High-Low Masterclass: Why Khloé Kardashian’s 2014 Tuxedo & Timberlands Look Still Rules

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In October 2014, Khloé Kardashian arrived at the Tao Nightclub in Las Vegas for Kim Kardashian’s birthday celebration, debuting a look that perfectly balanced high-fashion tailoring with streetwear grit.

Khloé Kardashian makes a bold high-low statement at Tao Nightclub by pairing a sharply tailored black tuxedo dress with rugged Timberland work boots for Kim Kardashian’s birthday celebration in Las VegasKhloé Kardashian makes a bold high-low statement at Tao Nightclub by pairing a sharply tailored black tuxedo dress with rugged Timberland work boots for Kim Kardashian’s birthday celebration in Las Vegas

Stepping away from traditional evening heels, she styled a sharp black tuxedo dress with iconic Timberland work boots (available at Zappos).

A close-up captures Khloé’s softly contoured makeup, glossy nude lips, and diamond stud earrings under bright nightclub flash photographyA close-up captures Khloé’s softly contoured makeup, glossy nude lips, and diamond stud earrings under bright nightclub flash photography in Las Vegas on October 25, 2014 (Credit: FayesVision / WENN / Judy Eddy)

The ensemble, finished with a Jennifer Zeuner star necklace, gained extra attention for her choice of accessories: a set of metallic gold grillz that she subtly flashed for photographers.

This appearance remains a masterclass in the “high-low” styling trend, proving that rugged footwear can hold its own on the red carpet.

Khloé subtly flashes metallic gold grillz as she smiles, adding a streetwear edge to her otherwise polished nighttime lookKhloé subtly flashes metallic gold grillz as she smiles, adding a streetwear edge to her otherwise polished nighttime look

The gold grillz are shown in detail, reinforcing the rebellious accessory choice that amplified the outfit’s high-fashion-meets-street aestheticThe gold grillz are shown in detail, reinforcing the rebellious accessory choice that amplified the outfit’s high-fashion-meets-street aesthetic

Khloe’s 6-inch “Premium” boots in waterproof nubuck leather feature durable laces with Taslan fibers for long-lasting wear, rustproof hardware, and embossed tree logos on the sides.

The black Timberland Classic 6" Premium boots feature waterproof nubuck leather, padded collars, and a heavy-duty lug sole built for durability rather than dressy appealThe black Timberland Classic 6″ Premium boots feature waterproof nubuck leather, padded collars, and a heavy-duty lug sole built for durability rather than dressy appeal

Shown in the brand’s signature wheat nubuck, the Timberland 6" Premium boots highlight contrast stitching, rustproof hardware, and the iconic tree logoShown in the brand’s signature wheat nubuck, the Timberland 6″ Premium boots highlight contrast stitching, rustproof hardware, and the iconic tree logo

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