Recently, I’ve discovered that there’s no more versatile boot than a black leather knee-high. Right now, I’m wearing them to bring all my dresses into autumn. They also make a minidress or skirt feel polished and pair effortlessly with midi skirts, jeans and leggings too. So that’s basically everything I ever wear, then. Having a classic pair in your capsule allows you to unlock so many chic outfits, and although I tend to wear mine through spring and winter too, it’s autumn when they really come into their own. Since the style is such a wardrobe staple, you’ll find a lot of iterations out there, from Prada’s to Zara’s. But this year, there’s one high-street pair in particular that’s won the whole Who What Wear team over—and they’re from H&M.
The trusty affordable retailer has done us all a favour and produced the perfect classic pair of heeled knee high boots—no bells and whistles, no trend-led detailing, just the comfy, block-heeled, mid-height black leather boots we’ve all been searching for. In fact, the brand released not one but two options—one budget-friendly under-£50 style, which also comes in a fresh cream shade, and a premium real-leather version for just under £100, if you’re looking to invest a bit more for better quality.