How do you wear combat boots?

Roxanna

Greetings fabbers! I haven’t been on the forum much because, well, life... but I do pop on occasionally and keep up with each of you

I fell in love with a pair of teal suede combat boots (weatherproof). They are very much my style (refined luxe but with a bit of edge), and I could make the color work well with my earth tones.

But - I’m not sure how I would wear them. With skinny jeans? Or straight legs, cuffed? I don’t wear jeans much.

Maybe with leggings with a skirt on top (I don’t wear leggings as pants much anymore.)

With dress pants that are ankle length?

I love the edginess these would add to my refined look, and maybe I am just not used to how to wear them yet. How do you wear combat boots?

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3 years ago

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Kaelyn

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I wear 'em with practically everything--full length jeans, jeans with the cuffs rolled, bootcuts, straight cuts, my single remaining pair of skinny jeans, dresses and skirts... I might even try them with shorts sometime. I've definitely gotten more comfortable playing with different pairings over time; when I got my first pair I was at a bit of a loss, too, but they quickly became an extremely versatile favorite.

If your usual look is refined, I'd suggest trying them with a dress and a structured topper, or pants with a straight or wider leg. The former is a fun way to toughen up dresses and the latter gives a little boost without them stealing the show.

3 years ago

Runcarla

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What Kaelyn said! I wear combat boots almost every day! My usual is with cropped pants or rolled jeans.

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3 years ago

rachylou

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I wear them with dresses, skirts (straight and full), leggings & skirts, and skinnies and straight legs. I’d possibly wear them with utility pants. I’m unlikely to wear them with rolled jeans or crops or normal trousers - that strikes me as tomboy and would be a style digression for me.

3 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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With skirts more than pants. Short boots like yours pair with all lengths of skirts. But that’s me, not you. I think these would look great with your wool pants. But really, just start giving them a try with whatever you’re wearing and you’ll get the hang of what they work with.

But my answer to your question is I wear my boots too little. Was so excited to have them back, but they’ve been to the cobblers not once but twice, and got stuck there during a lockdown. I have them now, but had sort of pushed them aside in my thoughts.

3 years ago

Brooklyn

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Mmmmm, teal.

I would wear them with skirts but that because skirts are my thing. I think you could also wear them with straight or skinny jeans, utility pants, joggers, dresses, tapered pants.

3 years ago

Bijou

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Your boots have quite a chunky sole and so with skinny jeans, cropped pants, they will be great. I have some chunky boots and wear them with dresses and skirts too. My boots and the dresses I wear them with are in finds.

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3 years ago

Tanya

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My favorite ways are with midi skirts and dresses, '90s style; and with dressy cropped pants, either full suit or with mismatched blazer, the way the Kooples likes to style their suits (attached photos). I don't think that t is necessary for skin to show between boots and pants like in the first photo. The latter keeps making me want a pair of shorter combat boots, as I have a knee-length pair that works well with skirts/dresses, but not with cropped pants. Cropped, looser straight jeans are a great casual option, too.

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3 years ago

RobinF

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I love my combat boots but agree with Kaelyn that at first I was hesitant. I don't really wear skirts often but I wear them with pants and jeans. I usually fold them up a bit so the hem sits right at the top of the boots.

3 years ago

Anonymous

Wow - these are gorgeous ! I don't even want to click over to the Ron White site for fear of loving them even more.

Anyways, I dreamed up 3 looks for you while trying to fall asleep last night after reading this .

1. luxe joggers/sweats with matching top, tucked into the boots, and a statement puffer (maybe a short one for fun?) . Could be in rust, ivory, pale grey .Print scarf to tie in boots and sweats/coat.

2. cropped faded black or grey jeans - barrel (which makes me laugh because who wants to look like a barrel ?), straight or wide legs, even a kick flare , floral silk top with teal in it , and leather jacket (moto or blazer) .

3. black athletic type leggings or adidas track pants or faux leather skinny pants, oversize sweater , statement menswear type coat .

I see them working with rusts, teals, greys, lilacs, black, browns. Super versatile. Do you follow fellow Canuck Liv Judd on Instagram? She does these types of outfits SO well, and has been tucking in baggy sweats, pants etc into boots and making it look really great. Of course she's model thin and beautiful , so everything looks superb, but her styling ideas are fantastic.

I wear my black combat-type boots (second find) with skirted leggings , regular Lulu leggings, or a dress. Never wear them with jeans - a little too casual of a look for me I think. My olive green combat boots (first pic) are not getting the wear they deserve, and I need to address that for next winter.

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3 years ago

Minaminu

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Fab ideas!!!

3 years ago

cindysmith

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I've worn them with anything and everything. Skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans, joggers, dresses, leggings, even shorts.

3 years ago

Roxanna

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Oh, you guys. I was all set to ignore them and then you gave me SUCH GOOD IDEAS (Lisa - luxe joggers is genius! Your idea has me drooling...)

I’m going to wait a couple of weeks and if I still want them, I will revisit... they may haunt me...

3 years ago

Kaelyn

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Ooh, I'm SO going to try the luxe Joggers plus combat boots combo now. I JUST bought two pairs of joggers and have only worn one pair one time so far, at home so I didn't think much about shoe pairings yet.

I would love to see pics if you decide to get them, Roxanna! I think it's awesome that you're thinking about trying something new to you. Cheers!

3 years ago

Gigi

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I don't have combat boots per se, but I do have a pair of chunky-heeled lace-up boots that are more rugged than my usual style. My favorite way to wear them is with midi skirts, either A-lines or straight-cut. I like the juxtaposition of rugged and feminine.

3 years ago

Sal

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I don't have any - but am contemplating some....

I really like the balance they provide to a slimmer pant/jean and think they suit midi dresses and skirts so well.

These look fabulous.

My dilemma is I think black would be better for me in versatility but I am trying to move away from black slowly.....Teal could solve the problem haha.

3 years ago

Jaime

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These are gorgeous! I like them with a slimmer (not necessarily skinny) leg jean or pant and especially like to wear them with dressier trousers. Great to "see" you!

3 years ago

nemosmom

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Oh, these are fab boots, Roxana!! They look really versatile IMO - they would work with skirts, looser-fit pants or jeans - like a carrot shape or paperbag type, joggers, you name it!

The closest boot I have to a 'combat' style are these waterproof ones. I wear them with everything year-round (except summer - although if I wore shorts, I might try that)

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3 years ago

viva

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I don't wear combat boots but I really loved reading about those who do! Lisa's ideas are really worth trying.

3 years ago

Anonymous

I going to wear mine to work today. Photo to follow in a few hours

3 years ago

Star

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I love my combat boots. I wear them with slimmer pants/jeans and also prefer the length of the pant to be just above or in-line with the top of the boot. I wear them with any shape skirt or dress. I will try them with wide crops this spring. The only item I do not like them with on me is wider straight or flared long leg pants as the look becomes far too masculine even for me - basically when the hem of the pants covers the shaft of the boot. For me they have become an Essential and I will replace them when they wear out.

3 years ago

Liesbeth

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I wear my brogue booties with cropped trousers like Carla showed, and with tapered jeans/ cargo pants. At least that's how I like them best. They have become my default black bootie so I also wear them with dresses/skirts and tights, with bootcut jeans and wider leg trousers...

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3 years ago

kkards

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Beautiful boots, i actually tried them earlier this year, but the color just wasn’t for me...
I felt they were really refined and streamlined, so yes a combat boot, but not chunky like many, so i would see these working well for your style. I’d just think of them as boots, and anything you’d wear a boot with I’d wear these.

3 years ago

Anonymous

You had me at teal- though can't think of any other suggestions!

3 years ago

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