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imagine you are building a fall/winter shoe closet...

qfbrenda

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You are a MOTG who is also a SAHM. You live in a wet climate (Pacific Northwest).

Right now in your shoe closet, you have:

ballet flats in a few colors... satisfied there
black heels
knee high boots in black and cognac
1 pair ankle boots in brown for under boot cuts only
1 pair non-athletic sneakers in suede

What shoes would you buy first?

I'm thinking I need as a bare minimum this fall:

nude heels
black ankle boots
gray ankle boots... because I found a pair I love and would wear a lot

Are my ideas ok? What else should I include right away? I know this is tough because of style differences, but I'm really struggling to set priorities in my buying. I need a place to start. I'm thinking I need more boots than anything else because my climate is similar to Angie's, only wetter.

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Latest reply was from qfbrenda

DressLover

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I agree with your assessment. The first thing that came to mind after I finished your list of current shoes was a pair of nude heels. I think the ankle boots would be fun for you as well.

modgrl

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I love the idea of gray boots. I wear my gray-beige boots all winter long. They really go with almost everything. Of course comfy nude or neutral heels are key for dressier looks.

Queen Mum

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I agree.. .it sounds like boots are your best choice for the season. I'd make sure to have both dressy and casual boot options, so that when you want/need to be more dressy on a "dark and stormy" night, you won't have to default to pumps.

edited so that I what I said actually makes sense LOL.. no more wine for me tonight!

Jonesy

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I agree with the ankle boots! Maybe a few in different heel heights, like a flat and a low heel (keeping in mind the MOTG).

Kari

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I would buy ankle boots first, but in a color I'll get a lot of use out of. For me, this would probably be burgundy or red. (I'm a "brights" kind of gal, though.)

qfbrenda

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Hmmm... QM, good point about needing dressy boots. Perhaps I should be looking for dressy nude boots with a bit of a heel rather than pumps?

Sparky

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Hm, I read the subject line and started daydreaming of a custom-made closet just for my fall-winter footwear . . . snapping back to reality, I think your list of priorities is good, and in your shoes (sorry, couldn't help it), I'd be focusing on boots too. I agree with QM, think about casual/rugged vs dressy/refined versions to figure out which of those you need as well.

annagybe

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I vote grey ankle boots.

Aziraphale

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If you live in a climate wetter than Seattle, how about a pair of Hunter wellies? Or other cute but practical rain boot.

Sylvie

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In your place, if you don't already have these, I would add:

Black ankle boot (flat or low heel so it is walkable)
Dressy heeled tall boot (in black or color that matches most of your wardrobe)
Dressy heeled ankle boot in a vibrant color (red/maroon/cognac)

To what occasions would you wear the nude heels? The only time I wear pumps in the winter is to weddings or other extremely dressy events. Otherwise, I don't have a social situation for which I'd want to risk my mobility in cold/wet weather. That's my bias of course - your lifestyle may be different.

Nude heels would be a great buy for summer though

annette

Grey boots are on my list as well. I am thinking of dying a pair of my brown boots. I would add oxfords since they are so comfy and cute with dresses, skirts, jeans....

qfbrenda

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"To what occasions would you wear the nude heels?"

Probably not many, but I want to be able to dress up when I need to. In theory, I could buy some when I actually need them. I need boots more for the winter.

Freckles

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Your list sounds awesome. I think you've got a great selection already and the additions will be fab.

Lynne

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Brenda, do you have existing hem lengths (I'm thinking jeans and pants here) that you need to work around? I love your list, and can't wait to see the loot :).

Jenava

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I live in PNW and wear boots almost exclusively in the fall/winter (including with dressy outfits). I vote for booties. I have about 6 pair of booties and 6 pair of knee-high boots. I also love wearing my flat oxfords in the winter, but I'm not sure if that's your style.

If you already have found a pair you like should should spring for them! Grey is just as versatile as black, I think. They will be invaluable. You'll love them!

I agree that a pair of dressy boots in a light neutral would get you further than a pair of pumps. Even with tights, boots are hands down more comfy in rain than pumps!

qfbrenda

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You guys are all so much help, thank you!

Lynne, I have long and short jeans. I use my shorter ones for 0.5-1.5 in. heels, and longer ones for 1.5-2.5 in. heels. That's as high of heels as I'm comfy wearing.