Ankle boots are in a class of their own. There are platform ankle boots, gladiator sandal ankle boots, wedge ankle boots, double platform ankle boots, strappy ankle boots, pointy toe ankle boots, high-heeled ankle boots, and flat ankle boots. Among these, one of the trickiest to wear is perhaps the flat ankle boots. Ankle boots are normally more appreciated when worn with height so flat ankle boots are sometimes misconstrued as unfashionable. Well, here’s a news flash for flat ankle boots naysayers: Flat ankle boots are hot especially if you know how to wear them. If you think your flat booties are only for “dress down” occasions, think again. Here are certified fashionable ways to rock your flat ankle boots.

1. Wear it with pants. This is the easiest and most obvious way to wear ankle boots. When wearing it with wide-legged pants, just make sure it is not tucked in. If worn with tight pants, amp up the hotness factor by tucking in the bottom of the pants inside the boots. Ankle boots create the illusion of longer legs and this will be better achieved with a solid colored pair of pants or jeans.

2. Wear it with skirts. Short skirts, that is. As a general rule, ankle boots are not worn with long skirts. With a short skirt, however, your flat ankle boots will give the perfect contrast. If you do not feel like showing off too much skin, you can wear leggings of the same color as your boots. Or, if you are feeling fun and playful, ditch the leggings and wear a pair of short socks and let it peek a bit from your boots. Just make sure that the color is in contrast with your boots.

3. Wear it with legging or tights. If you can rock leggings or tights, flat ankle boots are your best bet. Again, remember to choose solid colors for your tights or leggings and make sure to get the cropped style. Otherwise, you’ll look short and stumpy. The key point to remember is to give enough distance between your ankle boots and your tights or leggings, or whatever it is you choose to pair it with.