WIW, and trying on Miz Mooz booties!

Today's outfit is all about tomato red and teal, which are colors I don't think I've paired together before. What do you think?

top - red - F21
cardi - brown - express
necklace - teal - I made it
skirt - khaki knit - jjill (modified to fit right)
shoes - teal - clarks gelato

I've been getting my hopes up for all of the boots and flats I've been buying online and then returning, so I decided to order some ankle boots I knew I probably wouldn't keep. I've been thinking that since I live in AZ, ankle boots might make more sense than knee high boots. But once I started thinking seriously about ankle boots, I realized my skinny ankles will be just as hard to fit as my skinny calves, bummer. Anyway, after looking around on endless, I spotted these booties, which have a 10" opening. I was curious how big they would look with my 7.5" ankles, if they would come across as too dressy for my everyday wear, and if maybe ankle boots would be a better lifestyle fit than searching for a second pair of knee-high boots.

So, here are the booties! I usually wear my boots in a size 7 because I wear socks with them, but I don't have any socks that are low enough to be unseen in these boots - do most people wear ankle boots without socks? How absurd does the space around my ankles look? How much tighter would the ankles need to be for these to look "right"? Do they make my outfit significantly dressier, or do they fit with the same vibe as the outfit I'm actually wearing today? I want your opinions!

Edit: in photo #3 you can see that the top button on the left boot came undone. But the right one is buttoned, so that gives a realistic look at how much extra space there is.

Edit again: I decided to compare the booties to knee high boots in the same color. post here: http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....comparison

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13 years ago

Joy

Veteran

I'm not sure of the answers as I have problems with booties myself. But your legs look beautiful and the booties seem to show off their lovely slim shape.

Scarlet

From these photos, I think the boots look totally rocking! I do see that you have amazingly small ankles, but I don't know that I would really notice so much if you hadn't mentioned it. I think the boots with this outfit don't look more dressy so much as more fashion-forward. I really like it/them. I vote keep.

Kate

Scarlet, I should have mentioned I won't actually be keeping this pair unless I figure out socks to go with them, because they are too big for me without socks. If people love them and I decide I want ankle boots and not knee-high boots, I will consider finding them in a smaller size. Endless doesn't have them in 6.5, so I'm keeping an eye out for them somewhere else.

kellygirl

Sweet booties! I don't think the opening looks too big at all. (If you want to see a big opening, check out the MIA Sergeants. ) I love these with your skirt. I think they make your outfit dressier but not in a fussy way. I hope you can find a smaller size--they'd be great for fall with hosiery. Good question about the socks--perhaps a low rise sock?

ETA: I love the color combination. On my screen, your sweater looks black. I can imagine the color pairing though and think it's fab!

Sveta

(website)

Great boots! I don't think they should be snug around the ankle. They look great with your skirt. I do not think these boots are very dressy - they can be more casual or more dressier depending on what you wear with them.

Megan

Active Member

Kate- have you checked infinityshoes.com for the Miz Mooz booties?

shell

I love those boots on you! They take your outfit from classic to edgy!

Debora

I have no idea how booties are supposed to fit. I just wanted to weigh in and say that those are adorable booties, and I think you rock the look!

Oh, but socks should be no problem. I can't direct you where to go in the US, but I have lots of little socky things from Falke that would not show. They look like this:
http://www.falke-shop.com/de/d.....eaker.html
Also I usually buy a half size larger in boots and add an insole to protect my feet from the cold ground.

I think there is a good website that specializes in socks and hose, but I don't know the name of it. I am sure someone here can help you.

Anonymous

Those are great booties Kate and they look wonderful on you. I tend to wear my ankle boots with a tights/stocking or barefoot.

yublocka

I agree with shell that these booties really take the outfit to a new level. Do you think a smaller size would work out better? If so I hope you manage to track a pair down!!

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