So interesting to see the variety of opinions and experiences with skinnies! I was a late adopter of them and have never thought they were my most flattering style, but I warmed to them over time. I will still wear them, and I do not think they are “out of style” — they’re just not particularly trendy anymore unless they are high rise.
Lisa, I’ve had those boots and that bag for a few years, and I do enjoy them. But they are fall-winter items for me, so they go into hibernation for six months. The bag color is a very dark plum metallic that almost functions as a neutral. I keep thinking I need (yeah, “need”) a burgundy bag, but this one usually seems to work well with those outfits that seem to call for burgundy.
The boots have not gotten a ton of wear because they seemed a bit stiff when I first got them. I avoid wearing them for days when I will be on my feet a lot, but yesterday I was relieved that they seemed comfortable for close to two miles of walking around. I notice that some of my go-to footwear from past years is not as comfortable as it used to be, so I was happy those still work! They are one of those rare pair of lace-up boots that slip on and off easily, despite the lack of zipper. The laces and grommets are particularly smooth so it’s a cinch to lace and unlace them.