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would you wear these boots with a dress?

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 16:43

here

I found them in TK Maxx for £50 today. They are described as a biker/cowboy boot hybrid and are loose fitting around the ankle/lower leg. I thought they might look ok with tea dresses and leggings/opaques? Ideally I would like something a little higher but everything I find is either not leather Rocket Dogs for example or the heel height is wrong. I don't want something totally flat but I don't want towering heels either.

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bishboschone · 08/09/2011 16:46

Yes... I love thos boys and coveted them for a while.

bishboschone · 08/09/2011 16:47

Which tk mass wAs it.

bishboschone · 08/09/2011 16:48

Maxx

Angel786 · 08/09/2011 17:09

Yes I would but depends what type odf dress.

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 17:56

bishboschone - Bletchley in MK. They had several size 5's and a size 7. None online as yet. Might be worth calling your local store? Although they are listed as Kurt Geiger, the label inside says Carvela.

I spent all last winter looking for a pair like this so I am pleased to have found them but am having a bit of wobble wondering if I have in fact idolised them too much!

Angel786 was thinking either tea dresses or tunics.

Also think they will look fab with jeans.

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Angel786 · 08/09/2011 17:59

Definitely with tunics. Withtea dresses you'd need toe v confident I'd say. With jeans, trousers etc would look fab too.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/09/2011 18:03

Ooh I like those. I'd wear them with maxi skirts or under jeans but would want them to be higher to wear with 'normal' skirts/dresses or skinny jeans. Now, if you CAN find some like that but higher, please show me because I've been after some for the last two years!

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 18:03

Thanks Angel. Vintage tea dresses are my signature look. However, as I am now 40 I have noticed that there is a fine line between "cool vintage" and "mumsy in a floral frock". I reckon these boots will give the look that "edge" to stop it teetering into Mumsy territory. I tried it last year with black mid-calf biker boots. It was okay but they can look too heavy whereas I think the tan are that bit more girly.

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 18:04

Remus - any here grab your attention?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/09/2011 18:11

Yes! Unfortunately, it's the Mulberry ones. :)

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 18:14

ah, a girl with taste

What's your budget? Have to pop off to organise baths and reading now but will come back later to help if you wish :)

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/09/2011 18:21

I am always happy to talk boots! Unfortunately, my budget this month is zero but by the end of the month, it's up to about 100 pounds, if it's a pair that's likely to last a year or two. My current pair are on their fifth Autumn and were in the sale in Principles at about 40 pounds, so I've deffo had my money's worth!

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 20:08

Ooooh I love a bargain :) And I always expect my boots and shoes to last more than one season (unless it's those little flat leather-soled sandals which are always knackered by the end of the summer).

How about these?

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bishboschone · 08/09/2011 20:09

Thanks, I saw them on kurt Geiger website ..I'll look in my tk maxx , calling them is a dead loss!!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/09/2011 20:33

They are lovely, Tulpe: I will certainly go into TK Maxx and investigate. Would prefer a few more buckles and straps in a perfect boot world but they are a serious contender.

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 21:25

Glad to be of service :)

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/09/2011 21:37

Did you buy the ones you linked to in your OP? Have you tried them on with a tea dress?

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tulpe · 08/09/2011 22:19

Yep bought them today. Not tried them on with dress yet but will do in the morning.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/09/2011 16:26

Waits for Tulpe to report back....
:)

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tulpe · 09/09/2011 16:42

Bugger! Sorry Remus - had hectic day. Will go and try boots with dress and report back immediately

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TracyK · 09/09/2011 16:45

Would those Dune ones from HOF at £159 go girly nicely with shorter teadresses Tulpe?? or even the same ones cheaper from Isme Marshall!
I'm not a big fan of ankle boots and dresses.

BoringSchoolChoiceNickname · 09/09/2011 18:46

Ooh I love Carvela - must check local TK Maxx

bucaneve · 09/09/2011 19:08

They are lovely. I'd wear them with a tea dress, or some 'going out' type dresses to make them a bit more casual.

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tulpe · 10/09/2011 14:39

urgh! Am not sure :( Tried them on quickly with a dress yesterday but wasn't totally smitten. I think perhaps they need a slightly higher heel.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/09/2011 19:26

Oh dear - v annoying for you. Will you still get lotsof wear out of them with trousers?

I looked in TK Maxx today and found a pair I liked (I think the brand was Blowfish - does that sound like a real thing or something I've made up?). They were lovely and only 40 pounds but way too wide on the calf.

I then got chased by two women wanting to know where the boots I was wearing came from! These are my beloved Principles ones that need replacing and one of the women said she'd been looking for a pair just like them for the last three years!

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