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 continue wearing your favourite dresses, some of which may feel more warm-weather appropriate, even in the coldest months. With the addition of tights and boots, even the floatiest slip can work under the right circumstances.
So today, I'm 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. Scroll on to see the 11 dresses, tights and boots outfits I've saved down.
11 DRESS + TIGHTS + BOOTS COMBINATIONS WE'LL BE WEARING ALL WINTER
1. KNIT DRESS + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS
Style Notes: If you select a knit dress that falls past the knees and pair it with a boot that climbs all the way up, then you've quickly assembled a cosy winter outfit that will keep you feeling comfortable and supremely chic all day.
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This rich olive shade is so easy to slip into a winter capsule wardrobe.
Style with tights and a dress or wear with bare legs.
DeMellier's elegant handbags are a fashion person's favourites.
2. LITTLE BLACK DRESS + TIGHTS + BLACK BOOTS
Style Notes: Any fashion person will tell you the same thing—a little black dress is a wardrobe non-negotiable. To bring yours into the winter season, pair with semi-sheer tights and style with a soft suede boot,
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This is well on its way to selling out.
These snag-resistant tights are perfect for party season styling.
These elegant boots are a wardrobe staple you'll come back to year after year.
3. MINIDRESS + ANKLE BOOTS + FAUX-FUR COAT
Style Notes: Ankle boots are without a doubt the shoes that I reach for the most. Pairing well with jeans and trousers, I also think this silhouette comes to live when styled with a pretty mini and an oversized furry coat.
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This also comes in a chic leopard print style.
I doubt this will stay in stock for much longer!
Style with tights and dress or wear with straight leg jeans.
4. BLAZER DRESS + FLAT 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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This looks much more expensive than it is.
In my opinion, a 30 denier tight is the perfect transparency for day-to-day wear.
These comfortable flat boots are perfect for daily styling.
5. KNITTED MINIDRESS + 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 cosy knit dress is one of my favourite things to wear during the winter season.
This also comes in two other shades.
This elegant longline coat will give any outfit an elevated edge.
6. 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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A long slip dress is one of my favourite items to style throughout the year.
This burnt orange shade always looks so elegant with gold jewellery.
Style with a long dress or tuck these in to straight leg jeans.
7. 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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Shop this whilst it's on sale.
This comes in small, regular and long lengths.
In my opinion, heeled ankle boots are a capsule wardrobe staple.
8. ROLL-NECK DRESS + BLAZER + KNEE-HIGH BOOTS
Style Notes: Naturally we love this knit dress and blazer look, which can be dressed up or down with a simple swap of accessories.
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The Frankie Shop's blazers are a favourite within fashion circles.
This comes in UK sizes 6—20.
This also comes in a warm chestnut shade.
9. PRINTED MINIDRESS + 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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This also comes in five other prints and colours.
The platform detail adds a little extra height without sacrificing comfort.
10. LONG BLACK DRESS + SOCK BOOTS
Style Notes: If you're off to a brunch or night out, the equation of a LBD dress with tights, sock boots and a cosy coat on top always works.
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A simple black dress is a wardrobe staple you'll keep coming back to.
The suede composition gives this an elevated edge.
11. MIDI DRESS + COWBOY BOOTS + BROWN COAT
Style Notes: I always come back to cowboy boots when I want to give my style an elevated edge. For a feminine take on the trend style with a pretty midi dress and pair with a longline brown coat.
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This comes in UK sizes 6—26.
Shop these whilst they're on sale.
The chocolate-brown colour trend is taking off this season.
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