Why do you need high heel boots? Well, everyone needs boots for the cooler weather. They're both warmer and more practical than shoes, and they open out a whole new range of outfit possibilities. By choosing high heel boots, you'll also get all of the benefits a higher heel can bring.

Heels help elongate the leg, give you a sleeker, more slender silhouette, and add a sexy wiggle to your walk. They look great with jeans, pants, skirts and dresses, and there's a high heel boot for every occasion you can think of. That said, if you're not used to wearing high heels boots, it can be difficult to know what to wear them with. Some women are wary of this style because they worry the boots will look trashy, or too young for them.

Actually, a good quality pair of boots can be a great addition to your wardrobe no matter what your age. Remember that the heel doesn't have to be a towering stiletto one: Cuban heels, block heels or even high heel wedges can make nice alternatives to stilettos if you don't feel confident enough to buy the tallest, thinnest pair of heels you can find. As to what you can wear with your new boots, well, what can't you wear? Here are some outfit ideas:

Jeans and boots are a classic winter outfit, and thanks to this season's skinny-legged jeans, you no longer have to conceal your knee-high boots underneath the legs of your pants. Wear your jeans tucked into tall boots or over the top of ankle or calf-length stilettos.

A pair of high heel boots will smart up your work wardrobe and make you feel confident and sexy. Choose a pointy-toed boot for an elegant, professional look.

Skirts and dresses look best when worn with knee high boots, although a calf-length style can look great with a casual, denim skirt. Avoid ankle-length boots with skirts and dresses, and choose skirts that hit the knee or just above--very short skirts with high heel boots is a look that only really works for nightclubs!

City shorts have been big news this summer, and the trend looks likely to continue right into next year. These knee-lengths, tailored shorts make a stylish alternative to skirts. We've been wearing them all summer with pumps and strappy sandals, but they'll look equally good with tights and knee-high boots when the cooler weather comes along.

You'll find just as much variety with high heel boots as with any other type of footwear. There are three lengths to chose from knee length, calf length and ankle length, and a variety of different types of heels, from spindly stilettos to thicker Cuban heels.

The days when boots came in just black and brown are long since gone, and you'll be able to find boots in any color that takes your fancy. For winter 2005, turquoise and other bright, jewel colors were popular. Those shades are still around this winter, and you can also choose from rich colors of purple and red.

The type of boots you choose will depend very much on your personal taste and the types of occasions you'll want to wear your boots for. Many women choose to buy a classic pair of "go with anything" black or brown boots for work and other more formal situations, plus a fun pair of boots for parties and casual wear. You may also want to buy a pair of ankle-length boots to wear with pants and some knee-length boots for skirts and dresses.