This magazine has reported extensively on “ wrong shoe ” combinations – a term coined by stylist Allison Bornstein, which refers to styling an unexpected shoe with an outfit. Now, we present a distinctly “right” pairing that will see you through the transeasonal period between summer and autumn: a skirt and boots .

Consider your preferred skirt silhouette before picking the boots to wear it with. Floor-sweeping maxis look good with ankle boots peeping out the bottom, while biker boots can bring edge to slitted midi-skirts. Minis are a brave option for the colder months, which is why wearing them with knee-highs or thigh-highs can be a good way to extend their shelf-life beyond spring and summer.

In need of inspiration? Look to the street-style set, who championed skirt and boot outfi

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