All right, I did a trend alert earlier this week where I talked about how grey and brown were the It menswear colors for fall 2009. This week, we’re looking at the newest trend for us girls: wedge boots.
Wedges are awesome because they are easier to walk around in than stilettos, and they also make skinny ankles look even skinnier. And while we’re used to seeing wedge sandals, they’re now being incorporated into fall and winter looks for this season.
The bad thing about wedges, though (and the reason I’ve never owned a pair), is that they generally look kind of clunky. It can be difficult to find a pair that isn’t like that, and that’s what I’ve attempted to do here.
Lace Print Surplice Wrap Dress ………. $39
Wild Diva Krizia01 Ankle Boots ………. $22.99
Renoir Half-Flap Bag ………. $24.50
The boots first. We’ve got simple black ankle boots…wedge-style. They’re sleek and clean, minimally clunky, which is why I like them. Yes, they’re a little non-traditional for the office – when I think ‘law firm,’ I don’t necessarily see women walking around in wedges. But the boots are smaller (ankle), black, free of embellishment, and clean, which makes this a pretty chic look.
Wedge boots work INFINITELY better with a flowy wrap dress like this one than, say, a pencil skirt. I picked this dress in conservative colors with a lace print and full sleeves, and that belt that cinches right where it should. Remember to wear hose with the boots, though, rather than, say, leggings. You’d look strange wearing this fall trend with bare legs since, you know, it’s a fall/winter look, and leggings wouldn’t look right. Go with hose.
And how awesome is that bag? It’s a Guess bag at a great price, and I just love it! I’d totally wear it with a black and white look like this, although I have to admit that I’d reach for a red bag first over a blue one. But I like the fringe and I like the bright blue color, and it stands out against the dress and shoes.
And there we have a perfectly on-trend, work appropriate look for any business casual superstar!
Someone really needs to take my credit card away before I buy that bag, by the way. Even if it’s marked down by 60%. Aaaaaaa, conundrum. :(
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