I Have the Sudden Urge to Wear Dresses Again, Specifically With This Anti-Trend Boot
Whilst early spring comes with its fashion struggles, it does offer a moment to indulge in one of my favourite styling combinations: boots and dresses. Tired of wearing trousers throughout the winter months, the warmer temperature of these initial spring days presents the opportunity to re-introduce dresses to my wardrobe rotation—without having to cover them up with jumpers, scarves and coats, at last! Whilst I've been waiting for this very time in the calendar for months now, I can't get ahead of myself—it might be dress season, but my sandals still have to wait a while before they're brought out from storage.
With this in mind, it's time to debut my favourite spring outfit combination. I'm keen to purge tights from my outfits but for now, my legs still require shielding from the elements, so I find myself reaching for knee-high boots specifically for this purpose. Not only are they the most polished boot silhouette (in my opinion), but they're also totally timeless and work well with every dress trend I can think of. For midis, they disappear under the fabric to create a seamless finish where ankle boots wouldn't. With miniskirts, they look inherently cool and work to balance out the short hemline.
Truly, dresses and knee-high boots make a perfect pairing, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. I keep daily tabs on what's being searched for on Google, and whilst there are a surprising amount of queries around air fryers and iPads, amongst the tech and kitchen gadgetry, I can see the term "dresses with knee boots" is up by 100% since last week. Assuming, then, that you're on the hunt for some dresses-with-knee-high-boots outfits to wear right now, I've assembled five looks below that perfectly demonstrate how handy this pairing is. From minis to midis and heels to flats, scroll on to see the chicest ways to style the combination this spring.
5 DRESSES AND KNEE-HIGH BOOTS OUTFITS TO TRY
1. SILK DRESS AND HEELED BOOTS
Style Notes: Giving her heeled boots an even more elegant spin, influencer and stylist Sylvie Mus styled them here with a refined silk dress for an evening out in Paris. Retaining a sophisticated silhouette, the boots pairing added warmth and height to her evening outfit without distracting from the dress.
SHOP THE LOOK:
Style with a pleated mini or wear with a silk maxi.
2. PINAFORE DRESS AND COWBOY BOOTS
Style Notes: A pinafore dress is a summer staple, but with a light layer thrown into the mix, you can get your wear out of it during springtime too. Style with chunky cowboy boots to toughen up the "feminine dress" and add some tights if there's a breeze in the air.
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Every great wardrobe starts with a white T-shirt, and this is a personal favourite.
3. WHITE MAXI DRESS AND BLACK BOOTS
Style Notes: Tap into the blossoming (returning) boho trend by way of a few key buys. A draped white maxi dress will instill effortless energy and a knee-high boot pairing will add a relaxed edge whilst working to polish the look. For extra points layer on gold necklaces and you'll have achieved a very 2024 take on the late '00s throwback.
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Style with barley-there sandals or wear with your favourite knee-highs.
Drawing on equestrian inspiration, these boots are an easy way to add some interest into your day-to-day wardrobe.
4. KNITTED DRESS AND BROWN BOOTS
Style Notes: When spring's sunshine isn't playing ball, reach for a cosy kitted dress and trending brown boots to see you through. Insulating you from those unexpected biting breezes, this comfortable combination will nod towards a major colour trend whilst keeping you snug in the process.
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The brown boot trend is one of my favourite to arise over the past six months.
5. MINIDRESS AND KNEE-HIGH BOOTS
Style Notes: Channel the spirit of summer and pull out your favourite flirty mini a little early this year. To close the temperature gap whilst it's still chilly, style with warm tights and knee-high boots—and don't be afraid to keep a light layer close to hand.
SHOP THE LOOK:
I come back to Rixo year after year for its joy-sparking summer dresses.
Black, pointed-toe boots are one of the most versatile pairs to have in your arsenal.
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