When it comes to It shoe silhouettes, ankle boots often reign supreme during fall. But there’s actually another classic shape that may just give your favorite booties a run for their money. Yes, I’m talking about knee-high boots. While they’ve been making the fashion rounds for seasons, this footwear pick is apparently one of the only styles that matter for fall.
Seriously. I haven’t been able to scroll through Instagram without spotting knee-high boots. And for good reason—they’re often the hero piece to the chicest fall looks thanks to their chic, statement-making nature. Basically, if you haven’t tested these shoes out yet, now is the time.
With that in mind, I curated a range of outfit inspiration highlighting the freshest knee-high boot silhouettes. Keep scrolling and get a leg-up in the autumn styling department.
Style Tip: Leggings and knee-high boots are a chic combo—especially with a gorgeous cream jacket.
Style Tip: Accent a monochromatic look with a contrasting pair of boots.
Style Tip: Go all in with a trendy outfit featuring It boots and a miniskirt.
Style Tip: Flat boots are not only comfortable but so sleek with a longer skirt and moto jacket.
Style Tip: A leather skirt instantly enhances a look, including this knee-high boots outfit.
Style Tip: As mentioned above, leggings and knee-high boots are a great choice. The double-breasted blazer adds polish to the silhouette.
Style Tip: White boots are absolutely gorgeous with a colorful knee-length skirt.
Style Tip: Knee-high boots work flawlessly with a miniskirt. The turtleneck knit is also darling.
Style Tip: Embrace the preppy vibes with a pleated skirt, sweater-vest, and those trusty knee-high boots.
Style Tip: Bundle up in your favorite black coat, leggings, or skinny jeans, and classic knee-high boots.
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Everything about this silhouette is perfection.
These look so expensive.
Gorgeous hue.
Lug-sole boots for the win.
Make that statement.
That heel!
A forward hue.
Picture these boots with a chocolate brown skirt.
Another pair of boots that would look chic with leggings.
A cool shape.
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