Platform boots change the proportions of an outfit. The sole adds height, the shaft adds weight at the ankle, and trousers need to be cut to suit both. These five outfits show how to make platform boots look intentional, using pieces from the LEXE collection.
First, a quick fit check
- Platform boots look heavy on their own, so give them a wider leg or a longer line above.
- Decide whether the trouser hem sits over the boot or above it. Either works; a hem that stops halfway looks accidental.
- Check the foot length chart on the product page. Boot sizing varies, and the lace up platform boots in faux leather are listed as true to size.
1. Wide-leg cargos and a cropped jacket
Wear the LEXE Tide Cargo Pants over the LEXE KickHaut Platform Boots so the hem skims the top of the boot. Add the LEXE Subsage Moto Jacket on top. The cropped jacket keeps the waist visible, and the boots balance the volume of the trousers.
2. Faux leather pants, all black
The LEXE Sheen Pants are high waisted and wide leg. With black platform boots and a fitted top, the line from waist to floor stays unbroken. Add a slim jacket such as the LEXE Willow Moto Jacket if you want more structure.
3. Distressed jeans with a clean top
Let the denim carry the look. The LEXE Smoke Jeans are dark gray and wide leg, with a distressed finish. Keep the top plain and choose boots in black so the jeans are the focus.
4. A corset top with relaxed bottoms
For a night out, pair the LEXE Vesper Corset Top with loose cargos or jeans and platform boots. The structured top and chunky boots frame the relaxed middle.
5. Knee-high boots with a short hem
The multi-buckle platform knee-high boots have a faux leather upper, multiple buckles and a high heel. They suit shorter lengths, such as the LEXE Midnight Skort, which has a skirt front and a high waist. Keep the top simple and let the buckles be the detail.
Which boot for which outfit
- Everyday and cargos: the LEXE KickHaut Platform Boots have a 10 cm heel and a rubber sole, a good starting point if you want noticeable height without going very high.
- Lace-up detail: the lace up platform boots in faux leather add a more industrial line, which suits jeans and plain tops.
- Statement outfits: the multi-buckle platform knee-high boots have a high heel and multiple buckles, so keep everything else quiet.
Proportion rules that always work
Pair a chunky sole with something equally substantial above it: a wide trouser leg, a structured jacket or a longer coat. If you are wearing a fitted bottom, such as the skirt-front shorts in idea 5, go for a looser top so the outfit does not feel top-light. When in doubt, take a photo before you leave. If the boots look like the heaviest element, add volume above them or lighten the sole color.
Color and finish tips
- Black boots go with everything on this list. The KickHaut boots also come in red and white if you want a stronger accent.
- Match the finish. Shiny faux leather pants look best with boots that have a similar sheen.
- Add sunglasses last. A rimless or cat eye frame from LEXE Specs sunglasses keeps the outfit sharp.
Looking after your boots
Wipe faux leather with a soft damp cloth and let it dry away from direct heat. The same basics apply to jackets, and our care guide for faux leather jackets covers them in more detail.
For more outfit ideas, read streetwear outfit ideas with faux leather jackets, wide-leg jeans and boots.