What to Wear: Boots

Celia wrote in with a tricky shoe question:

My husband picked these boots {in black, no longer available} up for me as an early birthday gift. I chose black for the sake of being versatile. I have things to wear with them, but was hoping you could share some brilliant suggestions as well so that I can wear them often 🙂 I’m 5’8, have a smallish frame, but am not devoid of curves (size 5), and short (bob), brown hair. I tend to lean towards a more monochromatic palette, love accessories, and am hoping to step outside of my usual comfort zone. Any inspiration would be appreciated.

These boots mean business! Pair them with something that plays off the tough, European image. I’m thinking “rock-star frenchie goes to an open air market in the rain.”

Jeans – A skinny pair is easier to tuck into the boots.
Sweater – This is the perfect thing for running errands on the weekend. (Click through to “super sale” and then “knits” to find this sweater on sale for $68)
Tote – French farmer’s market tote.
Jacket – A black twill piece from La Redoute.
Sunglasses – My favorite “tough” pair.
Scarf – Lightweight from Forever21.

This also works as “Sarah Connor goes to farmer’s market!”