How to style ankle boots – These looks are sure to impress

Do you have a pair of ankle boots in your closet and don't know how best to style them? We at Libeau are happy to help you with our little guide. We are experts when it comes to shoes – after all, we design our own models, which naturally include chic, exclusive ankle boots. Simply follow our recommendations and put together the perfect outfit with your boots!

Different ankle boots and how to style them

Boots are not all the same: ankle boots are popular in all sorts of shapes – and that also determines which outfit they are best worn with. There are ankle boots with and without heels, elegant and chunky models, robust boots for everyday wear, and fine ankle boots for special occasions. We will introduce you to some variations here and give you helpful styling tips that you can easily implement. If you are still missing a model in your closet, then feel free to check out our ankle boots – here you will find exclusive designer shoes that can be wonderfully combined!

How to combine Chelsea Boots

Chelsea boots are one of the classic forms of ankle boots – they became famous through the British royal family and the Beatles and have also found their way into modern fashion. This type of ankle boot is very easy to combine, as Chelsea boots practically go with everything. We recommend you try combining them with typical British patterns and garments such as a duffle coat, plaid patterns, or a trench coat.

Styling Chunky Boots

Chunky boots are ankle boots characterized by their deliberately clunky appearance, featuring a thick sole and often made from thicker materials. Chunky boots look great with rock-inspired outfits – here you can incorporate leather, oversized clothes, and dark colors into your look, for example. Or precisely the opposite: many people use the contrast that can be created with these chunky ankle boots and pair them with airy summer dresses, elegant blazers, or particularly feminine-looking outfits. Use this contradiction to create especially interesting outfits!

Combine elegant boots with a thin heel

Ankle boots with slender heels look delicate and stylish. You can wear them with a dress, for example – depending on the look of the shoe, they are even suitable for combining with a chic evening gown. But these models also enhance an everyday outfit: feel free to combine them with jeans, with fabric trousers or with a beautiful skirt. If the boots are tight-fitting, we also recommend tighter trousers to show them off to their best advantage.

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How to style platform ankle boots

Whether with or without a heel: platform ankle boots are all the rage and are ideal as everyday shoes. They offer more stability than high-heeled ankle boots and still create beautifully long legs. You can style platform boots similarly to chunky boots: either with a cool outfit with lots of leather or with a contrasting look with feminine and elegant clothing.

Dos and Don'ts for Combining Ankle Boots

For your boots to look perfect and your outfit to be harmonious, you should keep a few tips in mind when styling your ankle boots. We'd be happy to show you what to consider and what to avoid when combining your shoes. These tips, of course, also apply to the ankle boots in our collection – perhaps you'll find your new pair there?

The Dos when Wearing Women's Ankle Boots

  • Mind your pant length: When combining with ankle boots, you should choose shorter pants. These can fall slightly over the shaft of the shoe but should by no means cover too much. The more of your ankle boot that is visible, the better – for example, ⅞-length pants are great.
  • Pay attention to proportions: Here you can play with both similarities and contrasts. However, make sure that the outfit as a whole is harmonious. Example: You can combine close-fitting ankle boots with skinny jeans, but loosen up the outfit with a wider top.
  • Choose suitable colors: By combining similar colors, you can optically lengthen your leg. However, it is also possible to work with contrasting colors to set accents.
  • Mind your socks: Ankle boots are usually worn with shorter socks so that they are not visible. Visible socks can make a statement but should be used very selectively.

The Don'ts of Wearing Ankle Boots

  • Pants that are too long and too wide: If you wear very long and wide pants, your boots will be practically invisible. Additionally, this look visually shortens the leg.
  • The wrong skirt length: With skirts, you should also make sure that your ankle boots look good. For example, do not choose a midi skirt with ankle-high boots, as this combination visually shortens the leg.
  • Incorrect material combinations: Make sure to find harmonizing material combinations. For example, suede ankle boots can look out of place with very smooth fabrics – and vice versa.
  • Too many color contrasts: While contrasts can work, you need a good eye for it. You play it safe if you choose similar shades. Otherwise, the outfit can quickly look arbitrary.
  • Choosing the wrong shaft width: Tight-fitting ankle boots can look unflattering on strong calves – conversely, very wide models can look shapeless on slim legs. Therefore, when selecting and combining your ankle boots, also pay attention to the shaft width. Unfavorable sizes can also be well concealed through targeted combinations.

Outfit Ideas: How to style ankle boots in winter

In winter, ankle boots often get chunkier, because you want to keep your feet nice and warm. For a chic everyday look, you could choose Chelsea boots paired with an oversized knit sweater and skinny jeans. Add a large scarf as an accessory, and your casual look is complete.

Want a cool street style? Then opt for chunky boots with a thick sole, an oversized blazer, wide-leg trousers, or a warm knit dress. A statement belt and a chic small handbag make great accessories.

For an elegant look, thinner ankle boots with heels, perhaps in black leather, can be combined with a wool coat, a pencil skirt, and a high-quality wool sweater. Subtle gold jewelry and leather gloves complete the look.

Outfits for Ankle Boots in Summer

Even in the warmer months, outfits with ankle boots are a real eye-catcher. Try beige or white boots and combine them with high-waist shorts and a loose linen shirt for a casual look. A straw bag, delicate jewelry, and perhaps even a summery hat complete the outfit.

For a more elevated summer look with ankle boots, you can opt for smooth leather boots in black or nude, paired with light fabric trousers, a blouse, and – depending on the temperature – a modern blazer. Complement this with subtle earrings and elegant fashion glasses, for example.

For an edgy street style, you can also wear chunky boots in summer. Combine them, for example, with a band t-shirt, a short skirt, and a casual fanny pack. Statement sunglasses perfect the look!

Buy your ankle boots at Libeau now

Are you excited to style your outfits with ankle boots? Then feel free to browse our range – our collection offers a large selection of cool designer ankle boots in various styles, including platform ankle boots. For summer, winter, for elegant and cool looks: you're sure to find what you're looking for. Your new ankle boots are waiting for you. It's time to integrate them into a great outfit!

Frequently asked questions about combining ankle boots

Would you like to learn more about outfits with ankle boots and how to combine boots? Here we answer all frequently asked questions on this topic:

How do women wear boots with jeans?

Boots can be perfectly combined with jeans: you can, for example, tuck skinny jeans into boots or combine them with short boots. Boyfriend jeans go well with ankle-high boots and should be worn with a turned-up hem. For bootcut jeans, combining them with high heels is suitable.

Which trousers for women go with boots?

Trousers that are not too long and thus cover the shoes best suit boots or ankle boots. Instead, you can opt for cropped trousers, skinny jeans, leather or fabric leggings, or fabric trousers. If you want to wear longer trousers, we recommend boots with heels so that the shoe can still be shown off well.

Which trousers with tight ankle boots?

Tight ankle boots also go well with tighter trousers. These can be skinny jeans, for example, but also slim fabric trousers or modern leggings. However, you can also deliberately create a contrast between delicate ankle boots and wide trousers. Make sure, however, that the ankle boots still stand out and are not lost. For this, you should opt for models with heels or more striking colours.