Friends, we’ve come a long way in our quest to nail this ankle-boots-styling thing. By now you’ve likely mastered it with jeans and skirts alike. And the natural next step is dresses. Here we go...
How to Wear Ankle Boots with Dresses
Published Nov 1, 2018
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Think Streamlined
By nature, a dress is a statement enough on its own. Be careful not to let the shoe overpower it. If you stick with slim-cut, minimalist ankle booties, you should be good.
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Think Lengthening
For short dresses, a neutral heeled ankle boot works just as well as a nude pump. (And has way more cool points.) Just make sure your socks underneath don’t show.
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Embrace Pointy Toes For Versatility
Whether you’ve got a mini shift or a flowy maxi, you can’t go wrong with a black, sharp-toed ankle boot on the bottom.
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Use Ankle Boots To Tone Down A Prim Look
Embellished Western boots pair shockingly well with a shirt dress and a top-handle bag.
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Don't Fear Ankle Boots In Warm Weather
Because just look at this spaghetti-strap dress.
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Let Your Prints Flag Fly
Plaid. Floral. Anything works as long as you anchor it with tough ankle boots.
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