Dear Cheryl,
It’s years since I’ve worn a pair, but I’ve fallen in love with boots again—what should I know?
—Tanya F, Sanibel
There are indeed some beautiful boots available this season. If you’re looking for a pair to wear with a dress or skirt, tall boots look great, especially if there’s no gap between hemline and boot top. If your preference is for pants, try a shorter, biker-style boot with jeans. An elegant heeled, ankle-length bootie is perfect teamed with some tailored trousers. The trend of wearing a short boot with a short dress needs some consideration, as a dark block of color on the foot has the effect of visually shortening the leg. Wearing them with dark-colored leggings or hose is one solution, but in the warmth of a Florida winter, another option is to pick a short boot in a light color such as nude, camel or taupe. Don’t forget the enduring appeal of a decorated cowboy boot—you can pair them with just about anything in your wardrobe and they’ll never go out of style.
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