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Slouchy boots? Yes or no?

34 replies

Fresta · 05/02/2017 12:20

Are they dated and unflattering, or are they making a comeback? I tried the Rosalind boots on in Dune- so comfy, easy to get on and soft leather. I didn't get them as haven't seen this type of boot around for a while and thought I might just look like I'd stepped out of a time machine. What do you think?

www.dunelondon.com/relissa-slouch-calf-boot-0073508510001484/

www.dunelondon.com/rosalind-slip-on-ruched-calf-boot-0073508510002484/

www.dunelondon.com/pager-ruched-detail-block-heel-ankle-boot-0092501020021484/

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LadyOfTheCanyon · 05/02/2017 12:29

I think they're dated. Bit mid 2000s. The ankle boot is the best of the bunch in my opinion but then I think longer length boots seem to have gone out of fashion in the last year or so. I've certainly noticed less people wearing them recently.
Also, slouchy boots always make people look like they have cankles to my eyes.
I can't find a PC way of saying it but to me they just look common. I'm sorry!

QueenMortificado · 05/02/2017 12:31

I used to love my slouchy boots! Would wear them at university in early 2000s with a short denim skirt and vest and big leather belt.

So the answer for me probably is that they're still a bit dated and I'd go with some chunkier biker style boots, but at the same time if you like them then I'm not absolutely sure the fashion police would come after you for it being a crime.

EggsEleven · 05/02/2017 12:31

I think the boots in your first two links look incredibly dated and cheap. The third link is OK depending on what you'd wear them with.

beanfilledfish · 05/02/2017 12:33

i have the relissa in rust suede and have them on today Grin i really like them they're so comfy and i dont think they look cheap Wink

SleepFreeZone · 05/02/2017 12:34

The last one is the only acceptable one.

beanfilledfish · 05/02/2017 12:35

\link{http://www.dunelondon.com/relissa-slouch-calf-boot-0073508510001660/\here are mine} i love them

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Fresta · 05/02/2017 12:38

Yes, I think they do look cheap in the photos, in real life they didn't, they were very soft quality leather. I like the ankle boots but not sure what id wear them with?

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MumUndone · 05/02/2017 12:38

Rushed boots are the only style I can find to fit my calves; others look like wellies as they gape too much. Having said that, I tried both of the first two styles in several sizes and none of them fit properly.

JayzuzMaryJoseph · 05/02/2017 14:52

Slouchy/ruched boots look OK in suede as a casual look, but the leather ones...they do look dated, imho.

PrancerForHoney · 05/02/2017 15:28

I have Blowfish Tan Cammish boots and love them.
If you love them, buy them.
If we all liked the same things the world would be a very boring place as my Grandma used to say.

Sweets101 · 05/02/2017 15:30

Ooh beans love your boots!

HyacinthsBucket · 05/02/2017 15:32

I've got a pair, in black leather and live in them!! I never realised I was so out of date. They go great with jeans or skirts, and are warm as toast.

PovertyJetset · 05/02/2017 15:43

Not keen and I think if you're short they really emphasise the shortness! I've tried some on and they made me feel so dumpy! I'm not dumpy Grin

BusterGonad · 05/02/2017 19:34

I ha e to agree that they do look somewhat dated but I think the photos make them look cheaper then what they would do in real life, I too think suede would look really lovely, I'm just not sure ruche and leather look as nice as suede and ruche do. But like I said I bet in real life they are really lovely.

mowglik · 05/02/2017 19:47

I agree with pps that the ankle boots are the best of the bunch, don't think they are dated but the other two - maybe it's because it's leather and it suede.

I have a pair of suede slouchy boots from next and they look really good - maybe look around for suede alternatives?

IHaveBrilloHair · 05/02/2017 19:51

I love the Blowfish ones, I'm currently wearing blowfish boots, but the others, not sure, they look a bit Mum boot slouches somehow.

WheelchairDay · 05/02/2017 19:52

Goodness OP! Those first two boots I remeber people wearing when I was at uni in the very early 90s. The third one looked okayish, depends how you style it.

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 05/02/2017 19:54

Only in suede and only in tan/brown/taupe.

BusterGonad · 05/02/2017 20:03

Oh, I love taupe slouchy boots. My friend had some on with a matching pleated midi skirt and a roll neck, I was so jealous of her outfit, she had teamed them up with a lovely velvet lipstick too. I was in awe of her and she's 20 years older than me....she looked amazing!

Laiste · 05/02/2017 20:04

I have a pair of what are meant to be knee high boots from next and they end up as slouchy. They're dirty beige newbuck (sort of bald suede) with a brown block heel and i think they look ok when they slip down. They were expensive but looked lived in from the word go. I think it's the new smartness of black leather which doesn't go well as slouch.

BusterGonad · 05/02/2017 20:05

Laiste I think you've hit the nail on the head!

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 05/02/2017 20:08

Yep,all black boots are too 'smart.'

DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen · 05/02/2017 20:09

And piratey.

BusterGonad · 05/02/2017 20:12

Dame I've just ordered a pair of black suede over the knee block heels.....will I be ok???? Confused

motleymop · 05/02/2017 20:18

I live in my Dune Relissa black suede boots. Shame they don't do the suede ones anymore because the leather ones look a bit dodge.