So I don't usually blog, but I read a lot of blogs. However, something just occured in relation to this issue that I felt I had to share. So, here goes, sorry if it's long...
I am 27 years old, and for 3 years I have been on the hunt for knee high or at least calf boots. However, my calves are 12" circumference at the widest, and it seems most mainstream boots are made with 14" or greater. I also have long feet (8 1/2), and it seems that most common shoe makers feel that longer feet = wider calves...not necessarily true. This turns out to be very frustrating for us skinny-calved gals just tryin to get it on the trends. Most of us resort to buying designer boots from Nordstom's or european custom fit boots with a hefty price tag. I guess I just can't commit to those prices, especially for something I can't even try on or see in real life first...
So anyways, for several seasons now my hunt has involved trying on boots in various shoe stores, ordering through zappos.com and returning etc, etc. However, with no real success I have stuck with booties, which are usually still too wide around my ankle and I end up hiding them under jeans and masking all the cute details. Well, that is until now...
When at my local DSW trying on boots for the thousanth time, I came across a cute pair or dark gray, "slouchy" calf boots with adjustible buckles at the ankle, and the calf. I'm a fan of the slouchy look, so I decided to give them a try. With my flares tucked in, and adding a little bulk, they actually looked good (not that I would actually ever wear them out with flares tucked in!) And, at $60 how could I not chance it until I could get home and try them with skinny jeans!? On my way to checkout I also grabbed a pair of cute crochet boot socks/leg warmers. With my receipt safely in hand in case it didn't work out, I ran home to try them on with skinny jeans, and voila! Slouchy boots that arent too terribly wide, over skinny jeans with boot socks (either sticking out a little or cuffed over boot edge) is a good look for us skinny-calved gals!! I even think it would work with just the boot socks and a skirt, though I have not tried yet.
Another revelation I've had that may help all my fellow skinny-calved gals is combining boot socks pulled up to right below knee with booties. I have a pair of dark brown booties that are supposed to be fitted around the ankle (however on me they leave an extra inch or so of space and look goofy). But, when worn over boot socks that match close enough in color, they give the look of a knee high boot. It may sound weird, but I think the fact that the booties are suede and match the socks well makes it work. This is another cute idea to be worn with skirts and keep you warm at the same time!! Isn't it great when fashion meets function and doesn't break the bank!?
I think I'll just stick with Uggs or flat boots.
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