https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:48:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers/page/2#post-2341908 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:15:43 +0000 Anonymous 2341908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Blondos, but can picture them with light jeans more for early spring (if you don't get lots of rain and mud).</p> <p>My "lightening up" solution is my camel coat- and leaving the rest of the outfit dark </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341888 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:51:57 +0000 lyn67 2341888@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanx for posting the inspiration picties, I now understand better the aesthetic you want to&nbsp; achieve&nbsp; with a bootie in a "lighter shade, to go with lighter wash jeans". That been said I see those 2 boots completely different in their style, as per Suz and others said- and I see cowboy boots are big thing right now in the stores (if that means<i><b> the trendy</b></i>?:-)). But speaking of boots, for making my ultimate decision I will allways count my outerwear, too- as I would like to bookend or at least balance out somehow my all together&nbsp; completed for outdoors outfit.&nbsp; </p> <p><b>ETA</b>: Loved Carla's inspiration picties for styling other kind of boots-the chunky ones look more practical for a canadian winter-and I now (for a fea years already) love a chunky boot myself, too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341872 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:09:06 +0000 Style Fan 2341872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Helena, I have been looking at the whiskey Gabor boots. I could see them working with all my jeans. I saw the MWWH ones today. That colour would also look fabulous with denim. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341676 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 14:43:24 +0000 Angie 2341676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Duplicate comfy boots! It's that easy :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341574 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 16:16:32 +0000 Helena 2341574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all ... Appreciate it. Kkards glad it's not just me lol ... Carla love Alyssa's outfit, going on IG to find and save it as inspo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341568 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:46:46 +0000 kkards 2341568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was so good<br />...<i> Might be a tall order to solve all three with one purchase, which is a false economy I've been guilty of before (and ended up with one piece that didn't achieve any of the goals properly hah<br /></i>i’ve been guilty of this rationally as well. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341564 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:14:35 +0000 Carla 2341564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my favourite places to shop for boots is MWWH (Marks Workwear House). &nbsp;I find their &nbsp;Quad Comfort boots an excellent match for my fussy feet, and light weight. &nbsp;Often leather, too! &nbsp;When I came across this Timberland boot, I thought of you…but it might not be refined enough.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marks.com/en/pdp/timberland-women-s-courmayeur-valley-leather-chelsea-boots-taupe-63949349f.html#srp?&amp;colorCode=COLOUR_CREAM">https://www.marks.com/en/pdp/t.....upe-639493</a></p> <p>There are other light coloured boots as well, and the price points are always good. &nbsp;(Not what you’re looking for, but I’m tempted by these!)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.marks.com/en/pdp/sperry-women-s-saltwater-alpine-boot-71231848f.html#srp?&amp;colorCode=COLOUR_WHITE">https://www.marks.com/en/pdp/s.....colorCode=</a></p> <p>I’ve noticed two Canadian bloggers - Style Bee and Alyssa Beltempo, are styling greige coloured winter boots - round toed, chunky soles. &nbsp;Styled with jeans below, plus one with a blue coat, ‘cause I think you have a coat this colour!?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341562 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:05:42 +0000 notsaf 2341562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just piping in to agree with your instinct that the Biondos toe-shape feels at little less current atm. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but it does make them read more dressy (because classic as Sue said), and may not be what you're looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341561 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:05:17 +0000 RobinF 2341561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m late to the discussion, but I would also say that to me the darker boots would look great with the light jeans. And I love the casual look of them. Definitely worth a try on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341553 Sat, 14 Oct 2023 13:38:16 +0000 Helena 2341553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone; loads of great suggestions here! My biggest takeaway is that I need to define the problem I'm trying to solve ... Which might be two distinct problems or even three (colour of boot, smart casual option, something that *feels* more up to date *to me*) ... Might be a tall order to solve all three with one purchase, which is a false economy I've been guilty of before (and ended up with one piece that didn't achieve any of the goals properly hah)!! Appreciate the input and wisdom xx </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341486 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:47:38 +0000 Sal 2341486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both - but think you need to feel excited about the pair you choose. </p> <p>I just added some light wash denim and like them with black but like to balance dark shoes with a dark top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341481 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:35:51 +0000 Jonesy 2341481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am totally with <b>LaPed</b> re. the cognac boots looking fabulous with lighter and medium wash jeans, and trying to talk oneself into something practical--it never works for me either! And it seems to me that the cognac pair would actually be a little more practical, since the heel is lower and wooden, vs. that lighter suede heel on the Blondo pair (a bear to keep clean, especially in the winter, I would suspect).</p> <p>I love, love, love cognac/whiskey footwear and find it so useful as an alternative to black. It looks fab with denim of all shades, IMHO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341479 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:59:15 +0000 Jenni NZ 2341479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I certainly couldn’t say why number 1 is “less current” either and am with Star on that. But then essentially I don’t care about that, it’s all about what I like and am drawn to, and I’m also a fan of retro. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341478 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:55:55 +0000 Star (Lise) 2341478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am of a similar mind set as <b>JenniNZ&nbsp;</b>and I cannot say why number 1 is dated or just current enough.&nbsp; Please enlighten me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341477 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:52:21 +0000 Jenni NZ 2341477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gosh this whole discussion seems so weird to me! I’m the opposite of Suz saying they look completely different. To me they look really similar and just a different colour. To me if one or the other pokes out from either of those pairs of jeans I’m going to be “yeah, jeans and boots”.<br /> Not helpful to you, I’m sorry! I have said this just to show how different our perceptions of fashion dilemmas can be. For me, I would be buying the ones that I preferred and felt drawn to, if they will still be practical, which it sounds like they will be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341470 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:01:10 +0000 Carol 2341470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think just about any color boot would go with light-wash jeans, just depends on your style. I don't know how much the pale Blondos cost, but if I love something, I will wear it, even if it gets ruined, just for the chance of wearing it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341466 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:55:16 +0000 Suz 2341466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These seem like entirely different species to me. From my POV, the Blondos are classic and a bit on the dressy side; the whiskey western bootie is far more casual. I wouldn't even put them in the same category.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm with <b>Roberta </b>in having (to my surprise) found that a light <b>waterproof</b> boot is not a problem in our winters. I'm shocked, to be honest. I mean, we don't get as much snow out here, true -- but we do get some, and we also get a lot of dirty rain.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm also with <b>LaPed</b> in thinking either boot would work, colour wise, with either jean!&nbsp;</p> <p>My question would be less about "currency" and more about need. Do I need a slightly more casual boot? Then maybe the whiskey.&nbsp;</p> <p>I do wonder how it will feel under pants, though. I would check that shaft width. It might look great with slim pants tucked in, or with skirts/ dresses. But will it work with a wider leg? I'm not sure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341456 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:09:13 +0000 Roberta 2341456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Helena! I know and like Gabor boots, but haven't thought about them for a while. Here are a couple of finds from Zappos. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341452 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:41:12 +0000 Helena 2341452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LaPed that is super helpful ... It's not so much to be super leg lengthening ... More that black with the light wash looks super heavy to my eye (on me) ... The brown might be just soft enough. I think I will head to the store for a try on ...they do appeal to me for some reason! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341451 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:35:47 +0000 LaPed 2341451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, so is the main reason you want lighter boots for the light wash denim for the low-contrast "leg extension" effect? Because I think the darker whiskey coloured boots would look <i>amazing </i>with both pairs of jeans you show, and would also be a great bookend for your hair, no? (That said, I'd also happily wear your burgundy boots with lighter denims -- I'm so not a column of colour / low-contrast person. )</p> <p>Anyway, it seems like the darker, slightly western pair is calling to you and the Blondos are not. And if you're starting to tire of the burgundy pair, it definitely doesn't make sense to duplicate! I've always found that trying to talk myself into something that <i>should</i> be practical is a sign that I'm not actually going to reach for that thing, which is a should-want and not an actual-want.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341445 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:14:23 +0000 Helena 2341445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Roberta, they are these ones - never heard of the brand but this store does only comfy shoes so I always check:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.walkingonacloud.ca/35-mm-athen-cognac-gab96-673-43.html">https://www.walkingonacloud.ca.....73-43.html</a></p> <p>Sarah, I should qualify - I prefer the style of the cognac ones more because they feel more current to me. The colours I like equally - it's more which will function best. I think perhaps I have a need (fashion need that is - not actual need, to be clear!) - for both a darker and a lighter pair. I could always do trusty black as I did wear my last pair into the ground (hence the search) but it feels a little uninspired at the moment ... I may have to do some more store browsing as perhaps more options have come in in the last week or so; everything looked so blah last time I looked! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341443 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:38:04 +0000 Roberta 2341443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If the Blondos aren't quite it, as you say, I would hold out for the boot you really love. I do note that even in Chicago winters, my favorite boots are white and light gray, so I obviously am not too worried about staining. I really like lighter colors in winter, when everyone seems to be wearing black. But my main question is, what is the brand of the second pair? I love the cut and the low heel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341441 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:10:56 +0000 Helena 2341441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I also think I might be trying to kill two birds with one stone ... I have two "problems" (relative term of course) that I'm trying to solve. One is the need for a smarter flat boot for fall/winter, the other is something I enjoy with light wash jeans. This might be two different items ...&nbsp;</p> <p>Sarah, you always ask the best questions!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341439 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 SarahD8 2341439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Then, I think the answer is to go with the darker one, and wait for “the one” to present itself…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341438 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:57:36 +0000 Helena 2341438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, those are great questions, and I think I would still be looking for 'the ones' ... I enjoy the burgundy ones because of the colour and comfort, but they don't feel super-current to me ... which isn't a huge deal but *is* a strike against duplicating ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341437 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:57:25 +0000 SarahD8 2341437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you prefer the darker ones as you just said (we cross posted) that does change the equation a bit… </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341435 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:56:00 +0000 SarahD8 2341435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a duplicator so the Blondos sound great to me. I don’t have a good eye for the subtle details of currency in footwear, but they seem current enough to me. (Who is examining your shoes that closely anyway?)</p> <p>I wonder what your gut says. When you think about the Blondos do you feel relief that the hunt is over and excited to put them through their paces in the outfits you’ve been planning? Or will you still low-key be looking for “the ones”?</p> <p>Do you still wear the burgundy Blondos and feel “current enough” in them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341433 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:49:57 +0000 Helena 2341433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, you wear white and very light booties well! The heel on the Blondos doesn't bother me at all - that's a height I find very comfortable, especially with the sturdy block heel.</p> <p>Sisi, I prefer them too ... it's possible that the correct answer for practical me is going to be to just continue embracing darker colours for the winter, perhaps adding lightness in tops rather than shoes - at least until the ideal light boot presents itself, as I feel like everything I'm seeing isn't quite it. When it's very snowy I give up on fashion and just dress for practicality ... as much as we do get plenty of snow, the sidewalks, etc. are usually cleared fairly quickly, so it's more slush and dirt that's the issue. When there's lots of snow on the pavement I wear my ugly old snow boots and be done with it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341431 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:36:56 +0000 Sisi 2341431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer the second ones, but if you prefer a light bootie for light wash jeans, then I would look for a rainproof material and a rubber sole. I do not know much about Canadian Winters but I imagine a ton of snow ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bootie-bothers#post-2341430 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:32:23 +0000 Anonymous 2341430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the Blondos. &nbsp;They look classic to me but have too high a heel. I have had good luck with white or off white booties to lighten up outfits. &nbsp;#2 does look dark but not too dark. If they are more comfortable than the Blondos keep and wear them. </p>