If you’ve been reading In Spades for a while, you know that fall is my favorite season for fashion. I adore boots, chunky sweaters, leather jackets and lots and lots of denim.
Knee high boots have always been a closet staple IMO, but the last few seasons have really solidified their place on the fashion map.
I have a pretty particular opinion about how to style knee high boots (#sorrynotsorry). Here are my tips for rocking a pair for fall.
Pair with dresses, skirts or wide leg pants only
You will NEVER catch me wearing a pair of knee high or OTK boots with skinny jeans or leggings. This is a very unpopular opinion, but trust me when I say the chicest way to rock a pair of knee highs is with nothing else going on with your legs.
The boots need to shine. Don’t over complicate things by pairing a layer underneath.
Knee high boots look amazing when they are slightly covered up with a layer OVER them. Think midi skirts or wide leg cropped culottes.
Remember proportions
Keep it chic by adding juxtaposition to your look. If you’re wearing knee high boots with a mini skirt, you need a chunky sweater or long trench coat on top.
Pairing your knee highs with a midi skirt or culottes? Opt for a cropped tee.
Both options create a visually appealing balance.
Experiment with TCP
Texture. Color. Print.
If there were ever a time to wear suede boots, it’s definitely in the form of a knee high. I LOVE a slouchy knee high boot!
Color-wise my advice is to stick with metallic. Technically a neutral, but definitely in the color category thanks to the shine factor.
I’ve seen some fun prints on knee high boots, but the ultimate choice IMO is snakeskin.
All of the above step outside the box just enough to be memorable, but are still versatile enough to interchange with lots of items in your closet. It’s all about the cost per wear!
Which leads me to my final point.
Keep it Simple
Knee high boots are already SUCH a statement. Take Coco Chanel’s advice and remove (multiple) accessories before leaving the house – you’ve got enough going on with your feet. You don’t need adornment everywhere.
The same goes for layers. Layers look great with knee high boots, but keep the color palette monochrome if so.