Beige Cutout Combat Boots: Could this look work? (ETA: Didn't work size-wise :/ )

Emily

This pair of boots has to go back regardless because they are a full size too big all over (length and shaft circumfrence). Is it worth trying a smaller size? I think they are super cool in theory but am not convinced they are a good look for me IRL. #9-10 are inspirational outfit pins.

ETA: I tried a size down, but the fit is just not quite right. The back of my heels slips when i walk but the instep is snug. Returning again

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11 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from Debra

rabbit

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I really like how the cut-out is done on those. I think they look cute on you, especially with the rolled hems and the boot laced up. I've eyed several taupe/light booties myself and what has stopped me so far is that they don't bookend my dark hair, and unless I'm wearing tan/taupe pants or leggings, they don't extend the leg line like darker shoes do with dark jeans.

I felt they were stumpifying on me compared to darker colored boots when I tried them on in stores, in a way that didn't happen with a light colored oxford or sneaker. I think one way around that might be to go as high-waisted/long legged as possible with them (as in the leggings/sweater look you pinned) or have a bit of heel (as the other two jeans pins seem to have). Or just wear tonally similar pants. Or just rock it, it's a little retro/indy and for the right pair of pale booties, I definitely will too

11 years ago

mrseccentric

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Link to shoes please! i'm drooling all over myself, so pry not the best 'objective' opinion, but i'd completely go for it myself.

Bearing that in mind, i think they look super cute on you, i also like that you can fold them over for some variety. Don't know how much they go with your current/aspirational style, if they do then you've lucked out! Good luck! steph

11 years ago

Emily

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@Rabbit, I hear you re: the not bookending! I think with a skirt or dress they might work as a nude shoe, but with jeans I had accepted that they didn't extend the leg line.

@mreseccentric: They are "Gatson" by Circus Sam Edelman: http://www.zappos.com/circus-by-sam-edelman-gatson available lots of places I'm not sure how well they go with my current/aspirational style either, to be honest! I had chosen "rogue" as one of my style adjectives and they definitely fit there.

11 years ago

Suz

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Ooh - I actually love them, Emily!! I know I'm biased because they would bookend my hair, but I think they're super fun. If you have a need for a lighter weight boot and the price is right, why not give them a bash? They'd be great with lighter tops and toppers, as in your inspirations.

Do you find them to run large then?

11 years ago

Anonymous

I really like them too! Do they run large?

11 years ago

Emily

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@Suz & Ceit - I'd say they are at least a half size and probably a full size too big. Both my other pairs of flat boots (from other brands) are a size smaller than my usual, so perhaps it is a quirk of mine that I require flat boots to fit super snugly...

11 years ago

Diana

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I like them. I just bought cutout combat boots myself, in black, and am looking forward to wearing them. I love your inspiration look with the scrunchy socks!

The color reminds me a bit of my taupe boots, which Angie and others here always love on me. Yes, with dark pants they can be a little leg shortening but for me the fact that they can bookend lighter tops ales up for that. Because I prefer darker bottoms and have dark hair, light tops don't work so well without some light footwear to bookend. And on bare legs the taupe can function as a quasi-nude.

11 years ago