For my mission, I enlisted four other editors, selected a range of styles, and set out to prove that this a trend that does, in fact,
work for every body type and our real-world day to day. The results just might change your mind about Fall and Winter’s biggest boot trend. Hint: you can totally wear them too.
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I was definitely hesitant to try over-the-knee boots. I thought that they would be hard to pair with clothes and unflattering on my body type. I couldn’t have been more wrong — this pair elongated my legs and goes with lots of outfits I already have. I would wear these all the time! I especially love that they give you some extra warmth in the wintertime. I’m adding a few pairs to my wish list.”
Rebecca Brown, Brand Content Editor
“I normally shy away from shoes that are overly sexy, so a high-heeled OTK boot is not something I’d wear. But the flats were a perfect middle ground for me. Loved balancing them with a loose-fitting dress.”
Maggie Winterfeldt, Assistant Home Editor
“I was a little intimidated by high-heeled OTK boots because they have a femme fatale quality that seemed to reserve them for sexy nights on the town, so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that they can transition to chic daytime (and even work-appropriate) attire when paired with the right outfit.”
Stephanie Wong, Assistant Social Media Editor
“After wearing these gorgeous boots for just an hour, my outlook on over-the-knee boots completely changed. They’re not only versatile but also incredibly flattering. Like many women, my thighs are not something I want to exactly highlight, but these over-the-knee boots actually had the opposite effect — they gave me legs for days! I had no idea a pair of shoes could give me such a confidence boost.”
Hannah McKinley, Fashion Editor
I’ve had and loved over-the-knee boots, but I always felt a little conspicuous wearing them — especially when they come with a heel. Still, I love the way they make my legs look longer when paired with a shorter hemline, and topped with a cozy turtleneck and a varsity jacket, the look feels sporty and contemporary — not too sexy.”