If you think that Ugg boots belong in the back of your closet, destined to never see the light of day again, you might want to take a beat.
Why? For one, celeb stylist Rachel Zoe says so. That's right, the comfy, cold-weather shoe (that feels so good it's practically a slipper) is cool again—just in time for fall. And lucky for all of us that have a hard time with heels, Uggs these days go with everything. "You can live in Ugg day to night—wear them at home, wear them out and in whatever setting you will still look incredibly stylish," encouraged the pro.
Don't believe it? Keep reading for four celeb-inspired ways to wear Uggs any time, any place.
Just because it's your day (or night) off, doesn't mean that you shouldn't get dressed up at all. It's perfectly reasonable to want to keep it simple, but that doesn't give you free reign to look like a slob. The solution: Pull a Hailey Baldwin and swap in your boots anywhere that you would wear sneakers. Whether you're doing the crop top and short-shorts routine or going the flirty route with a miniskirt and bodysuit, consider Ugg boots your flat-shoe upgrade of the season.
If you're jettsetting this fall (near, far or anywhere in between), comfort is key. But if you're a fashion girl like Olivia Culpo, looking good, no matter what, tops the list as well. You might only be wearing stretchy jeggings and an oversized sweater (your most off-duty outfit), but trust us: Fleece-lined boots are much easier to slip on and off when you're making your way through the airport's tedious TSA checkpoint.
You can rationalize wearing the cozy shoe when traveling and hanging around the house, but yes, you can also wear Uggs out and about when you are being your most serious self, much like Hilary Duff. If you have a business meeting or something equally as professional on the books, the trick is to pair the under-the-radar footwear with structured pieces, like oversized sunnies, a cape jacket and a satchel, to instantly bring glamour to your look.
UGG Classic Cuff Short, $180; Dorothy Perkins Stripe Bodycon Tube Dress, $37; Hype Spitfire Sunglasses, $39; ZAC Zac Posen Eartha Soft Top Handle Bag, $495; Mango Pockets Cape, $99.99
We're all busy, so more often than not what you wear during the day winds up being the very outfit that you roll into happy hour in. If that's the case, you've got to make sure that your outfit is versatile enough to transition you from occasion to occasion. Not to say that Ugg spokesperson Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's look would work well for a cocktail party, but the all-black, no-fuss mentality is the safest way to look classy at any hour. Just be sure to keep it fun with trendy accessories like a colorful fur collar or the model's edgy choker.
Thank goodness, too, because, really, who wants to wear heels when you can wear Uggs instead?