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Ask BB: What to Wear with Royal Blue Boots

So boot season seems to be leaving us, but a devoted boot shopper like myself loves the transition stores are making from boots to sandals because this is the best time to get great deals on some boots! My dilemma is that I just bought a fabulous pair of royal blue boots and I don't know what to pair them with? —Amy

End-of-the-season sales offer shoppers the opportunity to try new looks. While your blue boots sound beautiful, I can see how this bold color might be tough to work into your wardrobe. I've taken a stab at creating three outfit examples using Polyvore and items from Amazon.com—click any image to learn more about the products featured in each set.

Dressing Around: Blue Boots
Dressing Around: Blue Boots by The Budget Babe on Polyvore.com

Look 1: Blue boots add color and style to any simple outfit consisting of neutrals like black, gray, and white. Add a blue scarf to tie it all together. Easy peasy!

Dressing Around: Blue Boots, Part 2
Dressing Around: Blue Boots, Part 2 by The Budget Babe on Polyvore.com

Look 3: Royal blue and yellow are a color match made in heaven (or at least I seem to think so!). Try warm brown leather accessories to make it all mesh.

Dressing Around: Blue Boots
Dressing Around: Blue Boots by The Budget Babe on Polyvore.com

Look 2: Royal blue looks artsy and eccentric paired with various shades of green or red. Add a pop of color with a handbag or trench, then leave the rest of your look simple.

Dear readers: How would you build an outfit around blue boots? If you use Polyvore, I'd love to see what you come up with. Drop links in the comments.

Comments
I love the first option you posted the best. That strong of a color needs to be the focus I'm thinking. It gets messy looking other wise.

Another option would be a gray top - maybe a boyfriend cardigan - belted over white jeans. Carry a white bag.
#1 Deborah on 2009-04-02 08:32 (Reply)
wow i love the royal blue boots......wish they would have ankle royal blue boots i would surely get them.
i like the middle one best!!
#2 piggy on 2009-04-02 14:05 (Reply)
Nice boots! The 2nd outfit would be my choice, yellow and blue are complementary colors so they go perfect together!
#3 MizzJ (Homepage) on 2009-04-02 15:29 (Reply)
Today I saw a girl wearing bright blue boots, dark wash jeans, and a bright red peacoat. Not something I would think of doing, but she looked adorable!
#3.1 The Budget Babe on 2009-04-02 21:03 (Reply)
I was the individual that actually e-mailed this question. I love the responses thus far! Thank you much BB & devoted readers. You never fail me :-)
#4 Amy on 2009-04-02 22:46 (Reply)
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