Hunter Regent Carlyle Boots Review: 3 Outfits

Its been very rainy here in my city. Usually around this time it would be snowy and very wet. Global warming is worrying me a lot now. I guess I put my boots to good use the past few months! I've been wearing them almost every other day.

I decided to take a few pictures of some of the outfits I wore with my Hunter boots. These boots pose a complicated situation because on one hand they are rainboots... but on the other hand they are made on an equestrian boot last making them a rubber version of a leather riding boot.

So, how do you wear them? Like a rainboot or like a riding boot?

In my humble opinion, I think they look best in outfits you would normally pair a leather flat boot with. They look best dressed up, but then again I'm a bit allergic to anything too casual.

I actually feel uncomfortable looking too comfortable. Weird.


Leggings + Hunter

Joe Fresh cream riding leggings, Hunter Regent Carlyle boots, 

Hermes Collier de Chien, Cream Merino Tunic

A recent addition to the staple in every woman's wardrobe, leggings are a must in wintertime. They are warmer than pants or tights and they come in such a variety of colours and styles. I particularly like this outfit because it complements well with the milk chocolate band and the gold buttons. I also love wearing cream/white in wintertime. Not as slimming as black but very refreshing. I could see myself wearing this at Whistler this wintertime during my downtime after hitting the slopes. Perfect for lounging next to the fire roasting marshmallows and sipping cider. 

Skirt + Hunter

Armani Exchange sweater, Bedo Skirt, Hunter Regent Carlyle Boots

I like how these Hunter Regents look with a skirt. The long calf length of the Hunter Regent elongates legs. If you look at the boots closely, the lip of the boots are shaped like Hermes jumping boots - The boots are actually shorter on the inside of the calf compared to the outside to accommodate the knees.

This is great because from the side it makes the calf look much longer than it actually is giving an illusion of height - very important for tiny girls like me!

The flat heel also makes a mini mini skirt look not too tarty, which is more important than one would think. In Asia, every girl wears short mini/micro mini skirts around everywhere and its considered cute and classy (even to work!) but even the hint of cleavage is considered a huge faux pas. On the other hand in North America, its the opposite where a bit of cleavage is tasteful and a good distraction to men, whereas a long stretch of legs and heels would be considered trashy.

Either way I love wearing miniskirts in the wintertime with tights and usually heels. I noticed the boots kept me very very very warm as they didn't let even a bit of wind through.

Its actually important to wear a sock under the boot to soak up some sweat (sorry) because the insulation inside isn't absorbant.

The shininess of the rubber lessens the 'casual' feel and allows them to complement a dressy outfit.

Jeans + Hunter

Gstar Raw 3301 Skinny Jeans, Hunter Regent Caryle Boots, 

Club Monaco shirt, Hermes Collier de Chien, Cartier Tank Watch

The classic.

These hunter regent boots look great with jeans as shown in my previous post. I like these boots with this wash because its lighter and they bring out the boots more than my dark seven jeans which just kind of blend in with the boots.

This would be an everyday outfit to go to school. Since I work at a conservative workplace the boots are a no-go. Dates with BFs are a definite YES. My male friends loved the look too (not that it should matter ;) )

Its important to note that because of the thin calf of the boots its best to wear these with skinny jeans and not bootcut or flares. The extra material may not fit into the calf area very well and you maybe left with unsightly bunching.

I just want to add that these are my first pair of Gstar Raw jeans and I LOVE THEM. The washing on the knees and butt just highlight everything I'd want to highlight and they disguise the extra jiggle on my thighs. They are great I would definitely get more!

Conclusion
I hope this helps with your decision, if you're ever worried about how to pair up these bad boys to your current wardrobe. Feel free to leave a msg if you have any questions about them.