https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:52:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329448 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:13:39 +0000 L'Abeille 1329448@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 pairs of boots I wear in the winter: a pair of riding-style winter boots (not quite knee-high, I wish!) and a pair of booties with about a 1 1/2-2-inch heel that are halfway between sleek and chunky so work in either direction. Both I got from Sears (my size makes in-store shopping depressing, and with Sears returns are painless). The booties are Clarks and were a wild card-- I was looking for a replacement for a Doc Marten style boot but these have been SO versatile, and have de-frumped a lot of outfits.</p> <p>Anyway back to your questions. I wear both pairs with pants (skinny or wide, tucked in or overtop, according to my mood) and with skirts and dresses (pencil/tube or full/A-line).&nbsp; I check the full-length mirror to decide which length works best. I will wear them indoors when they complete an outfit; they certainly are left on for church. At work it depends how hot it gets and whether the roads, and thus the treads, are full of sand and salt. I can happily walk for several blocks in either pair in dry or snowy conditions. Mud, not so much (but unavoidable at times, see: my driveway in spring. Which is why I also have a pair of Land's-End duck boots, thrifted for that purpose.)</p> <p>I wear them in winter, and in fall, and in spring as long as I absolutely have to, but as Suz said in a recent post, our mandatory boot-wearing weather is so long already that I don't want to waste a single day of our warm season(s) on boots if I don't absolutely have to! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329447 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 21:13:21 +0000 Gigi 1329447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will say that I have a pair of dressy Aquatalia boots, and they are incredibly warm. I was really surprised, because they weren't touted as such, and they have a 2.5-inch heel...clearly dress boot territory. But they keep my feet as warm as my snow boots. I assume that their more-everyday boots would be toasty as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329133 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:36:05 +0000 Anonymous 1329133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alana, I was thinking about you all night &nbsp;For your needs, and for your look, &nbsp;you might like the styles offered on Sorel.com - there are a lot of really cool winter boots in their collection that are totally wearable with both skirts and pants. &nbsp;Obviously they aren't going to be worn for special occasions but in Canadian winters, I think a nice faux fur trimmed pull on boot can look cute with a skirt and tights. And tights in all sizes and for all bodies are absolutely available! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329127 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:27:55 +0000 Amy 1329127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want boots that work for winter/cold, look at Aquatalia. They are my absolute favorite for cold and snowy conditions. I think they have rubber or something like that on the bottom that keeps you from slipping around and they have a thicker insulation to keep you cozy and dry (but they don't look at all like "snow" boots). They are water resistant and I tromp around in the snow while wearing them. Love them! </p> <p>Knee high would be great if you are worried about cold. Booties with tights are cute but obviously not as warm. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329105 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 14:06:42 +0000 Emily 1329105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, good point -&nbsp;I&nbsp;work in an office and&nbsp;commute by car.&nbsp; I happily&nbsp;trek a couple of blocks to lunch or&nbsp;around the mall or through&nbsp;the grocery store in them, though. &nbsp;Really well balanced, flexible shoe with a nice cushy insole. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329099 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:58:53 +0000 Suz 1329099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh, Emily. You have better balance than I do! I could no more wear a heel like that in winter than I could walk on water!&nbsp;</p> <p>I mean, not as a regular walking commute thing. I could wear it from house to car. And from car to desk.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329094 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:52:09 +0000 Emily 1329094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have the Presia "Shootie" by Rockport below,&nbsp;and wear them to work&nbsp;with pants and skirts&nbsp;pretty much all&nbsp;winter. &nbsp;For reference, I live in south-western Ontario, in the snow belt. &nbsp;I've had mine for a couple of seasons and am really happy with them - they are comfortable, and have held up well. &nbsp;The fit is really tailored and the cut is below the ankle and dips in the front.</p> <p>Caveats:&nbsp;<br />-With skirts in -10, I wear fleece lined tights<br />-With long trousers in -10, I wear ski socks<br />-I had vibram outsoles applied to the bottoms for&nbsp;extra traction, but your mileage may vary if there's lots of uncleared sidewalks involved in your commute </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329090 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:47:00 +0000 Glory 1329090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a good question. I wear exclusively pants in the fall/winter. In winter it is winter boot season.&nbsp;<br />Once I started wearing skinnier jeans boots became much easier. I have a pair of Frye Veronicas in black that I am in love with. They were a pretty big investment for me but I have had loads of wear out of them. I suppose they could go with a skirt or a dress but it would not be a refined look. For versatility to go with jeans and dresses you might be better off with a sleeker boot. They should start to come into stores soon. Last year Winners had some wonderful tall leather boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329085 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:40:22 +0000 bj1111 1329085@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>La canadienne and aquatalia get lots of love here. How dressy is also an issue?</p> <p>Something like this may fit with pants too depending on how thick they are or how slim your calves are, which may also dictate the brand/style.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/aquatalia-by-marvin-k-orso-boot/3491367" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/aq.....ot/3491367</a></p> <p>Two sets may be unavoidable. I would buy to fit the clothing i most wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1329056 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 13:09:36 +0000 trendin1234 1329056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>acctually it depends on your posture !! they should fit to you and should feel comfortable </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328947 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:49:49 +0000 Gigi 1328947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It can be tricky finding one pair of knee-high boots that will work with both pants and skirts, because I am a stickler for wanting my boot shaft snug against my leg when I'm wearing a skirt. That means that if I try to tuck pants, things get too tight. But if you could find an adjustable-calf boot, that would allow you to do both. (Some boots have a buckle at the calf that can allow for more or less expansion.)</p> <p>I think the most versatile here would be knee-high boots or booties. Calf-height boots can be stumpifying and tricky to style. In Canadian weather, I would probably go for the knee-high boots. I live in Minnesota, and I wore my La Canadienne riding boots A LOT from probably October through April.</p> <p>Whether the boots are sleek or chunky depends on the vibe of the outfit. That's where I think you just have to stand in front of a mirror and see what works. Sometimes you can get a nice "edgy" vibe by pairing a chunkier pair of boots with a more feminine skirt. But it might also look "off." I always have to try things out in person; it's hard to know up front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328937 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:24:51 +0000 Alana in Canada 1328937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lisap. No, I won't be staying in the boots at work (I wear steel toes, there)! I'd be running errands in them, though, and riding public transit sometimes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Mostly, I'm just curious about&nbsp;what looks good--so I can even start to think about it!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328936 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:18:15 +0000 Anonymous 1328936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think of riding boots as tall , side zip, low heel, glossy leather classics . &nbsp;Yes, often equestrian style - some have gold hardware , or not. &nbsp;Heels are always 1inch or so, and stacked. &nbsp;Toes are slightly rounded, not almond, and not pointed. &nbsp;Black, or cognac. &nbsp;</p> <p>Booties &nbsp;- yes ankle boots. They drive me nuts under pants unless they are very close to the ankle and refined looking. &nbsp;Plus I don't find the look very appealing -again unless the boots are very refined and elegant&nbsp;- which is hard to find .&nbsp;</p> <p>It's a whole different ball of wax if you are talking about something to wear to work and then take off though. &nbsp;My kind of job means I &nbsp;am in what I leave the house in - all day long - coat and boots included - so I look for boots that look right all day long. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328933 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 05:06:22 +0000 Alana in Canada 1328933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap --by riding boots, do you mean equestrian style boots?--or just generally speaking tall boots?<br />and booties would be ankle height boots? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328912 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:41:27 +0000 Anonymous 1328912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Alana - I find a riding boot to be my best go-with-everything in winter. &nbsp;But I don't wear trousers or regular dress pants a whole lot&nbsp;&nbsp;in the winter because I am not crazy about what happens with booties under pants (getting caught up in the hem etc) and because pants get so dirty in our winters !&nbsp;&nbsp;But riding boots allow you to tuck in your jeans and slim pants, and look classically great with a skirt. &nbsp;My 2 cents worth here:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328908 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:36:14 +0000 Dee 1328908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that may be true if you have a western or boho style. </p> <p>Also, I do find chunkier boots work better in the dead of winter - more sole equals more surface area equals less chance of me slipping on the ice, but it's usually colder than -10C by that point anyway. There's always a point where I put away my cute boots and end up wearing my snow boots for the next couple of weeks/months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328904 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:29:48 +0000 Alana in Canada 1328904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes,that makes sense--mid-calf--with the exception of cowboy boots--are likely to be less flattering than other lengths.</p> <p>(Though, I must confess, I grew up thinking cowboy boots went with everything, all the time. Others did not agree with me way back when.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328887 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:09:47 +0000 Dee 1328887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find tall (knee-high) boots or ankle boots/booties work best with skirts. Mid-calf always makes me feel stunted, but that might be because I'm short to being with.</p> <p>Chunky or not depends on the vibe of the outfit. I prefer sleeker books but my wardrobe isn't terribly RATE to begin with, and I find sleek (or at least no too chunky) easier to dress up and down.</p> <p>I'll leave specific suggestions to those with a better shoe wardrobe than I have though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-there-boots-that-go-with-skirts-and-pants#post-1328877 Tue, 12 Aug 2014 04:00:32 +0000 Alana in Canada 1328877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Specifically, outdoor boots for cold temps (say minus ten celcius. Colder than that and I won't likely wear a skirt.)<br />Should they be tall? mid-calf? ankle?<br />Should they be sleek--or can they be chunky?<br />How do you decide?<br />Any examples?</p> <p> </p>