This Is the New Ankle Boot Silhouette Your Closet Needs

The ankle boot is a tried-and-true classic, but the familiar silhouette is getting a tweak for fall. Our collective obsession with cropped flares and ankle-length skinnies means there's a new swath of skin that'll need covering in chilly weather. The solution? Booties that rise an inch or so above the knobby ankle bone, most often done in stretch suede, leather, or velvet for a sleek line.