BY CATHERINE CASSIDYIt’s that time of year again! The weather in LA finally turned to Fall!! Time to break out your sweaters and favorite pair of boots. And if you don’t have a favorite pair, it’s time to invest! Boots are a huge trend for this season, but more importantly, they’re a classic wardrobe staple. A bonus is this season we seem to have a lot more options!
Booties
Worn correctly, this is a really cool way to funk up a pretty dress. What I love about booties is that they really have the same effect as a great pair of heels in elongating your legs, but they’re a bit unexpected.
Knee High
Always classic, this look will never go out of style. These are a great investment as sleek knee high boots always up the sophistication of an outfit. Also, they can go with so many different outfits … skirts, jeans, sweaters, dresses, sleek, flowing, etc.
Over the Knee
A very cool look, this is not for the faint of heart. You really have to own this style to rock this look. But if you do, pow, what an impact! What I love about this style is that even though it’s a bit over the top, it keeps coming back into style. So, if you were to invest in a pair, you might put them away for a season, but then you’ll bring them out the next season and it’s like a new pair of boots all over again!
Flats
A great way to make boots functional for your daily life, especially if you’re on your feet a lot. Flat boots still look streamlined and elongate your legs, but you have the comfort of wearing flats. Here you have a ton of styling options ranging from a cowboy feel to totally streamlined.
ShootiesNot too dissimilar from booties, shooties are a take on the cool feel of a boot in a more innovative way. These have peep toes, laser cut details, etc. and combine the look and feel of booties with your pumps. Basically, two for the price of one! This can be a tricky look to pull off and it’s a new trend, so I would advise to try it only if you fall in love with a pair. Again, it’s all about wearing them with confidence!
Before I leave you, some words of advice for extending the life of your boots:
Always spray them with a leather/suede waterproof protectant spray (you can definitely find this wherever you buy your boots) BEFORE you wear them. Otherwise, you will lock in whatever dirt got on them that first wear.
You need different protector sprays for leather versus suede.
To keep suede looking new, give it an occasional once-over with a shoe brush to maintain the nap.
For leather, regular polishing with a leather conditioner (color-free) will help keep the shoes/leather supple.
dissimilar from booties, shooties are a take on the cool feel of a boot in a more innovative way. These have peep toes, laser cut details, etc. and combine the look and feel of booties with your pumps. Basically, two for the price of one! This can be a tricky look to pull off and it’s a new trend, so I would advise to try it only if you fall in love with a pair. Again, it’s all about wearing them with confidence!