How to Wear Over-the-Knee Boots Like Rihanna, Gigi, and More
If you’ve ever seen Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, you might say that over-the-knee boots are too sexy for the everyday, but in 2015 that's considered an old-school way of thinking. Today, the shoe is completely wearable, so much so that celebrities, like Rihanna and Gigi Hadid have been sporting the once-challenging boot with aplomb. The thigh-high style is a must-have for fall (extra warmth!), so learn how to don yours like an It-girl—think capes, monochromatic looks, and more. Here, we show you how.
Dial Up the Drama
Here, Rita Ora playedĀ up the boots' inherent dramatic quality with a badassĀ beaded blazer and fishnets. Why not go all out?Ā
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Amp Up Their Sex Appeal
Emily RatajkowskiĀ complementedĀ herĀ high-slit Altuzarra dress with equally sexy boots that showedĀ off the style'sĀ full appeal—a great idea for aĀ holiday party outfit.
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Play With Volume
Rihanna treatedĀ her pair as pants when she styled them with nothing other than a pink cape coat. The leg-hugging style lets her topper be the star of the show.Ā
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Dress Up a Day Dress
Not all dresses are created equal, but you can easily take one from day to night with over-the-knee boots. Jaime King’s sweet cream number is transformed by her footwear.
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Treat Your Boots Like Tights
On a chilly fall day, Gigi Hadid swappedĀ standard tights for over-the-knee boots that she pairedĀ with an Ann Taylor sweater dress and winter coat. The head-to-toe black look creates one lean, long line.Ā
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Go For Mod
Perhaps the easiest way to wear thigh-high boots is with a swingy, mod miniĀ dress. Jessica Alba juxtaposedĀ an all-black pair with a graphic frock for her own Twiggy-like moment.Ā