When it comes to fashion inspiration, my immediate go-to is the British royal family. From Kate Middleton's chic hats to Meghan Markle's easy monochrome ensembles, it's impossible to make a faux pas if I'm trying to emulate their classic silhouettes. The other thing I love about them? They, like the rest of us, are outfit repeaters. The latest example? Sarah Ferguson was seen attending Climate Week in New York City, sporting a beloved pair of black boots. They're none other than her Geox boots with a shiny gold heel from the brand's 2019 Respira holiday collection.
Sarah Ferguson Rocks Her Beloved Lace-Up Boots on Repeat During Climate Week in NYC—and I'm Picking Up a Pair for Myself
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Published Sep 27, 2024
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On September 25, Fergie shared a clip to Instagram (shown above), where she participated in various Climate Week activities, including sitting on panels, joining roundtable discussions and even sampling a New York hot dog. (It is a rite of passage.)
"I have the pleasure of being in New York for this year's Climate Week and want to bring you behind the scenes!," she writes in the caption. "It was so inspiring to meet so many motivated young people who are looking to make the future a much more positive place to be. Can't wait for day 2!"
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Her Victorian-inspired lace-up boots added a fun metallic twist to her outfit, which consisted of a blue velvet blazer, knee-length black skirt and a colorful blouse, which received plenty of compliments in its own right. The duchess posted a second video a day later, in which she sported the same shoes, this time styled with a black-and-white-checkered skirt suit.
While this style is sadly no longer in stock, I've found three similar pairs I'm sure Fergie would approve of, ranging from $57 to $1,700. And all I can say is, props to the royals for practicing underconsumption core. Hopefully, we'll see these boots in many outings to come.
1. Ninety Union Brooke Booties
Ninety Union
Ninety Union's square-toe boots have a gold-rimmed, 2.5-inch block heel. They're available in US sizes 4 to 13 and are also available in red, silver, gold and tan if black isn't your color.
Bottega Veneta
For all the high-fashion girlies out there, these pointy-toe Bottega Veneta booties feature a curved, sculptural, gold heel at a walkable 2 inches. The Italian-made calfskin ankle boots are available in US sizes 4 to 12 and feature brass hardware and leather outsole.
3. Perphy Glitter Lace-Up Boots
Perphy
On a budget? You can still find some Fergie-inspired boots. This glittery pair from Target takes "gold" to the next level, while most closely mimicking the duchess's lace-up silhouette. The 3.5 inch heel is the perfect height boost for all the petites out there, and the shoes come in US sizes 5.5 to 10. And if gold isn't your thing, they're also available in emerald green.