Dolce & Gabbana has presented us with a wet-weather conundrum. I love the idea of jazzing up typical rain boots, a sure way to improve a dreary day, but I don’t think I can bring myself to justify shelling out over $300 for a pair of 100% rubber galoshes. Even Chanel’s boots are only $250 and they have a flower appliqué and slight heel! But the lace effect Dolce has delivered is pretty rad – and right on-trend. Opposed to a cheaper version, this intricate lace actually looks real. If I were to break down and buy them, I would go for the nude-and-black pair, so much more sophisticated than immature hot pink, which cheapens the fabric effect. The deep-gray and flesh-tone combination is – dare I say? – a little sexy. For clunky rubber boots, that’s no easy feat. Regardless, I’ll be sticking with my affordable Wellies for the time being. At least until I plan a move to Seattle. On Luisa Via Roma for $316.
Pair with: Want to really be singin’ in the rain? You might as well go all-out luxurious and wear your lacey boots with Alexander McQueen’s jet-black umbrella. Look closely: the handle is a spiked silver skull, a badass idea only McQueen could conceive. On Net-a-Porter for $565.
