Consider how and where you are going to use it.You don’t want to eclipse or be eclipsed by your bag. There are so many different sizes of each style out there that it’s really best to just try them on.For more petite ladies, streamlined styles will probably be more flattering and won’t swallow you up.If you are larger in stature then opt for bolder pieces that have eye catching hardware or even a great print.Don’t be afraid to gently pull on the stitching and check the lining carefully. If there is no stitching (and it’s a leather handle) then it’s most likely glued together and reinforced with heavy cardboard.If there’s stitching around the edges then that purse can be fixed if any threads come undone. Always check the stitching on a bag as it’s one of the ways to tell if the quality of the piece is good.A low quality bag will only look good once or twice and after that it just won’t age well.I don’t care if you are buying a leather bag or a fabric bag or if you are buying a high end or a department store brand, if the quality isn’t there then put it back on the shelf.ULTIMATE BAG GUIDE 4 THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A BAG Not only do I get to carry around my favourite things but I get to do it in style! In my bag you’ll usually find a notebook, my pen roll, my wallet and my favourite lipstick. It can change an outfit and will store all or some of your personal belongings. By echoing a color or theme one to two times in your outfit, as Charlotte did here, it helps to draw your eye up to the face of the wearer, while also creating a cohesive ensemble.Ultimate bag guide. Charlotte also created nice rhythm in her outfit by echoing the red of her Spats Boots in both her purse and in her choice of lipstick color. Maybe it’s the beret or the military green, but something about her outfit just reminded me so much of a young lady from 1940s France. Plus, the soles are rubber, so they are very cushy and soft to walk in.Ĭharlotte styled her Spats in a way that I like to term French Resistance. The toe portion is sufficiently snug to keep them on your feet, but not be too tight when wearing thick socks, and the ankle portion is loose enough, but not too loose, to be perfectly comfortable when walking. I was really concerned that my feet would slip around in them, or that they would be too big in the ankles, but all my fears were allayed with these lovely boots. My Spats were SO comfortable and warm to wear. I really wanted my black and white Spats Boots to be the focal point of my outfit, so I kept any pop of color to just my lipstick and brooch. If our skirts had been ankle length, things may have looked a bit more awkward, but by keeping that space between boot and hemline you create an ensemble that is more pleasing to the eye.īrigid went for a 1930s secretary look with a pleated skirt and white blouse. All of us girls succeeded in this by keeping our skirts just below our knees. One thing that is important when wearing ankle boots of any sort, is to make sure that your clothing is proportioned in such a way so that it doesn’t make you look like you have fat ankles. Did I mention that the Spats have a nice fleecy lining in them? And both of the girls got fleece insoles to add to their boots to help them fit better and make them cozier. All of us girls wore ankle socks with our boots to keep the edges from chafing our legs. Jessica styled her Spats with a classic Swing Dress, that echoed the colors of her Chocolate and Sky boots. What do the Boyer sisters say about their new ankle wellies? "Overall we girls are amazed at the wonderful quality and vintage style of Spats Boots. They aren’t just a pair of shoes that look vintage, they have the quality of true vintage as well, which makes them worth every penny." We love this fashion blog by the incredible Boyer Family Singers, three sisters from Ohio who have more flair for putting cute vintage outfits together than the costume department of BBC1's Call the Midwife.