Monday, February 15, 2010

Cuse Closet: Get pirate boots, matey

Cuse Closet peeks inside the staff's wardrobes to find out where we're going and how good we look getting there.

Today's closet: Kelly Dishner

Kelly Dishner in her pirate boots

It’s a tough life for boots this time of year, but even tougher for those of us who get tired of wearing them. To help this winter fashion rut, try switching out the cozy Uggs for a pair of “pirate” boots. 

The material is much more durable than suede, and the boots look fashionable while still keeping your feet warm. Today, I decided to wear my pirate boots with a pair of dark green skinny jeans. I liked how the slouchy style of the boots complemented the tightness of the jeans. I stayed with the dark palette of colors and chose a basic black dress. The dress is loose-fitting but still gives shape, making it look more like a tunic with the jeans. 

Not wanting to wear too much black, I paired the dress with a purple and blue cropped blazer. The collar and the sleeves of the blazer continue the layered look. The blazer’s color also allowed me to wear earrings that were light, which added a nice contrast to the otherwise dark outfit.

- by Kelly Dishner

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