One item that every woman has to have in her wardrobe is a wonderful pair of boots. This season if you want to be on trend then the boots you own must be slouch boots. This fact may bring a groan from some women who think they are too tall; short; thin; fat; old; young; or whatever for this style, but actually there are so many different types of slouchy boots that anyone can wear them. It is just a question of finding the right pair for you.
First let’s talk about length. There are short slouch boots which only just cover the ankle to thigh-highs and every length in between. The most difficult to wear are probably the shortest and the longest. You do need to be above average height to carry off a pair of thigh-highs with style but they can be the most visually stunning of all.
Several celebrities have been spotted wearing thigh-high suede slouch boots such as the ones made by Joie and Michael Kors. The color of choice for rock chicks is a deep rusty brown.
The motorcycle style slouch boot as worn by Miley Cyrus can be worn as she does with a very short skirt and oversized top. Or for those of us with less perfect legs, these boots also look good over a pair of jeans.
Apache style slouch boots with tassels are another celebrity choice. Joie Apache Tassel flat boots are an easy to wear pull-on style that looks great with a sweater dress.
The knee high slouch boot, that is not too slouchy and is either flat or has a low heel will suit most heights and figures. If you team your slouch boots with a pair of leggings or opaque tights of the same color, it gives you a longer, leaner look.
As for color – slouch boots don’t have to be black! There are some gorgeous soft dove grays, browns, rusts and tans which are equally flattering and go with just about everything. Browns look particularly good with denim so wear dark brown slouch boots with your skinny leg jeans or denim skirts.
One thing you can’t fail to notice on many of the new slouch boot styles is how many of them have straps and buckles. This is an eye-catching feature and some designers have gone to great lengths to include as many straps and buckles as possible in their designs. With some you can tighten the straps up if you feel that the boots are too slouchy or alternatively loosen them a notch or two if they are too tight around your calves.
A compromise if you really can’t see yourself in a pair of slouch boots could be the new designs that have a normal shoe, often with a high heel and then a slouchy upper or leg. These give you the best of both worlds. Marc Jacobs ‘Ruffle Slouch’ knee boots are smart enough to wear anywhere but slouchy enough to be stylish.
