10 Basic to Edgy Outfits with Dr. Martens / Combat Boots / Minimalist Style / Emily Wheatley

[@bebex599]

Remember having worn a satin slip dress with black military boots. I loved it!!

[@fippy]

I'm 55 and I love my DM's and have been wearing them for years. I wear them all year round and their platform boots are just the best and you can wear them with everything and yes they're a bit weighty but you get used to that after wearing them for a while but if you want Edgy, then add a pair of Doc's to your wardrobe. The Devon Hearts are the cutest and the Jardon's and Rometty's (all made with the fine grained Milled Nappa leather) are the best platforms, worth every cent and will last for years if you look after them. Fip.

[@susangoodrichlerner7819]

I find that I've been wearing my combat boots more than my chelseas these days!

[@dawnhill891]

Really really good video! Your outfit ideas were spot on! I love them all. I plan to try many of them. I like the idea of bringing some edge with your shoes and in this case are Dr Martens Thanks for sharing 🌹💜🥰

[@kathybonds6453]

Love your style, and hair......

[@mariadouglas1980]

I was genuinely surprised you didn't already have Dr. Marten's! I have like 7 pairs! And I wear them as often as I can, because I love mixing feminine pieces with the Masculine boots. Perfect edgy style pairings!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Oh wow, love it!!

[@krisztajakab9775]

I don't think of myself as having an edgy style but love a pair of doc's ❤️ they just do something magical to an outfit, any outfit.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Totally!!

[@sambeam0]

Brilliant!! As a punk in the 70s in london I fell in love with docs. I own 35 pairs!! At 56 years old they they still give me an edgy vibe. I have a standard pair of jadons, and they definately give my legs a work out.

[@hoticehilda6296]

I am pleasantly surprised that X Girl still exists. I've wanted a piece from them ever since I was a Beastie Boys obsessed teenager in the mid 90s. iA but of X Girl history - Kim Gordon from Sonic Youth co-founded X Girl, which was the women's offshoot of X Large, which was owned by Mike D from the Beasties. The first X Girl show was produced by Sophia Coppola and Spoke Jonez, and Chloe Sevigny was one of the models. It was for a brief period in the mid 90s the height of alternative cool. I was just a bit too young for it at the time and had to content myself with Delia's, lol.

[@suzannedesylva3805]

Combat boots - I am going to do something I have NEVER done before. Maybe I will try to send a photo.

[@theogstasimay]

I’ve had Doc’s sitting in my closet, collecting dust. I will revisit them with sweats today!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Great idea!!

[@joelleaittama1416]

I could see a long knit dress in a gray or charcoal with the doc martens. I’m thinking the dress needs a turtleneck. Great winter piece. Now I think I need to find that. 😊 Love the looks here!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Ooooh love that idea! Great suggestion!

[@mariawelling4194]

I love how you rolled up those khaki slacks..ADORABLE!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Maria!

[@drawingout.net-vmcg]

I just love navy blue on you too Emily. It is stunning on you...makes your eyes pop. Just as good on you as the black. Though I get that black is edgier! Love your edgy styling. Such a contrast to your beautiful feminine features. You are really nailing your style in this video and I spent the whole vid waiting for the Nili L khaki trousers to make their appearance. You kept me in suspense until outfit 9!!!💜

[@ddcmitch]

How about an edgy bohemian capsule? Or celebrity examples with edgy aesthetic? Or showing a rocker chic versus a glam rock edgy look versus an androgynous ? Or how to dress edgy over 40 versus younger? Or how your edgy look evolved over time? Or how to make your family members edgy?

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thanks for your suggestions Dawn

[@annboughton1753]

GREAT VIDEO! I only wish I could afford these shoes. I have many similar pieces and would love to rock my 70+ self in these outfits. Continue, please!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Ann!

[@LatinLexy149]

I just got a pair of combat style boots (not Docs) and I discovered how I love wearing them with my joggers. Paired with either a basic tee or even a bodysuit is my favorite look. These, as well as my cowboy boots, are a staple in my wardrobe.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yes, love that look for sure!!

[@lesliegooch7565]

Gawd, those are so killer. Every outfit looks better with them. Great score Emily!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Leslie!

[@reneemarais431]

How amazing. So swopping out the Doc's with very fancy feminine shoes or avant garde shoes to any basic outfit just makes the look your own style.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yes, exactly!

[@lorrainesanchez2416]

Hey Emily, please make a video on what would you wear to a wedding or a formal/casual event. Keep the videos coming, absolutely love your channel ❤️

[@EmilyWheatley]

It's definitely one I've been wanting to do just need to get my hands on some examples. So stay tuned!

[@veronicamesuraca6451]

I love how you combine music and style in this video. Top-notch! 👌

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thanks so much Veronica!

[@terriebirdcumminsjamison1368]

Absolutely LOVE the new boots! I have a file labeled “my look book” and the first pic, and item I got is a platform Doc, men’s style wing tip with a zipper front. I got some little sterling silver space ship charms and put them on the pulls. Every time I zip them up, I gotta tell you, I crack myself up. Not as edgy as these, but I got them in Feb 2020 and then I could only wear them around… the house! LOL! I’m glad I went the extra touch for that lock down period. I have to tell you, not only do I love you style, but I love your sense of humor too! 👍🏼♥️🤙🏼

[@EmilyWheatley]

Ooooh love that sound of those Terrie!! And thank you so much for your lovely comment!!

[@lynneenglish9421]

Love, love, love the new Docs. I've been in love with combat boots for several years, but I thought I might be too mature to pull it off. So I finally said I'm doing it and bought my first pair of Docs. I love them. And look forward to buying more. My sister says I look trendy, but I feel I look edgy. I'm 65 and love the chunk. Thanks for showing us many different looks wearing the Docs. You're helping me feel free to dress the way I feel and don't care what others think.

[@EmilyWheatley]

That is fantastic! Good for you!

[@SBCA93111]

Thank you for these great ideas! I just got some black combat boots -- a bit more refined for my age than Docs -- but still looking to add some edginess to my outfits. Mwah

[@EmilyWheatley]

That's great, glad these looks gave some ideas!

[@karelmillard9854]

Same here!

[@natalieb2319]

Ohhh I love this video!! I often times struggle to style my combat boots so this is perfect!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Oh good, so glad it was helpful!

[@daffidalswuli]

Love all the edgy looks u created! I can totally see the transformation with a pair of combat boots. The Everlane bootcut jeans look so flattering on you. So glad u venture out different cut of their jeans (I know u have their skinny jeans)!

[@EmilyWheatley]

They're definitely my fav or theirs! Hope they bring them back!

[@sharonfonseca7506]

The only pair of boots I have are motorcycle style and some of these looks gave me a few ideas. My style is not edgy, but I do like to add contrast to my outfits with jewelry and shoes. I love feminine jewelry with men inspired outfits and chunky jewelry with feminine outfits.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Oh love the sound of your style! And those boots sound great and can definitely get some similar looks.

[@marylhere]

I love Frye harness boots and wear the black ones with formal wear to the theater. I also wear them with shorts in the garden. They have great support. Have ten pairs….yeah I buy a pair a year. Mostly vintage.

[@annaklaus8377]

Great advice on how to integrate my rougher autumn boots with different silhouettes, thanks Emily.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yay! Glad it was helpful!

[@gilliangamble8901]

I have some Jadons too. Love them. So flattering. I’m tempted by the white ones with zip on the top but not sure I’d wear them enough considering his expensive they are.

[@lindarosenthal6835]

The thing I see with this boot, or any of this type of boot over the shoes you start with is that it makes even causal silhouettes and fabrics a more put together look than the casualness you get with thongs/flip flops/sneakers.

[@cinn7862]

Hey Emily 🙂 The boots are so cool and very YOU! Love the jumpsuit look xx

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you so much Cindy!

[@ellenmeilee]

I have the Jadon max and Sinclair...ride or die boots. Now today tomorrow and always.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Love love love it!!

[@staceytrewart4544]

Hi Emily… LOVE EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE LOOKS!! Even though I don’t feel I could wear those specific boots… I do have some chunky boots but this has given me loads of ideas… your episodes just get better and better 👏👏👏👏🖤🖤🖤

[@EmilyWheatley]

Oh I'm so glad! Yes, these can work with any sort of chunkier lug boot or combat boot or platform boot for that matter.

[@kq1613]

Fabulous…I got the converse black run star hike as my go to ….just love them. It’s so true how just by changing your footwear, the whole look transforms… great vid as always 💙💙💙

[@EmilyWheatley]

Oh yes, the Run Star Hikes will add such easy edge too!

[@armchairtourist2039]

I’ve worn Docs for decades and can not do without a pair, or 2, I’ve noticed Docs are the footwear of choice for my city. We’re all running around in them! Nice styling to go with Emily and I love the elevated platform, if I wasn’t over 6ft2 I’d be looking for a pair.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Ah yes, you do not need the additional height ;-) What city do you live in?

[@armchairtourist2039]

@@EmilyWheatley Wellington, New Zealand, and dang we’re collectively as a city wearing a lot of black as well!

[@karenpetersen8868]

These looks DO inspire! LOVE EM!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Karen!

[@noelinecampbell8146]

Awesome video today Emily! You have given me some great ideas to style the Doc’s I got in the spring. Canada played its usual tricks on us and a heatwave in the spring sent us straight to open toed shoes! Love your boots, I have the same platform on mine, but they are a short profile, heart shaped buckles not laces. Can-not wait for fall this year, lol! Cheers again for the excellent content👍

[@EmilyWheatley]

I'm with you! Can't wait for Fall :-)

[@suepenfold3680]

Love this content - right up my alley.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Oh good, so glad to hear that!

[@tracythomas343]

Look 9 is my favorite 😍

[@EmilyWheatley]

One of mine too! Thank you Tracy :-)

[@charlenesmith3773]

Love the looks, I needed this!!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yay! So glad Charlene!

[@ElleDaily]

Love!! Looking fab and edgy as always!! 😍

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Sister!

[@anwi1392]

Uuuuh! Niiiiice!👌🏻 I want a pair of Docs for sooooo long.. the only thing that holds me back from buying them is the price.. Maybe I‘m gonna get some this fall..we‘ll see..

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yes very true, but that last so long, especially with the goodyear welt soul that can be repaired and replaced. But I totally get it!

[@lisanester3338]

😍ahh Emily…. Never say never.

[@EmilyWheatley]

:-)

[@Elaine-uf9nd]

This type of shoes are not my thing, but Emily rocks anything, always.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Ahhh thank you Elaine!

[@traceyg7925]

Cranberries/ song: The Rebels: ‘He wore Doc Martens in the sun……..We wore Doc Martens in the snow..’ 🤘🏻

[@melinam7216]

OooOooOoOoo LOVE THOSE Docs 🥰

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Melina!

[@wingsin3215]

Wow I love your style. Just like you I barely wear dress. Im only 160cm, wondering if your tips here would work for me?

[@EmilyWheatley]

Try it! :-)

[@bethgardner4913]

You changed the pants as well as adding the boots in that first look

[@JJJettplane]

Superb video!

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Joni!

[@Shad0203]

Love it , love you style and that dr martens ah😍

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Shadia!

[@sandyfisbeck9488]

regular Docs weren't enough edge eh? Of course not lol. I love my docs...will try some of these ideas. Thanks

[@EmilyWheatley]

Haha, of course not ;-)

[@setdecdenise5113]

Love it all, such great tips girl ox

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thanks so much!

[@prettykupo]

Love the looks and I love my Docs. I get tons of compliments on my Leona platforms. Side note: I started following you bc I thought you were gay. Lol. Oh well.

[@Androgynary]

LMAO 😂

[@_inflection3209]

Ugh I've been dreaming of Docs since I lost my original pair when I was 12 (showing my age ya?). I just can't afford them. I did buy a cute pair of second hand armed forces combat boots though, I quite love em.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Oooh those sound fantastic though!!

[@_inflection3209]

@@EmilyWheatley they're super supple and very authentic I guess lol which makes them pretty awesome!

[@tinajoneswilliams4253]

Brava. Xoxo

[@EmilyWheatley]

Thank you Tina!

[@yolandathomas6452]

Emily..Ok..so now I have to get another pair of shoes!! Other then the black jumpsuit..you have raided my closet!! Although I have similar pieces (love the Luna pants - can't justify the price!!). It seems like you are loyal to Everlane, Madewell, etc...It would be great to see some similar pieces but maybe not as pricey??? I see another "vintage" commentor Ms Ann..(I'm 64!!) who love you style!! Thanks...

[@EmilyWheatley]

Glad you like the boots Yolanda!!

[@mguido3241]

Love this video!! I recently got a pair of platform 8053 loafers and I’m struggling with styling them without looking like I have clown feet. Any advice?

[@cornishsunflower963]

Would love to see you source some of these things secondhand- I got all my docs secondhand ( but basically new) and it was brilliant- an a good sustainable option too. I love the boots but do you think the weight will put you off wearing them them regularly? Thanks 😊

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yes, Docs are so great secondhand. I'm not sure, as I wore them more and more I didn't notice the weight as much. And I think I may like the heaviness in the winter.

[@pameladelagrange6528]

Just saw this video, I have wanted a pair of the blood red Doc Martens for so long.I have just been trying to figure out how well they would work now with my capsule wardrobe- any suggestions?

[@jenmccann5446]

Sold out…..Any other options? Love all the looks❤️

[@EmilyWheatley]

Try their website, they have a few different versions of the Jadon rstyle.me/+1VETOPoXvghJY7qmIGg3mA

[@vegalecker]

Thank You for this great Video, Emily. I‘ve vegan Doc Martens and I love them. But they aren’t so high like Yours and I‘m smaller than You. Do You think, I can style them with bootcut Jeans, that I really love? Or should the Jeans than be cropped? Kata

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yea, maybe try a cropped bootcut or a bootcut that hits just above the boot

[@karenlindberg9515]

Would you do any of these looks with the Vagabond Chelsea boot (Tara) or is that boot not edgy enough and almost too “dressy”?

[@EmilyWheatley]

It would definitely work!

[@jujubonchuchu]

Martins are not my style, but I often think my outfits are too homogenously one style, which tends to look like a costume. I need to think of a piece to break up my office/classic/preppy/academia wardrobe.

[@EmilyWheatley]

If you don't like Martins, maybe try a hiking boot, work boots, oxford boot or even an edgy chelsea boot. Can all give a similar effect.

[@Oscar-tn1rg]

Hey again. Would you mind saying what size those Luna pants are? M the same size. Usually a 2. But wondering if you sized up or if the 2 fit roomy like that? Thanks so much!

[@EmilyWheatley]

I got a size 4 which is my smaller size, normally between a 4 or a 6. They fit perfectly but could have gone with a 6 for a looser fit.

[@karenlindberg9515]

Great video. Did you fray the bottoms of the everlane boot cut jean yourself? On everlane site they don’t look frayed.

[@EmilyWheatley]

I did , yes :-)

[@sailingsoulmate7551]

Do you ever wear jewelry? I would love to hear you address that. Love your channel thanks!

[@_inflection3209]

Maybe she doesn't because it detracts from the boyish aesthetic she goes for? Idk totally curious too!

[@EmilyWheatley]

I do wear rings everyday. And sometimes I incorporate necklaces and bracelets/watches. And every once and a while earrings. But I'm extremely minimal and intentional with my jewelry. I have a few videos on my accessories, so check them out if you like. Other wise I will hopefully do some more. Thank you Sailing!

[@meechiebaby493]

Is it wrong to have a yuck feeling when I see "high-water" boot-cut jeans? I was in my 20's in the '90s and still...I just can't.

[@EmilyWheatley]

Nothing wrong with that, we all have our different preferences. Thanks for sharing Meechie!

[@missebel7671]

😘

[@debraglasco100]

A question: How is your house hunting going. How is life in Minnesota

[@EmilyWheatley]

House hunting is going well. Will update in this weeks Q&A

[@mac5333]

Did I miss it? Besides being heavy would you say the boots run true to size?

[@doryrindge1270]

Love this! The verbage running across the bottom kinda wrecked the shoe view tho...😂

[@EmilyWheatley]

They run a tiny bit big with a bit of room in the toe.

[@Dabonbonsings]

All these looks are awesome on you, but at 5’3”, size 12, I feel like I would look…. wrong. Girl, you know I love you, but I sometimes wish you would give alternative ideas for different body types during your demonstrations. 😞

[@kateeyoko]

Have you watched the “My Reaction to Your Outfits” video? She is trying to integrate more body types in that segment. You can submit your own photo as well. It would be cool to see! ❤️

[@EmilyWheatley]

Yes Kate is right, I've got another my reaction to your outfits video coming out on Sunday. This is a way for me to give perspective on all body types using you all as my examples.

[@JAG214]

I got some Docs in my closet

[@EmilyWheatley]

Awesome!!

[@JAG214]

@@EmilyWheatley You are so beautiful if I may say

[@katarzynajachimowicz-tonet1625]

😊👍

[@EmilyWheatley]

:-)

[@lmccampbell11]

Where are the trousers from?

[@EmilyWheatley]

Victoria Victoria Beckham :-)

[@EmilyWheatley]

I'll speak more to them soon

[@sharronboxenbaum7392]

How is Everlane in any way ever considered edgy?!

[@chrissengemmill6024]

and vegan :-)

[@EmilyWheatley]

:-)

[@marshaphonda7057]

The Doc Martens actaully ruined all of your styles. Sorry.