The Most Flattering Way to Wear Your Ankle Boots

The Most Flattering Way to Wear Your Ankle Boots

Have you ever fallen in love with a pair of boots, only to buy them and later discover that, while stylish, they didn’t quite flatter you the way you’d expected they would? Well, you’re not alone.

“How do I wear my ankle boots?” is one of the most frequently Googled fashion questions year after year and seeing that so many of you are curious as to the best way to style your booties, we thought we’d chime in and tell you one universally flattering style trick every fashion girl swears to buy.

Ready?

Give your ankles a little breathing room.

Also known as “ankle cleavage“, this simple styling trick is the most flattering way to style your booties. Here’s my breakdown of how to do it right: If you are planning on styling your booties with cuffed jeans or a flowy dress, forgo socks. For some, the idea of not wearing socks doesn’t sit well. In this case, try to wear low-cut footie socks that you can’t see. And for an elongating effect, try cuffing your jeans. When rolling up your jeans, make sure you roll up at the hem in a way that it looks undone and not too perfect. Whether you are on the taller side or shorter, this styling trick will give you the model-like long legs you want.

Now that you know how to wear your ankle boots, scroll through to shop our favorites.

Forever Women's Buckle Strap Block Heel Ankle Booties, Black IMSU 8.5
Forever Women’s Buckle Strap Block Heel Ankle Booties, Black IMSU 8.5($24.49)
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Sam Edelman Kinzey Boot
Sam Edelman Kinzey Boot ($62.96)
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Lucky Brand Basel Boots
Lucky Brand Basel Boots($129)
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SODA Women's Perforated Cut Out Stacked Block Heel Ankle Booties (8.5 M US, Cognac Pu)
SODA Women’s Perforated Cut Out Stacked Block Heel Ankle Booties (8.5 M US, Cognac Pu)($21.16)
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Sam Edelman Packer Ankle Boot
Sam Edelman Packer Ankle Boot ($130)
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FRYE Wyatt Harness Boots
FRYE Wyatt Harness Boots ($129.99)
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Forever Katelyn Three Buckle Side Zip Bootie
Forever Katelyn Three Buckle Side Zip Bootie ($28.83)
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Aerosoles Women's Epigram Fashion Boot, Dark Green Suede, 9.5 M US
Aerosoles Women’s Epigram Fashion Boot, Dark Green Suede, 9.5 M US($129)
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Aerosoles Women's Epigram Ankle Boot, Black Leather, 8.5 M US
Aerosoles Women’s Epigram Ankle Boot, Black Leather, 8.5 M US($129)
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