But back when I worked for a certain corporation that had a "Look Book" these were considered "crazy!"
Why?
Because while the front half of the boot is a simple black knee-high boot, the back half is a pale suede with criss-crossing black straps.
I think from farther away it looks like the boot is completely open in the back and that the straps might be lacing up my legs (Yes, I am totally pale enough that this could be considered a feasible scenario. And yes, I might be crazy enough to wear boots like that to work... maybe...).
Inevitably when I wear these, and they are not my "everyday" black boots, I will get a startled question about if they are tied up the back. At this certain corporation I even was asked if they followed the dress code guidelines.
They did. And I would know because I pushed those boundaries almost everyday and carried around a copy of the code about shoes. Funny aside: when I started there you HAD to wear pantyhose (and this is in FL, people!) and you couldn't wear shoes like mules or open-toe shoes, but you could wear slingbacks. Then they loosened up the restrictions a bit. You could wear mules and open toe shoes and sandals but you still had to wear hose. We're not talking cute funky tights and heels, we're talking "flesh-tone" pantyhose with sandals.
Um... ew...no.
Anyhow, these definitely make people take a second look, if only to try and figure them out. I love the color of the suede and luckily haven't marked the heels up or anything. Knock on wood.
I think I've had these about 5 or 6 years now. I <3>
Since they are a bit flashy I tend to wear simple outfits with them. We're not talking hot pants and spandex or anything. Usually a streamlined skirt and top.
7 comments:
I LOVE THEM! I totally thought they were your legs at first glance. Hehe
the 2 tone gives them that chanel vibe xoxo
Those are extremely hot boots! Oh and you have inspired a collage piece I am doing on architecture and shoes. I will give it to you when I finish, if you like it.
Amazing boots!
these bootes are aweseome, and totally in the mood i've been in lately. good catch!
Love them! Very Alexandra Neel.
Samantha
I would LOVE to see your project!
Luv
Poochie
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