March 16, 2011

what guys really think

Combat boots

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Lisa: HATE IT! Especially when you don't even take the time to lace them up (Ahhemmm Lindsay Lohan)! I'm all for women wearing men's inspired wear, but I like it in a more tailored feminine manor. I get it, wear them with something super girly for an edgy look, but I still would not be caught dead in them. Hey, I'm finally excepting flat riding boots (and loving them by the way), but that doesn't mean I want to add laces and buckles all the way up.
I do think a few of these ladies look great in them, but again not something I'm going to be trying any time soon.

Ryan: So let me get this straight Hollywood starlets - you weigh 89 pounds, eat nothing but sushi & Red Bull all day and decide to CLUNK up your outfit with Frankenstein's boating shoes? Rachel Bilson, stop breaking my heart! For the record, the recent trend of dudes walking around with their Air Jordans untied is equally egregious ("tie your shoes!" says the old man from his front porch). Anyway girlfriends, keep killin' it with some flats, heels, pumps or whatever else you wear to keep us slobs interested (and you feelin' sexy/comfortable/sexy-but-uncomfortable), but leave the combat boots to marines & movie monsters.

18 comments:

nicolette {momnivores dilemma} said...

Used to rock these back in the 90s. It's one trend I will pass on for now!

Lindsay Hosanna said...

Hahahaaa! I LOVE Ryan's comments! I am not a fan of those kinds of boots either. Great post!

Jessi said...

Yeah, not digging them again just yet. Having worn combat boots for years because I HAD to, I'm in no rush to wear them with a cute skirt. But I'd like to touch quickly on the fact that I'm not sure I'm ready to be old enough for our high school trends to come back around. PLEASE don't let oversized flannel shirts and "No Fear" gear be next! :-)

Chicago Mom (Heather) said...

Yup! I 100% agree with both of you!! They are just too butch for me. They are great if you are a lesbian though! :-)

Alicia xoxxo said...

Your husband is so funny! But he is so right! I agree with you both! I do not like the combat boots! One trend I will not be participating in! :)

Emma said...

I am not a fan of combat boots either.

Unknown said...

haha..I love this feature!

oomph. said...

some look great, but it's a look i could never pull off.

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Rachella - flourishingfit.com said...

stunning! x

FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION said...

you guys make me laugh!

Liz said...

Yeah, prolly going to skip this trend too. I love hearing the guy's perspective! :)

Celine said...

Ha, I enjoy the banter :) Gotta admit I like a petite girl in clompy boots though
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GretchTM said...

I don't like those boots on Miley.

Cassi said...

I'm not a fan either. Maybe some girls can pull it off but mostly it just looks too sloppy to me.

styled by 3 said...

just found your blog, so funny! you made me laugh... and i totally get that people aren't into the combat boots - but i must admit, i am! i have some and i love 'em. can we still be friends :)

~liz
p.s. LOVE the title of your blog, i have an 8 month old, i feel like i'm never gonna be able to use a purse instead of a diaper bag again, ever.

Tiffany said...

No! I love combat boots, especially with skinny jeans a frilly top. Guess you really have to work it though....

Claire said...

you guys are funny BUT I LOVE COMBAT BOOTS!!! I especially love to wear them with something really girly like a floral dress. they're comfy and i have these neutral colored ones that i adore!

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Kristin Hassan said...

i totally agree with you guys! not every trend is for everybody and this is a perfect example. YAY - hate combat boots, LOVE this post!
XO