How to Wear Skirts Over Boots
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When you see a styling trick on the runway twice, you wonder, "Is this a trend?" But when you see it for a third time on the street — employed by Olivia Palermo, no less — you can be sure it's happening.
We're talking about skirt-and-boot proportions, guys. So listen up. First spotted at Gucci and Dior Spring '15, midi skirts overlapped knee-high boots, revealing not an inch of skin. But both 10 Crosby Derek Lam and Frame Denim followed suit for Fall, proving that this is one little hack with a lot of staying power.
It's a chic move that channels the '70s in all the right ways, and it's also an easy stint to pull off — just ask Olivia. Keep scrolling for four simple ways to experiment with your hemline and your boot height, then go out and become fashion's next It girl.
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Olivia Palermo Street Style
Olivia contrasted her Winter whites with black knee-high boots, opting for a flirty, flouncy hemline.
Gucci Spring 2015
At Gucci, we saw breezy, high-neck dresses layered over suede boots.
Dior Spring 2015
Dior's structured silhouettes made the meeting between boot and skirt feel sharp, which contrasted the feminine prints.
Olivia Palermo Street Style
Olivia let her sharp red boots stand out by pairing darker jewel tones up top.
Frame Denim Fall 2015
At Frame Denim, we saw neutral leather boots paired with sleek, formfitting midi skirts. While the look was ultrachic, a simple jersey button-down lent casual vibes.
10 Crosby Derek Lam Fall 2015
Proving the trend is season-less, the 10 Crosby Derek Lam presentation showed us how to play with texture, marrying a graphic-print dress with luxe velvet boots.
Go Boho
Balance a light, breezy dress with chunky black boots that'll lend your look an edgy touch.
Get the look:
Be Neutral About It
That statement dress you bought as a wardrobe staple will work perfectly with the wooden boots you pair with every outfit. Your ensemble will look natural and feel totally effortless.
Get the look:
- Tibi Midori Silk Trapeze Dress ($675)
- H&M Knee-High Boots ($60)
Get Romantic
Luxe suede will play up the feminine tones of a floral skirt.
Get the look:
Mixed Materials
Work your neutral denim skirt with a more eye-catching boot, perhaps one with two-tone detail or a strip of snakeskin.
Get the look:
- Tibi Denim Midi Skirt ($295)
- Anne Klein Knee-High Boots ($169)
