Today's Everyday Fashion: Which Boots

These?

Or these?

I think I like the first ones better for night, and the second ones better for a daytime event? What do you guys think? (I'm trying to decide which pair to pack for Austin.)

Also - I wore the second outfit (flat boots) in Paris, and have never experienced so many people pointing and talking about me in my life! My goal for dressing in Paris was not to look like a Parisian, but a stylish American (trying to own my tourist-y self), so I totally get that I might have stood out. But to this day I'm still not sure why my outfit was such a topic of conversation! It was super comfy for a day at the Louvre, and I personally felt very good in it. But if you are European or spent a lot of time there, I would love to hear your theories, because it still puzzles me and I love learning about dress codes in other cultures! :-) Was I breaking an unspoken code?

Sweater dress: Moda c/o MJR Sales, $19 (search term: Moda Henley Sweater Dress)
Belt: H&M, $20
Leather jacket: Banana Republic, $150
Top boots: Grifter c/o Chinese Laundry, $149
Bottom boots: Bakers, $90
Rings: LOFT pink stone ring $11, My Stella & Dot website $49
Watch: Michael Kors, family gift
Bracelets: My Stella & Dot website, $59 and My Stella & Dot website $49

1. ASOS sweater dress, $44.76 (on sale)

2. Ralph Lauren Rugby sweater dress, $49.99 (on sale)

3. Roxy sweater dress, $41.65 (on sale)