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cheryle (Dianthus)

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Delivery guys are on the way so a quick post.

I picked up new boots last night. I almost decided to return them and then read the blog this morning and decided to try them with low contrast outfit. The boots look almost black so I would call them midnight blue but the back stretchy panel is brighter. I am wearing the faux snake pants and the poncho thingy which I still like.

What do you think about the boots? Honesty is fine. My niece wears the same size shoe and took home at least 5 pairs on the weekend and would love another one I am sure.

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I think they are cool - but I would personally find the blue and black combo limiting to what I wore with them . The fit and style of the boot is really nice though!

eta: I'll clarify what I meant by limiting...if I can ! The colours themselves are not limiting at all, as Diana says, who doesn't have black pants and blue jeans? I mean in terms of introducing further colour and pattern into the outfit ....but that is my own eye seeing something in a split colour boot ...nevermind

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I love the way you have styled them and they fit you really well. I like the blue and black together (not that I wear those colours that much) but the combo does limit you as Lisa pointed out. Depends on your wardrobe.

unfrumped

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I love them and the poncho-thingy.

I like the blue + black a lot and if you have concerns, just try with some more things. Surely they'll go with black, blue, grays and false plains of those.
The pic below is darkish, but this is a not-quite navy + black bag I got and I love it more than either color alone, and it goes with a lot! I like this particular shade of blue (not for face) but to be different from all my berry colors, and doesn't have to be a gray matching other grays.

Maybe boots are not the same, but to me it's a very interesting and wearable combo.
So much so that I'd look for a "better" bag that has similar combination.

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lisaflex

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i couldntwear those as my body type wouldnt work. but i think they are super cool and look great. eye catching! i vote keep

Diana

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Love the boots! I think they go great with the poncho.

I personally wouldn't find the blue limiting. I mean, they go with black pants and blue jeans, just for starters.

Aida

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I like them a lot Cheryle! They would go with loads of pieces in your wardrobe. And you do wear a lot of dark bottoms so there's that too. They look super with the poncho. Really like the color depth the blue adds.

catgirl

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I love the style and of course both colors. To me they are more versatile than just black or blue. The only issue I have is that the blue looks like denim here but I'm sure that isn't the case IRL.

Anonymous

Gosh you look great in the boots and leather pants!
I don't know how I feel about the blue on the back though. The shape of the boots is very nice. I guess it's a matter of figuring out how many things you can wear with them, or whether you're ok with having a few really great outfits with them.

Suz

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Well, I would wear them in a hot second if they looked even a quarter as good on me as they do on you! Wow -- what a great outfit! Dramatic and fun.

What type of boots are they? Not that they would fit me, she said enviously, staring down at her ridiculously short calves, the cause of so much winter boot woe.

Carole

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a fantastic look as you are wearing them...I can see that they might be limiting, but with neutrals they add a fun and edgy element!

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I think they look great! And they would go with blacks, blues (including denim), and grays. Also the burgundy family. Taupes.. . . If it were me, I'd hold them up throughout my closet and ask, What would I wear them with? Do I already have boots that I like better with this item/outfit? If there are at least a few things that pass that test (and you're demonstrating one outfit here!), I'd keep.

Deborah

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Awesome boots! The whole outfitted gorgeous.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I am really sorry to have posted on the fly and not come back for so long. We ordered the tub/shower and just as I was posting, the delivery guy called to say he was on his way. By the time we took care of that and had dinner ...

In the original I mentioned that my first thought was to ship them back but when I tried them this morning I was really pleased with the fit. Most boots are quite loose around the ankle up to where the calf muscle starts and these ones felt slimmer and more fitted. I thought they looked pretty good fit wise and the color which originally threw me a bit was perfect for Angie's ensemble. Thanks to Angie, I gave them a test wear.

Lisa, Stylefan, Smittie, Carole, I should have mentioned that the flash made the back part of the boot look much brighter than it is in real life. I am attaching a find from zappos. The color in this picture is much more realistic. I do appreciate the honest opinion though and the two tone was one of my concerns.

Unfrumped, yes, the colors are more like your bag, which is gorgeous by the way.

Thanks Lisa, Diana, Aida, Deborah, and Una. Una, the blue back is a stretchy fabric but doesn't look like denim. It also doesn't look like the usual boot gore but a bit more like a heavy suede.

Thanks Suz. I checked and they are about 2" shorter than the SW 50/50 and the Bay has them in black. They are Franco Sarto but don't include the name in the description. I added the find from the Bay since they don't have the name on it.

Sharan, I did as you suggested and have grey, blue and black dresses, a grey skirt and a greyed down purple skirt, and black and grey skinny pants (3-4 pairs). I was also thinking of Angie's cobalt and olive ensemble so will try the olive pants and take them into fall/winter if it works.

I might wear the second pair today to test out.

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rute

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fabulous outfit!

Beth Ann

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You are looking terrific, Cheryle! Beautifully styled. I think you can thoroughly enjoy these boots this winter. If they're comfy (that's big in my boot), wear them with pride!

Maneera

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I love how you make OTK boots look so *easy* to wear! I really like this outfit; it's stylish, it's chic and it's still quite polished.

You have fabulously long legs, so these don't overwhelm your frame (like they would for someone with shorter legs). Infact, they only make your legs look more awesome! Also, the fact that these are flats with a strong equestrian vibe will make them a lot more wearable.

Jules

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I think they're awesome and the two-tone is wearable. However I do think they are a lot of boot. They are perfectly dramatic with those pants, for example. But a Saturday night date night outfit, for me. I am not sure *I* would want to wear them with *my* average daytime outfit even if they did "go". So they would be a limited use item for me - maybe spectacular and well-loved, but not worn all that often.

Jules

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Hopefully it's implied, but I meant to say the usual 'YMMV", because you weren't asking whether the boot works for me I do think they are amazing and lust-worthy on you.

cheryle (Dianthus)

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I totally understood Jules.

Brooklyn

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They look fab and the blue makes them a little unique. I would keep them for sure!

Janet

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I think the boots are fab, and you look great! I would think that blue/black combination would be pretty easy to work with if you have blue jeans and black pants in your wardrobe!

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Thanks. I went a bit overboard on the faux leather pants this fall because they are so easy to wear and launder. I have the black snakeskin, black faux suede/faux leather, and a dark charcoal pair. I also have the burgundy but they might be too high contrast. I also have a brown pair that I haven't worn yet. I think I am set for the pants and boots. I have tall dark brown, tall black, tall cognac, and still have dark red patent from years ago, as well as the OTK blue and a black pair.

Angie

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