How to Wear Ankle Boots: 6 Ways to Style Ankle Boots

Ankle boots are short boots that extend to the ankle, where your foot meets your lower calf. Made from various materials—including suede, leather, and faux leather—ankle boots come in closed- and open-toe styles and are often flat or low-heeled. Common ankle boot styles include Chelsea boots, platform boots, combat boots, and square-toe boots.

Ankle boots, which you can dress up or down, are a wardrobe staple. Consider these outfit ideas and style tips the next time you want to wear a pair of ankle booties:

1. 1. Go for a casual look with jeans. Try a pair of ankle boots with your favorite jeans, from black skinny jeans to boyfriend jeans and white jeans. When styling your ankle boots with straight-leg jeans, try making a cuff above the top of the boot.
2. 2. Make a fashion statement with a bold boot. Play with patterns and color by styling a bold pair of ankle boots, such as snakeskin or cheetah print ankle boots, with a pair of black jeans. Try a chunky block-heel boot in a bright color with a minidress, pair wide-leg cropped pants with pointy ankle boots, or wear a miniskirt and tights with square-toe booties for a trendy look.
3. 3. Pair with a biker jacket. During the fall, wear ankle boots with jeans and a turtleneck or long-sleeve shirt, and add a black leather jacket for an edgy look.
4. 4. Style with a classic white T-shirt. Low-heel or flat ankle boots work well for a comfy and casual look. Style a pair of rounded-toe black booties with skinny jeans and a classic white T-shirt to create a simple outfit you can wear year-round.
   
5. 5. Try high-heeled ankle boots with a dress. Wear black suede or leather ankle boots with a dress for a comfortable and formal look. Consider pairing stiletto-heel ankle boots with a flowy maxi dress or midi skirt for an evening out. Style this outfit with an open-toe pair of ankle boots in warm weather.
6. 6. Wear closed-toe booties to the office. Try business casual ankle boot outfits that pair the shoes with a button-down, blazer, and slacks, or swap flat ankle boots for a pair of heeled booties and style them with a long pencil skirt and trench coat or cardigan.

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