I just bought the Express Editor Gauchos and I was sooo excited to get a pair of gauchos that fit! I was planning on wearing them with a pair of boots that I already had.. The problem is that the gauchos aren't long enough to cover the boots, so there's a couple of inches of bare leg showing.. My gut is telling me that this isn't a good look.. but I wanted to get all your opinions... should I look for taller boots or what other shoes would look good with them? I've never owned a pair, so I'm a bit fashion challenged when it comes to what to wear with them!
Hmm, I'm surprised to hear that because I have 3 pairs from Express and they just cover the top of my boot - maybe you're taller than me? Anyhow, I personally wouldn't wear them w/boots if the they aren't long enough to cover the tops. That's my personal opinion. HTH!
I wouldn't wear them with boots if they don't cover the top. Do you have the gauchos or the bermudas? I *think* Express makes two lengths.
Spinoff question (not trying to hijack) for those who know the boots/gauchos rules -- should they be long enough to cover the top when sitting down, too? I have a pair I feel funny wearing with boots because they show skin when I sit.
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Thanks for the input girls! I thought that it looked funny, but I just wanted them to work so bad.. I really want some that work with boots since it's too cold to wear them with other shoes this time of year. They would be cute in the summer..
Halleybird - I'll double-check if they are the right ones.. it could be because I'm taller too (nearly 5'9). If they were just an inch or 2 shorter, they would be perfect. I'm also wondering about your question whether they should cover your boots when you are sitting down too..
I wouldn't wear them with boots if they don't cover the top. I think even with tights, it could still look "off." I think heels, wedges, and particularly t-strap and ankle strap heels look great w/ gaucho pants.
As far as sitting down goes, I would think you would still want the gauchos to cover the tops of the boots. If they don't, then tights would probably look alright underneath in that case.
NCshopper wrote: As far as sitting down goes, I would think you would still want the gauchos to cover the tops of the boots. If they don't, then tights would probably look alright underneath in that case.
I have a pair of gauchos that cover my leg when standing, but show skin when I sit down. I just wear tights underneath.
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NCshopper wrote: As far as sitting down goes, I would think you would still want the gauchos to cover the tops of the boots. If they don't, then tights would probably look alright underneath in that case. I have a pair of gauchos that cover my leg when standing, but show skin when I sit down. I just wear tights underneath.
I do the same thing - it takes pretty long gauchos to cover your knee when sitting down. I think as long as they cover when you're standing, you'll be fine.