One of the most essential staples in my closet when it comes to fall shoes, are my brown boots. This includes a few boot styles from my favorite brown Chelsea boots with a lug sole, great for cold winter days and casual outfits. Or a pair of brown ankle booties that can go with all of your favorite straight-leg jeans. And of course, you can’t forget the quintessential brown knee-high boots. The perfect boot for dresses, minis and over your favorite skinny jeans.
Brown boots come in tons of shapes, various shades of brown and even textures. From suede, to croc embossed and smooth leather, there are brown boots for every personal style and every outfit combination you’d want to create. I find brown boots to be so versatile for my closet. When you have a few great options to choose from you can make endless outfit combinations and really get a lot of use out of your closet in the fall and winter months.
What about black boots? Well I love a black boot too. But I noticed my color palette in my closet has, over time, gravitated more towards browns instead of black. All of these outfit ideas and boot pairings would be great with black boots and even tan boots. Whatever color works best for your closet and personal style, these outfit combinations are here to inspire you.
14 Brown Boots Outfit Ideas
If you’re looking for your next pair of brown boots, or need some outfit ideas with the ones you already have in your closet, this post is for you. I hope some of these combinations inspire your own looks.
Brown Ankle Boots Outfit With Leopard Printed Bottoms
Leopard bottoms are a staple in my fall closet. These leopard pants are perfect to pair with a dark brown chocolate ankle boot. I love to add a cozy sweater or simple long sleeve tee to stay warm., And for a topper, a long wool coat feels polished and on trend. Pairing leopard with brown boots is the perfect fall and winter combination.
Brown Combat Boots Outfit With Straight Leg Jeans
Grab your chunky Dr Martens or combat boots and style them with your straight leg jeans. I love showing off the combat boot and these really work great with a straight leg jean that hits towards the top of the boot. Or try a skinny jean and tuck them in. This is an edgy and stylish outfit to try for fall and winter. You can see more tips on how to style boots with straight leg jeans here.
Brown Pointed Toe Ankle Boots Outfit With Wide Leg Trouser Style Jeans And A Vest
When styling wider-leg trouser-style from bell bottoms to relaxed wide or even flared silhouettes, a brown pointed toe ankle boot is an ideal pairing. It helps to elongate the leg by having the point peep out from the pants. For an early fall outfit combination, add a vest to your wide leg trouser style jeans and pointed-toe ankle boots for a complete look. This combination works for your work trousers too, not just denim ones.
Chocolate Brown Ankle Boots Outfit With Ecru Pants For Winter
One of my favorite combinations for winter is to pair rich chocolate brown ankle boots with ecru pants or jeans. Ecru jeans are a nice change of pace from all the darker colors we wear in the winter months. And adding chocolate brown boots and a great long wool coat in navy, green or brown is my go-to for winter days. Add a scarf and beanie to stay super cozy and warm.
Brown Leather Chelsea Boots With A Cozy Sweater
No fall wardrobe is complete without a brown leather Chelsea boot. They’re great for a walking boot and to get through rain and snow, too. These are perfect paired with skinny or straight jeans and a cozy winter sweater.
Brown Cowboy Boots Outfit With A Mini Dress
These boots are more cowboy boot inspired to me with all the detailing. I love the cone heel on these brown wannabe cowboy boots and they’re the perfect pairing with a mini dress. Anytime you want to show off your knee high boots or cowboy boots, a mini dress is the way to go.
Denim Dress And Medium Brown Suede Knee High Boots
I love a denim dress and they have so much crossover with seasons. I like to pair a denim dress with medium brown suede knee high boots for an early spring look, to an early fall outfit too. It’s that perfect transitional outfit that lets you show a little skin while also getting more wear out of your boots.
Medium Brown Suede Boots Outfit Ideas With Floral Dresses
A medium brown suede boot will be one of your most-worn and versatile shoes in your closet. This is the perfect shade that goes with both black and brown. These are a favorite not only for the color, but also the comfortable lower block heel. I love to style these medium brown suede boots with all my dresses from floral to knit. But it’s especially nice with this button-down shirt dress in a winter floral print for a more business casual outfit.
Dark Brown Boots Outfit With A Dress
When I think of the fall and winter, I instantly gravitate towards dark brown boots. These are the perfect high-heeled dark brown boots to pair with a knit dress for fall and winter or a floral print. The midi length of these dresses pairs perfectly with the dark brown knee-high boot. Add some tonal accessories, or add a pop of color like red or burgundy for a fun take on this classic combination. So many colors go with brown, you can really play with it!
Brown Knee High Boots Outfit With A Mini Dress – Croc Embossed Knee High Boots
The croc-embossed knee-high boot trend is a fun one to try. It’s an added texture that makes the boots more interesting. But any brown knee-high boot is perfect for a mini dress outfit for fall and winter. Add tights if it’s colder, but I personally love the bare legs with a knee-high boot and mini dress. Choose your mini dress adventure too, with either a printed silky dress or a sweater dress for fall.
For a light layer, I also love a moto leather jacket over a mini dress with boots. It’s the ultimate cool girl combination if you ask me! Try a cropped trench or lady jacket for the perfect third piece to pair with your minis.
Brown Chelsea Boots + Barrel Utility Pants
For colder months, my brown Chelsea boots are essential for staying warm and comfortable. Add a cozy wool sock for that extra layer. Lately I’ve been reaching for them with barrel leg utility pants instead of denim. The slight bend at the bottom falls really nicely over the boot, especially with a slim Chelsea silhouette. I keep the top half fitted or tucked in to balance out the wider leg, and a sweater over it feels like the coziest possible combo for winter.
Brown Knee High Boots With A Mini Skirt
I love a true chocolate brown heeled boot for fall. They are the perfect boots to pair with miniskirts. This outfit is the ideal fall transition look with a crew neck graphic tee and a third piece like a cool denim jacket. In addition, I really love the western detail on these with the scalloped shaft. This small detail makes these boots feel cooler and different from a standard cut.
Brown Knee-High Boots With Leather Shorts
For those in-between weather days, I love styling leather shorts with a great knee high boot. It’s such a fun and playful outfit, great for going out on the town in too. Try brown leather shorts with brown knee high boots for a great combination. And if you want, you can totally do a black leather short here, and go black and brown from head to toe. This combination can be tricky, but this post on how to wear black and brown together will show you exactly how to master it.
It’s clear that a great pair of brown ankle boots or brown knee-high boots are a favorite in my closet. I hope these brown boot outfit ideas help to inspire you to get more use out of the pieces you may already own, or help you find your perfect boots for fall and winter.
Maybe you’re not sure what to wear with brown boots, and I hope this guide helps inspire you. I know they’re a beloved category in my closet, and I hope you love these brown boots outfits as much as I do.
