When Celebs Wear Black Ankle Boots, Perfect Outfits Happen

We certainly don't need to go over the power of black ankle boots with you. By now, you're well aware that the shoe style is incredibly versatile and can add an instant cool twist to any look. Celebrities are also well aware of the magic behind black booties, consistently stepping out in them on the red carpet and in their off-duty lives. In fact, the recent ensembles of the most stylish A-listers all feature the It footwear style worn in particularly fashion-forward ways. We're talking everything from Olivia Palermo in a cape and skinny jeans 'fit, Jasmine Tookes's wearing a leopard skirt and cropped sweater, and so on. Keep scrolling for inspiration on how to style your favorite black ankle boots like a celeb. And if you've been in the market for a new pair, we rounded up our favorite styles as well.
Sock ankle boots work flawlessly with a wide-leg jumpsuit for a streamlined effect.
These mid-calf ankle boots are incredibly sleek with the coordinating leather dress.
You can never go wrong with a leather jacket, skinny jean, and black ankle boot combo.
Elevate your favorite pair of booties with cropped jeans and a statement cape.
Proof that black booties can go with anything, including a leopard skirt–and-sweater ensemble.
For a sophisticated yet laid-back vibe, try an oversize blazer with light jeans tucked into black booties.
Bike shorts are still all the rage. Give them a whirl this season with a long coat, a bright top, and slim black booties.
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Next, check out the best skinny-jean outfits with black ankle boots.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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