I have been a fan of over the knee boots since undergrad when it wasn’t as common to wear them as they are now. I can recall going to dinner in Athens with friends and them telling me that my new over the knee boots from Rainbow were cute. Still, they could never wear them because they were intimidated at the time because it wasn’t a popular style boot yet. (Y’all remember Rainbow? Y’all couldn’t tell me nothing in undergrad cause Rainbow had all the colors in every item they had). Even though lug boots are very much in at the moment, over the knee boots are a staple and recommend you find you a classic pair to add to your closet. If you’re not sure how to style over the knee boots, I have 3 tips you need to do it.
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PHOTOS BY: DORESE JENAE PORTRAITS
WHY YOU NEED OVER THE KNEE BOOTS
Over the knee boots are a stylish and versatile type of footwear that can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your outfit. They make a great statement piece to dress up a basic look. The beauty of these boots is they can be worn with just about anything – dress, pants, jeans, skirts. Because they have been in the market for a while, different styles and varieties are available to match your style preferences – flat, platform, stilleo, or block heel. These boots are also great transition pieces for spring and fall and a great way to keep those knees warm in winter.
3 TIPS TO STYLE OVER THE KNEE BOOTS
PLAY WITH TEXTURE
There are a variety of textures available with these boots. Adding texture is a great way to add visual interest to your look. So, mixing leather with knitwear or suede boots with a leather look will add that visual interest you want for your outfit.
ADD LAYERS
Because of the visual interest that these tall boots have, adding layers to your look is another way to wear them. To do that, adding a short layer, like the skirt I have on, is the perfect way to break up the length of the boots.
DRESS THEM UP OR DOWN
The beauty of these boots is that they can be dressed up or down. My favorite way to style them is to jazz up jeans or with short skirts to make my legs look longer than they are.
SHOP THE LOOK!
Asos Lilac Coat (similar) || Banana Republic Sweater (similar) || Dress worn as a skirt (similar) || Dolce Vita Over the Knee Boots (similar) || A New Day Necklace set || Garmin Watch || Amazon Sunnies || Amazon Bag || Hoop Earrings (similar) || NARS Wild Night
