Sexy and captivating, high boots have graced all the winter runways and have become a seasonal must-have. They are a true passe-partout of character and seduction, and in this article, we will give you tips on how to style high boots with looks that reflect your personality and style.
Continue reading to find out how to pair over-the-knee boots with different styles of dresses, trousers, jeans, shorts, and skirts for looks that can be both casual and elegant.
Are cuissardes boots in fashion?
The knee-high boot was first launched in the sixties. Their name was “cuissard” (or cuissardes), and their purpose was to cover what miniskirts were starting to reveal in those years.
They became famous thanks to iconic stars like Brigitte Bardot and Jane Fonda, and they made a comeback a few years ago thanks to supermodels like Kate Moss.
Today, these very high boots are also known as over-the-knee boots, and some models reach almost to the groin. Cuissardes boots are a piece to be paired with looks that are both sexy and bold or sober and formal.
High boots: who do they look good on?
Over-the-knee high boots are certainly not a simple model to wear, and since they adapt better to a lean and slender physique, curvy women should pay a little attention to combinations and lengths.
High boots are a type of footwear perfect for slimming the figure of women with a more petite silhouette. They can be paired with minidresses or longuette skirts for a minimal chic look. Furthermore, they can be worn without tights with shorts in heavy fabric and a warm poncho. For women with a softer figure, it is advisable to pair high boots with a short skirt and a loose sweater or shirt.
Knee-high boots with high heels
The knee-high boot with a high heel is the sexy model par excellence. They are ideal to wear when you want to feel more feminine. The choice is wide, and you can opt for classic black or brown leather models, or dare a little with variants in satin or jacquard fabric.
The high heel can also come in various types: thicker and square or slimmer stiletto. In some cases, stiletto heels can even reach dizzying heights of 14 cm!
Knee-high boots with high heels are perfect to pair with mini dresses and skirts to add a special touch to evening looks.
Knee-high boots without heels (or with low heels)
Easier to pair are cuissard boots with a low heel, more suitable for a casual day look: in this case, you could dare with little dresses and short skirts for a more relaxed result.
From straight-leg to slouchy styles, you will find them easy to coordinate with various outfits, including dresses, jeans, and even in an office setting with a dress.
How to style knee-high boots with skinny jeans
If you want to create a slender look, we recommend pairing your high boots with skinny jeans. In this case, you will need to tuck your tight jeans into the boots, and the silhouette will become leaner without sacrificing comfort. If you are thinking about rainy days, this trick will also help you keep your jeans from getting wet!
Skinny jeans adapt to any style of knee-high boot, whether tight and stretchy or looser. For the finishing touch, we recommend a black belt.
Can I wear knee-high boots with flared jeans?
Yes, you can definitely wear knee-high boots with flared jeans. Our advice is to make sure the jeans are wide enough to fall over the boots, which, conversely, should be quite tight and form-fitting.
How to wear knee-high boots with mini dresses
Knee-high boots can be paired with all types of mini dresses: from short ones to form-fitting ones.
Definitely sexier is the choice to pair knee-high boots with mini dresses short enough to show a few centimeters of leg between the hem and the top of the boot. A short dress with knee-high boots can be perfect with or without tights (or leggings).
How to style high boots with midi and long dresses
Knee-high boots also work great with a midi dress. In this case, it is important that the hem of the dress is above or below the top of the boots to avoid an effect that could make the look appear clumsy. Furthermore, with midi dresses, we advise against loose and bulky knee-high boots.
Straight-leg knee-high boots in black or brown make for more classic outfits with longer dresses. If it is too cold to show your legs above the boots, you can wear your knee-high boot with a maxi fluid dress or maxidress. You can complete the look with a jacket or a coat.
An excellent solution for the office as well: with a simple A-line dress or blazer.
Knee-high boots with leggings
With high boots, leggings are also a great option for creating various styles for every occasion: from the office to a night out.
You can pair knee-high boots with leggings in many ways. Here are three looks we recommend:
- black leggings, a loose blouse, and an oversized jacket;
- leggings with a fitted blazer cinched at the waist by a leather belt (for an office look).
- black or brown suede ankle boots, which have a more relaxed look with simple black leggings, a basic bodysuit, and an oversized cardigan. And you're ready for every day!
How to wear high boots with miniskirts
Regardless of the style, miniskirts will look great with knee-high boots. A tighter miniskirt will adapt to both tight and looser knee-high boots.
You can pair a flared or circle skirt with sturdier boots for a casual look, while a tight boot can be perfect for more formal occasions.
How to wear high boots with long skirts and midi skirts
The midi skirts offer maximum versatility with knee-high boots. Even longer skirts look great with all types of knee-high boots. Just avoid very tight skirts where the knee-high boots might be visible underneath.
How to style knee-high boots with shorts
A certainly distinctive look is to pair knee-high boots with shorts and long coats. A look you can also experiment with to extend the use of your shorts beyond the warmer seasons!
In autumn or spring, opt for a loose or straight knee-high boot with high-waisted belted shorts and a comfortable coat. Add a pair of tights for colder days.
An outfit we recommend: a total black look with knee-high boots, black shorts, and top paired with a Prince of Wales coat for a slight contrast.
We hope our advice is useful for you to best style high boots, for a casual, elegant, or sexy look, but always in line with current trends.
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