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Over-the-Knee Boots

Winter’s Sky-High Fashion Trend

Nov 16, 2009 Heather Loney

Forget knee high boots. Amp up your outerwear with towering boots that hit above the knee. This winter the sky's the limit.

When the snow falls the question begs, fashion or function? Style or warmth? Which boots will you buy? Well, this season there are boots out there that have the potential to definitively end the debate. Fashion is the winner with a new troop of over the knee boots.

Design Inspiration

At the Fall 2009 ready to wear shows Miuccia Prada sent her models down the runway in fly fishing inspired boots. Let alone the over the knee classification, these boots are essentially hip waders – not for the fashion wallflower, or anyone under 5’8”.

Madonna wore a pair of Louis Vuitton over the knee boots to the Met Gala, and the Chole runways were accented with slouchy, black leather skyscrapers. Needless to say, after the Fall 2009 shows wrapped, a fashion phenomenon was officially born.

How To Wear Over the Knee Boots

The key to wearing this sexy footwear trend is balance. These boots are daring and scandalous. So pair them with clothing that is casual or modest. No matter how badly you would like to channel Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, resist all urges to pair these boots with a tight and sexy mini dress. Save it for Halloween.

For example, a pair of over the knee boots work well with leggings and a loose fitting boyfriend button up shirt or blazer. And skinny jeans underneath over the knee boots add instant wow factor to a casual outfit.

When it comes to proportions, if your over the knee boots are slim fitting, opt for tops with volume. Save slim fitting tops and jackets for slouchy boots. Look for outfits and proportions that contrast the statement making boots.

Where To Buy Over the Knee Boots

Even though the fashion elite are strutting about in thigh grazing boots worth a couple of thousand dollars, you do not need to drain your bank account, or even your most recent pay check, to take home a pair of your own. If you haven't already embraced the cheap chic fashion phenomenon, it's time to fall in love. The proliferation of afforda-luxe fashion chains means that retailers have to step up their game. It's no longer acceptable to pump out dress after dress that is going to fall apart after one wear (although that level of craftsmanship is certainly still around).

For over the knee boots that balance affordability with style try out Aldo Shoes, Steve Madden, or The Shoe Company. And shop online at Piperlime.com and Zappos.com for a huge selection of thigh high boots at all price points.

This winter, over the knee boots may not be the best option when it comes to function, but there is no denying their status as a fashion powerhouse.

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Over the Knee Boots