16 Ways to Style Black Boots for Fall

If there’s one thing we look forward to about the arrival of fall (aside from sweater weather and pumpkin spice lattes), it’s getting to pull on our favorite pairs of boots. Sure, you can wear sneakers and mules year-round, but come September, your trusty black boots will never fail you. Whatever your pair of choice—classic black ankle booties or thigh-high boots that reach up to there—these are the boots you’ll want to invest in. Because there just aren’t many outfits these boots won’t pair well with. To prove our point, we’ve rounded up some of the best outfits to wear with black boots. Style them with patent-leather pants, a knit dress, or even a blazer; with these shoes, the possibilities are truly endless.

Throw on a pair of suede boots with a Western-inspired outfit featuring denim and suede.

A light-colored ensemble will be perfect for fall with a pair of black sock boots.

You can't go wrong in wearing black boots with a dark outfit.

Add some grunge to your fall outfit with a combat boots.

A pair of platform boots will look so chic styled with a skirt and moto jacket.

Use your combat boots to add contrast to a polished look featuring a bohemian dress and a blazer.

Knee-high boots and a fall-ready dress will always be a good combination.

The cowboy boot trend is still going strong. Play with different styles and pair a pretty velvet dress with the shoes.

Keep the sleek look of PVC pants going with a pair of black boots.

Give a sweet, soft knit dress a hint of edge with leather boots.

A pair of black boots will make an outfit featuring a turtleneck and checked coat look that much more expensive.

A pair of knee-high boots styled with a slip skirt will give your ensemble a more fall-ready vibe.

Style your knit dress with a pair of tights and thigh-high boots, and you've got yourself a foolproof fall outfit.

Want to wear black boots to the office? Pair them with a neutral gray skirt and a button-down shirt.

Style down a dressier wrap dress by styling it with a pair of heeled ankle boots.

Don't put all your summer whites in storage yet—add a black boots an a cardigan to your outfit to make your look appropriate for the new season.

No matter what type of style your black boots are, let these outfits inspire you to wear them throughout the fall.