I love the look of an open toe ankle bootie. With that said, I resisted buying a pair at first. I couldn't figure out when I would ever wear it! I like more practical items that I can get more use out of. These do not fall into that category. They have to be worn in perfect weather... just a hint of cool and completely dry. When does that weather pattern happen? Well, now actually!

End of Summer/Beginning of Fall is a great time for these shoes! They can be very versatile in your wardrobe so you can get a decent number of wears in during the season if you pair them with everything! From jeans to skirts, dresses and more, these ankle booties will go casual on the weekend, dress up for dinner out and then get serious for work on Monday!

I love the look of an ankle bootie with a dress or a skirt but hesitated to wear it as I'm only 5'1. As a petite gal, ankle booties are usually not recommended because they cut your leg at your ankle and give the illusion of being shorter than you are. Not something you want as a petite. However, I noticed that an ankle bootie in a nude color didn't have that same affect. So don't feel left out fellow petites... in a nude color, you too can pull of this look with a dress or skirt!

Here is a pair that I purchased a couple of years ago from Ann Taylor. They cut out detail offers that little something extra to these nude booties!

Above Photography: Beth O'Brien Photography

If you're looking to add a new pair of open toe booties to your closet, check out a few selections that I've highlighted below!

Okay, I realize this last pair is actually labeled as a sandal shoe but you can see the similarity to a bootie so I think it will work great until the weather temperatures start to dip! Go find the right bootie style for you!