Boot color/tights color with tartan skirt

[Meggers]

I want to make sure I am prepared when my Londonderry tartan skirt arrives. I have a question about boot color



This is the tartan. Should I wear:

a) black suede boots like this:



or

b) my brown boots that look similar to this:



Also, due to the length that I got, I will need to wear some sort of tights underneith. The tartan skirt will be about mid-knee and I want a little bit of tights to peek out. Should I wear white or black?

I ask only because I see there is a black stripe in the tartan so I feel like I should wear black boots. I want to dress it up a bit with suede instead of leather but that means I have to go out and buy boots. Would the brown match?

[TurboKittie]

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...w-knees-65809/

[Meggers]

thanks

[Mark E.]

Are you belting it/does it come with cinch straps on the side? Might make sense to have matching colors there...

I encountered a fellow and his wife in a similar tartan, Buchanan. They had matching leathers in the medium brown of the boots you show. Either way, I would go with a very light tan or nude color on the tights-less exclaimation, more transition-black or white would likely take away from the tartan and boots both.

[Ryan Ross]

Are you belting it/does it come with cinch straps on the side? Might make sense to have matching colors there...

I encountered a fellow and his wife in a similar tartan, Buchanan. They had matching leathers in the medium brown of the boots you show. Either way, I would go with a very light tan or nude color on the tights-less exclaimation, more transition-black or white would likely take away from the tartan and boots both.

Agreed. Well said.

...but if your skirt has straps, and they're black, just act like they're not there. I'm sure your skirt straps will be the last thing anyone is looking at, anyway. Heck, they'll match the heels of the boots.

[Meggers]

I didnt even think about the strap on the skirt. You're totally right about that. If the strap is black, the boots should probably be black. Would it be a fashion no-no to wear the shirt untucked? I was thinking of buying a white or black cashmere sweater of sorts to tuck into the higher waist of the skirt.

[Mark E.]

I didnt even think about the strap on the skirt. You're totally right about that. If the strap is black, the boots should probably be black. Would it be a fashion no-no to wear the shirt untucked? I was thinking of buying a white or black cashmere sweater of sorts to tuck into the higher waist of the skirt.

Well, if it is flared, probably not an untucked issue. Narrow...might look frumpy. Would match the stockings/tights with the sweater-mind you don't mismatch cable with stripes!

[theborderer]

The straps are irrelevant. The colours of the kilt will dictate the other attributes. I would go with brown boots, flesh tights and a brown leather shoulder strap saddle bag.

Tip: Print the tartan patch pic flanked by the black and brown boot pics onto paper and see how the boots work.

[Meggers]

The straps are irrelevant. The colours of the kilt will dictate the other attributes. I would go with brown boots, flesh tights and a brown leather shoulder strap saddle bag.

Tip: Print the tartan patch pic flanked by the black and brown boot pics onto paper and see how the boots work.

and then for tights underneath. White and/or black:



for sweater on top:

what do you guys think of just a plain long sleeve cashmere sweater underneath? tucked in or untucked?

[GoodGirlGonePlaid]

Another thread with lots of boot visuals:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...ccasion-66670/

Both boots go well (and both are fab!!). Black is dressier, but can EASILY be dressed down depending on your top/ jacket. Like black boots, denim jacket, scarf= casual.
I'd do black tights with those.

For the brown, I'd do grey cable knit/ sweater knit tights (at Target for around $5) or grey knee high socks scrunched down a bit.
Not a tartan skirt, but the spirit of the outfit is similar.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/86492645...othing%2Fwomen

I wouldn't worry about matching the leather colors of your buckles to your shoes. It's more important that the styles work together than the colors. Black buckles and brown buckles are neutrals.

I'd encourage against nude/ tan, which is more "office" appropriate in a very corporate setting.