The 8 Best Boots to Wear With Skirts, Hands Down |Best Knockoff Luxury Clothing

last updated 4 October 2024

Any trouser-phobe will tell you that skirts aren't only for summer; they open up a world of styling opportunities come winter, too. All you need are the perfect boots to pair with them.

This season, however, it seems there are more boot options to choose from than ever before—pointed-toe, patent, biker, Western, to name but a few—which in turn makes deciphering which styles look best with which outfits all the more difficult. So shifting our focus back to the aforementioned skirt, we decided to uncover the best boots to wear with skirts, with a little help from some of our fashion friends.

Keep scrolling to see eight flawless boot-and-skirt pairings. Then, proceed to shop everything you need to re-create the look for yourself.

See the Best Boots to Wear With Skirts This Autumn, According to a Fashion Editor:

1. Pointed-Toe

@sylviemus_ wearing pointed-toe boots with denim skirt and jacket

Style Notes: Sleek, sexy and undeniably cool, pointed-toe boots are back with a vengeance. While you can lean into their sensuality by styling knee-high styles with mini skirts or slinky dresses, you can also follow Sylvie's example and use them to elevate an otherwise casual skirt, like a denim version.

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Reformation

Lydia High Rise Denim Mini Skirt

Nostalgic in the best way.

Arket

Slouchy Leather Boots

I love the slouchy fit of these.

JIL SANDER

Textured-Leather Point-Toe Knee Boots

I'm forever grateful for the return of the kitten heel.

Reformation

Gaelle Knee Boot

For a less intense pointed toe, go for these.

SAINT LAURENT

Vendome Buckled Glossed-Leather Knee Boots

Super sharp.

2. Suede

@ _santinaharrison wearing suede brown boots with a skirt set

Style Notes: Sure, suede boots may not be the most practical style for British autumn and winter—but that's what suede protector spray is for! These styles are certainly super elevated, and look so chic when paired with knitted skirts.

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ZARA

Striped Knit Pencil Skirt

Yes to the whole set.

Anthropologie

Silent D Ivy Knee-High Boots

Such a classic suede boot style.

Reformation

Giles Over the Knee Boot

The over-the-knee silhouette looks particularly good with minis.

PARIS TEXAS

Jane Suede Knee Boots

You'll get so much use out of these.

STAUD

Wally Suede Knee Boots

So many influencers own these exact boots.

3. Western

@frannfyne wearing Western boots with skirt and shirt

Style Notes: Yes, the cowboy boot is back. Avoid looking like you're going for a costume by investing in ultra-chic versions with subtle Western details, whether that's Southern-style embroidery or a cool buckle detail.

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MANGO

Marbled Wool Pleated Skirt

The perfect skirt to take you from the office to the weekend.

Free People

Vegan Acres Tall Western Boots

Such a subtle Western vibe.

Anthropologie

Pilcro Mid Western Boots

These would work so well with cream or navy skirts.

PARIS TEXAS

Rosario Embroidered Textured and Croc-Effect Leather Cowboy Boots

Paris Texas has really nailed the modern Western aesthetic.

GANNI

Knee-High Embroidered Western Boots

Ganni's Western boots are pretty iconic.

4. Biker

@maryljean wearing biker boots with a skirt

Style Notes: Subtly different to the current Western style, Biker boots are a little more robust, chunky and lean heavily into the metalwork. Use these to toughen up a more delicate skirt like a mini black skirt or a silky slip.

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5. Patent

@anoukyve wearing patent boots with suede skirt

Style Notes: My Instagram scrolling has taught me that the best autumn looks are all about mixing textures, and Anouk's outfit is a perfect example of this in action. Patent boots come in really handy for this, complementing suedes, knitted textures and wool brilliantly.

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6. Pop of Colour

@dawn.tan wearing red boots with black skirt

Style Notes: If, like me, your autumn wardrobe mainly consists of dark tones, boots are a great way to inject a jolt of colour. This season, burgundy boots are the way to go.

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MANGO

Long Pencil Skirt

Such a versatile skirt style.

Reformation

Remy Knee Boot

I'm obsessed with this rich burgundy hue.

COS

Square-Toe Leather Knee-High Boots

COS boots always sell out ultra fast.

STAUD

Cami Leather Knee Boots

This glossy red would contrast with black skirts beautifully.

TOTEME

The Wide Shaft Leopard-Print Calf Hair Knee Boots

Not a fan of the burgundy trend? Embrace animal prints instead.

7. Square-Toe

@amaka.hamelijnck wearing square-toed boots with mini skirt

Style Notes: Pointed-toe may be dominating the boot conversation, but square-toe styles are still holding their own. Personally, I love how they act a slightly tougher edge to skirt-based outfits.

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Anthropologie

Mare Mare Pleated Skort

Time to get the pins out.

COS

Square-Toe Leather Knee-High Boots

These have an irresistible Scandi vibe.

PARIS TEXAS

Roxy Studded Leather Ankle Boots

Ankle boots work really well with longer skirts.

MANGO

Leather Boots With Zip

Yes to this colour.

AEYDE

Willa Leather Knee Boots

This grey tone would pair well with so many skirts.

8. Lug-Sole

@annabelrosendahl wearing lug-sole suede boots with a leather skirt

Style Notes: Ever since The Row dropped their lug-sole ankle boots, the trend has really taken off. Thankfully, now there are plenty of other options to choose from, too.