Smart Trends For Fall: Men's Dress Boots

But that doesn't mean we should disregard the hip and cool styles of the season -- and I am certainly always an advocate of expressing yourself and investing in your own personal style. As I always say, "You make fashion happen, not the other way around."

The ladies have their booties for fall. And men, we have dress boots. Because they are almost always versatile and wearable, you can pair them with denim jeans, a sweater or shirt and leather for a relaxed, casual, day look -- or you can kick it up a notch and achieve a sharp, sophisticated look for work or business casual parties by pairing them with some flat front or boot cut pin-stripe pants, or black or gray pants topped with a cashmere turtleneck, dress shirt or a 'dressier' sweater.

I've collected a few dress boot styles for reference if you're shopping for a pair. And as for price points, expect to pay $99.00 for a decent quality and up to $2,000 for those with a sky-is-the-limit budget. Happy Shopping!