Fall style

How to wear knee-high boots with a mini skirt this fall

Knee-high boots and a mini skirt are the easiest fall outfit there is. The only real decision is tan or black.

The try-on: tan suede or black slouchy?

The formula

Top: a fitted knit or ribbed sweater. Tuck it in or crop it so your waist shows.
Skirt: a short plaid, suede or wool mini. Leave a few inches of leg between the hem and the top of the boot.
Boots: knee-high with a block or stiletto heel.

Warm and a little Western. Tan works with cream, camel, brown plaid and denim, and it looks softer than black in daylight.

Match the boot to something else warm in the outfit: a belt, a bag or the plaid itself.
Suede needs a protector spray before the first rainy day.

Edgier and easier to dress up for night. The slouch adds texture, so keep the rest of the outfit simple.

Great with grey plaid, black knits and leather jackets.
Slouchy styles look best when the slouch sits just below the knee, not bunched at the ankle.

The shorter the skirt, the more the boots should cover. Over-the-knee or tall knee boots balance a very short mini.
A heel, even a low block, keeps the look from feeling heavy.
Tights in matching black are the easiest way to wear this when it gets cold.

Looking for similar boots? I keep fall picks on my shop page.

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