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How Do You Wear Booties?

GreybootiesLittle ankle shoeboots might be the shoe to be seen in this Autumn, but how exactly do you show them off without looking like a fashion victim? Well, it's a toughie but it can be done. Your first rule of thumb (unless you're auditioning for Footloose, the Musical) is to put the leggings down. Black opaque tights are a better option, topped with something simple on the top half - a slinky knitted sweater dress or a 60s shift. Add a cropped jacket or a belted mac, and you're on your way. These slouchy booties are £65 at Topshop.

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Posted by Gemma on August 21, 2006 3:22 PM | Comments (9) | digg.gif digg this | delicious.gifdel.icio.us this | stumble.gifStumble It!

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May sound odd, but i wear dark denim tight-ish turnups with mine. Something slightly vintagey-pinuppish about the overall effect. The turn-ups make sure you get to see the entire bootie in all of its glory.

Posted by: Lou | August 21, 2006 4:18 PM

Sounds very chic Lou. To be honest I'm still having trouble getting used to the idea of wearing ankle boots at all after so many years of being a slave to my knee-highs, but I'll get there!

Posted by: Ms Shoewawa | August 21, 2006 4:23 PM

Oh god, Gemma, remember how I said I would never ever succomb to this latest fashion craze involving 80s ankle boots? And you said 'oh yes you will young Katherine, for I am the shoe fairy mwhahaha' etc?

Well I am utterly fantasising about these grey boots. I want them in purple to match the purple 60s shift from Oasis that you've got me eyeing off as well!

My bank manager hates you, needless to say.

Posted by: The Bag Lady | August 22, 2006 7:16 AM

i don't think i'll ever buy a pair of these. i tried on a pair a couple of days ago, and i just can't seem to understand their beauty.

Posted by: kris | August 22, 2006 10:30 AM

I got a pair of grey ankle boots for 50p from a car boot sale last year (smug smug). Grey leather will always remind me of Kel from Kath and Kim, but thats a good thing.
I wear them with jeans, and will try the turn up thing, but my legs are too twig-like to contemplate wearing with skirts.

Posted by: Isabelle | August 22, 2006 10:36 AM

Like Isabelle My twigs would not look good in these boots save with my jeans, yes the turn up makes them look great. I ot mine in a charity shop in Kensington for £15.00. Black suede with a side buckle. Looking forward to the cooler days to give me the excuse to wear them with lolg leather coat.

Posted by: Katy | August 22, 2006 11:59 AM

Isabelle - love the Kel reference! Kath & Kim is one of my favourite shoes, and you're so right and grey leather being reminiscent of him.

I actually bought these grey Topshop boots this morning, they are so heavenly.

Posted by: The Bag Lady | August 22, 2006 1:34 PM

I saw an identical pair of these boots at Qube.. wasn't able to check the price, but I made a note to tell you lot here, in case you're wanting them, but can't find them at Topshop :))

Posted by: Erin | September 6, 2006 10:31 PM

These are so dull and boring

Posted by: Lucy | August 5, 2007 9:48 PM

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