the cut

by Karen Blanchard
9 June 2011

The before

The 2 minutes later

Cannot stop wearing ankle boots so I cut my vintage Fryes.
Already got these tall blacks. 
Question for you: Go this short or keep as is?
Talk to me.
Category: ankle boots, boots, Frye boots, How To

71 comments

  1. Taylor B. says:

    I would have never put scissors to vintage but since it’s been done, keep it that length. The slouch look is nice. Any shorter and you’ll wonder what the hell have I done?!

  2. Dee says:

    Stay as is. 🙂

  3. Laura says:

    keep. definitely.

  6. Violet says:

    i like this length its a nice but

    XX
    Vi from Cali

  8. leather and lollipops says:

    WOW! That was ballsy! I think they look great this way! I would keep them as is, no shorter.

  9. Katie says:

    Leave! Super cute!

  10. Anonymous says:

    Bold move and I love it! Hmmm, I say give them a test run with an outfit or two, then decide.

  12. Nichole says:

    I kind of like the slouch of the length it is now, it gives more character to the boot

  13. legsnshoes says:

    that had to be at least a little traumatic to do. very nice result though.

  14. Anonymous says:

    Love these boots! How tall are you? You look tall so I would say, keep it as is, or cut it just smidgen shorter. Sadly my stocky legs on my petite frame would look kind of weird, imbalanced.

  15. Atomica says:

    Drop the scissors and back slowly away from the boots – they’re the perfect height now! BTW, I’m a long time fan and first time comment-er. I must confess I’m rather obsessed with your blog and your style speaks to me in a language all it’s own. And it’s BEAUTIFUL. I, too, rock the “hippie with an edge” look and you inspire me everyday in more ways than one. Keep up the good work!

  16. ANGUILLAGRL says:

    Fabulous as is!!!! Keep the slouch def…..Been thinking of doing to a pair of suedes in my closet…HOW DID U DO IT?????????

  18. kaitlyntru says:

    Dude, as is! I have really really low dolce vitas, and they just are not as flattering.

    BTW, I love love your blog girl!

  19. Asia says:

    WOW to you cutting those but I would def keep them as is, as others have stated I kind of like the slouched look

  20. DISTRIKMODE says:

    Keep it as is!! 😀 They already look super great!

    x

    ▲ Farrah @ DISTRIKMODE ▲

  21. Lisa Ann says:

    I have been looking for a pair of boots to do this to forever! Yours are perfect. If they were mine, I would wear them for a while like they are, then cut them again later. I love changing things up!

    http://www.sugarcoatedstyle.com

    ☮ Lisa Ann

  24. Pearl D'souza says:

    go shorter…They’re a cross between knee boots & ankle boots right now…so i think shorter will be chic-er!!!

  25. Ashley Rae says:

    As is. Can’t wait to see them on.

    .AshleyRae.
    araeofstyle.blogspot.com