Fashionable women's over the knee boots 2022-2023
What it is
Previously, over the knee boots were cavalry boots with elongated tops and bells at the top that covered the knees. Modern over the knee boots are women's boots slightly above the knee or reaching to the middle of the thigh, with a narrow top, made of leather, suede, velor or velvet.
History of occurrence
Treads were created for cavalry riders in Europe during the Middle Ages. They allowed to be in the saddle for a long time and feel comfortable, but initially they were very rigid and did not bend at the knees and ankles.
In the XVII-XVIII centuries. cuirassiers, dragoons and infantrymen in the Russian army wore boots. In addition, they were worn by representatives of the nobility and even Peter I himself. And later, the fashion for them spread everywhere and migrated to the women's wardrobe.
Features and Benefits
Girls in over the knee boots are always sexy, elegant and even aristocratic. It is only important to choose the right clothes that will not make the image defiant and vulgar. Treads look good with dresses of a straight silhouette, oversized, as well as loose-fitting outfits.
The classic length is a couple of centimeters above the knees. However, mid-thigh boots are common.Classic models are more suitable for tall thin girls. Treads of standard length with heels and a platform can be worn by short girls of a thin build with a proportional body structure.
fashion models
Flat
Over the knee boots with a flat sole will always be relevant, because in addition to aesthetic qualities, they have undoubted convenience. They go well with military-style coats, with leather and suede jackets, with short and medium length fur coats and trench coats.
An interesting option is offered by stylists - to combine over the knee boots with tights with geometric and fantasy prints, however, all other clothes should be plain.
Over the knee boots with a flat sole are more convenient to combine with everyday things, as they look less provocative without heels.
On a tractor sole
Designers paid special attention to tractor-soled shoes in the 2017-2018 collections, including over the knee boots. They unanimously insist that this is one of the hottest trends for the coming season. Moreover, the tractor sole can be present both in models with high heels, and on a flat sole or platform.
Heels
The most provocative and sexy model of over the knee boots are heeled over the knee boots. In 2017-2018 they will be as relevant as before. The Balmain brand introduced a wide variety of suede models, including those with thin, elegant heels.
Lace-up
Lacing in over the knee boots 2017-2018 is located in front and performs a decorative function, so this model looks uncomfortable only at first glance. In the Lorenzo Serafini collection, fringed lace-up over the knee boots are combined with a light dress with a floral print and frills, as well as with shorts and a sporty sweatshirt.
Lace-up boots go well with closed mini dresses. This is a very effective model that will not tolerate excess decor in the image.
More democratic models of boots with lacing are boots in which it is located at the back. Such models look more youthful and stylish and are suitable even for a casual look.
Long
Long over the knee boots remain in trend and appear in the collections of world designers more and more often. They are suggested to be worn with voluminous cozy sweaters, short dresses and even culottes.
Some designers offer over the knee boots so long that they can be confused with trousers. Such models look great on the runway shows, but raise doubts about the quality of shoes for real life.
Long boots are found in the collections of Alexander Wang, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin. And the Vetements brand impresses not only with the length of the over the knee boots, but also with their fantastic colors. So, purple, juicy green, bright blue, orange, candy pink and dark gray models are presented. By the way, this brand dressed even men in over the knee boots, which looks very outrageous and ambiguous.
Stretch
Stretch over the knee boots are ideal for female models. In combination with a skirt or dress a couple of centimeters longer or shorter than the over the knee boots, they will make the image emphatically fragile and slender, as they tightly fit the leg along the entire length.
For everyday wear, you can choose models made of leather or suede, and for a special occasion, boots made of textile or velvet are suitable.
Stretch over the knee boots have won recognition around the world, and designers have presented them in a variety of options in the 2017-2018 collections. For example, the Loewe brand has created laconic black suede over the knee boots.In addition, such models were presented by the brands Fendi, Givenchy, Mulberry, Saint Laurent.
Up to the knees
There are models of over the knee boots to the middle of the kneecaps and below. They were presented in the Jean Paul Gaultier collection in combination with tight trousers.
Although in fact such over the knee boots are a universal model - they look less defiant and can be combined not only with trousers or jeans, but also with elongated dresses to the knees or a little higher.
In 2017-2018, over-the-knee boots with a wide top will be relevant.
Combined
Combined over the knee boots are models made of suede on the front of the boot and textile or leather on the back. With a stretch textile insert at the back of the shaft, these over the knee boots will sit perfectly on the leg.
When choosing clothes to combine with combined over the knee boots, the same rule applies as for other models - the more voluminous the top of the outfit, the more fitted the bottom should be.
colors
Brown
The brown color of the over the knee boots has remained very relevant for many seasons. It is unobtrusive, goes well with clothes of soothing tones and looks noble. Designers have presented many models in various shades of brown, so you can choose the ones that suit your wardrobe.
Best of all, brown over the knee boots are combined with short and medium-length fur coats, as well as with sheepskin coats.
Beige
Beige over the knee boots look elegant and go well with light-colored clothes. Designers believe that beige over the knee boots will be especially relevant in autumn and winter.
Red
Red over the knee boots were presented in their collections by many designers. They are suitable for brave girls as the main accent in the outfit.Best of all they are combined with clothes in black and dark gray tones.
Blue
Blue over the knee boots look very original, both as casual shoes and as shoes for special occasions. The difference may be in the shape of the heel - for everyday wear it is better to choose models with flat soles, tractor soles or wedges. But for special occasions, blue over the knee boots with thin high heels are suitable.
Designers offer to choose boots for special occasions with various decorative elements - rhinestones, rivets, straps, etc.
Pink
Pink suede or velor over the knee boots will suit dreamy ladies in combination with chiffon dresses in light colors, cardigans and scarves in large knit with an interesting pattern. Designers insist that this is the must-have of the spring season 2017.
In addition, the combination of pink suede over the knee boots with a matching A-line dress is recognized as a trendy combination.
Greens
Designers offer over the knee boots in various shades of green - from rich dark to unobtrusive mint. At the same time, the texture is also offered differently: here are classic leather models, youth velor models with thick white soles, and romantic suede ones.
marsala colors
Marsala is one of the most popular shades of over the knee boots in 2017-2018. Stylists suggest wearing over the knee boots of this color with casual clothes. In addition, combinations of such over the knee boots with clothes in dark blue and gray are considered stylish.
Light
Light over the knee boots designers offer to combine with clothes in burgundy, gray, green, pink colors. Light gray over the knee boots, the colors of a rainy sky in autumn, are especially relevant in 2017-2018, they are perfect for a smart casual look.
redheads
Red over the knee boots are a great alternative to black, gray and brown everyday options. This color will be very popular in 2017-2018 and the designers of the most famous fashion houses include them in their collections and advise those who do not want to lag behind world fashion trends to purchase. So, for example, red elongated over the knee boots are found in the Lorenzo Serafini collection in combination with a light dress with a bright print.
Red over the knee boots should be combined with blue jeans, a turtleneck and a jacket similar in tone to the over the knee boots. In addition, combinations of red over the knee boots with black things, or with black and white colors or clothes in green tones, will be win-win options.
materials
Velvet
Velvet over the knee boots are definitely shoes for special occasions. In a casual look, they will look too out of place, but it is difficult to overestimate the solemn look of velvet over the knee boots for festive events, or even for stage looks. Stylists advise choosing models of rich colors - chocolate, turquoise, green, blue or burgundy, as well as cocoa color.
Many designers have made them in an elongated version with a heel, which is also covered in velvet. Among them are Zara, H&M, Sergio Rossi, River Island, Miu Miu.
Lacquer
Lacquer boots are a very controversial model. But stylists insist that in 2017-2018 they will be in great demand among fashionistas around the world. After all, even such a famous brand as Saint Laurent introduced glamorous patent leather over the knee boots in its collection. However, the colors are very restrained, and the main color of the lacquered models is still black.
Also, patent leather stockings with narrow noses were presented by the Balenciaga brand in black, dark brown, gray, as well as muddy green or blue.
Stylists believe that patent leather over the knee boots will be especially relevant in the spring of 2017.
Leather
The most popular and practical models of over the knee boots were and remain those made of genuine leather. A more inexpensive analogue made of artificial leather will be less popular, but will still remain one of the most popular.
The Balenciaga brand introduced leather over the knee boots on a high platform in black, light brown, blue, dark brown, white.
knitted
Designers offer the most extraordinary fashionistas to replenish their wardrobe with unusual models of over the knee boots - with knitted inserts. They look very unusual and original. Such boots could be seen in the Paola Ferri collection.
Rubber
Rubber boots look very unusual. Well-known brands make such shoes with high quality and soundly, and in some models, rubber imitates patent leather, so at first glance you may not understand the texture. So, for example, the Keddo brand has released rubber over the knee boots under exotic skin with fur inside. This brand generally has a wide selection of interesting rubber models.
Suede
Suede boots go well with boho style clothes. For example, in combination with a chiffon dress and a knitted cardigan, such shoes look simply gorgeous.
Woolen
An unusual demi-season wool model of over the knee boots is another novelty offered by designers in 2017-2018. An example is elongated over the knee boots in light brown tones with a geometric pattern on a high stable heel, made of wool and leather from the Yeezy brand.
Velor
Velor is easier to care for than velvet. Velor over the knee boots look luxurious and are made in both demi-season and winter versions. Stylists claim that they will be at the peak of fashion in 2017-2018.
Velor over the knee boots can be complemented not only with a casual bow, but also with a festive look for a party. However, youth-style velor over the knee boots with tractor soles will perfectly complement the casual look.
How to choose and who is suitable
Today, the choice of over the knee boots is simply huge - models of standard length and elongated ones, with narrow, round or square toes, laced or zippered, leather, suede, velvet, patent leather, heels, flat soles or platforms, etc. But it is better to choose based on several criteria - convenience, combination with things in the wardrobe, as well as depending on height and physique.
It is better for thin tall girls to choose models without a heel. As for the length and texture, there are no restrictions here. The thinness of the legs can be emphasized with stretch over the knee boots, and hidden with the help of loose-fitting models that need to be combined with jeans.
Short girls fit over the knee boots of a standard length slightly above the knee with a heel or platform.
Due to the possibility of visually reducing growth, full low girls are not recommended to wear over the knee boots, it is better to opt for other models of shoes to harmoniously respect the proportions of the body. However, with a strong desire to pick up over-the-knee boots for a full leg, it is still possible - for this you need to choose a model of discreet colors, with a wide top, not burdened with lapels or decorative elements.
What to wear
Low-cut over the knee boots in combination with a sweater dress, or a short knitted dress and tight tights look good on tall girls. Also, oversized and casual clothes are well suited for such a model of over the knee boots.
For girls of short stature, models with heels are suitable in combination with shirts and skinny jeans, or tight trousers. Bulky sweaters in combination with leggings and over the knee boots will look good. Short tight dresses in soothing colors, as well as trapezoid dresses, are also very well worn with over the knee boots.
Stylists believe that suede over the knee boots are best combined with knitwear, and over the knee boots are best worn with dresses and skirts.
It is better to choose tights for over-the-knee boots that are plain and matte, with a soft texture. It can be black tights or similar in tone to over the knee boots. Stylists believe that in this combination, the legs will look slimmer and this will not visually add extra pounds.
There are some rules that establish what exactly you should not wear over the knee boots with. For example, they will always look vulgar with flesh-colored tights, tights in a large mesh, with short shorts, with a too short skirt, with a frank neckline, and over the knee boots-stockings with jeans are not combined.
Stylish images
- The youthful look, consisting of an elongated sweater with a textured knit and an asymmetric short skirt, is complemented by light gray over the knee boots with a flat sole.
- Black suede high heeled over the knee boots are paired with light blue skinny jeans and a red sweater. A narrow black belt, emphasizing the waist, and a black suede handbag with fringe make the look complete and very harmonious.
- A chiffon short black dress with a loose straight silhouette with short sleeves, a wide-brimmed hat, black glasses, numerous bracelets, chains around the neck and suede black boots slightly above the knee, make up the look in a bohemian style.
- Thigh-length black stockings look great with an interesting cut skirt with pockets and a white sweater with a narrow black stripe.
- Unusual light over the knee boots with V-shaped cutouts on the front of the shaft successfully complement the dress in light colors with voluminous sleeves. A small leather handbag completes the simple look.
- A colorful straight-cut tunic dress with side slits, a hat and black flat over the knee boots create a playful, stylish look.
- Charcoal gray skinny jeans, white shirt, black jumper, wide-brimmed felt hat and black suede over the knee boots are a great combination to wear around the city.
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