While knee-high boots may be all the rage on social media, the kind of styles that are better suited to Mumbai are ankle-length boots, Chelsea boots, heeled Oxfords and wedge boots. Thampi suggests looking for designs in lighter materials, such as leather, suede, or canvas.

She says you could wear your boots under a lightweight, flowy dress and jacket, where the jacket is the same colour as the boots.

When it comes to semi-formal looks, Thampi suggests pairing a dress with stockings or tights and ankle boots.

For a touch of pizzazz, look for styles that feature unusual patterns, embellishments or different textures.

A shorter top with low-heeled boots can look more flattering, while a boxy blazer can balance heavier styles, Thampi says.

When wearing ankle-length boots with wide-leg trousers or jeans, pay attention to the length of your bottoms, the boots should peek out from just under the pants, to create a seamless transition.