Okay, so I’ve been seeing this question pop up everywhere: what ankle boots do you wear with tights? It’s a valid question! It can be tricky, but I’ve played around with it a bunch, and here’s what I’ve found works best for me.
Experiment Time!
First, I pulled out all my ankle boots. We’re talking everything from chunky lug soles to sleek little pointed-toe numbers. Then, I grabbed all my tights – different colors, different opacities. It was a bit of a fashion explosion in my bedroom, to be honest.
The “Aha!” Moments
I started by just trying stuff on. Seriously, the best way to figure this out is to see it on yourself. But here’s the gist of what I discovered:
- Matching-ish Colors are Good: I noticed that when the boots and tights were in a similar color family, it looked really streamlined. Like, black tights with black or dark gray boots? Super chic.
- Contrast Can Be Cool Too: Okay, this is where it gets fun. I tried some bolder combos, like burgundy tights with tan boots. It definitely made a statement, and I kind of liked it! It’s all about how daring you’re feeling.
- Think About the Boot Style: This is HUGE. My chunky, more casual boots looked awesome with thicker, opaque tights. They just balanced each other out. But those same tights with my delicate, heeled booties? Not so much. It felt all wrong.
- Pointed Toes & Sleekness: My more refined, pointed-toe ankle boots looked fantastic with sheerer tights. It just seemed to keep the whole look more elegant.
My Go-To Combos
After all that experimenting, I’ve landed on a few favorite combos that I keep going back to:
- Black opaque tights with black Chelsea boots (can’t go wrong!).
- Dark gray tights with my dark brown suede ankle boots (a little softer than black).
- Sheer black tights with my heeled, pointed-toe black booties (for when I want to feel fancy).
Honestly, it’s all about playing around and seeing what you like. Don’t be afraid to experiment! Grab your boots, grab your tights, and have some fun with it. You might be surprised at what you come up with!
