Black boots may not magically give you a promotion, but they do add structure and style to whatever you're wearing. See Andy Sachs for example. Anne Hathaway recently stepped onto the Devil Wears Prada 2 set in a pinstripe vest and matching trousers paired with a sharp pair of black ankle boots, perfectly blending polished professionalism with subtle edge. The boots weren't over-the-top. Her footwear was clean and office-appropriate, but still bold enough to signal that the woman wearing them knows what she wants.