Originally, Chelsea boots emerged in the West from as early 1837 as women’s riding boots.
The women’s boots were very lightweight.
However, men in the military also started wearing them but they were a little heavier.
In the 1950s, artists, painters and musicians popularised the look which was dying down; The Beetles for example paired them with suits and these made them popular.
Chelsea’s are stylish and are very practical because they have no laces and the elastic side band makes them stand out.
“You just hop in them like slippers.”
Chelsea boots inherited their name from their popularity in Chelsea, an affluent and trendy area of London, during the fifties and sixties.
Golden rules while wearing Chelsea’s
They can be worn in suits and casual fits.
They work well with smart casual, business casual and suits. Elevate your weekend look by folding up the jeans a little.
Pairing them with Khakis, leather jackets, V neck t-shirts and sport’s jackets can elevate your weekend look.
