Big Boots to Fill

While the general rules for dressing do not outlaw boots during the warmer season, sporting the closed-toe shoes during the cooler months is simply the more sensible move — the city’s heat is persistent and unforgiving at times.

In preparation of the latter chapters of the year, we are rounding off three most popular boot lengths and what to wear them with. Read on to see which style catches your eye.

Staying true to our age-old admiration for the long and lean, designers present over-the-knee boots as tall as a second pair of stockings. Make room for your new extended leg warmers by reducing the inches on your miniskirts.

Life is all about balance — when it comes to styling the knee-high boots, the secret is finding the middle ground where the hemline and the shaft touch. As fashion onlookers’ affinity for boxy, slouchy boots reaches its height, go the extra mile by donning apparel of the same nature. Denim and clashed textures are your daytime besties, but don’t forget to stick to shimmer and leather when night falls.

For those who prefer outfits on the more season-appropriate spectrum, boots anywhere shorter than mid-calf will be the ideal base to start with. Whether you’re heading to the office or getting ready for a girls’ night out, opt for bottoms with a hem that ends right above the ankle. Factoring in versatility, a pair of well-crafted little black boots will last you until the colour theory is debunked.