Boots under dress?

greeninspring

I know it's not a popular trend on here but I am thinking about wearing cowgirl boots under my dress. My fiancé and I are from Texas and we love to two step. I really want to two step at the reception and it honestly is a lot easier to dance with boots on. Plus we both wear boots all the time..we probably have 15 pairs in our closet right now. I'm thinking I would get a shorter pair for the wedding? Maybe ankle or mid calf? Anyone have any cute suggestions? My budget for boots is $200. Also I can't decide if I want to change into boots for the reception or wear them all day. I hate wearing heels so if I get different shoes for the ceremony they'd need to be a low comfortable heel or flat (preferably open toed). Any cute low heel or flat ceremony suggestions? Our ceremony is outside btw. Thanks! 

lnixon8

You don't need separate shoes for reception vs. ceremony. Nor do you need new ones if you have a pair that already broken in and clean.

greeninspring

Yes I've thought about wearing a pair that I already have but thought it might be fun to get something new since it's in the budget. I would have to break them in though that's for sure. My FI is getting new boots because he wants a pair of black dress boots and only has brown dress boots right now. 

cowgirl8238

Since you wear boots normally I wouldn't think twice to see you getting married in a pair.  I think a lot of the distaste comes from people doing it because its "rustic chic and trendy" and even more so when they ask all their BMs to buy a pair for their wedding.  (The second being way more "offensive" to most people)

I think if you have a nice pair already that are comfy and clean just use those!!  If you really want to buy a new pair, I would stick to a mid calf look.  I like the ankle cuts with pants, but I personally hate the look with dresses.  If you do get new, take the time to break them in proper...nothing is worse than a new pair of boots on the dance floor!

Either way you go, I would just wear one pair the whole time...no need to get separate shoes (unless you want to change into a comfy broken in pair for later).  A final thought, unless your dress is short, most people won't even see your boots and no one will really remember anyway, so don't stress too much over this.

greeninspring

Thanks @cowgirl8238 ! Yes I agree, I do not like the bridesmaid wearing boots thing! We do have a couple groomsmen that have asked to wear boots with their tux and I think that's fine because it's their style and they already own the boots. Thanks for the advice on the ankle cuts..I wasn't sure how they'd look with a dress! 

DrillSergeantCat

Knottie2dfc4106646c67ef said:

I know it's not a popular trend on here but I am thinking about wearing cowgirl boots under my dress. My fiancé and I are from Texas and we love to two step. I really want to two step at the reception and it honestly is a lot easier to dance with boots on. Plus we both wear boots all the time..we probably have 15 pairs in our closet right now. I'm thinking I would get a shorter pair for the wedding? Maybe ankle or mid calf? Anyone have any cute suggestions? My budget for boots is $200. Also I can't decide if I want to change into boots for the reception or wear them all day. I hate wearing heels so if I get different shoes for the ceremony they'd need to be a low comfortable heel or flat (preferably open toed). Any cute low heel or flat ceremony suggestions? Our ceremony is outside btw. Thanks! 

You don't want to change shoes because you'll have your dress hemmed to one pair and then it will be wrong for the next pair of shoes. The issue most people have with brides wearing "alternative" footwear is that they feel like it's done to make a statement and not because that's who the bride is. You're a Texan who loves to two-step in boots so you're not trying to be trendy, it's who you are. Wear your boots! Be comfortable!

greeninspring

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Knottie2dfc4106646c67ef said:

I know it's not a popular trend on here but I am thinking about wearing cowgirl boots under my dress. My fiancé and I are from Texas and we love to two step. I really want to two step at the reception and it honestly is a lot easier to dance with boots on. Plus we both wear boots all the time..we probably have 15 pairs in our closet right now. I'm thinking I would get a shorter pair for the wedding? Maybe ankle or mid calf? Anyone have any cute suggestions? My budget for boots is $200. Also I can't decide if I want to change into boots for the reception or wear them all day. I hate wearing heels so if I get different shoes for the ceremony they'd need to be a low comfortable heel or flat (preferably open toed). Any cute low heel or flat ceremony suggestions? Our ceremony is outside btw. Thanks! 

You don't want to change shoes because you'll have your dress hemmed to one pair and then it will be wrong for the next pair of shoes. The issue most people have with brides wearing "alternative" footwear is that they feel like it's done to make a statement and not because that's who the bride is. You're a Texan who loves to two-step in boots so you're not trying to be trendy, it's who you are. Wear your boots! Be comfortable!

Thanks! I honestly didn't even think about the dress length part of it! Okay so I'll just wear boots the whole time then. Haha I was kind of worried people might think I was trying to be trendy but anyone who knows me will realize it's just who I am. I have a pair of cowgirl boots on right now headed to the airport in a bit. Haha thanks y'all! 

randomslove

I'm wearing boots for my wedding. I love boots. I wear them most of the time. They're comfortable and easy to dance in. I say, if it's something you usually do, go with it.

MesmrEwe

I agree with the PP - the problem is not the boots - it's brides who require their BM's to purchase boots because of being "trendy" that they will literally NEVER wear ever again that's the problem.

Just polish up a pair that you already own!  Seems silly to spend $$$ on a pair just to wear for your wedding.  There are styles of heels that are very similar to boots - I have a pair that I love - they aren't boots but they aren't traditional heels either but are boot comfortable.  The challenge is finding them in the right color.  But really, at the end of the day, if you want to wear boots, go for it, just don't require your BM to purchase a pair too...

CMGragain

Knottie2dfc4106646c67ef said:

Yes I've thought about wearing a pair that I already have but thought it might be fun to get something new since it's in the budget. I would have to break them in though that's for sure. My FI is getting new boots because he wants a pair of black dress boots and only has brown dress boots right now. 

I am confused.  What are "dress boots"?  I thought boots were for riding or for work.

greeninspring

CMGragain said:

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Knottie2dfc4106646c67ef said:

Yes I've thought about wearing a pair that I already have but thought it might be fun to get something new since it's in the budget. I would have to break them in though that's for sure. My FI is getting new boots because he wants a pair of black dress boots and only has brown dress boots right now. 

I am confused.  What are "dress boots"?  I thought boots were for riding or for work.

Haha there are all sorts of boots. If you ever have a chance to spend much time in Texas, you will find that out. 

MesmrEwe

CMGragain said:

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Knottie2dfc4106646c67ef said:

Yes I've thought about wearing a pair that I already have but thought it might be fun to get something new since it's in the budget. I would have to break them in though that's for sure. My FI is getting new boots because he wants a pair of black dress boots and only has brown dress boots right now. 

I am confused.  What are "dress boots"?  I thought boots were for riding or for work.

LOL - yea - about that - um - there are a million types of boots...  These for example would be dress boots..  

ernursej

I don't think there is anything wrong with buying a new pair of boots. Lots of brides buy a new pair of shoes (flats/heels/converse sneakers) so it wouldn't be weird to apply that concept to a pair of boots. Agree with breaking them in ahead of time. Sounds like this is part of who you are so would be very appropriate for you.

lovesclimbing

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CMGragain said:

Knottie2dfc4106646c67ef said:

Yes I've thought about wearing a pair that I already have but thought it might be fun to get something new since it's in the budget. I would have to break them in though that's for sure. My FI is getting new boots because he wants a pair of black dress boots and only has brown dress boots right now. 

I am confused.  What are "dress boots"?  I thought boots were for riding or for work.

Haha there are all sorts of boots. If you ever have a chance to spend much time in Texas, you will find that out. 

@cmgragain There are also lots of non-cowboy dress boots. If you google dress boots for men, you'll see a lot of options. 

Including these ones. Lovely!!

greeninspring

These are some of my favorites..this style is most popular in South Texas and the Valley. And yes, I did have a groomsmen ask if he could wear a pair of these. He was joking but I told him he could feel free to bust them out at the reception

edit: I feel like I have to note the sarcasm in my comment when I said these were my favorites

cowgirl8238

Knottie2dfc4106646c67ef said:

These are some of my favorites..this style is most popular in South Texas and the Valley. And yes, I did have a groomsmen ask if he could wear a pair of these. He was joking but I told him he could feel free to bust them out at the reception

edit: I feel like I have to note the sarcasm in my comment when I said these were my favorites

I don't quite understand how you are supposed to even walk in shoes like this...but this is coming from someone who can't walk in any heel higher than like 2 inches so take that for what its worth.

CMGragain

What a sense of humor!  I love it!
I am from Iowa.  In Iowa you wear boots to clean out the barn.