Thigh-High (or Over-the-Knee) Boots for Fall 2008
I have always loved thigh- high boots and own a couple of pairs already. One pair I bought on sale from Neimans a couple of years ago – Christian Diors – that are fabulous, motorcycle/cowboy style boots with a great heel in a deep saddle color. I was thrilled to find that Victoria’s Secret carries a decent copy of this boot in black. Check them out!
But there are so many thigh-high choices this year, it’s making me dizzy. This is a look that, to me, can add excitement, sexiness and chiness to an outfit instantly. But you have to do it right. Simple dresses, simple accessories, toned-down make-up are all necessary or you risk cheapening your look. I love thigh-highs with shorter dresses; I’v never been a fan of the skirt and boot look where there’s a really large gap of leg space between the two. I have always felt that no one gained anything but choppiness and sloppiness when this occurred. Thigh-highs fix that problem instantly.
Here’s a gorgeous pair, but sadly seem to be sold out, by Halston. The suede gives them a softer appeal and the tight fit make them so flattering.
I love low-heeled ones for a casual look. Like these Stuart Weitzmans — they are available at zappos.com and retail for $535. They are simple, perfect, well-made and worth the price:
Another pair by Stuart Weitzman — also available at zappos.com are low-heeled and in brown. A couple of stunning pairs of thigh-high boots can be ordered through neimanmarcus.com. They are Manolo Blahnik’s and sell for a whopping $1,695. But they are gorgeousand Stella McCartney’s faux leather boots for about $900, also at Neiman’s (Below).
Just remember to pair these boots with simple dresses and not a lot of overt sexiness or you’ll end up cheapening your look.
Check out electricboutique.com for more platform styles as well.
Here’s Sarah Jessica Parker showing
how stunning thigh high boots can look:
