With the colder weather here (and sticking around), you've probably spent some time thinking about cosy outfit formulas over the last few weeks. You know, the looks that will keep us warm and looking chic? And one look we've learned to fall back on for this is dresses with tights and boots. The simple combination makes for an easy way to take your warm-weather pieces into a new season altogether. With the addition of tights and boots, even the floatiest slip can work under the right circumstances.
So today, we’re highlighting a number of cool and fresh ways to wear your favourite dresses with tights and boots. Some work for seriously chilly temps while others are better reserved for slightly warmer wintery weather. Still, no matter what the day may look like outside, you're guaranteed you'll find some easy dress, tight and boot outfit inspiration below.
1. Printed Dress + Ankle Boots + Bright Sweater
Style Notes: A floaty, printed dress layered with a bright sweater and black boots is an easy way to add some fun to your winter wardrobe, without compromising on warmth. Bonus points if you add some seriously cool accessories.
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You'll wear this all year round.
Match your jumper to your dress.
We're huge fans of the Western edge on these boots.
2. Floral Dress + Riding Boots + Black Tights
Style Notes: Equestrian-style boots add a cool contrast against a vintage-inspired floral dress. Add a cosy teddy coat for chilly winter days.
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I will forever be swooning over a Rixo dress.
You can't go wrong with Heist tights.
Investment boots, but ones you're guaranteed to love forever.
3. Animal Print Dress + Chunky Boots + Fun Tights
Style Notes: Change up your tights game and opt for a fun print to pair with a clashing dress. Maximalists, this one is for you.
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This dress is just too good.
Logo tights are an easy win.
You'll wear these on heavy rotation all season.
4. Blazer Dress + Knee-High Boots + Sheer Tights
Style Notes: Flat knee-high boots are the perfect choice when paired with a mini dress and tights. You can also swap heeled knee-highs for the evening, too.
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A blazer dress is so chic for a night out, too.
20 denier tights aren't the warmest, but we love how they look.
Well done, Zara.
5. Knit Dress + Coat + Tall Boots
Style Notes: Pair a cosy knit dress with a longline coat for a look that just works. Of course knee-high boots and tights are basically an essential with this look at this time of year.
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A roll neck will add extra warmth.
The perfect tailored silhouette to smarten up any look.
We all know Ganni knows how to do a great boot.
6. Printed Knit Dress + Clashing Coat + Thick Tread Boots
Style Notes: Opt for lots of cool layers in mixed prints to add interest to your boots and dress ensemble. Fleece-lined tights underneath this keep it cosy.
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Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't wear colour.
This looks so expensive.
Just so classic.
7. Slip Dress + Cardigan + Snake Print Boots
Style Notes: A tonal look always looks so sleek and sophisticated. Add sheer or 20-denier tights to this before topping it off with a shearling jacket.
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Ghost is the destination for great slip dresses.
This comes in so many other colours.
Can we take a moment for these dream boots?
8. Black Dress + Leather Jacket + Suede Boots
Style Notes: An all-black ensemble always looks so luxe with a pair of tan suede tan boots. Add a biker for a touch of edge.
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The leather biker is back.
So flattering.
Get them while they're in the sale.
9. Leather Midi Dress + Roll-Neck + Ankle Boots
Style Notes: Layering is the key to winter dressing, and Thandi has nailed it by adding a roll-neck under a leather shirt dress. So effortless.
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Such a good fit.
The LBD never fails.
The long Chelsea boot is here for winter.
10. Knit Dress + Blazer + Knee-High Boots
Style Notes: Naturally we love this knit dress and blazer loo, which can be dressed up or down with a simple swap of accessories, too.
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The blazer all our editors love.
Comfy, cosy and chic, the holy trifecta of winter dresses.
Just add tights or chunky socks.
11. Printed Mini Dress + Platform Boots
Style Notes: Platform boots (yep, they're back) with a pretty printed mini dress is an unexpectedly cool way to wear the trend.
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Love, love, love.
Statement boots if ever I saw them.
12. LBD + Sock Boots
Style Notes: If you're off to a brunch or knit out, the equation of a LBD dress with tights, sock boots and a cosy coat on top always works.
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So chic.
Boots are an easy way to try out different prints.
Next Up: Spring/Summer 2023 Fashion Trends: The 21 Looks You Need to Know About
This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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