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Which shoes with ankle grazer work trousers?

45 replies

Hopskipjumping · 05/10/2018 14:22

Been a SAHM for years and returning to work. Looking in shops and it seems that none of the trousers and really full length which is fine, I like them.

Struggling with which shoes to buy however. I bought these today (see pics) but the boots dont look right as the trousers hang slightly lower than the boot top and the trousers and not super tight at the bottom. So will return the boots.

Any suggestions?

Which shoes with ankle grazer work trousers?
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Kewqueue · 05/10/2018 14:23

Brogues.

Hopskipjumping · 05/10/2018 14:23

Other shoes.

Which shoes with ankle grazer work trousers?
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museumum · 05/10/2018 14:27

Not boots. Brogues are best.

museumum · 05/10/2018 14:28

The loafers are ok too.

Hopskipjumping · 05/10/2018 14:28

These are an example of trousers (ignore the pale ankles, I need some fake tan)

Im just not loving the look.

Which shoes with ankle grazer work trousers?
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3stonedown · 05/10/2018 14:30

I wear loafers as I don't look right in brogues. The picture you posted looks fine to me!

SallyOMalley · 05/10/2018 14:31

I wear brogues with mine, or very low cut ankle boots in the depths of winter. I think my current boots are from Dune.

mariniere · 05/10/2018 14:34

Another vote loafers / brogues

Hopskipjumping · 05/10/2018 14:38

Might buy some brogues then and see if I like that look better. Thanks.

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evilharpy · 05/10/2018 20:47

I wear similar with heels. I might need to rethink when the weather gets colder.

Candlelights2345 · 05/10/2018 21:20

Yes to brogues or loafers. I wore boots with ankle grazers today and whilst I THOUGHT they looked ok at home, when I caught sight of myself in a mirror at work and they looked bloody weird 😩

CountFosco · 05/10/2018 23:59

Brogues or loafers here then ankle boots in the winter (with a skin gap). Or snazzy socks with my brogues which is the cozy option.

SnipSnipMisterBurgess · 06/10/2018 00:05

I always feel very mannish (and short - 5’1”) in brogues. I love ankle grazers but can’t spend a day in heels any more Shock. I’d love a smart blocky ankle strap shoe or a shoe boot that didn’t look ridiculous.

Xiaoxiong · 06/10/2018 00:22

I wear ankle grazers most days. Trainers to my desk, then change into naice loafers, flats or heels.

tumpymummy · 06/10/2018 00:37

Struggling with this dilemma too but I don't like loagers or brogues! Any other suggestions?!

Jackietheduck · 06/10/2018 01:37

I love brogues on other people but also feel like a short man wearing them. Then I bought red brogues and absolutely love them! I like wearing flatform brogues too.

mammmamia · 06/10/2018 06:53

I wear glossy heeled courts. Not too high. Or loafers for when I’m out and about and need to walk a lot.

batshite1 · 06/10/2018 07:37

Yes to flatforms, brogues/loafers & ballet pumps. Yesterday I wore black trousers with a stripe & patent loafers & did have a slight urge to moonwalk! 🤣.

You can do boots if the shaft (?) is low, lots of heels would work too.

AnotheBloodyChinHair · 06/10/2018 08:38

Something like this?
www.clarksoutlet.co.uk/p/47679010055

chartreuse · 06/10/2018 09:04

I wear heeled loafers similar to these Boden ones, and my favourite shoes, the Sézane babies with ankle grazers

Which shoes with ankle grazer work trousers?
Which shoes with ankle grazer work trousers?
0hCrepe · 06/10/2018 09:08

How do you get around the expanse of leg showing when you cross your legs or sit down (I’m talking warmth mainly) when you wear shoes? Socks look awful!

Branleuse · 06/10/2018 09:09

Dr marten lace up low shoes

dudsville · 06/10/2018 09:13

Ankle grazers with ankle boots always makes me think of a star trek uniform. Brogues, loafers, ballerina flats, all good. I imagine heels look good but I do not wear those!

mammmamia · 06/10/2018 14:13

Yes forgot to mention. Also wear ballet flats a lot.
If it’s cold I basically don’t wear those trousers as my ankles get too cold. I wear dresses with tights and boots instead.

mammmamia · 06/10/2018 14:13

Or dresses with tights and heels.