https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:58:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1563900 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:35:16 +0000 Thistle 1563900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Alaskagirl said. I have a pair similar to what she showed, and I find the "v" in the front critical to looking intentional with skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1563755 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:25:15 +0000 Cerinda 1563755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vogs definitely tick the durability box, and once they're broken in (IF they suit your foot) are divinely comfortable. &nbsp;But I've recently realized that my Vogs&nbsp;<i>transcend</i> trends --not necessarily a good thing since I want to use current footwear to update my existing wardrobe items. &nbsp;But they <i>do</i> make terrific statement pieces with real longevity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1563750 Sun, 27 Sep 2015 16:15:03 +0000 Kristine 1563750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all of the input. Really good points. Chances are with skirts I would probably be wearing tights. My coloring is similar to Angie's - blonde hair, fair skin.&nbsp;<br />I am 6'1", so I prefer a heel that is no more than 1.5", both for comfort and they just seem the most proportional for me.<br />I also noticed these Fluevogs, but then wonder if I'm going the opposite direction with too flat of a heel:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fluevog.com/shop/4290-anton-black?item=13&amp;of=42&amp;gender=women&amp;size">https://www.fluevog.com/shop/4.....&#038;size</a>=<br />They may have what my husband would call "a Tron vibe"... meaning space boot </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1563319 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 17:01:10 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1563319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the description Alaskagirl provided. &nbsp;It may take a lot of looking. &nbsp;I find the chelsea boot hard to fit because they rub on the front of my leg so you really need to try them and walk around a bit. &nbsp;</p> <p>Of the ones you posted, I prefer the first pair because I find the matching sole and heel to look more dressy and better suited to skirts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1563317 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 17:00:26 +0000 Elle 1563317@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 the best. &nbsp;The light sole makes the shoe seem less heavy and would work in different seasons. Both these booties would look good with pants.</p> <p>Skirts are trickier. &nbsp;Some things to consider --- are you going to wear them with &nbsp;bare legs or lighter color outfits? &nbsp;If so, do you have something dark in your outfit (including hair) to balance them out? &nbsp;Is one brand significantly more comfortable on your feet?&nbsp;Comfort is key!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1563306 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 16:40:53 +0000 Cerinda 1563306@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm finding I like skirts best with either short booties like these or with fitted high shafts. &nbsp;I do get a different vibe from these two, though: &nbsp;the first is dressier. &nbsp;Which way does your wardrobe swing? &nbsp;Which are more comfortable? &nbsp;I have found both Borns and Danskos wear like iron, but the nubuck may not hold up to a lot of damp.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1563087 Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:00:23 +0000 gryffin 1563087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristine - I don't know how limited a budget you are talking about. &nbsp;But if there were only one pair of booties for everything I would personally pick aquatalia fetch in black suede (dressier to my eye) but also comes in black leather. &nbsp;Waterproof, low heel, pointy toe with shiny subtle metal at base of toe above sole and gets compliments every time worn. &nbsp;Incredibly comfortable, flattering, elegant, goes quite dressy and casual - works pants all, leggings, skirts, dresses. &nbsp;The gore prevents any gaps and is again flattering. &nbsp;My favorite and most practical bootie. &nbsp;Love and on sale at 6 pm (not cheap even so but made to last and hold up) &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.6pm.com/aquatalia-fetch-black-suede">http://www.6pm.com/aquatalia-fetch-black-suede</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1562951 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:48:03 +0000 Diana 1562951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Una said. Tight ankle, slightly higher shaft. I personally find that booties have to cover my entire ankle bone to look flattering on my feet/ankles. Partly I think this is because I have knobby ankles and low volume feet (so lower ones gape like crazy) but I do think it's a good benchmark. For the record, I don't own a single pair of lower shaft booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1562936 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 18:10:43 +0000 catgirl 1562936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The most versatile shaped booties I have (and I have a lot of booties!)&nbsp;are the ones below.&nbsp; They are fitted at the ankle, so I can wear them under wider hems, and skinnies actually just fit over the top or scrunch (you can see them in my WIW from yesterday with plaid skinnies).&nbsp; The&nbsp;close&nbsp;ankle fit helps them look less clunky with skirts and dresses.&nbsp; I am entirely sold on this style and am always looking for a variation of it in color or texture. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1562911 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:30:28 +0000 Word Lily 1562911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 best; the lighter sole and its shape is more interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1562910 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:29:32 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1562910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know what you mean - it's tricky to find a pair of booties that doesn't look odd when you wear it with skirts and dresses - especially if you're doing black or another color that's very different from your skin tone, and there are no dark tights involved. For me, it's all about the top of the boot looking finished. I have a pair of Borns from a couple of years ago that's got a foldover detail that works pretty well, although they're pretty old and scratched up at this point. </p> <p>My preference between these two would be photo #3, and the lighter sole also seems to make them look more current and intentional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1562901 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 17:12:22 +0000 Stephanie 1562901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ankle booties are perfect for pairing with skinnies or skirts. In fact, wearing ankle boots with my white lace skirt is one of my fav ways to wear them! For me, personally, I opted for a lighter neutral ankle boot with a low heel - only because I prefer to wear nude footwear to elongate my legs. If I had to choose, I like how #3 looks best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/versatility-in-short-booties#post-1562895 Fri, 25 Sep 2015 16:57:05 +0000 Kristine 1562895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello~<br />I posted this after Angie's boot posting, but think it may be better suited for a forum post.<br />I’m wondering about versatility. Due to my limited budget, I would love to find some shorty boots that work well with skinnies and skirts. Is this possible? Or are they totally different looks?<br />These are two that I’ve been eyeing…:<br />Dansko Maria: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/dansko-m.....led-nubuck"><a href="http://www.zappos.com/dansko-m" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/dansko-m</a>.....led-nubuck</a><br />Born Holman: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zappos.com/born-hol.....in-leather"><a href="http://www.zappos.com/born-hol" rel="nofollow">http://www.zappos.com/born-hol</a>.....in-leather</a></p> <p>Here are also some photos of my trying them on. I probably would not wear them with socks, but that was all I had at the store. I couldn't hide them with the boot! :)</p> </p>