40 Greatest Thigh Excessive Boots For Winter 2022-2023 & The Do’s & Don’ts on How To Fashion Them

The sexiest over the knee boots I’m swooning over proper now & 18 methods to type them this season

Thigh excessive boots aka OTK boots or over the knee boots and even pantaboots are again in type in a giant manner for Fall Winter 2022-2023. They had been all around the FW2223 style exhibits from Bottega Veneta to Dolce & Gabbana. I’ve worn my black suede thigh excessive boots on repeat each Winter for the final decade they usually lastly want changing. Since I used to be looking them down for myself I figured I’d share the highest 40 thigh excessive boots in each neutrals, colours and black that made my shortlist and those that may find yourself making their technique to my closet. Prior to now I’ve had every little thing from Louboutin to JustFab. I’ve additionally included some petite and plus dimension thigh excessive boots because the calf sizes and boot size can range loads on them and black leather-based over the knee boots don’t give as a lot as suede or material variations.

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These are the thigh excessive boots or OTK boots on my shortlist. I haven’t ordered my closing selection but however will replace this submit as quickly as I do. I’m torn between getting a extra inexpensive pair from Revolve or Steve Madden or designer pair just like the Balmain or Louboutin‘s. I put on them a lot I do know they’ll get their CPW (as you’ll be able to inform from all of my pics) nevertheless it’s nonetheless a giant chunk of change.

I are inclined to go for suede slightly than leather-based thigh excessive or black over the knee boots as I feel they appear a bit extra elegant and it hardly ever rains in Vegas so that they’re fairly secure. To be further secure, I spray them with a water and stain protector. There’s additionally some actually on development impartial patent leather-based thigh excessive boots if you wish to change it up.

Are over the knee and thigh excessive boots in type 2022-2023?

Can you continue to put on OTK and thigh excessive boots? Sure! They’re again larger than ever for Fall Winter 2022-2023 as seen at Givenchy, Bottega Veneta, Diesel and Dolce & Gabbana. The longer the higher this 12 months so undoubtedly go for true thigh excessive kinds versus ones that come simply over the knee. The supplies ranged from suede to leather-based to denim and numerous supplies so go for whichever you’re feeling finest in.

Even pantaboots (pants which might be boots) got here down the runways for these courageous sufficient to do this development IRL.

What are boots over the knee referred to as?

If you happen to’re trying to find thigh excessive boots on-line they usually get referred to as both thigh excessive, over the knee or OTK boots. Very often in French-English they’ll get referred to as cuissardes which is what they’re referred to as in French.

Over-the-knee boots (or cuissardes, which embody thigh boots, prime boots, hip-boots, and waders)… are lengthy boots that absolutely or partly cowl the knee.

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Are over the knee boots the identical as thigh excessive boots?

Technically, no. Thigh excessive come up increased than OTK boots which sit simply over the knee. Nonetheless, when you’re buying on-line they have a tendency to intermingle the two phrases for a similar factor so that you’ll need to go by the images and specs as a lot because the title.

Thigh-high boots, identified additionally as thigh-length boots or just thigh boots, are boots that reach above the knees to at the very least mid-thigh. Different phrases…embody over-the-knee boots…OTK boots

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Can over the knee boots look elegant?

Sure, they’re truly very easy and versatile to type and I get a lot put on out of all of mine yearly. If you happen to want thigh excessive boots outfit inspo preserve studying for my favourite methods to type and the do’s and don’ts to maintain them wanting elegant.

I have a tendency to search out that suede or much less shiny leather-based thigh excessive boots seems classier than patent leather-based. Though patent can work so long as the styling’s proper.

type thigh excessive and over the knee boots?

If you happen to’re searching for some thigh excessive boots outfit inspiration I’ve listed heaps under from informal and cute outfits for on a regular basis to extra dressy date evening seems as they’re my go as well. I’m petite so are inclined to put on longer boots slightly than ankle boots to try to create the phantasm of longer legs.

If you happen to’re eager to make your legs look longer go for a real thigh excessive boot with a heel slightly than a flat OTK boot that sits simply over the knee. I personally keep away from over the knee boots that sit mid knee or are slouchy and fall right down to mid knee as they are usually much less flattering and minimize the legs off at an ungainly place.

1. Create a monochromatic look for a sophisticated black thigh excessive boots outfit that’s elongating.
2. Put on your over the knee boots with tights in an identical coloration. Vibrant colours like scorching pink had been huge at Versace or go for black for a extra basic look.
3. Fashion them with summer season attire at the beginning of Fall to maintain your summer season attire on rotation longer.
4. As above however put on a roll neck sweater beneath for further heat because it will get cooler.
5. My favourite technique to type thigh excessive boots is with sweater attire and only a glimpse of naked legs. It’s a basic winter type that’s sensible and cute.
6. For further heat in Winter type them with sweater attire and tights or leggings. I personally desire leggings for an off-the-cuff on a regular basis look as I discover them extra snug and fewer static. I dwell in Vegas the place it’s actually dry and static is an issue no matter you do in Winter.
7. Don’t put on a skirt that simply touches them or the place the boot impacts how the skirt sits. It tends to look frumpy or sloppy.
8. Put on them with mini attire for an attractive look. Simply watch out the costume isn’t too attractive except it’s for an attractive evening out as it will probably verge on trashy.
9. Put on them beneath maxi attire and maxi skirts for further heat. You’ll be able to see the boots extra whenever you sit down so don’t fear about them being hidden fully. It’s additionally useful for whenever you’re touring and don’t wish to pack a number of boots for various outfits as they take up a lot area.
10. Fashion them with a belted, cute shirt costume for a simple lunch or workplace applicable look.
11. Houndstooth and plaid skirt fits are in for 2022-2023 so type yours with these stylish units for a piece outfit or only a fashionable search for each day.
12. Put on thigh excessive boots with a mini skirt and prime. Micro mini skirts are a giant Winter 2022-2023 development and are good for date evening. Hold it informal with a white tank prime (one other FW2223 development) or dressier with a trending corset prime. It could get too attractive although, so mess around with the styling and the hem size.
13. Blazer costume + over the knee boots = attractive & female with out wanting trashy.
14. For traditional type, put on them with a chic tweed costume. It provides them a extra trendy look than pumps and is hotter for Fall and Winter.
15. For an informal on a regular basis thigh excessive boots outfit, type them with denims in any coloration. Simply be sure that the denims are fitted like skinny or straight leg kinds. A don’t for styling knee excessive boots is having denims bagging excessive of them. It doesn’t matter whether or not it’s a crop prime or longer size sweater when worn with denims.
16. Thigh excessive boots + leggings or fake leather-based leggings is greater than okay. Simply go for an extended size button down shirt, tee, sweater or sweater costume that hits wherever from under your butt to a few inches above the highest of your boots.
17. LBD + thigh excessive boots for a basic and flattering Fall Winter thigh excessive boots outfit. This works with something from a extra informal black jersey bodycon costume to free Fall attire to black sweater attire and date evening kinds.
18. Fake leather-based skirts are in for 2022-2023 and look tremendous cute and trendy with over the knee boots. A chunkier heel will look edgier, a stiletto heel will look sexier.

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Can I put on over the knee boots with leggings?

Sure, completely. It’s some of the snug and sensible methods to type them as as an informal thigh excessive boots outfit. It really works with each heeled and flat kinds. Black over the knee boots are the simplest to type with leggings however neutrals look nice too.

How do you put on knee excessive boots with denims?

Any coloration together with black thigh excessive boots look the very best with skinny or straight leg denims. So whereas skinny denims won’t be ‘in’ proper now, they’re the very best type to put on with OTK boots. As baggier kinds are inclined to create an excessive amount of bulk, bag excessive and never sit proper.

How do you retain knee excessive boots wanting elegant?

If you happen to’re going for extra on a regular basis stylish and fewer Fairly Lady the fabric of the boot and the way you type them could make an enormous distinction. I just about dwell in mine with attire, sweater attire, leggings and denims as quickly as Fall hits.

1. Shiny and latex over the knee boots are one of many hardest thigh highs to maintain wanting elegant VS suede, materials or leather-based thigh excessive boots however may also look fabulous. If you happen to go for this type, preserve the remainder of your look extra conservative and easy e.g. leggings or denims and a bodysuit slightly than a revealing mini costume. Suede or extra matte leather-based seems classier and are simpler to type.
2. Watch your hem size. Micro mini skirts are in proper now however an extended mini costume or skirt is simpler to tug off. A variety of stylists suggest the mini skirt to take a seat 3″-5″ max above the highest of the boots however since all of us have totally different leg lengths, play with what works for you and what you’re feeling most snug in.
3. Add a blazer, trench coat, longer coat or lengthy line cardigan over mini attire to maintain it elegant.
4. Keep away from over accessorizing and let the boots do the speaking.
5. Create monochromatic seems along with your impartial or black over the knee boots. They’ll at all times look classier and be extra flattering.
6. Platforms are in proper now however are very arduous to tug off on longer size boots. Save platforms for your entire different sneakers to maintain your thigh excessive boots outfit wanting extra basic. In addition to to get extra put on out of your boots.

What are pantaboots aka pantashoes?

Pantaboots are pants that as an alternative of getting a hemline or opening on the backside finish as boots. In different phrases, boots you’ll be able to pull on and go up all the best way to your waist and act as pants. They’re a brilliant cool assertion piece and take the guess work out of what boots to put on with what pants. Nonetheless, don’t count on this development to final.

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Extra ladies’s boots trending now

The footwear trending this season and the best way to type them. I haven’t worn knee excessive boots in years, I’ve been loyal to my thigh excessive boots however they’re again in my Fall Winter 2022-2023 shoe rotation.