I reserved the right to amend my A/W 2010 Must Buy list, so here’s my first change I’m making: different rain boots!
The DH absolutely despises the Hunter Wellies I chose back here. To some degree, I kind of agree that they aren’t the most original design… sometimes I see it and think of black rainboots that fishermen wear (or those guys from the Deadliest Catch)!
Um, yeah, this isn’t really the look I’m going for. But I really want to get a pair of black rainboots, so it stays neutral and work appropriate. I do like the fun colors like red and yellow, but I’m afraid with my looks (a la 16 year old face) and my height (5’1″) it’s going to make me look like this:
Again, not exactly a look (or impression) I’m going for as a twenty-something year old working “professional”. I have a red wool jacket that I adore… and everytime I wear it, everyone calls me Little Red Riding Hood. So, I think it’s in my best interest to avoid colorful rain boots!
In order to make black rainboots work without me looking like some 50 year old fisherman, I need to add some cute detailing or design/patterns for some charm.
Here are some of my NEW picks for rainboots (still undecided!):
Love Moschino, chain detailed boots, $235. I saw these in this month’s issue of InStyle, and I love them! Clean and simple, but definitely an edge with the stylish chain detail.
The infamous Chanel camilla rainboots ($500+). So adorable, I love the camilla flower detailing on the boots. These come in a variety of colors too, but I love the black the most. However, there’s no way I’m going to spend that kind of cash on a pair of PVC!
Burberry Riding Rainboots, $275. One of the few rainboots I like that are made of leather (and rubber soles). Love the knot-tie detail on the upper. However, I don’t know how I feel about leather rainboots. I already have a pair of leather boots, and I don’t think I need another one.
Burberry check rainboots, $225. Cute check design, but I’m hesitant because a lot of my “winter” gear is also Burberry. I don’t want to be caught wearing my check boots, check scarf, and also carrying a check umbrella!! Add that to my trench that I’ll inevitably purchase, that’s just overkill.
So far, these are the only ones I’ve seen that I’m interested in, but I’m sure I’ll find more as the rainy season starts creeping in!
