Elegance meets everyday practicality: these short boots are one of the biggest shoe trends of the season.
Although boots were already seen unusually often this summer, their high season officially begins with autumn. Whether you're partial to knee-high boots, over-the-knees or ankle boots, the styling options are limitless. Knee-high styles are all-rounders that can be worn with dresses and skirts of any length as well as a variety of trousers. This autumn, however, over-the-knee boots are being replaced by short boots, owing to various current trends such as boho chic, indie sleaze and the love for all things Western.
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Slim ankle boots flatter the foot and look particularly elegant. This look by a visitor to Paris Fashion Week is proof: she styled black ankle boots and a light grey bag with a brown mini dress by Louis Vuitton. We found a matching model to recreate this look at Mango: the flat ankle boots are made of soft suede and can be styled in a variety of ways thanks to the muted dark brown colour. They go well with a black trouser suit for the office as well as with light blue jeans and your favourite sweater.
Whether short or knee-high, slouchy boots are on trend this autumn. Compared to slim ankle boots, they may look less elegant, but the tapered material makes them more casual and, let's be honest, cooler. Many brands are not only making them from leather, but also from denim.
Slouchy ankle boots are best combined with mini dresses or shorts, which gives them enough room to unfold their full effect. Isabel Marant provides the perfect model for autumn: the suede boots have a loosely falling shaft that is folded over at the top. In combination with the tiny heel and leather ties, they look relaxed and stylish at the same time.
Western-inspired accessories and garments already played a major role in the summer. But, they're also accompanying us into autumn and winter. In addition to classic cowboy boots, there are now also many boots that interpret these western codes less strikingly, but all the more elegantly. So it's up to you whether you go for complete country flair or a more subtle take on the style.
The ankle boots from Free People are a perfect example of elegant western boots: the heel and silhouette pick up on typical western elements, but the height of the shaft and the trendy leopard print make them look much more modern. They go well with jeans, a maxi dress or a combination of a mini dress and blazer.
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This article was originally published on Vogue Germany.
