When you’re contending with constant rain, relentless wind and an intensifying chill, getting dressed in the morning can quickly shift from an expression of personality to a purely practical exercise. Still, style and warmth don’t have to be at odds, and I’ve found that having a few fail-safe outfit formulas in mind makes that early-morning rummage through my wardrobe much more successful.
Fortunately, Amal Clooney has just delivered a fresh dose of cold-weather inspiration in the form of a winter-ready three-piece look I’ll be returning to all season long. Starting with the boot trend I favour above all others, Amal anchored her outfit with a glossy pair of black knee-highs. Not only do they offer ample coverage (a blessing for anyone prioritising warmth), but their sleek, elongated silhouette brings polish to every outfit they meet.
She completed the core of the ensemble with black semi-sheer tights and a speckled minidress in a tonal shade, crafting an elevated silhouette that feels perfectly pitched for November and December’s event-filled calendar.
Topped with a black leather jacket, the whole look delivers head-to-toe inspiration for winter styling. If you’re feeling just as inspired, read on to shop my edit of the best knee-high boots, black tights and minidresses to re-create the formula yourself.
Shop Knee High Boots:
Style with a minidress to get Amal's look.
Shop these while they're on sale.
These come in standard and wide cuts, so you can find your perfect fit.
These also come in chocolate brown and sand.
Shop Tights:
With a 20 denier finish, these will go with just about every dress in your wardrobe.
These also come in 16 other shades.
These rip-resistant tights are a worthy investment.
These come in six sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.
Shop Minidresses:
Shop this while it's on sale.
Style with tight and knee-high boots to get Amal's look.
Rixo's Macie dress is one of the brand's best sellers—shop it while it's on sale.
This also comes in pink and cream.
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