Lace-Up Boots Fashion Ideas
Also known as utilitarian boots, lace-up boots add a sturdy, yet feminine, touch to fall and winter fashion. These timeless shoes gives your outfit a sense of military-chic style. There are many fashion ideas for lace-up boots, as the boots come in different heights, colors, materials and styles. It is important to have a sense of which fashion items to wear and which ones to veer away from when wearing lace-up boots.
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Choosing a Style
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Choose a pair of lace-up boots that match your style and personality. Lace-up boots come with rounded or square toes, as well as varying heel styles and heights. Choose from flats, kitten heels, high heels, wedges and platform heels, as well as ankle boots, boots that come up to the calf and those that come up to the knee. Pick a pair that you can walk in confidently and comfortably.
Lace-up boots also come in a variety of materials such as genuine and faux leathers, suede or Victorian-style lace. For added flare, choose boots with stylish embellishments such as buttons, buckles or straps. While most boots have laces in the front, choose boots that lace up the back for a sexy, stylish look.
Choosing a Color
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From bold to muted tones, you will find lace-up boots in a variety of colors. Choose bright colors such as yellows, reds, oranges, blues or greens when you want to make a bold statement, but note that these bright hues limit your clothing choices. You don’t want to wear colorful lace-up boots with outfits that clash. Lace-up boots in earth tones and muted colors, such as blacks, browns, tans and grays, are the most versatile. These colors compliment most of the colors in your fall and winter wardrobe.
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What to Wear with Lace-Up Boots
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Lace-up boots look good with long and short skirts. They also compliment a variety of pants, including jeans, trousers and leggings. Always wear loose fitting trousers and jeans over your lace-up boots to prevent the pants from bulging out from the boot shaft. To expose more of the boot, consider cuffing your jeans. Tuck leggings, skinny jeans and jeggings into lace-up boots. Lace-up boots also look good with tights or knee-high cable-knit socks.
What Not to Wear with Lace-up Boots
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Stay away from mid-length skirts. Mid-length skirts look awkward with tall lace-up boots and cause your legs to appear short and stumpy in ankle lace-up boots. Similarly, if you are short or have short legs, avoid wearing lace-up boots with shorts or capris, as this only makes your legs look shorter. Tall women can benefit from wearing lace-up boots with capris and shorts, as this works to de-emphasize their height.
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