It's raining boots!

Love, love, love the boots with jeans tucked-in!  It looks sooo chic!  Even here, the boots themselves are great.  They look just a bit worn in.

So, on a day like today that features rain, rain and more rain, I definitely saw my fair share of boots.  Some did it just right, like the chica above and some, unfortunately were mired in the past.  "What do you mean, Red?" you ask.  

Well, let me break it down--Uggs are sooo last year.  

I know.  I know.  You just bought a pair and need to wear them obsessively to justify the cost, but seriously, it's over.  Don't punish yourself.  They might come back in the next 20 years or so.  Save them if you want.  Fill them with moth balls or hermetically seal them.  Or, maybe try cryogenically freezing them alongside Ted Williams' head.  

Here's the deal: boots are fabulous for most legs--especially for those of you of the thick ankle variety.  However, Uggs do nothing to help this.  Plus, there is this whole touristy aspect to it.  Whenever I see someone walking down the street wearing Uggs and a miniskirt, it's the new tourist id tag.   I know they read their In Style bible from last year cover to cover learning about this "hot" look.  The deal is, NYC isn't quite the same in terms of style as LA, where the look originated.  I can't really imagine anyone here saying, "wow, i really want to wear some fuzzy boots with a mini skirt."  You'll either get frostbite on your legs, if it's winter, or you'll drown your feet in sweat due to the crazy humidity and heat here in the summer.

Now, don't get me wrong, wearing Uggs or other ugly boots for their practical value is one thing, but newsflash--winter is over.  What about some cute polka dot plastic rain boots, or for those on more luxe budgets, there are some Burberry options out there that are pretty adorable.  

Ok, now for the tucked-in jean/boot discussion.  Again, I LOVE it.  But.... (You knew there had to be a "but," right?)  Anyhoo, here's the potential disaster:  your silhouette matters in terms of pulling this look off.  If you tend to be pear- or apple-shaped, this might not be the look you want to do.  

Why? you ask.

Well, it's sorta like stuffing a balloon into the top of a boot--you look ready to pop.  It's similar to the issue with peg-legged pants.  (remember this one?)  It emphasizes the width of your hips.  If you are generally stick straight, this is a good way to create some curves and if you are more of an hour-glass figure, again this just accentuates your curves beautifully.

Now, to do this look well, you should also consider wearing your skinny jeans for this look to work.  Trust me, I keep trying with my bootleg jeans and i never look quite right.  It's more like Farmer Fred going to work in the field than anything else.  Not really the look I want to convey.  All the same, summer will soon be here and boots will move to the back of the closet for that gorgeous three month stretch.  Enjoy them ladies and to quote a dear man: "Make it work!"