I've been observing this forum for a while and finally got the nerve to post a question.
So...I'm just curious ladies...when you wear skirts or dresses (I'm talking about attire for the office....knee length or just above the knee length skirts), are you more likely to wear heels/pumps or knee high boots with dressy heels? Are there advantages and/or disadvantages to either one? Thanks for the input!
I'm really into the 50's housewife, June Cleaver look, so I wear pumps. It fits the attire worn at the office where I work and that's just what I like best. I think knee high boots can look really cute with a skirt, but when I tried it I looked like a desprate, middle aged woman.
quote: Originally posted by: marcjacobs "I think knee high boots can look really cute with a skirt, but when I tried it I looked like a desprate, middle aged woman. "
I personally prefer pumps... I think they are sexier, more flattering, more versatile, and dressier. I think boots look cute if you're wearing a more casual outfit. I hope I don't get crucified for this, but I am so sick of seeing people in tall boots and a short skirt. I think there are lots of ways to be more original and stylish. It's gotten to the point that lots of soccer moms have started wearing F*** Me Boots (that's what we called them in college) and making the look dated. HOWEVER if the boots are ornate/different and/or your wearing cool tights then that could be cool.
hmm...don't know where to find a pic but i consider f*** me boots to be boots that zip up well above the knee, practically to mid thigh and if they're patent leather, they are definitely f*** me boots (imo).
I like both pumps and boots, but I wear a lot of boots in the fall/winter just for the warmth factor. I'll also wear pumps w/ colored tights. I'd sooner die than wear "hose" tho and it is too cold for bare legs right now.
Once the spring hits, the boots will get packed away.
quote: Originally posted by: KE "everyone in our office wears knee high boots with knee length or longer skirts. Girls who wear pumps-do you go bare legged? "
yeah, since i'm fine w/ my legs' natural color and don't have to worry about the cold (live in LA).
quote: Originally posted by: KE "everyone in our office wears knee high boots with knee length or longer skirts.
The same holds true for my office. I wear knee high boots and a skirt almost every day. Fortunately my wardrobe consists of a lot of skirts and a LOT of knee high dressy boots. I repeat a combination every two weeks or so.
IMHO dressy knee high boots and a skirt can "hide" a multitude of "flaws" for many women. The high heels and tall shaft of the boots elongate the leg and enhance the overall silhouette of most women.
quote: Originally posted by: chicago " The same holds true for my office. I wear knee high boots and a skirt almost every day. Fortunately my wardrobe consists of a lot of skirts and a LOT of knee high dressy boots. I repeat a combination every two weeks or so. IMHO dressy knee high boots and a skirt can "hide" a multitude of "flaws" for many women. The high heels and tall shaft of the boots elongate the leg and enhance the overall silhouette of most women. "
oh, I agree wholeheartedly, chicago! These wader boots are especially perfect for hiding a multitude of flaws
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IMHO, knee high boots are a more casual look than pumps and therefore only appropriate in a casual office setting. BTW, I found some F*** me boots that were so funny I just had to share:
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Well, I think it all depends on the skirt and the shoes, i personally love skirts with knee high boots, i think skirts and pumps look like a Secretary outfit.
quote: Originally posted by: detroit "lmonet & m - c'mon - you have to agree that flashion/chicago/emily would be much better off focusing on boots like this "
Oh, absoloutely! Though this look is much less "F*** me" and much more "Don't even try 'cause I'm wearing a body-condom". . . .
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quote: Originally posted by: LMonet "Oh, absoloutely! Though this look is much less "F*** me" and much more "Don't even try 'cause I'm wearing a body-condom". . . . "
LMAO! ;)
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