Merlot Boots: Yes or No (UPDATE)

Soooo, the J. Crew cream Roxie boots are all that and more. SOOO comfy and look amazing! They go with almost all my outfits. See pic #1 and Find #1 for WIW to debut them last week. (I might duplicate them in the cream.....)

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....boots-sale

Sooooo, I was thinking, that I might get them in Merlot, if they aren't too brown and match my old burgundy Furla (Find #2)

I like the Merlot boots with these colours in my wardrobe:

shades of white
burgundy
blush
navy (I have a lot of navy)
red (I have a lot of red too!)
orange

Cast your vote (NICE with my red specs too)

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3 years ago

Sloper

Veteran

Yay for sure!

CarolS

Yay!

Dianna

Yes, get them!

Anonymous

Definitely! Send a pair to me too

ChristelJ

Absolutely, yes. You have so much they would go with!

Bonnie

You should try them.

Janet

(website)

Oh, for sure. When you find a winner like that in comfortable footwear, and it works as well with your wardrobe as that color does, you should duplicate!

viva

I like them too. Seem like a great addition!

anchie

I would say no, rather duplicate in cream. I think we like the same colors and this is the color that I have the biggest issues with. In theory it works with so many other colors but it doesn’t spark joy. I have handbag in this color too and I just don’t wear it, I will probably pass it on.

Helena

Big yay from me!

unfrumped

Sounds like you would have to try it to see if the color is what you would imagine. A question is, are you looking for a "dark neutral" (or nearly-neutral), and is the merlot it, or would you wear ink preferably, or do you have such a long boot season that you crave more variety in color, than having a backup cream pair, as anchie notes.

Mirjana

Big Yay from me. Generally I like burgundy boots very versatile for me. As I can see I think those merlot would match your bag.

The Cat

A big YES--if they are not too brown.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Thanks, everyone!

Anchie and Unfrumped, very good points! Thanks for the thoughts, and I appreciate the care you took to write them - Here are my responding thoughts:

I've had burgundy boots before, and miss them! My burgundy bag comes out to play a lot in the colder weather. It's not orphaned, thankfully.

I don't want navy or black boots. I've have them, and don't miss them one bit.

Cream and white boots will ALWAYS have my heart. They are ESSENTIALS for my style. I have many pairs already!

As long as I wear the burgundy boots in a NON-earthy way - they can work for my style.

Good with my red specs.

The merlot must be more red than brown, so that's important. I will consider the shade and tone very carefully

AndiB

Big yay from me. I have a pair of vagabond boots, similar shape and color and I wear them all the time. They work as a neutral for me, when I don’t want black… or brown… or buff. They seem to dress up what ever I wear them with!

I was so thinking "no", because the colors that came to mind as harmonious with merlot were earth tones including purple, colors I don't associate with you, and certainly no white.

But now that I see how you actually envision wearing them and your color combinations it's hard to imagine a dark shade that would better?

Why would you not at least try them?

Preppy Pear

The merlot looks more brown than red on my screen, but I don’t think you can tell for sure unless you order them, so why not? Great boots!

RobinF

They are gorgeous and it seems like they would work well in your wardrobe. I say why not try them?

Katerina

Yes! If the right tone, they would work perfectly in your wardrobe.

Ginkgo

Definitely! And they will go with that new beautiful dress.

DonnaF

Yes; seems like a no-brainer to me. Wonder if you can find a polish that skews reddish (vs brownish) to take care of the inevitable scuffs.

cat2

I am a yes, I get a lot of use out of my burgundy complement of bags, ballet flats, loafers and booties. In addition to the listed colors I like them with grey, forest green, and jeans.

rachylou

I say give it a go… if they don’t swing too brown, it would be more opportunity for your burgundy Furla!

Tanya

Super yay for me! I love burgundy with all the colors you list here.

LaPed

Yes, so I can live vicariously! I tried a pair but they were a bit too low-volume for me.

Bright red, navy, and burgundy is one of my favorite combos. White/blush/burgundy is pretty great too.

Yes, sounds like a plan to me

Cardiff girl

Why not!Burgundy boots are very useful in the winter l think as they go with so many other winter colours.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Yes. Here's hoping it's a perfect match with the bag and with the burgundy stripe suit.

lozz_oz

Yes! As you would say ‘they’re a slam dunk’!

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