Ankle Boots

In the fashion world, women's footwear has come a long way. One such footwear is women's ankle boots. These are boots when worn, cover the whole foot reaching up to the ankle.

As the name suggests, Chelsea Ankle Boots originated in Britain during the 1960s. They are close-fitting and have an elastic material on the side panel. These boots are a great choice if you have wider feet. In case you have smaller feet, they are useful in making it appear bigger. These boots are also true to their sizes.

Another world-renowned type of women's boots is the lace up ankle boots. As the name suggests, it is the type of women's ankle boots that has laces. They are either high heeled or low heeled. Having said that, these laces can go up to the ankles or a little above the ankles, giving you a non-slippers firm shoe to wear.

Chunky heel ankle boots are shoes that have long, thick, and high heels. These heels are usually made out of natural rubber, leather, and PVC components. Since they have a thick heel base, they are easier to balance as compared to stiletto heels. Chunky heel ankle boots are a great option if you want to make a clear fashion statement.

Wedge Ankle Boots have a sole in the shape of a wedge and hence the name. The wedge ankle boots are slip-resistant and comfy to wear. These boots have a sole that is thicker at the back as compared to the front, giving you a natural-looking rise to your height, making them high-heeled boots.

Now that we've understood the different types of women's ankle boots, let us look at some creative ways to style and match them with various outfits.

Pant and trousers are the go-to choices when picking up ankle boots. If you are someone who is fond of skinny black pants, make sure you at least try it out with either a black Chelsea or a black lace-up ankle boot while shopping. The moment you start wearing it, you will be addicted.

You may also want to try a pair of ankle boots with plain white pants/trousers or some colorful pants other than black. Printed ankle boots are truly something else. If you ever get a chance to buy one, don't forget to try it out with pants.

Yes, jeans. One of the favorite bottom wear styles. Just like how jeans match with almost any top, they do the same with ankle boots too. Be it Chelsea boots, lace-up boots, printed ankle boots, or any other ankles, they all look fabulous when worn with jeans.

Black goes well with black. So if you plan on wearing black jeans, go for either black or grey ankle boots. Similarly, stiletto-type ankle boots are preferred for jeans when compared to chunky heels. Along with black, brown is also a wonderful color choice for blue jeans.

Dresses are a great way to show off your new ankle boots, especially during the summer and spring. Be it a little black dress, a simple floral dress, or any other type of dress, there is an ankle boot for each of them. With a little black dress, you could match it with a pair of black chunky heel ankle boots and a small black purse and enjoy your date night or night out without having to worry about how you look.

For daytime wear, you could combine your favorite floral dress with a wedge ankle boot of your favorite color or any other ankles of your choice. As long as you make sure you don't overdo it, you should be good.

Surprisingly, ankle boots go well with formal outfits too, like the low platform Chelsea ankle boots. These ankle boots were primarily made for formal purposes. Hence, be it a full-on business suit or formal pants and shirts, black or brown low platform Chelsea boots are the go-to choice. They make you look fashion-ready, approachable, and stylish all at the same time, taking you through various business meetings, wedding functions, and formal dinners like a breeze.

If you are someone who is into winter outfits, consider yourself lucky. Almost every type of ankle boot mentioned above has a winter variant. Be it the classic Chelsea ankle boots, chunky boots, lace-ups, and even wedges, each has its own version of winter boots. This way, you would not have to sacrifice style for comfort. All you need to do is choose your favorite winter outfit and match it with a pair of ankle boots of your choice.

Unlike any other winter-made fashion item, winter ankle boots can be worn even during summer. Yes, since they don't extend above your ankles, they are pretty comfortable to wear even during hot summers. One great choice would be to wear black winter boots either with a dress or bottom wear that is of black color.