Winter footwear
The rainy, snowy chill of winter! The winter season is from December 21 to March 21. ❄️ Winter may get freezing but that doesn’t mean fashion goes out the window! In our opinion, we think that winter actually brings many super-cute style possibilities. Think of the almost infinite combinations of layering clothing pieces, then adding on interesting scarves, tights, socks, hats and boots. Winter fashion can actually be a dream — have lots of fun with it! Including prints, textures, and bright colors in your cold-weather wardrobe can really help brighten dreary days. We’ve outlined the best footwear for your winter wardrobe. You don’t necessarily need all of them but consider these as you put together your wardrobe and style for the season!
Winter footwear essentials checklist:
Rich pumps
Cool flats
Black tall boots
Flat boots
Chunky heel booties
Rain boots
Warm booties
Rich pumps:
Rich, luxurious pumps are beautiful for dreary winter days! They add a ton of personality to your outfit and they brighten your mood. Get a pair like green block heel pumps, or something with velvet, suede, snakeskin or calf hair. See more ways to wear pumps here.
Shop rich pumps at Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Kate Spade.
Cool flats:
Like interesting pumps, there are loads of cool flats in shops in the winter months! Look for a pair with great detailing like tassels or straps, happy colors like bright pink or red, or eye-catching metallic or glitter. Slip on your special flats for a dose of style in your cold-weather outfit! See more ways to wear flats here.
Get cool flats at Zara, J.Crew, and Anthropologie.
Black tall boots:
A knee-high or over-the-knee black boot with a heel is one of the best shoe types you can own for winter. These boots go with so many outfits and they both give coverage to your legs and add a dash of sex appeal. Wear them with shorts, skirts, skinny jeans, leggings, and dresses! For a daytime look try jeans, for the office try a pencil skirt and tights, and for a feminine look try a mini skirt or short dress with or without tights. See more ways to wear boots here.
Shop black tall boots at Via Spiga, Nordstrom, and Free People.
Flat boots:
Classic footwear for winter includes a great pair of knee-high flat boots! In brown or black, these shoes will go with just about anything in your closet. We love how these boots look so stylish and are really walkable! They are classic for a reason. See more ways to wear boots here.
Shop flat boots at Nordstrom, Ugg, and Bloomingdale’s.
Chunky heel booties:
A cute, easy-to-walk-in shoe type for winter is a chunky heel bootie! We think a black ones tend to be most versatile. Get a pair that’s a bit rugged, like ‘90s lace up booties or other combat styles. They are perfect for a range of casual outfits or for pairing with contrasting feminine pieces. Wear them with slim-cut trousers, jeans, winter shorts and tights, and printed dresses! See more ways to wear booties here.
Look for chunky heel booties at Target, Franco Sarto, and Lucky Brand.
Rain boots:
Rain boots are excellent for the wet weather of winter. Plus, aren’t they adorable?! If the climate isn’t extremely freezing, you can get away with rain boots in the snow (wear warm, thick socks inside). See more ways to wear rain boots here.
Warm booties:
A great pair of warm booties with shearling-lining is fun for winter! Go for a pair with a wedge, chunky heel, or flat sole — these will keep you steady while walking on uneven and slippery ground conditions. This bootie style is perfect for weekend looks! See more ways to wear booties here.
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