Boots are an essential element in every winter wardrobe. Boots are on double duty as the cooler months roll in – they ward off the chill as well as providing a stylish accent to any outfit.
Rescu. discovered what’s hot in boots from StyleTread’s head stylist Shane Carroll.
RESCU: What styles of boots are on trend for this autumn/winter?
Shane Carroll: “This winter a variety of boots will be on-trend, from towering platform wedge ankle boots to super classic flat knee length riding boots. One of the easiest and best selling trends so far this winter (it’s just beginning) is the pull on boot – either flat or with a low Cuban heel. This trend is going to be popular because it’s trans-seasonal and can be worn with summer clothes to inject a bit of newness. It’s also super easy to wear with just about anything from skinny jeans to shorts and dresses.”
RESCU: What heel height will be big this year for boots?
Shane Carroll: “Blocked or cuban heels in both ankle and knee length boots are sure to be a hit this year.”
RESCU: What is the most flattering leg length?
Shane Carroll: “It really depends on what you are wearing the boots with – there are no hard and fast rules here. Knee length boots can look terrific worn with dresses or skirts and can elongate the leg when worn with dark coloured tights but at the same time a heel ankle boot can also work wonders!”
RESCU: What fabrications should we invest in?
Shane Carroll: “Winter 2012 is a very big suede season – having said that though there are some great textured and worn in leathers that give boots a terrific aged/lived in look! Again – it all comes back to what style of boot you are after and the look you want to give off.”
RESCU: Can you give us your top 3 styles?
Shane Carroll: “My top 3 boots for winter 12 would definitely include:
1. A flat or low heel ankle boot for an everyday/weekend cool look,
2. A high block heel almond toe leather knee length boot,
3. Something fun – maybe a jewel toned or animal printed (snake print/leopard/zebra etc) suede ankle boot.”
They say you can tell a lot about a person from their shoes – and boots provide the perfect platform to channel your own style, whether that is rock-chic or super-polished.
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