Your best boot forward

Stylist, Iva Grbesic gives us our choice in boots from heel height to the shape of our boot for this fall season.

Every season there is one “it” boot or an “it” boot element that women just need in their closet. This fall is very different because it is all about choice. The heel height, toe shape, colour and the height of the boot all make a difference to the wide selection available this season and impact the boots you should choose that fit your style and life.

Here are the four types of boots you should have in your closet this season.

Ankle Boots

A classic ankle boot are great paired with jeans, casual pants or casual dresses and skirts. Ankle boots reach anywhere from one to eight inches above your ankle. If there is a heel, it is short and chunky. This season, the most popular styles are a Chelsea boot or a dessert boot which are a more casual style boot. You can also try waterproof boots styled in rubber or leather. Or a more comfortable ankle boot style in a brown suede or a Chelsea boot, or a faux dessert leather boot that is comfortable and versatile.

Booties

Booties are ankle length and dressier and can be paired with a variety of items in your closet from skinny jeans to dresses. With these boots (like the ankle boot) pair with opaque tights in the winter to increase the wear and longevity of these boots. Geox, Cougar and Nine West carrying stunning purple booties and peep toe booties.

Knee-High Boots

Knee-high boots a woman’s best friend and the most versatile of all boots. These boots sit right below the knee or at the knee and should be worn with jeans, leggings, skirts or dresses. They come in very casual styles to dressy boots with delicate heels. Whatever your preference there is a knee high boot for you.

Over the Knee Boots

Over the knee boots are staple for fashion trend setters which has started to become more popular among the masses. If you want to try this trend but aren’t sure how the easiest way to wear an over the knee boot is to find a flat or short heeled option to wear with leggings, a vest and a tunic top. Then build your courage and pair with a casual dress, a fall/winter maxi is very fashion forward or knit skirt combination for a more casual look. For these looking to be very daring try the over the knee dress with a sheath dress for a night out with your girlfriends or a date night.