Making it CRYSTAL Clear about Booties in 2015

Angie

They are NOT unstylish by any stretch of the imagination. They are just not the "IT" item in fashion at the moment, which they were for about 5 years. So it's no wonder that fashion is craving other items above booties at the moment like:

Higher Shaft booties (way above he ankle)
Oxfords and Oxford Hybrids
All sorts of Flat Forms
Mary Janes
Sneaker Hybrids
Hiking Boot Hybrids
Loafer Pumps

WEAR YOUR BOOTIES if you love them. I will absolutely continue to wear mine as well as some newer styles.

9 years ago

Dressing

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deb

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Thanks, Angie.

9 years ago

Diana

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I love that there is so much variety in shoe silhouettes lately.

So I personally am thrilled with 1 and 2, because high ankle and midcalf booties and oxfords are my favorite autumn shoes. I think this year I'll have to replace my midcalf laceup boots (the Victorian combat boots) and both pairs of flat oxfords so hopefully there will be lots of options to choose from!

9 years ago

Anonymous

Thanks Angie! I already love and have some heeled oxfords, and I have some lace up, higher shafted cognac booties, plus some lower shaft ones, so I'm covering a few bases already :). How great that we have this variety to choose from this up-coming season.

9 years ago

Anonymous

I like this. I also like to know that my thoughts about booties weren't off base . I remember feeling a bit of dread (well, almost - lol ) a month ago or so wondering how the search for new boots would go this fall, and how disinterested and "over it" I was feeling. So many years of versions of the same silhouette. . I am totally pumped (pun intended) about block heel shoes and boots, mid-calf high boots, and some hiking-inspired boots I've seen here already. Preston Davis is also talking about over-the-knee-boots being around in a big way in the higher-end market, and I'm really interested in this again too.

9 years ago

Elly

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I'm glad you clarified this, Angie. I think fashion and style are evolving and there are fewer trends that EVERYONE adopts and then disappear the next season. Less IN and OUT and more variety. I don't think things date as quickly.

9 years ago

carter

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Just like clockwork...I had finally committed to trying booties this year;-). It's nice to now be able to nail down a time lag on my fashion sense...5 years!

9 years ago

always trying

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Thanks Angie. I only have one pair of low ankle booties other than the ones with 3 inch heels. i have been looking at higher shaft ones, and will get more wear of my 5inch wedge ones.

love the sneaker and hiking boot hybrids. these really fit my lifestyle.

9 years ago

UmmLila (Lisa)

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I'm not getting rid of the booties I have, but I definitely have a higher shaft / mid calf look on my radar for fall.

9 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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I absolutely LOVE the wide variety of footwear AND clothing silhouettes that are available to us these days. Something for everyone

9 years ago

gradfashionista

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I find mid-calf hard to pull off if you have short calves--maybe it's a combo of short calves and big feet?--and prefer the extremes of either very tall boots, or boots/shoes that hit below the ankle. The effect could probably be mitigated with a heel.

9 years ago

gryffin

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Gosh I don't think I ever met a boot/bootie I didn't like. A bit less luck styling midcalf, so that's not represented as much but ankle, above ankle, paddock, hiking, knee, otk, snow - could not live without them. Just happy that there is so much variety!!

9 years ago

milehighstyle (Linda)

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Yay for options! That's what I love about today's fashion.

9 years ago

rachylou

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I think this must be true of the minimalist look too right now. Stylish but not in the spotlight.

9 years ago

viva

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I agree with Linda: yay for options! I know I will be wearing my booties this year, FOR SURE.

9 years ago

skylurker

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Hiking boots and sneaker-hiking hybrids were everywhere last year.

Higher shafts and mid-calf boots sound new. The only mid-calf styles around were moto styles. It will be nice to see more variety.

My current obsession : fur-lined or sheepskin booties, I discovered them last year and they're sooo comfy and warm (my feet are getting colder with age).

9 years ago

Helena

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Carter, I'm with you ... A late adopter, orbshall we say we wait until things move towards classic territory???

What about riding boots ... are these way over? Or still OK?

9 years ago

Angie

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Riding boots on trend. Higher shaft. I am looking at these.

Ted & Muffy

Huntsman

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Poppy Barley

The Foxhunt Boot Cognac

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9 years ago

Helena

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Yay!! Thx Angie

9 years ago

Beth Ann

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Taller shaft booties are great if you have curvy calves like mine. Firstly, I don't have to deal with regular shafts being too tight, and wide calf shafts too wide (I am, after all, Goldilocks -- nothing is quite right). Secondly, I think the curve in the calf actually helps carry off this length of boot --- less gap, more contour. Sometimes I pair my mid-height booties with tights in the same color when I travel. They mimic tall boots but take up less room in my bag.

I love Mary Janes too, but I'd need help to wear them in a grown-up way!

9 years ago

jenanded

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Would love to see some examples and styling as they come through Angie... maybe I just need step by step instructions to get it lol :-s

9 years ago

Brooklyn

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Fine by me. I have never met a boot that I did not like

9 years ago

shedev

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I love boots of all heights.

9 years ago

Meow

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Oh - I was hoping we'd have CRYSTAL boots! Like Cinderella and the glass slipper!
Thanks for clearing this up. After I read high shaft boots were going to be big I was wondering if I shouldn't return my Franco Sarto wine "Granite Bootie with it's low shaft.

9 years ago

dashielle (Ann)

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Boots, boots and more boots, this is just the validation I needed! Thanks Angie!

9 years ago

Echo

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Mid-calf boots have always been my go-to. I have hard-to-fit calves, so taller boots rarely work, OTK aren't my style and booties are great, but mid-calf boots are more BOOT-like, if that makes any sense. I just bought a pair I had been looking at forever, and I think they will be a workhorse for fall/winter.

9 years ago

Jaime

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I have no intention of retiring my booties, but glad to hear that oxfords and flatforms are back/still in too.

9 years ago

Joy

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I'm so glad that booties are still in as it took at least a year for my eye to adjust to where it didn't think hooves when I looked at my feet. However, the variety for cool/cold weather footwear is exciting.

9 years ago

always trying

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Browsing boots for the last 2 days and there are sooo many shaft heights there should be something for everyone. I will have to try on many probably to get a god idea of best height and width. Not many in stores yet here as everywhere seems to be loaded with summer stuff.best will be order on line at places I can return to stores like DSW, nordstroms and rack.

9 years ago

Carole

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I have 3 pairs of booties...so happy I can still wear those this fall/winter and not be out of style. I also added a pair of classic cognac Fryes last year and am anxious to put those into action this winter. I just love boots:)

9 years ago

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