That's Not My Age is going all Ed Miliband today - no, no, no, I'm not trying to steal my brother's job, I'd just like to point out that like the real Labour Party, I'm not just in touch with the country's elite! Now, lots of lovely TNMA followers said they wanted the men's brogue boots featured in my last post, and whilst on a mission to find something similar at a more affordable price, AllSaints asked me to write about their women's boots. And lo, what did I find over on their website? This masculine-inspired, suede ankle boot. OK, it's more of a workboot/brogue hybrid but it is the closest thing I've seen so far and I think it's pretty neat.
When it comes to the sartorial potential of a ladies ankle boot, this season there are three options. The heritage trend - add an outdoorsy spin with a tweed jacket, Shetland wool pullover and cords. This look is not just for toffs, remember, 'We're all in this together,' oops sorry wrong party.
Or try Marc Jacobs-inspired grunge glamour by teaming ankle boots with a maxi skirt:
Go for classic androgynous style with crisp, selvedge jeans (make that cropped pants if you're not a friend of denim) and a masculine jacket.
How would you wear them?
Photos
Boots and grunge picture: AllSaints
Jeans and brogues: The Sartorialist
To avoid a cash-for-blogging scandal, I have to tell you that this is a sponsored post.
Absolutely love them, I'd wear the with a mini skirt - I figure I have one more year of wearing minis left!
ReplyDeleteI love the boots, I am wearing my brogues a lot.. with skinny jeans but may be daring when the weather is colder and wear them with a skirt xx
ReplyDeleteSaw a v trendy girl in Brent X last week in brogues and jeans. She really stood out, then lo and behold I saw a photo of her in the Standard mag in her brogues again, and it was Sting's daughter Coco Sumner!! Such a star spotter...
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post. Witty as always. I would probably wear them with jeans. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteSuch confortable looking boots. They would be ideal with a long skirt in Andalucía.
ReplyDeleteI never ever wear jeans or trousers, apart from when i go trekking.
I think they look great on other people,but I look hideous in them: shorter and fatter, noooooooooooooooo.ha, ha, ha
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Hi there-love this post, very inspirational for the boots I've just got!!
ReplyDeleteTabitha, do it! Mid-thigh is about as high as I go these days and that's with thick woolly tights.
ReplyDeleteFG - ooh get you! Were your daughters impressed?
Sacramento - yes ideal in Andalucia when the weather cools down!
Witty post as always, Mrs TNMA!
ReplyDeleteI did 14 hole DMs for most of the Eighties so I think I've already flogged the look to death. Good on other people but not for me plus it wouldn't be "Little Boots" in my case, I've got huge trotters. xxx
Hi! Ankle boots, the ones you show, are quite ok. Ankle boots I could wear, they even support the ankle! But- brogues ( I had a pair, sold them ), I have a hard time accepting; especially without laces. They look ok on someone else, but not on me ( too masculine ).
ReplyDeleteI do love the work boot/frock combo but fear I may have gone past my wear by date on that look too!!
ReplyDeleteProbably with my usual jeans but if I was feeling retro with bis scrunchy socks, leggins and a sweater. My daughter would laugh at me I know.
ReplyDeleteI could go for those boots with a maxi skirt most definitely. Warm, stylish comfortable.. a rare combination! x
ReplyDeleteGreat post. All Saints boots are really cool. I wasn't aware of their footwear before, just knew about the clothes. xx
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