It seems to me that there are UGG lovers and then there are UGG haters. I mean, am I right?? Well, so on that note…I happen to be a lover, believe it or not. I wasn’t always, though! Ha. No. There was a time when I definitely sneered at the thought of them and disapproved of their “UGG-ness”, but…then I went to college further up North, in the mountains, no less (where the Winters are bloody unbearable). All I could do was shut up and wear a pair…and now I can’t stop. They’ve made their way into my Winter line-up (and I don’t hate it).
Recently, I was introduced to the UGG Mini. Oh, hey hey! I had been strictly on the UGG Classic Short train for years, but I may never go back to them now. I think they work better with the majority of what I wear on a daily basis, which recently has been my favorite skinny jeans, a white tee and the coolest long cardigan. In fact, once I found that out it’s been hard to reach for anything else to throw on at 6:30 am, when its cold and I’m still half asleep.
outfit details
necklace: Custom ‘Carrie’ Name Necklace – this Carrie style necklace has been my favorite for years now. I love it.
earrings: Nickel & Suede Leather Earrings – my pair is a blue-ish teal, I think ( I got them a while ago). These look very similar. I really love all of my N&S earrings, by the way. Very lightweight and come in many different colors.
sweater: Cable Stitch Long Cardigan (heather blue, TTS) – comfortable, warm, gorgeous color…it’s a great statement, too. I think that it definitely uplifts the UGGs from very casual and boring to something more interesting and even chic. Dare I say that when UGGs are involved?
I DARED.
OH, and I found some other pretty long cardigans (and one a bit shorter) that would definitely help to dress up a pair of UGGs…
top: The Luna Coalition Soft Vintage Pullover (TTS) – the softest top I have ever worn. I wear it with allthejeans. It also comes in grey.
jeans: Levi’s 721 High Rise Distressed Skinny Jean (I always size up in Levi’s, wearing size 28) – I can’t get enough of Levi’s. I like the feel, the fit and the look. I have 4 pairs now.
boots: UGG Classic Mini II (chestnut, wearing size 10, but realized I should have ordered one size down…UGGs seem to fit pretty big) – these fit better and look better than other UGG styles, in my opinion. I was going to get the tall style, thinking it would be warmer and more fit for Winter, but S told me that they do not fit well over jeans, so…that was a no. I opted for the mini after hearing that and I am happy I did. Again, I’d size down by at least a half…if not a whole size.
FYI: S mentioned these UGG Ami Winter Boots. They are definitely different from the classic UGG, with a bit of platform and seam down the side. Also, I have had the Classic Short Boot for years and years (love the light brown color)…and they have served me well. I’ve had them for at least 9 years…and they are just now on their way out the door. No joke. They last.
backpack: Sole and Selene Carpe Diem Nylon Backpack (wine color) – so. Ladies. I am about to make a statement that’s almost unbelievable, BUT…I think this backpack rivals my beloved navy blue Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack. I know. *gasp* I love this thing. It has great pockets and a divider inside for keeping things (semi) organized. It’s amazing…and it comes in black, olive, grey and the coolest blue.
Cheers,
Cams
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Photos by Christina Hussey Photography.
Exactly how is this “dressing up” your Uggs? (I guess it IS more dressy than pj’s or yoga pants.)
Thought the same thing. Definitely not what I was expecting. Basically you’re just switching out leggings for jeans.
I’m wondering the same. Also, why do I want to dress up my uggs? I wear them a lot, but if I want to be dressed up, I wear other boots ?♀️
TOTALLY agree with you Lauren.
My whole idea was just to make UGGs look less like they are only fit for leggings, jeans and a sweatshirt. The long cardigan was a surprising way to make me feel like I was wearing a relatively “street worthy” outfit. 🙂 So…you all are correct. It didn’t make it dressed up enough to wear to something other than the normal day-to-day, but just was happy to have a found a cute, new (for me) way to wear my UGGs. Cheers, Cams
I really wish the site would get an editor. This post, the last home one and the traveling post were so full of errors I couldn’t even read them.
Love uggs too! I have dark plum ones with the side button, but i mostly wear them at home. My feet get so cold. Really like how you styled this! Thanks!
There has always been something about Uggs with jeans that just doesn’t look right to me…
I second the Ugg Amie- I’ve never been an Ugg person till I saw and fell in love with these. They have a slimmer and sleeker fit than the traditional Ugg styles. Love the look of the platform and they feel like you are walking on clouds. Stick with your true size for these. I’m a linguist, dubbed grammar police by my husband, and unless the errors in this article have all been corrected the only error I saw was a missing apostrophe.
I JUST saw that style on someone at the doc’s office (not stalking – ha) and they really do look awesome. I kind of wish I had tried them on now… Cheers!
I LOVE my Uggs. I have several pairs, minis to talls, all colors! I’ve lived in the northern midwest for the last 20+ years and they are essential for fall to spring weather here. I wear my short ones with jeans and my tall ones with leggings. I tried the new slimmer cut and they didn’t work for me but I have a few petite friends who really like them! Definitely worth trying if you think the “traditional” style is too bulky. Thanks for the backpack recommendation, I just ordered it!
The cardi is cute, but I think the boots still look like Uggs– flat and clunky. I was thinking about trying a pair of the Ugg Kristens– they seem to have a little wedge– perhaps in black or navy. Those might look less Ugg-like.
Yeh, if you’re not an UGG person…I’d say definitely try the Kristens. Cheers!
I have been eyeing the Kristens for awhile, and I was googling them just now and found them at COSTCO for $99! For real! If you are a member, check it out: https://www.costco.com/Ugg-Ladies'-Kristin-Boot.product.100384594.html
Also wanted to say that I loved this post and think the whole outfit is so cute 🙂