Kicking off New York Fashion Week, Emily Ratajkowski stepped out to claim her front row seat at the Proenza Schouler show yesterday wearing an underrated and controversial shoe trend, though she may have just convinced me otherwise.
Styling a pleated leather skirt in a jet black shade, the model paired her look with a tonal and low-key black sleeveless top. Diverting from the all-black silhouette that she has began to craft, Ratajkowski instead selected tall white boots to complete her look.
I have to admit, I always found white boots a little bit cheap looking, white boots have never quite been able to gain the same appreciation and their brown or black counterparts. Perhaps its their tendency to scuff or blemish, or maybe it was the over saturation of them across the ’10s that saw lower-quality pairs dominate the streets, but now, I’m pleased to see the narrative of the white boot trend is beginning to change, and it’s all thanks to elegant outfit styling such as Ratajkowski’s.
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Making the case for the divisive shoe’s revival, Ratajkowski selected a gleaming white boot that had a slight slouch to it. Injecting a pop of colour into her monochrome ensemble, the model clutched a vivid red back from Proenza Schouler (£1,355) and finished with simple silver hoops. This, friends, is a masterclass in how to look trendy without tapping into every aesthetic going.
Having convinced me that the white boots trend is finally back to the fore, read on to shop the components that make up Emily Ratajkowski’s outfit below, then proceed to shop our edit of the chicest white boots for autumn.
SHOP EMILY RATAJKOWSKI’S WHITE-BOOT OUTFIT:
COS
High-Neck Sleeveless Tank Top
This light weight top is perfect for layering with throughout the summer-to-autumn transition.
ME+EM
Leather Midi Skirt
Style with knee boots or wear with sleek leather loafers.
COS
Pointed-Toe Leather Knee-High Boots
Trust me—these won’t be in stock for long.
Proenza Schouler
Park Leather Shoulder Bag
Shop the bag that EmRata loves.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST WHITE BOOTS:
Reformation
Gal Knee High Boot
The kitten heel adds a little height without too much discomfort.
Paris Texas
Croc-Effect Leather Knee Boots
This also comes in six other shades.
Jil Sander
Leather Mid-Calf Boots
Style with jeans or wear with a flowing dress.
Sezane
Axelle Ankle Boots
These have a patent leather finish for a shiny effect.
ME+EM
Chiselled Toe Leather Ankle Boot
Shop these whilst they’re on sale.
Charles & Keith
Lucinda Trapeze-Heel Knee-High Boots
These also come in black.
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