For those who cherish winter coats and cold-weather essentials, the start of spring and summer is a time of mourning. But it doesn’t have to be. Several core items from our wardrobes can be worn now and later, and one of those items is boots. Whether chunky, kitten-heeled, motorcycle-style, or totally flat, there’s an outfit formula that will work.
Similar to wearing seasonal hits, like flip-flops or raffia before the summer starts, the nature of succeeding at wearing boots in warm weather lies in your ability to add contrast. A sleeveless sundress with sandals looks great, but it feels even more stylized and fresh with a pair of knee-high boots. The same goes for the poplin skirt; add a suede boot for an unexpected touch of soft texture. Unsure how to style your linen mini-dress this season? A tall tonal boot from Reformation, complemented by modern accessories, rounds out the look. Your go-to baggy trousers can be paired with a strappy tank and booties—chic for summer date nights, too.
Below, five Vogue-approved ways to style your boots for spring and summer.
With a Strapless Dress and Basket Bag
Matteau’s strapless summer dress would, of course, look good with anything—but we’re particularly fond of the silhouette teamed with Mango’s brown knee boots. Keep hues in the same color family by adding a woven basket bag.
With a Poplin Skirt and Preppy Polo
The poplin skirt has become a hero item for spring and summer thanks to its endless versatility. Wear yours with button-ups, cardigans, and sporty sweaters alike. Team it up with Staud’s knee-high suede boots while you wait for the weather to warm up justso.
With a Strappy Tank and Linen Pant
Update your staple arsenal of warm-weather finds with a multi-layer tank top from Jane Wade and a crinkly pair of breezy trousers from The Row. Both can be worn year after year, and with plenty of different footwear options, like Toteme’s wedge ankle boots, for instance.
With Silk Shorts and a Lightweight Blazer
There’s nothing quite like finally bearing your legs come summer—we’ve waited long enough to feel the sunlight hit our skin. Dries Van Noten’s silky lace-trimmed shorts are a welcome change from the classic denim Bermuda shorts. Add in a weightless linen blazer and tall kitten-heel boots for an edgy look.
With a Mini Dress and Suede Topper
Linen! Suede! Leather! You might not expect these fabrics to find common ground in the same sentence, nor the same outfit, but think again! A sweet shift from Posse serves as the foundational item here—then add texture with Toteme’s suede shirt (which can be left unbuttoned), Reformation’s knee-high Remy boot, and cool-girl accessories from Lié Studio and Chanel.
