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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: If you had to pick just one pair of boots https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 15:50:29 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Mo on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots/page/2#post-1001641 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:37:15 +0000 Mo 1001641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gaylene, my thoughts exactly!  I do also want to keep in mind, and bring, what I will actually wear, and not just 'loves' that may in reality be too dressy or too hot, etc etc.  That means some supporting acts along with the statement pieces, but the best of the support staff lol!   Sylvie on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots/page/2#post-1001614 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:14:32 +0000 Sylvie 1001614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks like you've already decided but my first choice was #1, with the caveat that I was concerned about tall boots in a hot climate.  Since that's not an issue, I'm glad you chose them! Gaylene on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots/page/2#post-1001607 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:03:33 +0000 Gaylene 1001607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it's a brilliant idea to bring items that are very high on the happiness factor to Florida. It's OK to be practical, but, given your situation, a wardrobe of practical is likely to make you feel even more ambivalent about being in Florida. Thinking of all your best-loved items sitting in a closet on the other side of the continent doesn't sound like a very good situation to me. Bring the good stuff, leave the rest, and enjoy the opportunity to wear only your 9 and 10's for the next few months. Anonymous on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001605 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:03:04 +0000 Anonymous 1001605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yeah, if you want to wear them with dresses, I don't think you could go wrong with #1. I'm glad someone else agrees with me that Florida can get cold lol. I grew up there. Mo on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001592 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:36:45 +0000 Mo 1001592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you all for weighing in.  I think I will go with #1.  I imagine they won't play well with my ikat jeans but seems they are neutral enough for just about everything else.  Yes, FL does get chilly sometimes.  I remember a 5K that was 40 degrees at race start 2 years back and thinking those runners have no idea how to dress for such temps lol.   I really want to only bring what I will wear, but I also want to bring enough to express myself and feel like I'm really living while there and not just on an extended trip, you know??  I'm thinking this will actually help me to weed through and bring the 9's and 10's of my wardrobe. EDIT: the cognac foldovers were my runners up but they just don't go with nearly as many things, and are too wide for bare legs with dresses on me. Lisa on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001492 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:37:18 +0000 Lisa 1001492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote #1, they are a classic look and should remix well with your items here. Plus the color is not super dark so it will fit in with warmer weather. Anonymous on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001470 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:20:09 +0000 Anonymous 1001470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote the Julias too! Julie on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001463 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:06:25 +0000 Julie 1001463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm going to vote for the Frye Julias. I have a pair, and they are in the top 5 most comfortable boots I own. Would look nice with your white jeans and one of those short dresses over top. Cheers Julie AnnieMouse on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001457 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:47:32 +0000 AnnieMouse 1001457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ ... and speaking of #1... What are they and how can I buy a pair of my very own? (as for the others: 2 feels too casual, 3 will be too heavy for summer if you end up there over the year, fleece says NYC or Chicago to me, I'm not big on brown boots as a rule or the fold down thing, and patent feels too much like spring). Jjsloane on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001454 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:45:14 +0000 Jjsloane 1001454@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My first choice is no boots in FL (except the fantasy ones DonnaF suggested), then 3 (work with all of your pants and most of your dresses) and then 1. Nothing with fleece says FL to me and makes me itch thinking about it.  AnnieMouse on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001452 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:43:49 +0000 AnnieMouse 1001452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ 1, for sure. The colour is more versatile, and knee boots are always a better option to my eye. Anonymous on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001450 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 12:40:06 +0000 Anonymous 1001450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Northern Florida--and even Central Florida at times--can get surprisingly cold in the winter, so don't rule out the boots unless you're going to somewhere south of Orlando. The humidity and wind can make the temperature feel colder than it actually is. Where I grew up, we almost always had winter days where we had to leave pipes dripping so they wouldn't freeze. Boot #6 really catches my eye for some reason, though I also like #1 and #2. I wouldn't go with #2 unless you're going to stick with a casual look. Boot #6 and boot #1 would work well in a mild climate and could be dressed up or down. rute on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001412 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:34:16 +0000 rute 1001412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For me it's easy: 3! This year flat tall boots are in! This one goes with everything! Ingunn on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001367 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 07:22:21 +0000 Ingunn 1001367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm with Denise for #3 - simple black boots really goes with everything. jayne on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001335 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:23:20 +0000 jayne 1001335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think 5 felt like an option also, but wasn't sure the color was versatile enough with your dresses...I thought 1 might be a bit too warm in florida...but I run warm! Thistle on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001272 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 03:02:59 +0000 Thistle 1001272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Honestly, I couldn't wear any of these in a warmer climate. If I had to choose, I would say #2. lyn* on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001268 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:59:10 +0000 lyn* 1001268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'd go with #5 rae on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001267 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:58:46 +0000 rae 1001267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I would vote #1 all the way. The lighter color makes em look great with bare legs, not too heavy. And I find mine very easy to dress both up and down. I'm with Rachy in feeling that the rest feel heavy/wintry. CocoLion on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001263 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:51:12 +0000 CocoLion 1001263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote for the simple black boots #3.  Goes with everything. ManidipaM on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001232 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:08:59 +0000 ManidipaM 1001232@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am hesitating over #1 for the pants, esp the printed pants. Could be too ALGO. Though I like their vibe best for a hot place, the rest of the closet taken into account, I would choose #7 or maybe #6. Anonymous on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001219 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:57:41 +0000 Anonymous 1001219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you really wear boots in Florida, even in winter? If you want a pair, I vote #2. Mo on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001218 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:57:00 +0000 Mo 1001218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hmmm, well I suppose I should admit that I'm not really comfortable with the idea of #2 on bare legs . . . my skinny ankles really exaggerate the whole standing in a flower pot syndrome.  I'm fine with them over pants or leggings even, but dresses and bare legs, no siree.  Looks like by default #1 are the leaders.  I need to get their CPW down anyway, since they are the most expensive item in my entire wardrobe!  I realize it's only boot season (if at all) for 3 or 4 months of the year in FL but I think one pair can make the cut anyway    Thanks for the input!  (Interestingly, no one picked one of my other runner's up. Hmmmm.  Always good to poll the masses lol.) Suz on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001213 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:52:03 +0000 Suz 1001213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ LOL, I am with Donna!  I personally couldn't wear any of these in a super warm climate....but probably 1 or 2.  velvetychocolate on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001202 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 01:46:46 +0000 velvetychocolate 1001202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ For a warmer fall/winter climate, I'd be inclined to choose either #1 (because of their lighter, more neutral colour) or #2 (because they're booties/ankle boots, and you wouldn't find them too warm). Between those two? I'm leaning toward the boots in #2. More practical and versatile in a warm-ish fall/winter climate, imo. rachylou on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001130 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:42:24 +0000 rachylou 1001130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote for #1. They're tall, but all the rest really say winter to me... DonnaF on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001127 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:39:17 +0000 DonnaF 1001127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote that you get a pair of cool perforated or otherwise open booties that bookend your hair.  What?  That wasn't an option? catgirl on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001113 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:31:23 +0000 catgirl 1001113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote for 2 in a warmer climate, and next is 1. kellygirl on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001098 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:22:23 +0000 kellygirl 1001098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I vote for 1 or 2. I love the tall lace ups--the color seems good for warmer weather although I'm not sure how comfy they would be if it was hot. The shorter boots look like something you could wear with skirts and shorts for a mild summer. I guess it kind of depends on the kind of weather you are expecting to have. How long will you be in FL? Anonymous on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001077 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:13:04 +0000 Anonymous 1001077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hands down #2.  I personally would wear those with skirts, dresses, skinnys and boyfriend shorts.  The others seem too wintery, although #1 and #3 would look really nice with the dresses. deb on "If you had to pick just one pair of boots" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/if-you-had-to-pick-just-one-pair-of-boots#post-1001075 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:11:50 +0000 deb 1001075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think #1 because it is most like you. I am not sure they would be the best for the warmer climate of Florida, though. To me the shorter bootie # 2 would work.