The tall Jackie boot is my new favorite.  I own many pairs of Fryes, and these are the closest to a 'dress' boot, out of all of them.  This pair has lovely soft leather, with a narrower shaft and a narrow toe box and heel, so that they look really feminine and appropriate with dresses and skirts.  And, to top it off, they're really comfortable!  These boots required no break-in time.  I wore them straight from the box.  The cut is elegant and the leather is sumptuous and they shout 'expensive'!  I'm very thrilled with them and now I want them in black, as well.  They weren't cheap, but quality items never are.  By the way, I did go up a half-size with these boots, so they're easy to pull on and off.