15 Outfits to Wear With Your Black Ankle Boots

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.

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Style Tip: One of the top boot trends of this season is lace-up boots, 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.

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.

One woman wearing a white turtleneck, green cargo pants, and brown ankle boots. One woman wearing a pink blazer, gray turtleneck, black skinny jeans, and black ankle boots.

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Style Tip: No need to choose between slim-leg jeans or a more relaxed fit. Block-heel booties work all the same.

Nena wearing black tights, a black leather dress, a graphic white t-shirt, black ankle boots, and a red crossbody bag.

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Style Tip: Welcome sheer tights back into your wardrobe this season.

A woman wearing a blue striped long coat, cropped jeans, black ankle boots, and a blue graphic t-shirt.

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Style Tip: Update your straight-leg jeans with a fun, colorful coat and graphic sweater like our senior news editor, Erin Fitzpatrick, 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 midi dress with puffed sleeves, black heeled ankle boots, and top handle bag with a big buckle.

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Style Tip: The same can be said for voluminous dress silhouettes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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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.

Gina Marinelli
Senior Editor

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