Everyone has their own fashion pet peeves, but I feel like mine is one that should be shared with the world. Is it revolutionary? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be discussing it here. I have vowed to never wear skinny jeans that are too long with ankle boots. Why? Because the extra material tends to bunch awkwardly, and besides being uncomfortable, it’s not the look I’m going for.
Instead, I always opt for an ankle-grazing pair of skinny jeans. This way, the jeans end right where your boots start, allowing for the most streamlined silhouette possible. There is definitely a time for lengthier skinny jeans, but in my opinion, ankle-grazing pairs are the best style to wear when you’re searching for the most flattering denim-and–ankle boot combination.
Here, I have pulled some of my favorite ankle boot–and–skinny jean outfits from Instagram that prove semi-cropped (or at least particularly tailored) and ankle-grazing denim styles look the most flattering when paired with said boots. And don’t worry—there’s a large denim shopping selection ahead as well. We would never leave you hanging like that.