How to Wear Ankle Boots ~ Wiki

Ankle boots are harder to pair with outfits than taller boots because the short style requires a certain type of legwear. Ankle boots of all styles - suede, leather, with a heel, with laces - are currently an extremely popular fashion trend. Depending on the look of your booties, you can create a elegant outfit for a fancy occasion, or sass up a summer dress for a flirty feel. Check out some of the outfit suggestions below to compile the look you want to create with ankle boots.

Steps

Putting Together an Everyday Look

Choose flat ankle boots or ones with a small heel. For an everyday look, the ankle boots will be the main fashion piece of your outfit, so get creative with the style you choose.
- Wear lace-up ankle boots for an edgy look that makes your outfit even more casual and is perfect for the classroom.
- Choose a small heel if you head to an office everyday for a more professional feel.

Tuck skinny jeans or leggings into your ankle boots. You need your pants to be tight all the way through so that they do not flare out the bottom. Boot cut and flared jeans will not work with ankle boots.
- You can also pair your ankle boots with short jeans that end just above the top of the boot as long as they are tight.
- Generally, do not pair ankle boots with capri pants, as the distance between the top of the boots and the bottom of the pants tends to look awkward. Full-length skinny pants make your legs look longer, while capris can shorten you.

Pair with a graphic tee of your choice. This can be a band tee shirt or simply any tee shirt with a design of some sort.

Accessorize with fun jewelry of your choice. You can also add a saggy beanie or a scarf if it is cold outside. Be adventurous in your accessory choices for an everyday look. These are the pieces that will set you apart!

Creating a Date Night Look

Pick out a pair of sexy, stiletto ankle boots. Black suede tends to be a good material to choose when picking out a boot with a high-heel. Avoid leather (especially on a first date) if you choose a high heel, as this can look a bit unsophisticated.
- Stilettos elongate your legs and make you look taller.
- If you're uncomfortable wearing stilettos or you're going on a date with a rather short person, you can substitute boots with a smaller heel or wear flat boots.
- The important thing with this look is to go for a polished-looking boot. Stick with solid colored, sleek materials.

Show off some leg with a short, fitted dress. For a wintertime date, you can go all black or choose bold colors like red and royal blue for your dress. If the weather is warmer, choose lighter pastel colors and opt for a patterned dress that matches the climate you're in.
- You can also opt to wear jeans or leggings, just make sure that the wash is dark and the pants fit tightly.

Choose a silky blouse if you opt for pants. You can tuck in a pretty blouse to your fitted jeans and add a skinny belt or simply leave your blouse untucked. Choose a style that is flattering to your body type.
- Long-sleeved blouses with a front bow create a very sophisticated look.
- Tank top V-neck blouses can be very sexy and look fabulous under a casual blazer for a fancy date.

Finish off your look with sparkly jewelry. Make sure you shine on your date by adding some sparkle to your wardrobe. Incorporate dangly earrings and jewel-encrusted bangles to catch your date's eye.

Creating a Summer Look

Choose casual flat ankle boots. Worn leather ankle boots with a cute embellishment such as a buckle or front laces work especially well for summertime. Avoid suede, as this material tends to be reserved for the colder months.

Wear a summer dress that rests above your calves. Make sure that some of your legs are exposed as ankle boots look odd if they are poking out beneath a long skirt or dress.
- Paisley or flower-patterned dresses with lace embellishments pair beautifully with a pair of casual ankle booties.
- Feel free to choose a skirt or jean shorts instead of a dress. Pair with a colorful and/or lace blouse.

Wear a pair of tights underneath to transition to a nighttime look. You can add tights to your outfit whether you choose to wear a skirt, a dress, or a pair of jean shorts.

Add fun accessories. A leather belt that matches your boots can be a cute way to accent your footwear. You can also add simple embellishments like pearl earrings, a pearl necklace, or a lace headband to personalize your look.

Updating a Vintage Look

Find a pair of suede or leather ankle boots with tassels. Often ankle boots have zippers on the sides that can have tassels attached to them. You can also choose ankle boots with a fringe that runs along the top opening of the boot.

Sport a high-waisted bottom of some sort. This can either be shorts, a skirt, or pants, as long as your bottom piece is high-waisted and fastens above your navel.
- If you choose pants, make sure that they fit tightly.
- Choose a paisley patterned bottom for an extra vintage feel.

Pair with a tank top or any style blouse and tuck it in. If you choose a pattern for your bottom piece, choose a solid for your top piece. If it is cold outside, put a jean jacket over your shirt, as long as you are not wearing denim pants.

Add a belt around your waist where your shirt and bottom piece meet. Doing so will cause your waist to appear smaller.

Finish off with a pair of wayfarer sunglasses. You may also want to add a headband or ribbon of some sort.

Finished.

Warnings

Don't wear flowing, calf-length skirts with ankle boots. The combination of the long skirt and ankle boots will make your legs appear short and stubby.