If You Only Wear Black Boots, These 6 Simple Outfits Will Come in Clutch

My wardrobe in the fall really comes down to just a few essentials. What makes the cut? Well, topping the list is thin turtlenecks, black jeans, cardigans, blazers, and a solid pair of trusty (albeit basic) black boots. If I’m being honest, I wear the latter nearly every day this time of year. I love them so much that several pairs occupy my shoe closet at any given time. While I do have a few other boot styles in my arsenal, none are quite as reliable, simple, and versatile as my classic black ankle boots—no frills, no trendy embellishments, just a good old pair that can be worn with basically anything in my wardrobe.

Speaking of styling ideas, there are actually a few outfit formulas I turn to the most with these go-to boots and if you’re on the same page as I am about living in your black boots, then the following looks are for you. Fashion people seem to agree with me here as they, too, often step out in these simple ‘fits. So ahead, here are the six A+ black-boot outfits to consider if you also wear by the timeless shoe silhouette. Oh, and I also shopped out each look to give you even further styling inspiration.

Next, find out which eight boot trends are hitting their expiration dates this fall.