Boots with Skirts

Hi Pres,
After reading your reply on the WNTW board regarding mid calf boots and skirts, I started rethinking the 2 pair of boots I own and hardly ever wear. I never thought of wearing them with skirts. I have attached links to 2 pictures of my boots. Let me know if you think these would be good with skirts. I was thinking my narrow skirts that I have in brown, black and gray. I also have fuller skirts in prints but I'm thinking that would not be so good. What do you think?

Boots 1

Boots 2

Not too long ago, I would have said: No Way. But things have changed, and I think that your boots are great for skirts, especially narrow skirts in neutral colors. The key is wearing tights in the perfect color and weight. For openers, stick with opaque tights in colors that match the boots. Choose a skirt in a contrasting neutral. Brown boots&tights, and a black skirt.

The skirts must be of a certain weight, too. A lightweight, lacy material, or a cotton, will not support the heavy boots. Avoid skirts with ethnic embroidery, or scalloped hems. We want a nice narrow column of wool, etc, to stand tall above the boots. Try knee length, or shorter, skirts first, and then evaluate longer ones. For the ensemble's top, look for something with a little strength, too, like a structured vest over a shirt, or a boxy jacket, not a fitted tee with a tight fitted jacket over. A very nice cardi, with a substantial (not dainty) necklace, should work as well.
Let's see what you can come up with.