Fall’s easiest outfit formula is one that stars love to wear, and it’s refreshingly simple: pairing a dress with boots. 

It’s a go-to look for the traditional season for a reason: the pairing can work for just about anything on your calendar this season, from pumpkin-picking dates to mahjong clubs. 

The simple ensemble is popular every fall season due to its ease and versatility. 

Whatever you’re dressing for this season, be it the office or a fall wedding, look for dresses with long sleeves to keep covered. Or, if you go for a sleeveless style, add a layer with trending outerwear, such as barn coats, military jackets, or “rich mom” jackets. Then, finish the look with a pair of knee-high boots of your choosing, for fall, we like a cowboy boot or suede style. 

We’re refreshing our boot-and-dress pairings with a seriously good selection of discounted dresses from Free People. From flowing prairie dresses to festive frocks for the holiday season, these are the on-sale finds worth shopping, starting at just $30.