When it comes to fall trends, alongside finding affordable iterations and the ones that look best with jeans, one of the next best things you can do is discern which look good with ankle boots. After all, is there anyone out there who isn’t looking forward to bringing out their favorite footwear staple when the weather turns? I’ll assume that’s a no.
Now, if you’re thinking, Who has time for all that research? The answer is me because, well, I’m paid to do it. I also like to think I have a knack for it, and hopefully you agree because today I’ve done just that and rounded up the best fall trends to wear with ankle boots next season. To see what they are and of course shop them, simply continue on below.
Keeping It Real
Designers' returns to and celebration of truly wearable clothing for F/W 18 is going to make dressing easier than it's been in a while.
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Available in sizes S to M.
Available in sizes 2 to 8.
Available in sizes S to L.
Country Frocks
Fall's omnipresent prairie dress is the ultimate pair-with-ankle-boots number.
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Available in Italian sizes 38 to 46.
Available in sizes 6 to 10.
Available in sizes XS to L.
Animal Everything
Whether you opt for a dress, outerwear, separates, handbag, or even animal-print ankle boots, the trend is sure to be part of some of your favorite outfits this fall.
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Available in sizes 0 to 10.
Available in sizes XS to XL.
Available in sizes XS to L.
Gone West
Aside from Western boots themselves, other Western-inspired pieces will also look like a natural fit with your favorite footwear.
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Available in sizes 34 to 42.
Available in sizes S to L.
Available in sizes XS to XL.
Back to Maxi
Rejoice! Maxi skirts are having a major moment for fall. Pair them with sweaters, button-downs, camisoles, and, of course, ankle boots.
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Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Available in sizes 4 to 12.
Available in sizes 0 to 12.
'80s Fever
No matter which iteration of the '80s trend you go for, odds are it will be a match with ankle boots.
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Available in sizes 24 to 32.
Available in sizes S to L.
Available in Italian sizes 38 to 46.
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