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The stylish ladies of Instagram might just have the answer to our wintry wardrobe woes: the snazzy ankle boot.
Pre-Christmas embellished flats and glitzy pumps offset 80 per cent of our outfits. January hit, however, and we resorted back to our failsafe black ankle boots. They might pair well with everything, but they do little to boost our mood.
Look then to the following Instagram stars from Copenhagen, Milan, London and New York, who are proudly brandishing booties with real personality. Here’s how to wear them…
Keep everything else pared down
Let those boots take centre stage by sticking to block black and navy tones elsewhere, like Pandora Sykes. A leather jacket with prominent hardware or stacking jewellery will soften the look, while matching your bag to your boots will also make the colour pop.
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Let your socks show
Leaving a gap between one’s ankle boot and trouser quickly became one of last year’s micro street style trends. Advocates of this look can let their socks show for an added point of interest, as demonstrated by Danish blogger Pernille Teisbaek.
Follow your animal instinct
We’re suckers for a leopard print boot, just like Milanese blogger Tamu McPherson. Add to your weekend denim uniform to give it a real kick. Don’t worry that it tips the rest of your outfit’s colour scheme off kilter, the look is supposed to be eclectic and fun.
Play with proportions
An oversized knit, midi skirt and ankle boots are currently the go-to uniform of many fashion editors. A chunky woolen jumper keeps you warm enough to embrace a bare leg, and no one need know how thick your socks are inside your booties. Try mixing metallics and greys, like Charlotte Groeneveld.
Embrace happy heels first
Contrasting block heels are a good entry point to this trend, and are a solid investment buy. Wear with anything for a sensible-at-the-front-but-party-at-the-back vibe.
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