I was determined to get more wear out of some dresses (waving to Parsley) including my “LBD” that I’ve only worn once or twice and for more dressy occasions. But it’s really a very simple style and fabric. So right before our severe cold snap hit, I outfitted it with fleece tights, booties and animal print scarf to make it warmer and not fancy.

Here is my question for the eagle-eyed fabbers, though I know the black does not project well: what do you think about the narrower-but taller shaft Munro ankle boots (first pic) vs. the more typical short booties (second pic) which give me with the flower-pot look? Does the Munro look too non-intentional, i.e., is it a problem that it’s not really a moto nor a mid-calf boot? Pic 3 is with topper.

I like the trying the look of the more fitted ankle, and also this boot has a “quiet” sole which can be useful at work, whereas # 2 is hard-soled and click-clops a bit. The Munro's were purchased to be pants boots, and I’m getting plenty of use from them,, but this weekend I wore them with the dress. I thought because there was so much black, the shaft height is less of an issue.

What say you? Fab faux pas, or does it work? Also any other bootie advice welcome.