Yesterday a simple Facebook status update led to a rousing (and unrelated) discussion of fall trends: denim, dresses and how much we all love boot season! Comments back and forth had me thinking of all the newest over-the-knee boot looks, and then lo and behold, this morning my email in-box brought me this trend report from WhoWhatWear.com:
Over-the-Knee Boots (aka. OTK) Trend Report from WhoWhatWear.com
I agree with what WhoWhatWear has to say about this aggressive fashion look–OTK boots make all other fall boot options seem a bit passe. But they also add a styling caution:
As is so often the case, the key to executing this look lies in the styling. An OTK boot obviously makes a bold statement, so try to temper their inherent sexiness with more modest pieces. (Essentially, you want to avoid any outfit that makes you look like you’re channeling Vivian in Pretty Woman!)
Browsing for some additional looks, I found some amazing ideas at Shopbop.
Platform knee-grazers rock the military look. Photo: Shopbop.com
OTK Wedges! Adore these with equestrian jodhpurs and plaid poncho coat. Photo: Shopbop.com
Bold pattern and a pop of color with the bag add spice to this look. Photo: Shopbop.com
Flat OTKs are versatile, beautiful, and best of all, comfortable! Photo: Shopbop.com
Okay, decision made. I am officially in love with the flat OTKs. Look, sometimes boots you adore are not so kind to your tootsies. And sometimes flats are not the most flattering. These flat over-the-knee boots have the best of the best as far as footwear is concerned — stylish flair and foot-loving wear.
Tags: boots, fall boots, flats, jodhpurs, leggings, military style, over-the-knee boots
November 4, 2009 at 6:34 pm |
LOVE the flat OTK boots!!!!! Finally, some boots that look hot AND are comfortable…where have these been all my life?! Thanks for the trend update.
November 4, 2009 at 11:03 pm |
Hey Patricia- LOVE! Pam and I were oooing and aahhhing over all the shop bop looks today too! I too adore them so.