As we head into January & the weather gets colder I tend to reach for more black items in my wardrobe. I like an all black outfit because 1.it’s simple & 2. it’s chic. Two things I usually strive for in my outfits.
I came up with three fairly easy all black outfits for winter that you can use as inspiration. Most of the items in these photos & this post are older, but I linked similar options in case you want to try and recreate them.
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This first look is a pair of faux leather leggings (these ones are from Sawyer Laine Boutique, but I linked similar) black booties & a black sweater. Super comfy, super easy to put together, & super cute!
This is the most dressed up look, because obviously, it’s a dress. This exact dress is sold out but there’s a bunch of similar ones on the amazon listing. I love the sheer sleeves and the sheer hem. It makes the look a bit sexy, but not revealing.
This look is my favorite because I love a black jeans moment & this bodysuit (which is sold out, sorry!) kicks it up a notch. Paired with a black cardigan, it’s a perfect look for date night or girls’ night out!
Are you a fan of all black? If so, would you wear any of these looks? Let me know in the comments or over on my instagram!
I picked up this cardigan at Target & it is SO soft. It’s got this really cozy fabric that is MADE for cold weather. It comes in two other colors, but this one is perfectly neutral & I love it. To be honest, I wasn’t really paying attention when I ordered it & didn’t realize the cardigan had a collar. It is really cute though & adds some interest to the sweater.
I styled it 3 ways, but it’s definitely a fun neutral that can be worn a bunch of ways for the fall/winter season.
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I paired the cardigan with my wide brim hat for all these outfits. In this outfit, I’m also wearing my new favorite pair of straight leg jeans from target (SO comfy, nice high waist, & stretchy–so not uncomfortable at all!) & my sock booties. My sock booties are old but I linked two similar pairs below. I really love sock booties because the tight ankle makes them super versatile & able to go with everything (straight legs, skirts, dresses, wide leg pants, skinnies)!
In this outfit, I’m wearing one of my favorite skirts that I like to pull out in the cooler months. It’s a silkier material so it works well for this season (It is also older, but there are a a couple very, very similar ones I linked below. There’s also A TON of color options). I love this look because it’s dressed up but still really comfortable.
I’m pretty sure every styling session this winter will feature my black skinny jeans. I’ve had these for 2 years now & I feel like I’m JUST realizing what a staple they are. They dress up a look so much more than blue jeans but are the same comfort level– win-win! Again, these ones are older but I linked some great options!
Which look is your favorite? Would you wear any of them? Let me know on instagram or in the comments below!
Tips for buying Blundstone boots: (links to all boots mentioned are at the bottom of the post)
Read a TON of reviews I read reviews on Blundstone’s site, on Amazon, on Backcountry, on Zappos. I wanted to get a feel for sizing & if people really felt these boots were worth it. The general consensus is they are. I also scoured instagram, Pinterest, & liketoknow.it for photos of people wearing them to see how they looked on different body types, sizes & with different outfits.
Consider sizing up a half size for comfort If you choose to get a different boot instead of the 1306 (which have the chisel toe–i.e. a square toe), I have read that going up a 1/2 size gives you a bit more wiggle room as far as width.
Consider which shaft height & ankle opening would look best on you I chose a mid-length shaft (& unfortunately they don’t give you this information, I just deducted it based on the look of all the different styles) because I wanted these to work with straight leg jeans, skinny jeans, leggings & dresses. There are different heights & different ankle openings (you can tell some ankle openings are wider than others) & I wanted a boot with a tighter ankle. I will say, these are tough to get on & off right now, but again, based on reviews they should loosen a bit with time.
Decide on a color& material For me, the rustic brown nubuck leather was a no-brainer because my wardrobe consists of mostly brown, but also because this rustic brown looks great with black. There is another style (the 1351’s, linked below) that has the rustic brown color & the stretchy part is black, which I considered, but I decided this color was best for me. There seems to be a black version of almost every style of boot as well. They also have a bunch of styles that come in suede, nubuck, canvas, & I think they even have a vegan leather option now.
Hopefully those tips are helpful in your search for your perfect Blundstone boots!
Long story short, a few years ago I was looking at a pair of boots from Target & I was so close to clicking “buy” on them when I stopped and thought to myself– “with where I live (very wet, slushy, snowy in the winter) I’ll need to buy another pair of these in a few years!”.
This is when I decided to look for an alternative & longer lasting option. Enter–Blundstone boots!
My sister has been talking about buying a pair for a long time so I started researching them and asked my followers about them (everyone who had a pair had raving reviews for them!).
I did extensive searching & reading ALL the reviews of the different styles (and there are quite a few styles!) & I settled on the 1306 pair.
It’s considered a “dress boot” so the tread isn’t as thick as the other styles, but I wanted this pair because of the height of the shaft, the fact that it has a chisel toe, and the color. It’s very similar to their other popular styles (the 550 and 1351,) but I liked the coloring, toe, & style of these just a tad more than the other options. The pair I bought isn’t thermal (like this boot), but with thick socks on, I find them warm & very comfortable for winter.
SIZING: I kept my regular size because the website said these run a bit longer than other styles & the chisel toe gave me more wiggle room. I’m glad I did because they’re very comfy (even with thick socks on!) and feel great on.
Final conclusion: these boots were definitely an investment–I have never spent this much on a pair of shoes before. But, they are made of quality leather & will last a good, long time if they’re taken care of! I am hoping I’ll love them for a long time & that I will get a lifetime of use out of them! I have treated mine with mink oil to condition the leather & I use a leather brush when they get dirty. The mink oil definitely darkened them but I don’t mind because I am taking good care of them.
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I had a follower reach out looking for some nursing friendly dresses for the upcoming seasons & I found some great options! All dresses are linked at the bottom of this post.
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