5 Rules How to Wear Winter Boots in 2022
30.12.2021
Although winter boots may not be the most fashionable footwear option, once snow begins to fall and sidewalks become a maze made of ice and slush you will be happy you reached for your lug-sole Sorels instead of your new sleek leather booties. You don’t have to sacrifice style just because it is cold outside. These are five tips to make winter boots fashionable and trendy in 2022.
1. STICK WITH LEGGINGS / SKINNY JEANS TO EASY TUCKING
Loose denim and wide-leg pants are the most in-demand pant styles right now. However, they won’t go well with winter boots. Slim-fit leggings, skinny jeans and other slim-fit pants will fit more comfortably into your boot shaft and create a lean line that lengthens your legs.
Similar styles available:
- Merrell boots ($170)
2. OR, CHOOSE CROPPED PANTS THAT HITS THE TOP OF YOUR BOOT
If you can’t let go of your straight-leg jeans or you are a part of the “death-to-skinny jeans” movement, opt for pair that reach right to the top of your boot as Tyla-Lauren Gilmore of Coterie. You won’t have the hassle of stuffing all that fabric into your socks and you won’t have any worries about your jeans’ hems getting dirty or snowy if you layer them over top.
(P.S. Boots that reach the ankle are better than boots that reach mid-calf, or higher. You will have a lot of problems balancing your proportions if you wear a tall boot and super-cropped jeans.)
Similar styles available:
- Sorel boots ($190)
3. SUPER PRACTICAL BOOTS LOOKING CHIC BY REPEATING COLORING
Let’s face it, the most stylish winter boots are often the ones that are the least fashionable. How can you make sturdy, rubber-soled, leather-soled lace-up boots cute enough to wear with friends? Grace Atwood is a great example of how to make your boots look stylish and chic. The chic, beige jacket and turtleneck in chocolate cashmere perfectly complement her rugged winter boots and elevate the overall look.
Similar styles available:
- UGG boots ($150)
4. SPORTY VIBES WITH CABINCORE STAPLES: LEAN INTO IT
Winter boots will always be sporty and outdoorsy. Why not combine them with other cabincore styles? Instead of trying to transform your boots into something else (sleek, pointy, leather shoes that look great with blazers and shirtdresses), embrace the ruggedness of your boots with flannel and shackets.
Similar styles available:
- North Face boots ($139)
5. LEAVE THE MOONBOOTS IN ’60S
If you value style, don’t choose puffy moonboots or chunky UGGs. They can look comical or costume-like, no matter what. However, lace-up styles and slimmer fit will always look more stylish and feel as cozy and warm as a lace-up.
