https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 19:38:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650365 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:29:33 +0000 Aida 650365@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good advice above, wanted also to point out that this particular boot style is "ankle surrendering", if that's OK with you. I have motorcycle riding boots this shape and despise that they go straight up from my feet and don't have any ankle shaping. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650329 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:55:58 +0000 Marie 650329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a fellow brunette &amp; like you LOVE blue denim (all washes) tucked into a pair of brown boots &amp; also black skinnies look great tucked into brown boots so that is my 1st choice. I am no expert on shaft length - body proportions - just know what I like &amp; prefer a mid-calf boot on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650241 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:42:04 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 650241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OTOH, black and charcoal are also more rock n roll than brown, not just classic. However I agree that brown boots are more sort of rugged or cowboy-ish. (All of which is awesome.) It really depends on the look you want. I love both. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650237 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:40:31 +0000 N-Marie 650237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a brunette. I actually like the look of a skin-tone boot, too, to elongate the leg for wearing with skirts.</p> <p>Now I want 3 pairs of boots, LOL, one in brown, one in taupe and one in charcoal (my poor wallet!).</p> <p>I'd post a pic but I'm not an active member yet </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650204 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:14:57 +0000 nancylee 650204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Rae said, I would tend toward the brown if you want a more casual vibe and charcoal if you want a more classic/dressy vibe. Since you wear a lot of charcoal and black and gray, the charcoal might make more sense, too. </p> <p>What color is your hair? I love my taupe and lighter color boots to bookend my blonde hair. You might want to consider this when you're making a decision. </p> <p>Love the boot style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650199 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:11:39 +0000 Keix 650199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should be trying to get as close to the knee as possible while still being able to *sit down*. Especially for shorter folks, a standard 16" shaft might feel fine while standing up but dig into your knee once it's bent at a 90" angle. Trying on styles in person and measuring the shaft height would be a good bet. Online measurements tend to be unreliable for circumference, but I've found them pretty true for shaft height which doesn't change much by size.</p> <p>Right now is a good time buy boots on sale! I've been watching prices since December and now is the lowest they've hit on several styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650162 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:22:51 +0000 rae 650162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What color are your current boots? </p> <p>I personally love to mix brown with black and charcoal - I think that both colors are plenty versatile and it depends on whether you want a more sleek, dressy look (black) or a more rugged look (brown). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650159 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:20:03 +0000 Meredith1953 650159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Charcoal might be the most versatile but I really like the softer look of the brown ones! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650158 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:20:01 +0000 N-Marie 650158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a boot novice (not yet sure how much I'll get out of them), it sounds like a darker color is the way to go for more versatile use. </p> <p>It also sounds like I should probably try on a few styles in person to see how they fit. Should I be trying to get as close to the knee as possible without going over?</p> <p>I'm also wondering whether it's madness to buy them now (beginning of summer) - but now I'm slightly obsessed....</p> <p>Thanks for all the advice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650153 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:12:20 +0000 Sheila 650153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like the charcoal might be your best bet. A lot of women on this forum own cognac boots and they wear them with many colors, but it kind of depends on the "vibe" of your wardrobe and lifestyle. Just a thought. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650113 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:32:31 +0000 Keix 650113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you measured your calf length or tried on the Harness in person? I only ask because I'm 5'2" with short legs (29" inseam) and short shins to boot, but I prefer a 14-15" shaft height in flat boots to hit comfortably below the knee as a "tall" boot. The Harness would fit as a mid-calf boot on me, which I find tough to style.</p> <p>In terms of color, I vote for charcoal (or black, for that matter). I basically live in tall boots during the fall and winter, and did so for two years in a single pair of black boots. Unless you wear brown belts with everything or you want to tuck white/light-colored skinny jeans, I think black is the most versatile color. Dark jeans + black boots still looks classy and is more leg-elongating if that's a priority. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650108 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:22:21 +0000 N-Marie 650108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Abie, that's good advice - I just did a full closet inventory (rebuilding my wardrobe post-baby) so that shouldn't be too difficult. Problem is, almost all of my pants (other than one or two pairs of jeans) are flared (I haven't bought new pants in a long time.....), so I might have to buy new pants for this ensemble as well. </p> <p>Deedee, that's a good point about fit - I have athletic calves and I'm not 100% sure whether they will fit me at the calf, especially with jeans tucked in ! Endless.com and zappos have free shipping on returns, so it may take a few tries... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650099 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:14:23 +0000 deedee1221 650099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i could never look at a boot and determine whether it will work for me, i have very thick calves and for the most part i cant zip or pull on most boots to get a great fit but i love tall boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650094 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:08:18 +0000 Abie 650094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Think about your outfits now and how many of them you would pair with brown vs black or grey. For my wardrobe, the charcoal would be more versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/first-fryes---which-color-is-most-versatile#post-650077 Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:54:43 +0000 N-Marie 650077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been convinced to try the skinnies + tall boot combination, and I'm ready to bite the bullet and buy myself a pair of Fryes. I'm looking at the Harness 12Rs because I'm only 5'1, so a 12" shaft would almost be at knee height for me. </p> <p>There are a few colors on sale at endless.com (Amazon's store?) . I tend to wear a lot of blacks and grays as core colors, which makes me think that maybe the charcoal would be best?<br /> Charcoal:<a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/womens-boots/bestsellers/77300/harness-12r?color=CCL" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefryecompany.com/.....?color=CCL</a></p> <p>But part of me really likes that traditional look of the medium/dark wash jean tucked into a brown boot - not the most leg-elongating look, though.<br /> In that case I would get the tan color: <a href="http://www.thefryecompany.com/womens-boots/bestsellers/77300/harness-12r?color=TAN" rel="nofollow">http://www.thefryecompany.com/.....?color=TAN</a></p> <p>Which is the most versatile? For reference, I'm a work-at-home mom in California - most of my outfits are MOTG-style casual. </p>