Best Over-The-Knee Boots from the Runway

In: Fashion and Style | On: 24 Nov, 2009

Over-the-knee, or thigh high, boots have been at the back of the mind since I became aware of their return earlier this year. They’re been at the back of my mind because up until recently I’ve viewed them as inaccessible. Not only because they’re expensive, but unwearable due to a hooker connotations. Eye candy, but not for me to wear!

Since reading Over-The-Knee Boots: How To Do It I’ve had a dramatic change of heart.

There are two particular techniques to wearing the boots and looking stylish and sexy, as opposed to…erm, slutty.

1. Disguising them as apart of your leg wear.

It’s not entirely obvious where the boots begin and the legwear (jeans/leggings/tights) end which is what makes this look so polished.

My favorite spin on this look is teaming the over-the-knee’s with stockings that have vertical stripe detail (as worn by the model on the left).

2. By working proportions, and going big on top.

The sleek shape of the boots is accentuated when off-set by big and bold shapes on top. Even when we get a peek of thigh from the model on the right the bold, structured shape of the coat provides undeniable class. The age old rule is to show-off only one feature at a time.

As far as over-the-knee’s go for me…I WISH I could afford a ridiculous price tag on these. Topshop has an incredibly covetable range.

Over-The-Knee Boots by joannefaith featuring Boutique 9 shoes

Brian Atwood boots, Boutique 9 boots, TopShop boots (last three)

Unfortunately once you factor in shipping on top of the risk that they might not be the perfect fit it’s not a cheap ordeal. Here’s hoping my favorite shoe stores Wild Pair or Mi Piaci can put a sexy spin on things.

New Zealand is heading into summer, which means this trend will have to remain at the back of my mind until the days grow colder again – which, thank you to my geographical location, is likely to mark the real first season of the over-the-knee boot in New Zealand.

I will be ready.

Images via Fashionising.

Joanne Faith

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(9) Comments | In: Fashion and Style | Tagged With: boots, Fashion and Style, over the knee, runway

Couture Carrie, on November 25th, 2009 at 8:26 am Said:

Totally gorgeous post, darling!
Especially loving LV!

xoxox,
CC

Cafe Fashionista cafefashionista , on November 25th, 2009 at 9:44 am Said:

LOVE over the knee boots. I often wear black ones and pair them with dark wash skinny jeans or leggings – you can hardly tell that I’m even wearing shoes; but the effect makes your legs go on for miles. Loving these tips!

bananas., on November 25th, 2009 at 11:00 am Said:

oh lady, i am OBSESSED with my OTK boots. like sickly OBSESSED! now i don’t look nearly as fabulous as those models up there but i do feel like a million bucks

Kristiana, on November 25th, 2009 at 11:57 am Said:

WOW! I’ve actually been thinking of buying some.. when I get enough money, haha!

PS. damn, your blog looks so professional, almost like a magazine!

Luana, on November 25th, 2009 at 12:17 pm Said:

This is actually one trend I’m nervous about trying, specifically because of the slutty v.s. normal component. The play on proportions makes so much sense though! And I also live by the one feature at a time rule, I think it’s great advice! Great tips

sarah hannah, on November 26th, 2009 at 3:51 am Said:

I’ve wanted a pair since I first saw Pretty Woman hahaha. Sadly now that I don’t buy leather anymore and since Stella McCartney is out of my price range it’s going to be a loooong time till I get myself a pair.

I adore them when worn with tights and a knitted mini sweater dress in winter. So so gorgeous

xxx

Joanne Faith, on November 27th, 2009 at 1:45 am Said:

@CC Thank you! That LV look IS stunning.

@bananas. I am obsessed and I’m not even sure I can wear them yet. So obsessed I announced to my boyfriend that I would be wearing these boots in the next 6 months. He rolled his eyes.

@Kristiana Thank you!

@Luana I must admit, I am nervous too! But I think starting with the ‘wearing like its normal legwear’ thing works to prevent any unwelcome connotations…

@sarah hannah Agreed, that is such a cute style.

szela, on November 27th, 2009 at 6:43 am Said:

i wish we were on the other side of the world now so we could be wearing all these incredibly gorgeous thigh high boots! i especially love those riding boots and laced-up ones.

PinkBow, on November 29th, 2009 at 4:31 am Said:

i do love this trend but it makes me wish i had skinnier legs!