These Boot Styles Are Out, According to Experts
It's actually impossible to think about getting through the fall and winter months without the perfect pair of boots. Seriously: It would been like getting through summer 2016 without the ideal off-the-shoulder top or pair of cropped flares—just not possible. While you probably have a go-to style already in your arsenal (maybe a classic black pair!), chances are your collection could use an update to feel current and fresh this season. Furthermore, refreshing your wardrobe with key styles is crucial before the super-cold weather really hits hard.
To give you a sense of the boot silhouettes worth investing in, we tapped some of the leaders in the industry—including designers from It girl favorite lines Dear Frances and Rebecca Minkoff—to spill on the picks that are in and out this fall. Keep scrolling to check out the boots that'll step up your autumn and winter outfit game. Plus, shop your favorites, too.
In: "Slim-line ankle boots are huge for winter, particularly in soft nappa and suede leathers. Block-heel boots are also a popular choice, which are perfect for all-day comfort."
Out: "Keep the metallics aside for the winter season."
In: "These days, I'm loving boots with an interesting texture or embroidery. I feel like it's really refreshing and modern."
Out: "I'm very over people wearing snow boots when they go out for dinner or to a bar. I don't think it's the best look."
In: "This year, comfort is key, as seen in the continuing dominance of the athleisure trend that has been pervasive on the street style scene. People are staying away from skyscraping heels and booties and are now turning to casual, sportier styles that they can match with more formal apparel for that tailored but ready-for-anything look."
Out: "Overly embellished footwear. Simplicity and sleek styles in strong neutrals are what people are gravitating toward this fall."
We'd pair these with distressed jeans and a moto jacket for hanging on the weekends.
In: "For boots this fall and winter, velvet is looking good. Rounded toes are popular, but a pointed toe is still going strong if you want to stand out from the crowd."
Just imagine these with a midi skirt and cozy sweater for a chic work look.
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These would look so cool with distressed jeans.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers likeReplica Store, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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