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A simple change of color can make familiar items feel entirely new. Take the white boots that appeared on the spring runways of Burberry, Maison Margiela, and Isabel Marant, for example. Rendered in sleek ivory leather and soft bone suede, everything from pointed-toe ankle boots to block-heeled knee-highs offered fresh styling potential for jeans, slip dresses, and other wardrobe staples. The color continued into the fall collections of Celine, Chanel, and Prada, suggesting the trend will only gain momentum this year.
Drawing inspiration from the runways, we’ve highlighted seven modern ways to wear white boots this season. Below, shop investment-worthy options from Stuart Weitzman, Staud, Sézane, and more.
With a Denim Shirt and Khaki Skirt
Khaki midi skirts are on the rise, due in part to one of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s minimalist looks in Love Story. Take a cue from Adam Lippes’s spring collection and pair a tan skirt with white boots and a medium-wash denim shirt. Light-colored shoes, rather than black, instantly brighten up spring neutrals.
With a Slip Dress
Maison Margiela and Prada gave white knee-high boots edge by pairing them with lace-trim slip dresses. The combination creates the perfect backdrop for an animal-print bag or a few bohemian-inspired pieces of jewelry, too.
Grounding Bold Prints
Mugler, Alexander McQueen, and Jean Paul Gaultier used white boots to balance bold colors and prints. Transition a patterned dress in plum shades from winter to spring with white knee-high boots for a slightly-softer feel.
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With a T-Shirt, Jeans, and Trench
On the spring runways of Comme des Garçons and Patou, white boots were teamed with tan outerwear, whereas Area and Marques’Almeida styled them with a simple tee and slouchy jeans. Combining both ideas, the result is a day outfit that feels equal parts relaxed and pulled together.
A Subtle ‘80s Nod
Beyond the runways, Princess Diana’s late-’80s style is perennial inspiration for bone-colored cowboy boots. Try pairing yours with worn-in Levi’s jeans, a sporty baseball cap, and an oversized blazer. Iconic.
With Trending Green Tones
Burberry and Theophilio mixed white footwear into green palettes, proving cream-colored ankle boots are an especially good match for the olive, chartreuse, and mint shades trending this spring and summer.
Contrasting All-Black
Take a cue from Chanel and Magda Butrym by breaking up an all-black outfit with ivory knee-high boots. When styled with a black leather jacket and knee-length skirt, the shoes give the look a spring-ready finish.
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