Though we may not want to admit it quite yet, the height of summer is waning and hints of fall are finally creeping in. But that sundress you can’t live without? Don’t say goodbye quite yet! Paired back to a great boot, even the airiest numbers can get mileage well into fall. The dress and boots outfit is, in fact, an incomparable duo.
We love the way a buckled or distressed style can balance a dainty midi, or how a sleek, shiny pair plays off a flowing hem perfectly. Sleek and sexy knee-highs play nicely with everything from a bohemian mini to a modern maxi, and even rain boots go from utilitarian to charmingly practical when peeking out from under a sheer shift. The possibilities are endless for this effortless combo.
Vogue’s Favorite Dress and Boots Outfit Pairings:
Featured in this article The Celeb-Approved Midi
Mango lace camisole dress
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Paris Texas Hilda suede ankle boots
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Dôen Stanza lace-trimmed floral-print dress
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When Bella Hadid came across our feeds looking like a bohemian dream in an affordable Mango midi dress with her tried-and-true cowboy boots, we couldn’t get enough of the look. The pairing was perfect for her park outing, which means it’s perfect for yours, too. Lacey slips don’t have to feel dainty when the right boot is there to keep it grounded. But it’s not just floaty midis that can benefit from the studied contrast of a boot: any dress—from an embroidered maxi to a crisp shirtdress—looks effortlessly cool when mixed and matched with a leather, suede, or distressed pair.
Whether you’re just excited to get started on your fall footwear haul, or still clinging lovingly to your summer dresses (or both!), the pairing possibilities are endless. Shop our top transitional combos, below.
Sea
Celia broderie anglaise midi dress
Isabel Marant
Lindy lace-trimmed maxi dress
Zimmermann
Rhiannon lace stripe midi shirtdress
Paris Texas
Lavina leather knee boots
Chloé
Ruffled floral-print mini dress
Leset
Carmen checked maxi dress
Ulla Johnson
Anela embroidered midi dress
Khaite
Andee slouchy knee-high boots
Chloé
ruffled silk-chiffon gown
Saint Laurent
Julia mid heel knee-high boots
Zara
balloon sleeve shirt dress
Dôen
Stanza lace-trimmed floral-print dress
Faithfull
Lovis broderie anglaise mini dress
La Ligne
Fleur ruffled crinkled-satin maxi dress
