Part Four
How To Style Your Midi Boots
A midi boot sits beautifully between an ankle boot and a long boot.
It reaches just above the calf muscle where the leg starts to cut back in, but doesn't extend high enough to be considered a long boot.
Think of it as the solution to that awkward in-between space where an ankle boot doesn't quite provide enough coverage, but a long boot feels like too much.
This makes midi boots incredibly versatile and one of the hardest-working styles in a winter wardrobe.
Midi boots love skirts with side splits because the movement allows the entire boot to reveal itself as you walk. This is important because midi boots have a beautiful shape that deserves to be seen rather than hidden under fabric.
They also work beautifully with smaller front splits, where just a glimpse of the boot peeks through. In this case, the boot acts almost like a frame, creating contrast and definition beneath the skirt.
Unlike long boots, which when worn with skinny jeans work best when the colour depth stays connected to the leg line, midi boots tend to look their best when they create a little separation and interest.
They become a feature rather than disappearing into the outfit.
Tan midi boots can be such a clever investment. They create enough contrast to be seen with darker skirts while still working beautifully with lighter colours and prints.
Tan midi boots can be such a clever investment. They create enough contrast to be seen with darker skirts while still working beautifully with lighter colours and prints.
Midi boots also pair effortlessly with midi dresses and skirts because they fill that visual gap between the hemline and the foot, creating a warmer visual feeling than an ankle boot can sometimes achieve.
