Texturize and Stylize: Patent Leather Leather Boot Pairings

Patent leather is usually saved for stilettos and mens tuxedo shoes because it tends to have a formal feel.  But bringing this high-gloss style down to street-level can seriously step up your outfit. Cut through the elegant attitude to add some edge when you pull on a patent leather boot. Play off its lacquered look with contrasting textures to add another level of dimension to your ensemble.

Bold and Basic

The trick streetstyle stars swear by is mixing high and low for an artfully-undone outfit. In this case, a patent pair of boots (even better with embellishments) will serve as your high stepping shoe while a pair of your basic blue jeans will bring them down to the everyday.

Luxe on Lush

Top your lustrous patent ankle boots with an equally lush velvet to strike the perfect rock-chic chord. For a retro flair, get glam in 70s style with a Chelsea boot and velvet blazer. Style them with black skinnies and a vintage tee for daywear. Or, pair them with a mini dress for a look you can take out for a night on the town.

Slick and Cozy

Love the sexy, streamlined silhouette of thigh high boots, but can’t afford to dish out the money these high rolling boots call for? Get the same style when you pair your patent stilettos booties with black leather leggings. Add a little friction to this slick style with an oversized sweater.   

Soft vs. Strong

Toughen up a feminine floral dress with boots that bring the drama. A frilly chiffon gives you a soft silhouette while the shine of these shoes accentuates their strong structure. Layer on a soft coatigan and jewel-toned tights for cooler weather, or get adventurous with your hemline in the summer months.

Contrasting a shiny pair of boots with other textures will highlight their luxe finish while simultaneously toning down their formal feel.

Shine your boots for superior style.