Ugg Boot Colour and Style Guide
Which Colour Ugg boots Should I Buy?
The two main factors you need to consider when choosing the right colour are versatility and resistance to staining. Ugg boots soak up just about everything, even the snow will leave salt marks on ugg boots which can be a nightmare to remove and destroy your new boots. Darker colour uggs like Black and Chestnut do not stain as easily as lighter colours like Pink and Sand. Our gold and pewter ugg boots are treated and are water and stain resistant out of the box. Lighter colours like sand and pink will show up marks more easily but they will also resist fading better than black. Chestnut tends not to fade and so it offers the best of both worlds. The other consideration is outfit coordination. Black and Chestnut tone down the bulk of ugg boots and rarely appear clunky. Black will go with almost anything and often people will not recognise that you’re wearing ugg boots. If you’re concerned about wearing ugg boots in public then it may be the best colour for you. Thus far in 2012 Chestnut, Black and Grey are the most popular colours.
Fressine: "This picture was taken over a weekend, I chose to wear a simple masculine looking wool jacket over a short dress in order to draw most of the attention on my legs in my ugg boots "
Which Style Should I Buy?
If your calves are over 16” in circumference (around 7” from the bottom of your foot) a classic short or mini will provide the most comfortable fit. The next thing to consider is the type of bottoms you intend to wear with the boots. We do not suggest folding ugg boots over, it tends to stretch and weaken the leathers faster leading to sagging. If your calves are a tight fit in talls it’s best not to wear pants which will stretch the boots further. For this reason if you wish to wear thicker jeans, short ugg boots will be the best style and provide a similar amount of warmth. From a style standpoint short ugg boots are best if you’re short. Tall ugg boots tend to make shorter legs appear even shorter. In terms of popularity, short and tall are split 40/40 with the remaining 20% being minis.
Audrey "I like keeping my outfit casual and comfortable. Paired with leggings (although I think skinny jeans also look great with Whooga boots) and a casual top with an accessory - whether it be a necklace, scarf, or bright sweater. The boots really go with any colour!"
What Mistakes Should People Avoid When Dressing in Ugg Boots?
This is a question best answered by the fashion savvy. A while ago we contacted Audrey, Fressine and Joyce our favourite fashion bloggers to soak up their ugg boot fashion expertise and answer a few questions about what to wear with ugg boots.
Just the way the pant legs fit into the ugg boots. Sometimes the opening of the pant legs are too big and they either scrunch up at the top of the boot or it's worn covering most of the boot and both don't look very appealing.
Joyce
Wearing ugg boots combined with short dresses and skirts.
Fressine
These ugg boots are so comfortable that it's easy to think you're wearing warm slippers, but please don't dress with anything reminding you of your pyjamas (baggy pants made in a sweater fabric are definitely a no-no)
Joyce: "The outfit I'm wearing with the Whooga boots is really comfortable and warm. It's the perfect relaxing outfit"
Are Ugg Boots Still In?
Over the past 10 years ugg boots have become to the US and Europe what they have been to Australian’s for many years, a winter staple. First and foremost ugg boots are incredibly warm and this is something everyone can appreciate, regardless of your stance on them as fashion. In Australia ugg boots tend to divide the fashion savvy. Some believe they’re best worn in private while others see them as fashion staple. In terms of sheer numbers ugg boots are more popular than ever and look set to be popular again in 2012.
I think they really can be, when worn the right way and at the appropriate environment/event - just like any other shoe/boot.
Joyce
For myself, no. But there're people who feel differently about that
Fressine
I think ugg boots are now as classic as sneakers, high heel pumps or ballerinas. Beyond fashion, it's just something that you ought to have in your dressing.
Where Can You Wear Ugg Boots?
While not everyone adores ugg boots they’ve been around for over 10 years now and form part of everyday casual attire in winter. Over the years we’ve seen celebrities at formal events, and more recently men regularly wearing ugg boots. If you’re still not entirely comfortable wearing ugg boots to more formal locations consider darker ugg boots. Dressed in darker colours black ugg boots are barely recognisable as ugg boots.
I prefer wearing the boots at home or casually among close friends. They're extremely comfortable and keep my feet warm, and it feels cosy wearing them at home. Plus, I would hate wearing them outdoors and getting them dirty and then having to also wear them around the house. They're also great all year round!
Joyce
I wear them when it's really cold outside and when I want to wear something comfortable.
Fressine
To go to work, shopping or taking a walk in a park. I wear them to go anywhere whenever I want to feel warm and comfortable in my shoes.
What Can You Wear With Ugg Boots?
Ugg boots are comparatively chunky and so your primary style consideration is slimming down your lower half. There are a couple of tricks you can employ to achieve this. Typically a thicker and bulkier top will balance things out and avoid the bottom heavy look. On the same note darker colour leggings slim the lower half and give your legs a thin appearance. Fressine has dressed with these considerations in mind and achieved a smart causal look which would fit in just about anywhere. Below you’ll find pictures of what to wear by various fashion experts who have reviewed Whooga ugg boots over the years.
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