Steal the look: Knee-high boots for fall

Riding boots

Leather riding boots with a flat or low heel are essentials for fall. Taylor Swift wears a pair of brown equestrian boots with a romantic blouse for a casual-chic fall look that can't be beat.

Bargain buy:
Annie Shoes Page Riding Boot
($56 at Endless)

Splurge-worthy:
Stuart Weitzman Standard Riding Boot
($635 at Bloomingdale's)

Wonderful wedges

If you want the height of a high heel and the comfort of a flat boot, pick up a pair of knee-high boots with a wedge heel. The wedge distributes your weight over a large surface area, making your boots both comfortable and stylish. Wedge boots are perfect for moms on the go, like Jessica Alba.

Bargain buy:
Steve Madden Ashleey Boot
($160 at Piper Lime)

Splurge-worthy:
B Brian Atwood Venada Leather Boot
($525 at Saks)

Over-the-top

Knee-high boots are classic staples. But for something a little more modern, pick up a pair of over-the-knee boots. These boots can be worn casually with jeans (like Kim Kardashian's look) or partnered with a mini dress and tights for sexy fall style.

Bargain buy:
Kelsi Dagger Briallen Over the Knee Boot
($130 at DSW)

Splurge-worthy:
Giuseppe Zanotti Hidden-Platform Boot
($1,295 at Bergdorf Goodman)