The best suede boots are hard to beat when it comes to quintessential fall style . Cut from luxuriously soft fabric, they’re the boot you wait all year to wear in crisp temperatures, though, yes, they’re entirely acceptable to wear throughout winter and spring if you’re a die-hard. But autumn’s brisk and refreshing weather makes supple ankle boots, over-the-knee silhouettes , and heeled varieties all the more appealing—indeed, a timeless wardrobe essential .
Vogue ’s Must-Have Suede Boots: With casual wear like jeans and cashmere sweaters , you can’t go wrong with a suede ankle boot, whether heeled or flat. For the ultimate in laid-back, a sturdy lug sole or low stacked heel reads easy-chic in black, brown, or tan, while minimal mid-calf silhouettes are the ultimate in-between. When you’ve tossed on a midi dress for work or are going to dinner with friends, slouchy, knee-high suede boots are flawless in coordinating shades from neutral tones to colors.
Select an unexpected hue like burgundy, navy blue, or caper green to play off of a pretty print. When dressing up for more formal occasions like a cocktail party or elegant night out, aim for more dramatic choices with a stiletto, angled, or demure kitten heel of any boot length. Then, of course, there are seasonal trends to give any fall outfit au courant appeal.
This year, it’s all about the return of over-the-knee silhouettes, alongside puddle-proof lug soles and western-inspired booties for ’90s and ‘0.