my dress-up darling marin Waifu Wednesday: Kitagawa from Marin Kitagawa | Kurikami Wiki

Brown or black western boots with subtle stitching details keep things authentic without going full costume

A black polka dot mesh overlay dress paired with black knee-high boots creates a timeless and elegant look

We have to search harder and wider to actually find the people with the skill sets that are required and it's really very sad

Top make as per SC top pattern, up to the Row 15 in blue, then change colours to White for the "belt" i.e

The price tag no longer intimidates me because I know that they more than pay for themselves over the course of their lifetime and in the grand scheme of the boot market where well-crafted leather boots could set you back $400 or more, they're downright affordable, though they likely won't last you a decade like Red Wings or Thorogoods might