Comments on SCHOOL GATE STYLE: Ankle Boots vs Knee High Boots

Interesting post. I know that ankle boots over jea...

2012-10-20T23:31:50.551+01:00

Interesting post. I know that ankle boots over jeans are perfectly acceptable and indeed fashionable. They also do look great when I see them on other people but on me they just don't feel right. To me long boots go over stuff and ankle boots go over stuff. Perhaps I should be brave and go out in ankle boots and jeans.

I have been thinking of your write up and now am w...

2012-10-19T19:35:10.608+01:00

I have been thinking of your write up and now am wondering if I need to get a pair or flat ankle boots. You make some compelling arguments and add photos.

I love the ankle boots! I have been a loyal knee ...

2012-10-18T20:50:47.196+01:00

I love the ankle boots! I have been a loyal knee high wearer for years, especially tucking my skinnies into them, but I am feeling like they are making an already short me, look even shorter. You are slightly taller than me anyway, so can carry both off, but I think you should definitely go with the ankles this season. I am on the hunt for a good pair to update my wardrobe!
Well done for braving the rain to share!

Hi Avril - they are black and they are Ravel but f...

2012-10-18T20:32:49.855+01:00

Hi Avril - they are black and they are Ravel but from years and years ago. I remember buying them in the sale and thinking they were OK but, as they were so cheap, I would give them a go. They are so flattering - they finish exactly at the point where the leg starts to get a bit wider, so they give a lovely straight, flattering silhouette without the slightly frumpy side of knee lengths. Let me know if you spot any!

Yeah...but its not really cold yet! Maybe it will...

2012-10-18T14:28:27.678+01:00

Yeah...but its not really cold yet! Maybe it will be back to long boots then when it's freezing...I like both, and they all have to be comfy for walking ie not too high

I'm doing the same - ankle boots almost every ...

2012-10-18T13:53:56.272+01:00

I'm doing the same - ankle boots almost every day so far - think for me it is blog influence!! Very interested to hear about the long boot becoming short boot issue!! Xx

Is it not also getting the right boot ? some ankle...

2012-10-18T12:57:42.804+01:00

Is it not also getting the right boot ? some ankle boots look great with jeans not so good with skirts same with the longer boots .... its finding the one all rounder if you looking to save money on not having a wardrobe full of boots lol
I thought the ankle boots looked a lot better with the skirt and the longer boots with the jeans ... but then so many times we put on an outfit and don't look at it like the photos you have done Avril ,its making me want to take pics of myself now with simple changes :)

I thought the ankle oots were on their way out...?...

2012-10-18T12:23:05.505+01:00

I thought the ankle oots were on their way out...?
DMs and longer calf length coming back - not knee length though.

Oh I make myself laugh too! If I un-cropped the ph...

2012-10-18T11:23:31.546+01:00

Oh I make myself laugh too! If I un-cropped the photos, you'd see my kids at the window tormenting me! AND it was raining for both photos…you have to love it to do it - lol :)

YOu make me laugh, How on earth do you find the ti...

2012-10-18T10:59:31.469+01:00

YOu make me laugh, How on earth do you find the time to keep getting changed and take photos? THe knee length look lovely, much more flattering than the ankle boots and jeans, BUT i agree with everyone else, it has to be ankle boots with dresses!!

I also only have knee lengthh boots, but bought so...

2012-10-18T10:59:08.565+01:00

I also only have knee lengthh boots, but bought some ankle boots from Autograph at M&S last weekend and love them.

I think the long boots look good with skinnies/leg...

2012-10-18T09:38:56.270+01:00

I think the long boots look good with skinnies/leggings but definitely dated with dresses. I look forward to your boot blog. Have been after a tan suede western style pair for ages and have seen a lovely pair in dps at £50 and also a lovely pair in Matalan for only £20. Total bargain but need to see them in real life.

have a mix of boots. I do like my black Clarks an...

2012-10-18T06:51:57.244+01:00

have a mix of boots. I do like my black Clarks ankkle boots thougn and I do agree that they elongate your leg.

Yes, I think longer boots are good for more formal...

2012-10-17T23:19:27.153+01:00

Yes, I think longer boots are good for more formal outfits….I could see me wearing them at work. I've not seen much in the way of mid calf. What colour were yours? Brand? I'll certainly bear it in mind while searching for boots now I'm on a mission! Avrilx

Thanks! And I loved your coloured tights today - e...

2012-10-17T23:18:01.840+01:00

Thanks! And I loved your coloured tights today - even bought a green pair myself today! Avrilx

Ashleen - we're all reading each other's m...

2012-10-17T23:17:04.733+01:00

Ashleen - we're all reading each other's minds today. I'll definitely do a post on it…watch this space! Avril x

Here, here! More boots all round! You see, I'm...

2012-10-17T23:16:29.803+01:00

Here, here! More boots all round! You see, I'm always at least a year behind the trends so it sounds like my long boots will be back out next winter! Avx

That's funny we're all on the same wavelen...

2012-10-17T23:15:35.949+01:00

That's funny we're all on the same wavelength! Let me know if you see any nice boots that are well priced Sammy, thanks Ax

Perhaps a crazy thought but worth asking. Bet the ...

2012-10-17T23:14:38.718+01:00

Perhaps a crazy thought but worth asking. Bet the cobbler will look at me like I'm mad! x

I can't wait to know now!! Will report back as...

2012-10-17T23:14:04.816+01:00

I can't wait to know now!! Will report back asap! x

Aww…thank you. Hope you're having a good week ...

2012-10-17T23:13:42.230+01:00

Aww…thank you. Hope you're having a good week - I must pop over to the blog. Doing catch up on everyone's blogs in the morning. Has been TOO long! x

Thanks Claire - we need to debate over wine perhap...

2012-10-17T23:12:41.681+01:00

Thanks Claire - we need to debate over wine perhaps? I'm thinking that it's not all about what exactly suits your shape, it's about what's on trend (within reason) That's what keeps your look young. Maybe everyone knew this already I'm just a bit slow on the uptake sometimes/alot! Avx

I have been wearing black knee length for work day...

2012-10-17T21:32:47.777+01:00

I have been wearing black knee length for work days, and brown riding-boot style ones or ankle boots for school run days. Hadn't even thought about it til now! I have a brilliant pair of slim mid-calf ones bought years ago that are brilliant - they fit every trned while always looking a bit different. They are so old that I am paying a fortune to keep them alive and have never seen a replacement - if you see one, please let me know!!

I always wear long boots but I think you outfits t...

2012-10-17T21:26:01.119+01:00

I always wear long boots but I think you outfits today both look great with ankle boots :)

How lovely to read your entry today, as this is ex...

2012-10-17T20:48:09.566+01:00

How lovely to read your entry today, as this is exactly what I have been thinking about the last couple of weeks! I have been hunting ankle boots the last few weeks but have the dilemma of a flat or a heel as I have two small kids. Also, all the ankle boots that I really like are suede which is just not practical on my full time mum budget. Maybe a feature Avril on your blog on the latest ankle boots that I could take inspiration from? You look fab in yours!
Ashleen.