Boot color/tights color with tartan skirt

**Meggers** · 17th January 12, 03:24 PM

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** · 17th January 12, 03:34 PM

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

**Meggers** · 17th January 12, 03:39 PM

thanks

**Mark E.** · 17th January 12, 03:46 PM

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** · 17th January 12, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 17th January 12, 04:09 PM

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.

**GoodGirlGonePlaid** · 17th January 12, 04:15 PM

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.

**Meggers** · 17th January 12, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

Thats exactly what I was looking for! regular tights sort of make me feel like a 5 year old. I think there is something a little more "grown up" about cable knit sweater tights. lol. The length of my skirt is about mid-knee (im going to go ahead and add that to the original post too)

Thanks so much for your input! I got a lot of great ideas.

How cute would these be in grey/black/or white

**English Bloke** · 17th January 12, 04:27 PM

Meghan... Both. But not at the same time.

**GoodGirlGonePlaid** · 17th January 12, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by MeghanWalker

Thats exactly what I was looking for! regular tights sort of make me feel like a 5 year old. I think there is something a little more "grown up" about cable knit sweater tights. lol. The length of my skirt is about mid-knee (im going to go ahead and add that to the original post too)

Thanks so much for your input! I got a lot of great ideas.

How cute would these be in grey/black/or white

Ha! I totally feel like a little kid in standard ol opaque tights too! I like a little texture, it adds some funk.
Those tights are cool! Love the pattern.

Wait a sec, There's another thread with examples of skirts in that length. I was getting all confused, so I made a chart. I believe footwear is visible. (page 6)
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...onfused-67132/