to pair up your attire with those trendy boots, make sure to follow my tips for a flawless image.