Ankle boots can look off — even with great jeans — and it’s rarely the denim. It’s the boot shaft height. When the shaft hits at the widest part of the ankle, it creates a boxy break that shortens the leg. A slightly higher or lower shaft, paired with a clean hem break, creates a longer, smoother line that looks modern and intentional. The ankle boot styles that create clean lines with straight denim are linked in my Winter Boots Edit on LTK. ankleboots anklebootstyle jeansandboots bootstylingtips winterboots women35plusfashion over35style midlifefashion modernwardrobe outfitproportions styleeducation ltkfashion ltkstyle LTKgrwm LTKSeasonal LTKOver40