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How to Wear Ankle Boots

By , About.com Guide   August 4, 2010

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ankle bootsAnkle boots (a.k.a booties) are one of the freshest looks in footwear; they have the power to transform an ordinary little black dress into something new and trendy. However. Ankle boots are not the easiest look to carry off because you are dealing with entirely new proportions (and that makes it a little tricky.)

For example, while a chunky ankle boot looks great with an above-the-knee skirt, it looks clunky with a mid-calf length skirt. And the more elements the bootie has (peep-toe, buckles, chunky heel) the more difficult it becomes to work it into your look.

But master how to wear the ankle boot and you'll be the envy of your style-challenged friends. (Photo Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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August 4, 2010 at 11:23 pm
(1) Nita Leotta :

This ankle boots gallery was very helpful, thanks! I’ve been hesitant to wear ankle boots because I wasn’t sure how to match them with my outfits correctly and had seen a lot of women rocking them in an unflattering way. I now feel confident about getting ankle boots and bringing my own personal fabulosity to them :)

Nita Leotta
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August 10, 2010 at 4:33 am
(2) Formal Wear Tuxedo :

Ankle boots are the bomb. Wish to see more galleries like this.

November 26, 2010 at 4:21 pm
(3) Anon :

Very useful for a newbie at wearing ankle boots. http://www.zaarascloset.com for high-end children’s fashion

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