This fall, hems are up, down and everywhere in between, making it the perfect time to show off autumn’s most-wanted boots. Here, we’ve rounded up the trendiest styles and paired them with the season’s hottest looks to create the go-to outfits you’ll wear again and again.
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The bohemian’s best bet.
Style Hint: Pair a short, breezy dress with a tall slouchy boot. The combination feels carefree with a touch of edginess. We love these slouchy boots because you can wear them relaxed, or pull them up over your knee to lengthen your legs even more.
Free People, Day-by-Day Slouch Boot
Price: $248
freepeople.com
Free People, Sydney Dress
Price: $148
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Discover the season’s most high-contrast combination.
Style Hint: Fashion’s obsession with the humble hiking boot paired with maxi dresses, proof that beauty and comfort rule this fall. Slip into a long, flowing dress and this go-anywhere boot for an outfit that looks as good as it feels.
Sorel, Ainsley Conquest Shoe
Price: $170
revolve.com
Free People, Rare Feelings Maxi Dress
Price: $148
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The long and short of it.
Style Hint: While a low bootie is the obvious choice with a mini, a tall, a lean boot creates a sophisticated silhouette that lengthens your legs. Here’s proof that showing less can do more.
Sam Edelman, Hai Knee High Boot
Price: $199.95
samedelman.com
Free People, Modern Femme Vegan Suede Mini Skirt
Price: $60
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Strut your stuff.
Style Hint: Diffuse a slit skirt by skipping high heels in favor of a pair of tall ankle boots. When you do, you transform a date night dress into a daytime look that is polished and work-friendly.
Steve Madden, Rein Bootie
Price: $150
revolve.com
The Reformation, Alma Dress
Price: $218
thereformation.com
Rethink the power suit.
Style Hint: Up the ante on your work uniform by adding a pair of eye-catching bold booties. We love pairing these stacked turquoise zip-ons with a soft grey skirt to turn a quiet outfit into a fearless style statement.
Mango, Leather Ankle Boots
Price: $149
mango.com
Mango, Flight Button Skirt
Price: $49.99
mango.com
The new uniform.
Style Hint: Everywhere we look we see delicate dresses paired with chunky combat boots. The stark contrast is part of the new femininity that defines what’s trending: Sophisticated, feminine dressing that shows she is as tough as she is sweet.
Dr. Martens, Jadon Platform 8-Eyed Boot
Price: $170
urbanoutfitters.com
Free People, Loveless Printed Midi Dress
Price: $168
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Cowgirl cool.
Style Hint: The way to make the western trend look natural (not like a Halloween costume) is to keep the boots sleek and chic, like these in matte black. Pair them with another fall trend: the plaid midi-skirt worn with a chunky knit.
Topshop, Arizona 2 Western Bootie
Price: $125
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Mango, Wool Boots Skirt
Price: $99
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