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Kendall Jenner Just Wore the Jeans and Boot Combination That Makes Winter Outfits Look Much More Elevated

By Swedan Margen

Kendall Jenner Just Wore the Jeans and Boot Combination That Makes Winter Outfits Look Much More Elevated

When your top priority is staying warm, it’s easy for the pursuit of a sleek, elegant outfit to fall by the wayside. After layering upon layering, even the most well-considered outfit can start to feel a little bulky. That’s why I always pay close attention to the smaller styling details that bring polish and structure to a look, no matter how many textures, tones, or layers are involved. Clearly on the same wavelength, Kendall Jenner just demonstrated exactly how easy this can be, sharpening up her winter ensemble with a simple jeans-and-shoe pairing that made her cosy outfit look immediately more elevated.

Rather than stepping into a pair of puddle or baggy jeans that—though I love—can feel a touch heavy when worn with multiple winter layers, Kendall opted for a sleek pair of bootcut jeans teamed with pointed-toe boots. The clever combination introduced a sense of length and refinement to her silhouette, as the subtle flare of the denim met with the sharp line of the shoe. Despite making up only a small fraction of the outfit, this pairing gave her look a dose of elegance that looser denim or rounded-toe shoes simply couldn't achieve.

Kendall Jenner walks down the street wearing bootcut jeans with pointed-toe boots and a black belted coat, grey scarf and cap.

Keeping the rest of her outfit pared back, Kendall wrapped up in a belted black coat layered over a crisp white T-shirt, finishing with a casual baseball cap, dark sunglasses and a grey scarf draped around her neck. Undone yet naturally chic, Jenner's look feels attainable and timeless, as well as perfectly in tune with the season ahead.

Inspired by her styling move, I’ve curated an edit of the chicest bootcut jeans and pointed-toe boots to shop now. If you’re looking for an easy way to elevate your winter wardrobe, scroll on to discover the pieces that I recommend below.

Shop Bootcut Jeans:

Flared High Jeans

These come in UK sizes 4—30, as well as 8 other shades.

Rain High Flared Jeans – Dark Blue – Women – Arket Gb

Arket

Rain High Flared Jeans

Style this with a neat button-down or pair it with a white tee and a black coat to get Jenner's look.

Sharon Stretch Mid Rise Bootcut Jeans

Reformation

Sharon Stretch Mid Rise Bootcut Jeans

The stretch finish ensures a comfortable fit.

Eva Bootcut Jeans

Marks & Spencer

Eva Bootcut Jeans

While I love these in the inky blue, they also come in four other washes.

Mid Rise Bootcut Jean

Abercrombie

Mid Rise Bootcut Jean

Abercrombie's denim is a fashion person's favourite, and I can see these bootcut jeans taking off next.

Snacks! the Chomp Heel Chew - Chew Toy

Mother Denim

Snacks! the Chomp Heel Chew

Wear these with a pointed-toe boot or dress these up with a tall heel.

Shop Pointed-Toe Boots:

Leather High Heel Ankle Boots

Massimo Dutti

Leather High Heel Ankle Boots

These are cut just above the ankle, meaning that they style as well with shorter skirts as they do long-line styles.

Leather Ankle Boots

While I love these in the classic black, they also come in an expensive-looking chocolate brown style.

Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots

Zara

Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots

Pointed-toe boots have a leg-lengthening effect that rounded styles simple can't match

Paris Texas, Jane 60 Leather Ankle Boots

Paris Texas

Jane 60 Leather Ankle Boots

The 60mm block heels adds a little height without sacrificing any comfort.

Pointed Heel Ankle Boot - Women | Mango United Kingdom

Mango

Pointed Heel Ankle Boots

These also come in a deep shade of burgundy.

Giselle Boots

Vagabond Shoemakers

Giselle Boots

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