https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:54:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473772 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 18:35:08 +0000 Angie 473772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah. Then tomorrow's post won't really help :(</p> <p>But 14.5 to 15 inch calves are ideal for tall boots - most boots fit this calf circumference! But the shafts have to be short for petite gals such as yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473743 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:39:42 +0000 christy 473743@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie - my calf circumference is closer to 15". At least that's what the Miz Mooz Flynn's are which I have worn often with skirts but am wearing today over skinnies and they feel pretty good. Looking forward to tomorrow's post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473710 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:19:41 +0000 Queen Mum 473710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>agreeing with the others that these are a tad tall.</p> <p>I have 2 pair of tall boots (gosh, I need to get shopping don't I...that sounds so meager ;-0.....<br /> anyhow, I have 2 pair of tall boots, and I wear both with dresses and jeans. One pair has a stretchy panel in the side that allows for a snug fit against my bare leg and allowance for jeans, and the other pair is more of a riding boot style that is probably a smidge loose to wear with dresses, but I do anyway....I wear them to add a casual edge to dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473695 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:00:37 +0000 Jonesy 473695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree about these boots being a smidge too tall. Re. two pairs for tucking skinnies and wearing with skirts/dresses: I think a lot of people have a hard time finding boots that can do double-duty because if they are snug/sleek enough to wear with skirts and dresses, they are too snug to tuck jeans into (so, less about the height and more about the fit through the calf). That is my impression, at least. I was lucky enough to find a pair that can handle both, though I don't think I could get thick pants jammed into them :). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473694 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:59:54 +0000 Angie 473694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This depends entirely on the way the boots are made and how they stretch, Christy. I actually don't wear any of my "skirt boots" over jeans apart from my 20 eyelet Docs and very slouchy Fryes. But other lasses do double duty with their boots if the fits are forgiving or sleekness is not a prerequisite. </p> <p>With tall boots, you just have to keep on trying. By all means order the ones that Rita suggests and look at my post tomorrow. Is your calf circumference 13 inches? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473690 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:53:36 +0000 christy 473690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, this has me curious...for those of you who mentioned having one pair of tall boots for skinnies and another tall pair for skirts/dresses, why wouldn't the pair that is short enough to work for the skirts and dresses also work for skinnies? </p> <p>Angie, do you think that a different pair of tall boots that are shorter in the shaft (like the ones Rita linked to) could serve both purposes for me? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473610 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:39:06 +0000 rute 473610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love tall boots and they seem perfect for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473602 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:21:03 +0000 Anonymous 473602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, i wanted to offer a suggestion. I love to wear tall boo2s like yours, but raisimg the hemline a bit, to give the boots more breathing space. If you don't really like shorter hemlines ( skirts or wool shorts) i say pass. Or make them skinnies only:-).<br /> just to see how diverse are our feet problems , i struggle to find boots that tall( and i am petite) plenty of foldable otk, sparse sleek riding boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473594 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:57:20 +0000 Marley 473594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE these boots - but I also think that they are just a little bit too tall :-(</p> <p>I have never been able to find a pair of tall boots that work with both skinnies and skirts/dresses. I have to wear an inch or two shorter boot when I wear dresses/skirts than when I wear skinnies. Kind of frustrating because it means I have to put out twice the amount of money! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473522 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:05:06 +0000 christy 473522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Rita - thank you for that link!!! Those are very similar...might just have to give those a whirl!<br /> @Mochi - hee hee "clothes math"! That's hilarious (I feel the same way sometimes! ).<br /> @Angie, Deborah &amp; Suz - *sigh*...they are just SO pretty! But you're right...I know you're right....boo... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473502 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:31:57 +0000 Deborah 473502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christy, stunning boots but I also agree with Angie that for skirts they are just that bit too long. Love them with the skinnies tho:) I have something similar but I think mine are shorter and I only wear them with skinnies. I like the boots modgrl suggested. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473500 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:26:45 +0000 modgrl 473500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If they were an inch shorter there would be no gap at the top. I usually look for 14-15" boots, and can sometimes stretch that to 16" depending on the kind of elastic the boots have at the top to keep them tight against my calf. They are gorgeous but I think there is something better out there for you. I have boots for dresses and boots for skinnies but it's a tough trick to find a pair of boots that works for both. </p> <p>Did you try these -<br /> <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=128211&#038;locale=en_US&#038;kwid=1&#038;sem=false&#038;sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.piperlime.com%2Fproducts%2Fbandolino.jsp%3Ftid%3Dplgobue8v%26kwid%3D1%26ap%3D7%26sem%3Dtrue%26mkwid%3D225MhCzq%26adid%3Dtbbtyr%2BCY%2BFrnepu%2BOebnq%2BTrarevp%2BIraqbeOenaq%2BOebnq%2BIO%2BB%2BFUB%2BOnaqbyvab%2Bcyby%2Bta%2Bonaqbyvab%2Bfubr%26creative%3D9258303785%26adpos%3D1t2" rel="nofollow">http://piperlime.gap.com/brows.....dpos%3D1t2</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473496 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:15:30 +0000 Angie 473496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, goodness. "Clothes Math" - now there's a beaute, Mochi. I like that term! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473495 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:12:30 +0000 Mochi 473495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't worry about it. I often don't make sense to myself. And was never good at Clothes Math! :)</p> <p>And yes it does make sense. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473486 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:56:11 +0000 Suz 473486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous boots, Christy! I agree with Angie about the height. And I feel your pain. I suffer from this problem with many boots, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473484 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:53:07 +0000 Angie 473484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry, Mochi. I don't understand the comparison. I'd like to understand, though :)</p> <p>OTK boots fit in a completely different way to sleek knee high riding boots. Also, it's all in how you see the leg line with OTK boots: you see a shortened upper leg, and I see a lengthened lower leg. We all see different things! Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473478 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:45:07 +0000 Mochi 473478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. Much to learn re proportion here, but if that's a general concept, then wouldn't over the knee boots that are all the rage right now definitely be pushing beyond the limit? I see them basically cropping short the upper leg line of everyone I see who wears them.</p> <p>I'm not much taller than you. I would do it, but I guess with a skirt would try to wear the same color tights, fwiw. Or maybe a slightly shorter skirt would balance the proportions? Just my amateur suggestion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473477 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:42:09 +0000 Angie 473477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are truly my type of boots, Christy. They look beautiful in the photos.</p> <p>As for fit, this is where it gets very subjective. There are fashion bloggers and forum members who like to wear their boots like this - whereas I think that the shaft is too long. They fit in the calf, but to answer your question - yes, too tall for petite you. At least an inch and a half too long in the shaft. You kind of get away with the length when you wear them over jeans, but it's much more pronounced when you wear a skirt. </p> <p>FWIW, that's my take on the fit! Sorry to be a mare :(. They do look like stunning boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473476 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:39:13 +0000 christy 473476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, they are comfortable. I just felt like the proportions were a bit off for me? I'm only 5'2" and am very conscious of proportions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473465 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:06:28 +0000 Mochi 473465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them a lot. (Are there rules about tall boots I don't know about?) Are they comfortable? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/are-these-boots-too-tall#post-473463 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 01:00:31 +0000 christy 473463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm on the fence with these black boots. I'm looking for something that can be worn with skirts and dresses as well as more casually with skinnies. What say you? I haven't really styled them all - just threw on a pair of skinnies and a skirt to show how tall they are in the shaft. </p>