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morethanbeige

Veteran

I am trying some suggestions from a previous post
1) black cuffed jeans with tan boots
2) black cuffed jeans with black boots
3) different scarf

I am always trying to lengthen the leg line (I have short legs) so am wondering if the light boots create a horizontal line that shortens my legs. Incidentally, when I was little, living with my Mom and Dad, my Mom would say I walked differently when I had heels on, with different body language.

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17 replies

Latest reply was from Roberta

Anonymous

Love the scarf in #3! Generally I go with low contrast footwear to pants (or legs in summer) to keep a long leg line.

With the tan boots, I'd like to see a scarf with black/white/tan- or a matching tan bag or something. But I'm unapolagetically Team Matchy!

Jaime

(website)

Veteran

Well you don't look like you have short legs at all! I actually prefer the tan boots - they bookend your hair too. Totally makes sense what your Mom said. What we wear does affect us - and heels particularly affect our posture.

slim cat

Veteran

I like both versions and scarf in #3 - fab! The short sleeved white sweater/top has perfect length.

cjh

(website)

Veteran

I prefer the tan boots with either scarf. I agree they bookend your hair, and also I like the softer texture better than the shiny smooth black boots.

Suz

(website)

Veteran

Holy moly, you do NOT look like you have short legs!! I like both boots, but actually prefer the tan with the two scarves and the bookend to your hair. And as cjh says, the texture works well with your overall presentation and the rest of your bearing. You look beautiful!

Sisi

Veteran

I like both outfits and I have a preference for the last scarf. Very pretty top.

Zaeobi

(website)

Veteran

My personal preference is the last scarf but the colours do overwhelm you a little - I agree that actually the other two are more harmonious with your natural colouring.

Star

Veteran

Actually both work well to my eye. No leg shortening going on here.

jussie

Veteran

In my opinion the tan are slightly preferable. Somehow they look a little fresher to my eye. They bookend your hair perfectly. The black is pretty decent too, Its only that because the jeans are a faded matte black, and the boots are very dark and a bit shiny, the difference in shine makes the black boots stand out more, reducing slightly their entire purpose which was to unobtrusively extend the leg line. However I am really nit-picking now, they are both very wearable! Also I’m not an expert so feel free to completely ignore me

kkards

Veteran

Love them both. As styled I have a slight preference to the black boots, but totally think both work!

Tanya

Veteran

I like both scarves and both pairs of booties, I think it all works. My personal preference is for taupe booties, as they bookend your hair and seem to fit snugger at the ankle.

cat2

Veteran

Can I vote for the boots in 2 with the scarf in 3? I envy your scarf game, I can never get mine to tie like that.

morethanbeige

Veteran

Thank you all for your informative comments! So helpful!!

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

You nailed the three looks! All of them work well. Agree with Tanya.

I also second cat2's extra suggestion.

Jonesy

Veteran

Both boots look fab! Agreeing with everyone else that the lighter boots bookend your hair beautifully, and the suede looks luxe next to the denim. I don't see short legs at all!

Anonymous

Really cute! My fave is #3. Awesome scarves

Roberta

Veteran

I like the taupe boots better, they really do look fabulous with your hair. I also like the slightly stronger colors of the scarf in pic three, as well as the way you've tied it. Something about the look - it's more vertical, it's a little fresher and style, I don't know, but I like it better.