As the sweltering summer weather continues, we’re all hunched over our air conditioners, hoping for some relief from the heat. Walking outside in anything heavier than cotton might just make you feel like you’re going to burn, but some people are braving the heat with their all-season outfits, and by all-seasons, we mean knit coats with silk slip dresses, bodysuits with cargo pants, and in Alicia Keys’ case, suede boots with crop tops.
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Fresh off her Broadway break in the semi-autobiographical musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” the award-winning songstress stepped out on the seasonless red carpet (or in this case, the black carpet) at the Los Angeles premiere of “Blink Twice.” Zoe Kravitz’s directorial debut also boasted an all-star guest list that included Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Olivia Wilde, and Channing Tatum, Kravitz’s real-life boyfriend and the film’s lead.
For the Hollywood soiree, Keys exuded fashionable style in a black crop top and maxi skirt set by Brazilian brand Farm Rio, which featured a textured circular pattern and subtle scalloped edges. Stylist Jason Bolden completed Keys’ look with gold hoop earrings, a double knuckle ring, and black pointed-toe suede boots. While the summery set was certainly appropriate for the season, it was Keys’ choice of footwear that made the ensemble shine.
Mark Fisher pointed toe knee-high boots
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Steve Madden Sensible Boots
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While it may seem counterintuitive to pair suede, a material often worn during the cooler months of fall and winter, with such a light, airy outfit, it’s actually the perfect visual complement to add a little unexpected dimension and flair to your summer look. Key’s suede boots, with their heavy, rich texture, instantly transform her outfit from daytime basic to eveningwear-worthy, while still feeling incredibly chic, cool, and easy to wear. You can’t go wrong, if you ask us. Whether you go for knee-length or ankle-length, make sure your suede is supple and not frayed.
If you’re looking to step out in style this summer, why not slip into a pair of suede boots? Below, we’ve rounded up some stylish, editor-approved options to spark your style inspiration.
Get the look:
Dream Pair pointed toe boots
Buy now: $46; amazon.com
Sam Edelman Sylvia knee-high boots
Buy it now: $200; samedelman.com
Jeffrey Campbell Hot Lava Boots
Buy now: $190; anthropologie.com
Free People Claudette Slouch Boots
Buy Now: $198; nordstrom.com
Larude Kate Boots
Buy now: $243 (list price $485); larroude.com
