BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Monkeying Around

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If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I don’t particularly enjoy wearing pants — and it’s especially true in the winter. I rely on a uniform of skirts or dresses, tights, and wellies to keep my real shoes safe from precipitation and road salt. I know Hunter boots get a lot of criticism for being worn in colder months. And, no, rubber isn’t exactly the warmest material. However, when they’re paired with thick hiking socks (and a short walk to the car from my apartment and office), they’re really not that bad for a Wisconsin winter.

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Shop the Look
Coat: J.Crew (old, similar here and here) | Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (similar here, or buy it secondhand in a small, medium, or large) | Sweater: J.Crew Factory (similar) | Boots: Hunter | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos (similar) | Lips: Stila “Bella

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Comments

  3. Isn’t it funny how people get so worked up about what you wear on your feet in the winter? For those of us who don’t live downtown in a city, and instead drive most places, hunter boots (or even just flats when it doesn’t snow…) are more than enough!

    • …and if I do wear pants (with flats, obviously), then everyone asks if my ankles are cold. No. If I were cold, I’d put something else on. Haha. Maybe they don’t understand that Wisconsin girls are surprisingly tolerant of cold weather.

      :-p

  7. Your opaque Tights and Wellies are perfect for the winter, I wear opaque Tights and Wellies starting November to the end of March, on the odd warmer days I wear thinner Tights with my Wellies.
    Julie
    x

  9. I love this look, especially the fun details like your Hunter boots and pink lips. I’ve been wanting a pair of Hunter boots for the longest time but never have pulled the trigger on a pair! Maybe this is the year 🙂

  10. I’m always amazed at how rubber boots can be made to look so cute! I’m one to be brutal to my leather boots and expose them to the snow and salt. I try to be diligent about cleaning them off when I get in, but of course some damage can’t be avoided. I never managed to master the concept of switching shoes!

    Chic on the Cheap

  12. Dresses and skirts are so you so keep wearing what you love. I love this entire monochromatic look. And I agree when layered properly and with thick tights plus warm boots, dresses and skirts work for Midwestern Winters, too. Love your boots btw.

    P.S. Did you get my e-mail? Could you please get back at me when you can? Thank you so much.

  15. Love this look, such a great rainy day outfit! I host a weekly fashion link-up and would love to have you join! You can find this weeks link-up here: bit.ly/1XmRwzv

    Xo,

    Kelly