Sarah Burton has been offsetting feminine tailoring and lace dresses with sharp and pointy ankle boots at Alexander McQueen's recent runway shows. This black patent and textured-leather pair is accented with a silver metal bar at the front and has a pin-thin heel. They fasten with concealed side zips.
Not all black ankle boots are made the same - Balenciaga's 'Oval' pair is set on a sturdy cylindrical heel printed with a discreet logo. They've constructed made in Italy from supple leather and have an elongated rounded toe. The zips at the side make them easy to slip on and off. Wear yours with anything cropped jeans or the label's 'Typo' dress.