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bornintothis · Nine West

Winter coat with Frye harness boots??

Kelly · Hermes

Can you post a pic? When I googled it looks like Frye Harness boots come in a couple different heights, which ones do you have?

(p.s. welcome to ST!)

Suasoria · Chanel

I'd also like a picture of the coat, since I'm not as convinced as you are about the ridiculousness of them together.

twinkle_star · Kenneth Cole

Suasoria wrote:

I'd also like a picture of the coat, since I'm not as convinced as you are about the ridiculousness of them together.

Ditto!

bornintothis · Nine West

Thanks ladies! Here's what I've got....ladylike coat, rugged boots.

http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=913328&parentid=QUICKSHOP&navAction=jump&isProduct=true

http://www.zappos.com/frye-harness-12r-dark-brown-crazy-horse

Kelly · Hermes

Hmm, I think I agree that they wouldn't really work together. With those boots I am picturing something shorter and more casual, like this:

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=399056&cm_mmc=GoogleShopping-_-4-_-46-_-MP446

Is that too much cowboy in one outfit?

-- Edited by Kelly on Saturday 17th of October 2009 12:37:48 PM

Suasoria · Chanel

I could see them working together - try skinny jeans and a feminine blouse/tunic, or trouser jeans and a plain top with a ruffly scarf. I think it's interesting to play with "genres."

exsupahero · Kate Spade

I think it could work. Maybe you can do a full skirt/dress with tights and wear 'em with the boots and coat. It'll be kind of a feminine but rough look.

bornintothis · Nine West

Thank you so much for posting those pictures for me, Kelly! I couldn't figure out how. smile

I'm just not sure if I'm "funky" enough to make these two work together. I have some fairly casual clothes that I like to wear with skinny jeans and these boots (I don't really have any fall/winter skirts). I am looking for a coat that I can wear with pretty much anything that I wear with my Frye's. I didn't really see anything at Urban Outfitters but I was thinking of something more casual like what you would find there.
Any ideas?

Boots · Gucci

Suasoria wrote:

I could see them working together - try skinny jeans and a feminine blouse/tunic, or trouser jeans and a plain top with a ruffly scarf. I think it's interesting to play with "genres."

I like this idea too!

I live in Chicago too and know what you mean about our winters. Personally, I worry more about what is under the coat because you'll spend a majority of your day inside anyways. I've worn a dark grey J Crew coat for the last 8 years (and expect to get a few more years out of it too.) It keeps me warm and since it goes down to my knees, nobody can really see what I'm wearing under it anyway.

I think you can still wear skirts, dresses and skinny jeans with your Fryes and the coat (which is gorgeous btw) should be fine.