There’s plenty to celebrate in the winter months—holidays, hot chocolate, snow!—but in the fashion world, it’s also the return of boot season. No other style of shoe is quite as well-equipped to brave the cold weather, whether you’re selecting chunky ankle boots for day, or an over-the-knee style for night. If you’re in need of styling inspiration for the latter, fear not: Last night, Katie Holmes attended Kate Spade’s summer 2022 collection presentation in New York, and she showed one of the best ways to wear tall boots.
Holmes’s minimal outfit proved that, with the right proportions, even the simplest of ensembles can pack a serious punch. She wore a black shirt-dress from Kate Spade’s new summer collection, as well as a sleek, white crossbody bag, and a pair of black leather knee boots with crystal embellishment. The statement boot concealed under a long skirt is a chic alternative to wearing it loud-and-proud with, say, a mini skirt. It’s also a major runway styling trick: We’ve seen them worn this way at shows like Victoria Beckham, Balenciaga, and Sportmax. So, as you’re dusting off your favorite tall boots for the winter months ahead, consider pairing them with your long skirts, à la Holmes. It’s stealthy-chic dressing at its finest.