Quicktakes - shoe edition
- I love internet shopping, especially with the promise of free returns. Actually packing things up and walking down to the post office to send back the many rejects? Not so much. What I'm trying to say is there is a giant pile of boxes sitting in the middle of the main apartment walkway (aka one of the few spaces that is normally just space). It's not pretty or functional, but I'm kind of starting to get used to it. Which is really not good. Curse you Zappos and your one-year return policy that is not helping to spur me into action.
- I once had a box of shoes from Zappos that I almost forgot to return by the deadline because I was using the box as a nightstand and forgot it actually had shoes in it.
- After years of listening to people rave about boots, I finally bought a pair (well, I bought several, I'm keeping one). They are very pretty, but I don't quite understand the rules of how to wear them. How cold should it be? When I wear them with a dress, am I supposed to wear socks?
- These are my boots. I love them. I don't know if they are trendy or equestrian or motorcycle or anything. Just that they are comfy, smell amazing and make me happy.
- Despite my lack of understanding of boots, I like them. They make me feel kind of bad ass. And warm. And normal sized. I sort of want more, but I'm picky about my shoes, and only love the expensive ones.
- Specifically, I want these. You know, if they weren't over $200. I've tried convincing myself that I would just let that be the conclusion of my fall clothing budget, but I know that I would probably just be seduced by the next can't miss sale with the can't miss thing. Even I can't lie to myself that well.
- Is it weird to follow up a post about privilege by doing a post focused on my consumer lust for pretty shoes? It feels kind of weird.
Im not sure how to wear boots either. But I love them. I almost bought a new pair today. :)
ReplyDeleteBoots! Oh, boots. I love them. I'm trying to avoid buying another pair, but I'll very likely give in.
ReplyDeleteYou can wear boots pretty much however you want to wear them. Since the boots you got are knee-high, I'd say if it's 65F or colder, you can wear them. Especially if it's below 60F.
I'd recommend always wearing socks with boots to not get blisters. Depending on how cold it is, you could wear tights instead. Any colour, but I'd probably avoid black since the boots are dark brown. (Lots of people are mixing black & brown these days, but I'm still not totally on board if the brown is very dark. But you can easily do brown & grey.)
You can also wear them over skinny jeans, which I do a lot. Just preferably not with a top that only comes down to your waistband. I'd say if it hits mid-hip or is slightly longer, that's preferable. And you could even wear them with leggings if you wore a tunic-length top. (Your rear must be covered if you're wearing leggings, if you ask me. Leggings are not pants.)
I always wear socks/stockings/tights with my boots. Partly because I generally wear them when it's cold, and partly because I don't want blisters & they feel weird without socks. And if it's cold enough for a jacket, or for at least bringing a jacket, it's the right weather for boots.
ReplyDeleteI wear knee-highs with my boots. I really love to wear them with dressy capris in the winter so I have more options in the cold weather.
ReplyDeleteHave fun exploring the world of boots!