She displayed transitional dressing to a T.
Spring fashion is known for pastel colors, white tennis shoes, denim skirts, and slip dresses; it matches the surrounding nature such as fluffy clouds, bright florals, and clear blue skies. But, Irina Shayk shook things up by defying all seasonal norms — and I’m so here for it.
Carrying her dog around NYC (who wouldn’t?), Shayk wore a blacked-out ensemble including a draped waffle-knit duster, sexy knee-high boots, slim ‘90s shades, and large hoop earrings. Such a covered ensemble wasn’t on my spring bingo card, however, upon analysis, it’s actually quite fitting for the season.
Easyfox Knee-High Stiletto Boot
Buy on Amazon $76 $65
Bella Vita Corrine Knee-High Boot
Buy on Nordstrom $125 $94
The long cardigan is an ideal transitional top layer that beats ever-changing weather, including unexpected, chilly winds and rainy days. You can also forgo heavier winter wear since it keeps you cozy without becoming overly hot. Best of all, it looks ultra comfortable, and who doesn’t like that?
While we often see knee-high boots during the fall and winter months, I’d actually go so far as to call Shayk’s shoes seasonless. That can seem perplexing at first, but just look at Amal Clooney for proof; earlier this month, she wore an even taller version of the footwear for a night out. Clooney demonstrated that the dominatrix-style can be worn as a year-round, bold statement, while more celebrities like Elsa Hosk, Emily Ratajkowski, Alicia Keys, and Vanessa Hudgens are also on board with the contradictory style trend.
Knee-high boots are surprisingly easy to style with spring separates, too. I like to wear my own version of leather footwear — similar to these on-sale $65 boots — with a side-slit dress to let the shoes shine. You can also pair them with cut-off midi shorts and an oversized button-up if you’re feeling adventurous, while maxi skirts and boots are always a good idea.
Give transitional dressing a shot by tapping Shayk’s season-defying style, and shop versions of her knee-high boots, below.
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Steve Madden Lavan Pointed-Toe Knee-High Boot
Shop now: $170; nordstrom.com
27 Edit Naturalizer Falencia Knee-High Pointed-Toe Boot
Shop now: $180 (Originally $260); nordstrom.com
Modatope Knee-High Pointed-Toe Boot
Shop now: $58 (Originally $70); amazon.com
Schutz Maryana Pointed-Toe Boot
Shop now: $258; nordstrom.com
Everlane Knee-High Banana Heel Boot
Shop now: $350; everlane.com
Katy Perry Zaharrah Knee-High Boot
Shop now: $89 (Originally $149); nordstrom.com