How to wear a dress with over the knee boots?

Initially, over the knee boots did not have much success with women, as they do now. Like many other types of shoes, over the knee boots have moved into women's fashion from the men's wardrobe. In the 17th century, over the knee boots were boots with a small heel and a high top, equipped with a special valve that protected the knees. It was an officer's cavalry shoes for men. At the end of the 19th century, the famous designers of that time made some efforts to let the over the knee boots into women's everyday life. Since then, over the knee boots have been a basic element of the women's wardrobe, which every woman must have.

Modern women's over the knee boots are high boots - to the middle of the thigh - which have a fairly loose shaft and high stiletto heels. From the 1980s to the 2000s, this accessory became one of the favorite types of shoes, whose design and development were carried out by famous fashion houses and big brands. Soon, the main features of the structure of this model of shoes gradually entered the classics, which are actively used today.

The main advantage of over the knee boots can be considered their spectacular appearance, which successfully harmonizes with practicality. Since these shoes are usually made from genuine leather, you can not be afraid of autumn slush and dampness - a high top will provide you with comfort, warmth and coziness.A high heel combined with a stable dense sole create an unsurpassed duo that allows its owner to feel comfortable in this shoe model.

But, perhaps, the most important positive feature of this shoe can be called the fact that over the knee boots, due to their height and spectacular heels, allow you to wear with them such a piece of clothing as a dress in any even the coldest period of time. Agree, not every shoe can boast of such a property. It is the over the knee boots that can bring not only comfort, but also sexuality into your image - leather shoes with a high top perfectly repeats the silhouette of women's stockings, also effectively emphasizing the femininity and flirtatiousness of their owner.

This "dangerously sexy" combination became extremely popular among women after the sensational film "Pretty Woman" in the 2000s starring Julia Roberts. The actress played the role of a spectacular prostitute, and her main distinguishing feature was a bold combination of over the knee boots with a mini-length dress or with a tight-fitting stylish bodysuit in addition to a short skirt.

Of course, not every girl and woman will be able to decide on such a bold and slightly frank image, but at present, modern designers of major brands have released a lot of interesting models of dresses and over the knee boots that can be combined without fear of seeming vulgar or too frank.

Of course, when drawing up an image and choosing shoes, first of all, a girl or a woman thinks about what style she wants to get. It is this decision that can affect the style of the dress itself, as well as the shoe model, color, length and silhouette.

So, for example, in creating a business image for the office or business meetings, over-the-knee boots in exceptionally light or neutral shades will help you. It is absolutely necessary to combine them with dresses from the classics with a strict silhouette. The well-known sheath dress is the best for this. However, one point must be remembered here: over the knee boots are extremely reluctant to combine with dresses, whose length is much lower than the mid-thigh or knee line. In this case, it is worth considering a sheath dress of short length.

This element of a business wardrobe is best combined with over the knee boots, whose bootleg only slightly covers the knees. A classic black dress is best paired with charcoal or charcoal suede shoes. This option is more suitable for a business evening, and therefore it is worth complementing the image with a bag of a strict geometric silhouette on a short strap.

Lighter shades of a sheath dress, such as beige, white, pale yellow and soft pink, will find the perfect combination with brown over the knee boots. It is best if they are also suede, as excessive shine will deprive the image of a strictly style. You can complement this and the previous look with a fitted jacket with three-quarter sleeves, as well as a windbreaker in a classic style. In a colder period - a classic coat with a wide belt at the waistline, or a sheepskin coat.

Of course, over the knee boots will fit extremely well into a more informal, evening style. In this case, a wrap cocktail dress will look harmonious with this shoe. It can be made from such light materials as chiffon or satin - in this case, it is worth choosing a midi-length dress - and from denser ones, like velvet or knitwear - mini-length.

A dress of such bright colors as red, blue or green should be complemented with over-the-knee boots exclusively in black. It is best if the shoes are varnished, which will give the image a special elegance. If your dress is made of light flying material, then you should choose less “noticeable” shoes - made of genuine leather, for example.

With dresses in light and neutral shades, you can make successful combinations with boots in dark brown, wine, olive and blue.

A dress with a fluffy skirt will also fit very effectively into the evening look. Usually this product visually consists of two parts: a bodice and a puffy mini-length skirt. It is perfectly complemented by over-the-knee boots with a bootleg up to half the thigh.

A cocktail dress on a cool evening can be complemented with a light shawl, coat or jacket, whose cut belongs to the informal style.

Going to the city for a walk or gathering with friends, it is worth creating a casual look. Over the knee boots and a short polo dress will help you with this. This combination looks unusual, but at the same time very stylish. Under boots of neutral shades, such as white and beige, it is worth choosing a polo dress of soft, but not too dark colors: gray, pale green, blue, light pink, etc. Patent black classic over the knee boots perfectly emphasize the depth of color of a dark dress .

Many fashionistas find it interesting to combine with over the knee boots such models of a short dress as a sundress. Surprisingly interesting is the combination of "heavy" over the knee boots with light summer dresses.They are often complemented with a knitted cardigan or a long windbreaker to create a certain “massiveness” in the image, which will add harmony to the bow, leveling the heavy bottom and light top.

The undoubted favorite of urban fashionistas is a spectacular leather dress. It goes well with genuine leather over the knee boots. This look is perfect for some social gathering or concert, where you have to look spectacular.

Treads are extremely interesting to combine with asymmetrical dresses made of light fabrics. Interesting in this case, the combination of dresses in neutral shades, such as gray or grayish blue, with over the knee boots of the same tone.

The urban style also does not rule out the combination of tight short dresses in bright colors with black suede pointed-toe over the knee boots. It turns out not too strict, but at the same time elegant style. You can complement it with a leather jacket, coat or bomber jacket.

The casual style also welcomes combinations in the image, such as a shirt dress with suede gray over the knee boots with flat soles. A very interesting bow, which, of course, will appeal to those girls who like to attract the attention of others. Casual, but at the same time quite effective and stylish image. It can easily be supplemented with a cap with a knitted visor and a voluminous bag.

Perhaps it is worth noting that stylists do not recommend combining over the knee boots with dresses whose length goes below the knees. Otherwise, you threaten to get an extremely ridiculous and massive image.