How To Style Combat Boots
Combat Boots are actually surprisingly versatile. They can give you looks from utility chic and grunge to an “I love being a girl but I’ll still kick your butt”. I avoided wearing them for years because they felt too masculine and clunky, but I’ve since discovered some great feminine ways to style this trend and use them to enhance your girl power. This trend is really having a resurgence thanks to a current love of 90s style and isn’t going away any time soon. I’ve put together 5 things to consider when styling Combat Boots so you can wear them just about anywhere!
MINI
Mini skirts and dresses are a great pairing for Combat Boots. Their chunkiness is balanced out by showing off your legs (weather permitting) or a cool pair of stockings. You can mirror the boot with a chunky knit or keep the whole look fitted and sleek. Whatever works best for your body type.
MIDI / MAXI
Long flowing skirts and dresses can be the perfect contrast to the heavy looking boot. Unlike runners with suits, this unusual pairing actually works! The ultra fem outfit with the bold masc shoe, mimics a good hetero relationship or just both sides of yourself and the pieces work together to give you a beautiful and functional look you can take on the world in.
JEANS
One of the benefits to Combat Boots is that they’re sturdy, comfy, waterproof shoes so wearing them with a warm winter outfit makes perfect sense. Skinny Jeans that finish at the top of your boots are most flattering. You can opt for loose fit or straight leg but again its good that they are slightly cropped to show off the boot. Add a warm jumper or leather jacket for an elevated but functional look.
SWEATS
Combat Boots seem to elevate sweats. A loose fit pair of sweat pants mimics the fit of army pants often worn with combat boots in their original form, so the look really works. You can choose to pair it with a matching jumper or a fitted top to contrast shape. The trick to this look is accessories! Jewellery, a designer bag and a good pair of sunglasses help take this look to a style, rather than a “thrown together as I was running late and it’s cold” vibe.
LIGHT
If the traditional heavy black boot is just not working for you then try a white pair! It’s different, more unique and you can really push the boundaries a bit more. Also great for anyone who loves dressing in neutrals! Same ideas apply but I find white gives you a bit more pop while maintaining that edge. They also remind me of doll shoes for some reason so I love them worn with puffy, frilly or chiffon/organza dresses!
Definitely worth adding a pair or two to your shoe collection this season. Stay stylish and comfy with these versatile shoes that were literally designed to take you anywhere.
