Tall boots versus short boots.

Transcona Shannon

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Yep - I haven't worn my knee high cognac boots once yet this year.

13 years ago

ironkurtin

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It's not cold enough or rainy enough for tall boots where I am. So it's not me, it's the weather.

13 years ago

Emily

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Yes! I still wear my tall boots fairly often because I haven't found the right heeled ankle boot, but I have also found that I reach for short boots more often when either will work.

13 years ago

Nanabear

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Yep! I wear ankle boots more often because tall boots get too stuffy indoors.

13 years ago

catgirl

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That was the case until it snowed. Now I'm in tall boot territory and it's limiting some of my wardrobe, but reviving other parts!

13 years ago

Marley

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Same here Anna. I put on a pair of knee-high boots yesterday - and then took them off and put on my ankle booties instead. I don't know for sure - but I just felt too *confined* in the tall boots! Now, next week I head for the midwest for 3 weeks, so I may change my mind when I'm back there!

13 years ago

Angie

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Yes! I am all about booties at the moment because I wear trousers a lot of the time. But with this crazy weather - you need taller boots tucked into skinnies - so I've been wearing OTK and mid-calf to stay dry - just for a change.

I have passed on my tall Fryes, but my Docs will come out to play as soon as it snows or its VERY wet. And my cream go go boots come out in Spring. My dressy black boots have come out a few times with flared skirts. They are weatherproof and I love them with all my heart.

But I don't wear booties with skirts and dresses because I prefer shooties for my leg shape and style.

13 years ago

Suz

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YES! I had to force myself to wear my tall boots last week. I had literally forgotten about them.

Angie, you devil!! All this time you have been encouraging stump-legged me to wear booties with dresses and you don't even do it yourself. I want to spank your bottom (and get your shootie recommendations!)

13 years ago

JAileen

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I guess I'm all alone - I prefer tall boots. Booties are ok with pants, but I'm not used to them with skirts or dresses - they just look kind of weird to me. I specifically wear boots when it's cold, so if it isn't cold enough for tall boots, it just isn't cold.

In my experience, by the time I get used to a trend, it's on its way out!

13 years ago

Angie

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Suz, it's not a secret! I stated in a blog post that I personally prefer to wear shooties than booties with skirts, dresses and cropped pants. I love you in booties with skirts and dresses - you know that. I like wearing booties with dresses and skirts too - see exhibit A and B. But I *prefer* shooties. Hope this gives me devil-light status

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13 years ago

Raisin

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Well I've managed to avoid this problem by only owning one pair of boots, and they are tall....hehe.....I need some booties though.

13 years ago

Jaime

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I noticed this last year - I never wore my tall boots and always wore booties. I sold most of the tall boots in my house. But it has been rainy here - and rain does make me think tall boots.

13 years ago

Suz

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Well, okay, Angie...I will let you off....I notice those booties are almost neutral. So they work rather like my Reports work for me. I do find black ones much harder to wear without black hose.

And I still don't own any shooties. So that is a wardrobe hole for me.

Interesting that so many of us are onto booties vs. the tall boots. I will wear my tall boots when it gets very snowy or rainy, for sure. But I must say I am not heartbroken that those tall Borns didn't work for me. I can wait another year for the perfect dressy tall boot.

13 years ago

Caro in Oz

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I didn't wear my tall brown boots all (our) winter & only wore my mid-length black ones a few times. I have started wearing booties with both skirts & pants.

13 years ago

Angie

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I totally wear the look, Suz. I would not encourage a look that I did not believe in. My credibility would go downhill fast - and my credibility is everything in my line of work. I prefer the lower contrast bootie against my skin tone - as you do - because I am a very pale blonde with unshapely legs. I do not own black booties - I own black shooties and wear them both with bare legs and with hose. Black booties require a more shapely leg when you are blonde - which you have! That said, shooies are definately on your shopping list because the effect is softer although the vamp is still high. Hope that makes sense

13 years ago

Suz

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Makes total sense, Angie! I have been looking for a pair already and will continue the search. And in the meantime I really like my lighter booties with skirts and dresses in warmer weather, and my darker booties with dark hose!

ETA: And I know you would never encourage someone to try something you did not think would work for her; nor would you wear something you personally found distasteful! (well, except for an April Fool's joke, maybe!)

13 years ago

Angie

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There you go! All sorted, Suz

13 years ago

catgirl

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Unshapely legs?! I think not! Just saying, as someone who hated her own unshapely legs till YLF.

13 years ago

deb

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I Have been wearing both tall boots and booties. The last few weels we have had quite a bit of rain so the boots have been out more. I own thes ( see pic), are they considered shooties?

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13 years ago

Angie

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High five, Suz! Thanks for chiming in again and I hope you saw my edited comment about your shapely legs

Una, I''m proud to say that I don't hate my unshapely legs at all. I don't have a defined calf that can fill out a boot or structure a bootie - so what! There is still lots of fun to have with fashion despite a narrow calf. I'm equally proud that you have learnt NOT to hate your legs. You just won the next YLF award.

Yes, Deb. They are a form of shootie.

13 years ago

Sveta

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I also reach for booties every day while there is still no snow on the ground. I wear them with skirts and with trousers both.

13 years ago

Suz

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Why, thank you, kind Angie!

You know, I don't hate the shape my legs, either! I just notice that some things look nicer with them than others.

I think I'll really enjoy the right shootie when I discover it. It will be a great change for slightly dressier looks.

And oh, dear, Sveta's mention of snow reminds me that like it or not, I WILL be pulling on those tall boots soon....

Having said that, even though I'm not reaching for them this year so far, I do think tall boots are flattering!

13 years ago

Anonymous

I got to wear my booties for the first time this season last week because it's been so warm. I don't own any tall boots and now I'm kind of glad I didn't buy some last winter because our weather doesn't warrant a major investment in them. (I did just buy DD a pair of inexpensive tall boots which I hope she will share with me).

13 years ago

deb

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Are you guys wearing your booties and shooties woth tights or bare legs?

13 years ago

Mo

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I wore ankle boots on the road trip last week, but they were all I had available. Since being home, I have worn my weatherproof black riding boots and my Sorel's. The snow has been flying and the ground continues to be covered. I like all boots equally, but when it's slick out, my flat boots (which are the tall ones) are the ones I grab for good footing.

13 years ago

Diana

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Having just challenged myself to wear all my boots, I can honestly say that I love and wear all my boots. (Although I haven't worn a non-boot shoe in weeks!) My collection is pretty evenly split between high, mid, and booties. Actually, I don't have any shooties (by the way, I really detest that word), because I actually find that the least flattering type of boot on me. If I'm going that low, I'll just wear my oxfords (unless oxfords count?).

13 years ago

CocoLion

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I pretty much have missed out on the tall boots of the past few seasons because I have not been able to find a pair to fit my narrow calves (that are not $500+).

13 years ago

qfbrenda

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I've been wearing both tall and short boots. With dresses and skirts I'm still wearing tall boots because of my short legs and because otherwise my legs are cold, even with tights. My calves are so "shapely" (muscle bound is more accurate) that I find tall boots help smooth things over a bit instead of highlighting what doesn't need more attention.

13 years ago

rae

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I'm still equal-opportunity for boots. The tall boots have especially been great with the rain these past few days and with skirts. The shorter boots feel great with skinnies and bf jeans.

13 years ago

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