7 Ways to wear ankle boots after 40

7 Ways to Wear Ankle Boots After 40

By: Cynthia Nellis

 

One of the easiest ways to update your wardrobe each season is to add the latest footwear. This season, the ankle boot is the must-have cool weather shoe. Find out how to pull off the ankle boot after 40.

1. Do wear embellished ankle boots.
Don't be afraid to go with some of the more embellished types of ankle boots. Look for studs, mixed media (suede and leather), even things like sheer patches and lace. An embellished ankle boots should take center stage: wear with simple skinny pants or a little black dress.

2. Do wear slim bottoms with ankle boots.
Save your wide-legged pants for different footwear: ankle boots look more updated with skinny jeans and leggings. You can either wear them tucked into the pants or pulled over the top.

3. Do wear ankle boots with a little black dress.
The easiest way to wear ankle boots is to pair them with a little black dress. If you have the legs for it, go bare-legged.  If not, see the alternatives to wearing bare legs with ankle boots.

4. Do try open-toe ankle boots.
Some ankle boots are more shoe than boot (also called a shootie.) These feature things like an open toe and/or cutouts. This lighter, airier version of the ankle boots pairs great with both dresses and skinny pants.

5. Do wear tights with ankle boots.
Although bare legs look great with ankle boots, you can always cover up with tights for a chic, monochromatic look. Just be sure to keep the legs/feet the same visual "heaviness" as the dress (you wouldn't want to put a white dress with black tights and shoes; but all black looks fine.)

6. Do keep ankle boots sleek.
Although chunky ankle boots and embellished ankle boots are both in style, you'll get your slimmest silhouette if you choose a sleek, refined ankle boot, pair it with something equally streamlined like slim pants.

7. Do wear lace-up ankle boots.
Give your look a sporty chic twist with chunky lace-up ankle boots.   Many of the lace-up ankle boots have a more casual feel to them, so they work better with skinny jeans and leggings than dresses.