Keke Palmer Wore a Mini Skirt in Freezing Weather with This Timeless Classic

I'm fully ready to admit that I'm obsessed with all things Keke Palmer. Ever since I was in middle school, I remember the multi-hyphenated talent being such a force of nature whenever she popped up on the screen during my after-school TV viewing. As the years have rolled on, she has continued to be a source of not of endless meme material for my group chats (insert "Sorry to this man"), but as of late, she's also been inspiring my thoughts on style—especially winter wear.

Just take her latest outing, for example. On Thursday, January 16th, the actress was seen arriving at the Kelly Clarkson Show at Rockefeller Center to promote her latest comedy One of Them Days. Even though the temps were well below freezing, Palmer looked trés chic in a grey and cream-colored plaid mohair coat and matching mini skirt from Schiaparelli, which she wore with a fitted black turtleneck and sheer Wolford tights. She accessorized her winter outfit with a leather newsboy cap, gloves, black leather knee-high boots, and a Schiaparelli mini keyhole handbag.

Sure, it takes a lot of confidence and physical endurance, if we're being real, to step out onto the city streets in freezing weather in this kind of outfit, but Palmer somehow makes it look oh-so effortless. And we're taking notes! What keeps her plaid coat and miniskirt ensemble from veering into impractical territory, if you ask us, is her use of her knee-high boots that she paired with the sheer tights. They give a much-needed sense of balance to her look, especially the daring miniskirt, and perfectly complement the clothes while still being very much seasonally appropriate.

Sam Edelman Sylvia Knee High Boot

$120 at Nordstrom

Modatope Knee High Boots

$59 at Amazon

Knee-high boots have deservedly earned their spot amongst the timeless classics of footwear due to their chic and sleek silhouette and endless versatility. You can pair them with your sexy winter apparel like Palmer did or slip into them with a flowy skirt or fitted jeans during the warmer months for a boho or equestrian vibe. However you decide to style them, just make sure you're investing in a pair of leather knee-high boots that are of high quality and build to make sure you get maximum wear out of them because there's nothing worse than walking down the street and having your shoes fall apart.

Ahead are some knee-high boots that were made for walking and ready for your shopping cart.

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Steve Madden Livah Knee High Boot
Shop now: $59 (Originally $99); nordstrom.com

Vince Camuto Avriah Knee High Boot
Shop now: $114 (Originally $229); nordstrom.com

Madewell the Dimes Kitten-Heel Knee Boot
Shop now: $179 (Originally $298); madewell.com

Lumeheel Knee High Boots
Shop now: $64; amazon.com

Banana Republic Italian Leather Knee-High Boot
Shop now: $380; bananarepublic.com

Dolce Vita Auggie Pointed Toe Knee High Boot
Shop now: $159 (Originally $250); nordstrom.com

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