Elizabeth P., Suz, kkards, JAileen, and Robin F., that's right--I remember seeing people with that look in the early 2000s. I didn't wear it that way. I had just arrived to the US from a warm climate and knew nothing about cold-weather tricks. I had one pair of waterproof booties that worked under my flared pants, and which were never warm enough. It took me years to realize I needed a proper pair of snow boots. I thought people just suffered through the cold (and I wore two pairs of socks).
FashIntern, I used that folding technique to tuck jeans into tall boots circa 2008! And you are right that booties would still leave me with soggy bottoms, except for a couple of pants hemmed to wear with flats.
suntiger, I am in dire need of one of those hot-cocoa cozy days at home!
torontogirl, the clipped hem is an interesting idea. And I'll have to look up Princess Kate in wide legs!
ElaineSS, that's an interesting solution. In the past I've kept dress shoes in my office, though never more than one pair so that didn't always work. I never thought to keep different bottoms!
Angie, I see your point, but... I can't fathom another winter of living in skinnies-tucked-into-boots :O with the occasional dress or skirt day sprinkled in... Even changing into dress shoes at work is not always satisfying. I live in Minnesota and the winter here goes from October to April, give or take (last year there was a snow storm in May). I drive to work but have a short walk, which might be manageable, except that I often have to walk outside to different buildings where I work. Then it gets tricky.
I do have two new pairs of culottes in heavier fabrics, which I bought precisely to have winter alternatives. I just haven't learned how to style them yet. I'd pair them with snowboots for the commute (sure to be a goofy look) and change into dress shoes at work. When I get a chance I'll start a new post on them...
