August 31, 2022 - 17:09 BST Get a wardrobe inspiration boost with our favourite dress and boot combinations to wear this season
The end of August means one thing, and one thing only. Enter: the ever-tricky transitional dressing period. Bridging the gap between summer and autumn is a slippery beast to conquer – clinging onto the dregs of the warmer months by stepping out in your favourite dress is frustratingly thwarted by puddles and vicious gusts of wind.
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Open-toed shoes are a no-go, which presents the opportunity for you to raise your boot game. If, like Kendall Jenner, you're all about the Wild West look this autumn, you can't go wrong with a pair of silver cowboy boots by Annie's Ibiza x Terry de Havilland. Whereas if you're looking to up the ante with a splash of colour, Proenza Schouler does an excellent ankle boot in a vampy red.
Hello! Fashion shares the best dress and boot combinations to try this season:
The knitted dress and the cowboy boots
Am up a classic jumper dress by leaning into its base shade. The coolness of the lilac pairs perfectly with a futuristic-looking Jacquemus shoulder bag and lustrous cowboy boots.
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Silver cowboy boot, £350,Annie's Ibiza
SHOP NOWThe floaty dress and the cut-out heel boots
Bring structure to the forefront and style up a neutral loose-fit midi with a thick statement belt and black pointed boots with block-heel cut-out detailing.
Wrap midi dress, £890,Victoria Beckham
SHOP NOWThe polka dot dress and the riding boots
Going back to basics has never looked more chic – the eternal polka dot print is kept light and modern in a high-necked waterfall design, paired with a quality leather riding boot.
Jil Sander leather riding boots, £1,080,Mytheresa
SHOP NOWThe collared dress and the chunky boots
Fans of a minimalist moment need look no further than this off-white shift dress, beige no-lapel blazer and ultra-stompy platform boots.
Maje Rimisa asymmetric ribbed stretch knitted midi dress, £279,Selfridges
SHOP NOWThe blazer dress and the knee-high boots
Sheer tights and knee-high boots simply ooze an effortless autumn style moment. With sharp tailoring and a severe V-neckline, a powerful blazer dress is at the top of our wish list this season.
Mugler multi-strap padded-shoulder woven jacket, £1,740, Selfridges
SHOP NOWThe off-the-shoulder dress and tan boots
Thigh-high boots are worth their weight in gold when it comes to making a footwear statement – pair with an asymmetric mini for maximum impact this season.
Paris Texas Kiki over-the-knee leather boots, £675,Mytheresa
SHOP NOWThe cut-out midi dress and patent ankle boots
A stylish black dress will always be in fashion – we love the subtleness of the cut-outs in conjunction with the drama of a patent red ankle boot.
Proenza Schouler crinkle patent ankle boots, £630,Farfetch
SHOP NOWThe striped mini dress and the statement boots
Refresh your favourite summer mini dress by styling it with a printed shacket and vibrant round-toe boots, upping its versatility.
Missoni zigzag-woven mini dress, £500,Farfetch
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