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Winter is here and it is time to make a style statement with your boots on. Yes, boots are trending this Fall and they can be an integral part of your wardrobe. Work or party, match your pair of boots with the perfect attire and you are ready to shine.

A pair of trendy boots is the most voguish way to work your look. “In the West, boots are more a necessity. And today, the necessity has grown to become a trend here. Different colours, shapes, textures, heel heights and finishes, all add to the modern boots that a lady looks forward to own,”says Michelle Salins, designer and owner of ‘Michelle Salins Designs’. “Boots have become a style statement due to the practicality and also due to the total compact warm look,” says Anjali Sharma, owner of Studio French Curve.

“Be it a sleek pair of leather boots or a pair of punk rock boots, it is a must in your winter wardrobe,” adds Tania George, designer, at Paresh Lamba Signatures. So all you men and women, it is now time to flaunt your style with the right pair of boots. Boots make you look fashionable when worn with the perfect attire. So what kind of attire goes well with the boots?  Printed socks, followed by skinny jeans, coloured or printed pants, pencil skirts, leggings or nylons with trendy detailed tunics all go perfect with a pair of boots for the ladies.

“Statement coats are one of the best things to pair your favourite boots with. You can also wear an eye catching top with a pair of jeans and have an effortless ensemble. For a flamboyant look, team your boots with an embellished little black dress,” informs Tania George. The routine slacks and baggy shirted silhouette also go perfect with a pair of trendy boots,” adds Anjali Sharma. And all you men reboot your brain as boots can give a whole new look to you. Be it with corduroys, suits, cardigans or sweater; boots will just dazzle up your look in this raw weather.

There is plenty to choose from to suit one’s style. Ankle length boots in solids and printed, Moccasins suede boots, Jodhpur boots, fancy boots, calf-to-knee high boots all can heat up your look this winter. The men too have a wide range of boots from desert boots to chukka boots that can add to the ‘machoness’. And all these are available here in Bengaluru. Model Aqib Faraaz is of the opinion that boots are just right for the occasion.

“It is very cold this winter. A leather jacket, pair of classy boots and the right denim is the perfect look for this season. The biker jacket also goes best with the boots. But make sure that the boots and the jacket blend well. Also, it looks better when the denim is tucked inside the boots. This is one of the sophisticated looks for the men this winter. The right colour and the perfect size is very important while picking the boots.”

The online and multi-brand stores in the City have a wide collection of boots that can be part of your winter wardrobe. Ashitha Gowda, a youngster, says, “Winters can be hot when you wear a classy attire with a perfect pair of boots. Boots just enhance your style and look. It can be worn with skirts, dresses and denims too. Different style of boots give you a fresh voguish look each time you wear them.

You will surely stand out in the crowd if you are dressed well with the right pair of boots.” Soumya Varma Jampana, a Master’s student says, “Boots are the best in cold weather. You can establish your style wearing a warm pair of boots during the Fall. You can wear them on a casual pair of jeans and a coat. It goes well with shorts and leggings combined with different styled tops. I feel more confident wearing boots as it surely does make a style statement.”

So what are you waiting for? It is now time to get out and hunt for those perfect ‘boot-ylicious’ shoes.