PERSONAL STYLIST TIPS: 7 WAYS TO WEAR COMBAT BOOTS
Combat boots are the trend of the season in shoes, and as we progress into going back outside to see friends, they may be an item you’d like to bring out of your shoe cupboard or invest in to add a little flair to your spring outfits that can easily transition into Autumn and winter!
Wear combat boots with your jeans
A classic way to wear your combat boots that is edgy and cool is with your favourite pair of jeans. They are often best with jeans that are skinny to the ankle so they can be tucked into the boot, or with cut above the ankle jeans so they can swing loosely above the boot top.
If you are conscious of your leg length, then matching your jeans colour to your boots is a good way to help your legs look elongated, or buy a pair of platform or heeled combat boots to add a little length. If you have long legs, then your favourite pair of dark blue jeans can be really edgy with your black combat boots.
Add some classic cool with a leather jacket over your outfit
Combat boots are often seen as quite an androgenous look, with masculine and tough exteriors. You can bring this look to the top half of your body with a light leather jacket that works well as an extra layer as the evening gets cooler. If you’d like to feel cool but professional, you can pop the jacket over your shoulders for softer styling.
Style your combat boots with a short flowy short dress
Perfect for spring – this look is wonderful for springtime dates, evenings in the garden and a little flourish of girly if you bring a floral patterned dress to the look. Your combat boots will bring a comfy and cool edge while the dress can keep you feeling young and fresh. Consider a dress just above the knee so you have enough distance between your boots to your skirt. If you are conscious of your legs then adding some tights can bring some confidence as well as warmth to the look.
Styling your maxi dress with combat boots
If you’re more of a long-length dress type of person, then you can try this style with your maxi dress. I’d recommend finding one with a slit in it so you can show off those fantastic combat boots beneath as you walk. This can be a flowy and comfortable look, perfect for brunch and garden drinks.
Skirts work perfectly with combat boots
Just as we have seen the fantastic juxtaposition of a dress with your boots, skirts work really well with them too. A great style to go for is a leather, A-line, or midi skirt, as they are the right length to match with the slightly higher boot. Again, as with the short dress, if you fancy covering your legs, investing in some fun tights or tights that are the same colour as the boots will help to elongate your legs.
Bring the colour to your feet!
You may be thinking that the classic combat boot is in black – and you wouldn’t be wrong, but, if you’re someone that loves to wear black in your outfits and feel some colour is needed you can bring that with your combat boots (or any accessories). There are a huge range of colours available like these vegan maroon Dr. Martens, or even these purple heeled holographic combat boots which are super fun! Adding a little colour really can transform an outfit, so if you are someone that loves to add quirky touches to your outfits, investing in some colourful combat boots can be a great way to quickly inject that personality.
Wear your combat boots with your shorts
As we head into the warmer weather, your shorts will be coming out to play, so why not bring your combat boots with you, and you can pair your favourite pair of shorts with your awesome combat boots. I’d recommend investing in a tapered topped combat boot like these from Dolce Vita as they are slim fitting; or on the alternative side, a slightly higher boot to the calf by Koi Footwear which have a fun crocodile pattern to them.
Which way is your favourite to wear combat boots, have I missed any classics that are your go-to? If you’d like some help creating fantastic outfits that you love & will want to wear over and over again, then I’d love to chat with you. I offer a face to face or online personal styling service which will help you find your personal style.