15 Outfits to Wear With Your Black Ankle Boots

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We know, we know. There’s a whole world of shoe trends available to try right now. There are Western cowboy boots, over-the-knee silhouettes, bright colors, and white pairs that channel ’60s mod, but nothing is as valuable to your wardrobe as an old faithful that never steers you wrong. For us, that’s black ankle boots. Predictable? Sure. Wrong? Absolutely not.

The reason black ankle boots are (almost) never a bad choice is that they have versatility. They’re not the statement piece of the outfit; they’re the best-supporting star—the reason any look can come together effortlessly. To drive the point home, allow us to present you with 16 examples of what we mean.

The below is just a sampling of chic outfit ideas that feature black ankle boots. They’re cool, uncomplicated, and ready for copying as soon as possible.

A woman wearing straight-leg jeans, black ankle boots, a black Gucci bag, a white T-shirt, a black belt, and black sunglasses.

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Style Tip: Simple black ankle boots will pull even the most casual of ensembles together.

Jen is wearing grey straight-leg jeans, black ankle boots, a yellow leather jacket, and a black Dior Saddle bag.

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Style Tip: Loose, gray jeans will feel ultra-cool with black Western-style boots.

Anna Wintour wearing a zebra long coat, a green maxi dress, black ankle boots, and black sunglasses.

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Style Tip: Anna Wintour wears her black ankle boots with jewel tones and animal print. Think about that.

Marianne wears a long coat, black top, black corduroy jeans, and black sock-like ankle boots.

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Style Tip: Hear me out: Sock-like ankle boots will be huge in 2025.

Anouk is wearing a brown coat, blue jeans, black ysl bag, and black kitten heel boots.

(Image credit: @anoukyve)

Style Tip: One of the top boot trends of this season is kitten heels, and we can’t get over them.

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Style Tip: A chunky lug sole will add a little edge to a bright and playful dress.

A woman wears a burgundy coat, cuffed blue jeans, and black suede ankle boots.

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Style Tip: Welcome cuffed jeans and suede boots back into your wardrobe this season.

A woman wearing a black fur coat, black straight-leg jeans, black ankle boots, and retro-inspired sunglasses.

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Style Tip: Update your straight-leg jeans with a fun, fur-trimmed coat like Lovisa Barkman does in this photo.

A woman wearing a Prada orange midi dress, a Prada crossbody bag, and black ankle boots.

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Style Tip: Love neon? Your black ankle boots will complement, not compete.

A woman wearing a white t-shirt, camel coat, black bag, blue barrel jeans, and black ankle boots.

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Style Tip: The same can be said for barrel-leg jeans.

A woman wearing a plaid maxi skirt, a brown turtleneck, and black ankle boots.

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Style Tip: A midi skirt is the perfect way to show off your ankle boots.

A woman wearing a printed maxi skirt, black ankle boots, a white button-down shirt with a belt, and a black lady jacket.

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Style Tip: Combat booties balance a feminine and romantic maxi skirt.

Emili Sindlev wearing black ankle boots, socks, a yellow Gucci tweed skirt, a plaid blazer, and a brown Chanel bag.

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Style Tip: For an of-the-moment look, style rubber lug-sole boots with a cute pair of socks.

Kristen wearing a grey maxi skirt, black lug-sole boots, a long cardigan, and a brown leather tote bag.

(Image credit: @kristengracelam)

Style Tip: Fall dresses feel decidedly cooler with super-chunky lug-sole ankle boots.

Maria Bernad wearing a plaid midi skirt, black ankle boots, a white t-shirt, and a large green bag.

(Image credit: @maria_bernad)

Style Tip: Lace-up booties and midi skirts are one of our favorite current combinations.

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This post was originally published at an earlier date and has been updated.

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