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Kerry Washington Elevates Preppy Style With Pointy Knee-High Boots

The actress stepped out in NYC to appear on "The View."
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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 20: Kerry Washington attends The Six Triple Eight DC Special Screening at National Museum Of African American History & Culture on November 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Netflix)
Kerry Washington at "The Six Triple Eight" Los Angeles Premiere at The Egyptian Theater on December 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Kerry Washington Elevates Preppy Style With Pointy Knee-High Boots
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 17: Kerry Washington attends the DuJour Media's Jason Binn celebrates winter cover star Kerry Washington, star of "The Six Triple Eight" at Gramercy Starck on December 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for DuJour Media)
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Kerry Washington went with a timeless look for her latest outing. The “Scandal” star stepped out in New York City on Monday after taping an episode of “The View.”

For her morning show appearance, she slipped into a pair of black knee-high boots. Her boots were covered in a suede material and featured a sharp pointed toe. A black band wrapped around the ankle and was cinched with a sparkly silver buckle. A 2-inch thin heel rounded the pair off.

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Washington is seen on Oct. 9, 2023 in New York City.Raymond Hall/GC Images

Popularized in the ‘60 go-go era, knee-high boots remain a staple today. Often worn with skirts or dresses, the style is a wise choice in fall and winter for protecting the leg from the elements while still allowing the wearer to show some leg.

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Washington is seen on Oct. 9, 2023 in New York City.MEGA/GC Images

The actress paired her weather-appropriate footwear with a classic minidress. She wore a black and white tweed dress. Her dress featured long sleeves and four pockets along the front, as well as four silver buttons as extra embellishments. She accessorized her look with a fun black headband with stone detailing, as well as a few rings and small silver hoop earrings. Washington carried a black and white tweed top-handle bag as well.

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Washington’s style versatility has led to several memorable looks through the years since she took over Hollywood. Even over the summer, she’s shown off her range in personal style. In July, she attended Dolce & Gabbana’s fashion show in Puglia, Italy wearing a crystal-adorned column gown featuring intricate beadwork from the luxury house paired with platform pumps. She also posted on Instagram a few weeks prior in printed pants and white sneakers.

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About the Author:

Tara Larson is the editorial assistant for Footwear News. She mainly covers topics from celebrity style to new footwear launches and collaborations. She also serves as the assistant to editorial director Michael Atmore. Prior to joining Footwear News, she worked for Esquire and Traditional Home.

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