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Fashion Advice · October 2, 2017

Are Knee High Boots Still in Style?

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Hi Allie, I have three pairs of knee high boots. They’re really nice quality and I paid a lot for alterations. I don’t see a lot of knee high boots on bloggers these days. Are knee high boots still in style?

how to style knee high riding boots for 2017 modern | Are Knee High Boots Still in Style, featured by popular DC petite fashion blogger, Wardrobe OxygenIf you don’t already own a pair of riding or knee-high boots, don’t buy any this season. While such boots are pretty classic, the problem is the trend so over-saturated the market it was inevitable for it to fade from view. The trend has gone shorter – ankle boots or booties are more versatile, chic, and also usually lower priced. If you already own some basic ankle booties, consider trying an embellished ankle boot which is very hot this fall and a fun way to update a closet of basics.

 | Are Knee High Boots Still in Style, featured by popular DC petite fashion blogger, Wardrobe Oxygen
When a trend becomes a meme you know it’s ready for it to go out of style…

But what about all of us who own and love quality knee-high and riding boots? Is there any way to wear them and look stylish and modern? Below I provide a few suggestions on how to wear knee-high boots in a manner that is current and not at all Han Solo.

how to style riding boots | Are Knee High Boots Still in Style, featured by popular DC petite fashion blogger, Wardrobe OxygenShop the Look:
sweater | black jeans | riding boots | sunglasses | bag

This look incorporates a classic pair of black riding boots. Keeping the look slim and tailored, the bulk of the knee-high boot is balanced and modern. With the pant (this is a skinny jean, but could easily be switched out for a skinny black pant in ponte or another heavyweight stretch fabric) in the same color as the boot, there’s less contrast, creating a more modern effect. I specifically chose a neutral sweater in a color not too much of a contrast from the black to keep elongating the line. Choose modern accessories that aren’t too equestrian or too rocker chic to make the boot look contemporary.

how to style knee high boots | Are Knee High Boots Still in Style, featured by popular DC petite fashion blogger, Wardrobe OxygenShop the Look:
dress | bag | necklace | heeled boots

Another way to wear knee-high boots in a current manner is by embracing the boho trend. A long flowing floral skirt can work quite well with riding boots, or a heeled style as featured in the graphic. Depending on your dress color, you can make it work with brown, black, and even other colors of boots. Choosing a dress with a lot of flow (rayon, chiffon overlay, fuller skirt or layers) will balance the bulk of the boot. If the boot is bulky or thicker at the ankles, go with a longer dress. If the boot it more sleek, it could work with high-low or midi length dresses.

how to style riding boots 2017 | Are Knee High Boots Still in Style, featured by popular DC petite fashion blogger, Wardrobe OxygenShop the Look:
sweater | skirt | scarf | bag | boots

Think classic when trying to style a pair of knee-high boots this season. Wool a-line and midi skirts, plaid or crested blazers with jeans, slim sweaters in merino, cashmere, a cableknit. A bit of collegiate style, a bit of Ali McGraw. Stick with autumnal colors and neutrals so it looks luxe and the boots blend in. add classic accessories – a gold watch or link bracelet, silk scarves, satchels or traditionally shaped smaller bags.

What Not to Wear with Knee-High Boots

There’s a few looks you should shy away from when wearing riding boots or knee-high boots in 2017. Unless it’s your signature style, these combinations can look dated this season:

  • Knee high boots with puffer vests – this is true Han Solo style, and the reason the riding boots fell out of favor in the first place.
  • Knee high boots with ponchos or ruanas – Again, veering into Star Wars fashion territory. The goal is to make the boots looks sleek, not utilitarian
  • Knee high boots with cropped pants – For a while, some were styling knee-high boots under wider gaucho-style pants. This is a look that looks good on very few, those that can rock it are likely not reading this blog. It may seem like a smart way to extend the season for cropped pants, but the look really distorts your body and just makes it look as though your pants shrunk and you’re hoping no one noticed.
  • Knee high boots with lots of layers – Utility jackets and vests, tunics with multiple layers, tunics with long scarves… all this bulk from head to toe looks dated and isn’t doing any figure any favors.

What to Wear with Knee-High Boots

Beyond the looks featured above, here’s some tips to make your knee-high boots look modern and fresh this season:

  • Elongate the line. Pair black boots with slim black pants to balance the bulk of the boot. Balance the boot with fitted and tailored tops and jackets. Don’t pair the boots with a skirt that is shorter as it segments the body.
  • Don’t let the boots steal the spotlight. Style the boots with longer skirts, with pants of the same color, in ways where they complement the rest of the look but aren’t the focal point.
  • Accept them for what they are. When you try to make your riding boots look rocker chic, it looks dated. These are classic boots with classic equestrian style and should be treated that way. Style in classic, equestrian, or boho ways that embrace the style of the boot.
  • Baby your boots. Unless it fits your personal style, a pair of beat up knee-high boots is going to look like… well like an old pair of boots you’re trying to still make relevant. Polish them up, get them reheeled and resoled. If they’re past their prime maybe it’s time to retire them.
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  1. Jess says

    June 20, 2018 at 9:32 am

    Wrong. It’s exactly knee boots, and riding boots that are slowly coming back to the scenery. What should already have retired long ago are thigh-high boots. Never liked them either. Riding boots with a low heel under culottes for winter, another thing that you can style the knee boots with and indeed A-line skirts. Check out Hermès riding boots. Current shoe crush!

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    • Martine says

      February 18, 2019 at 8:14 pm

      Everything comes and goes in a cycle. Don’t toss you thigh hi boots. Don’t toss riding boots, and don’t toss any other classic look. They will come around, its a guarantee.

      Reply
      • Brittany says

        May 28, 2019 at 7:27 am

        I agree! I have close to30 pairs of Thigh high boots and wear them all depending with what.

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    • Brittany says

      May 28, 2019 at 7:31 am

      Thigh high boots whether “retired” or not? I will still wear them depending with what as all my thigh high boots are not embellished and are from flats to stiletto heeled in neautral colors and suedes nothing fancy!

      Reply
      • Deloris Aponte says

        May 28, 2019 at 7:33 am

        Me also! I love over the knee-thigh high boots! I live in Minneapolis and it gets cold! Thigh highs help keep my legs warmer and I like the sexiness also.

        Reply
    • Deloris Aponte says

      May 28, 2019 at 7:35 am

      Wrong! thigh high boots are here to stay.

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Buller Velasquez says

    October 21, 2017 at 7:27 pm

    In the same boat, but i guess i’ll pass on boots that cost as much as my january utility bill and get a second pair of booties.I always had heavier calves and thighs.

    Reply
  3. Lorena Lorena says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:16 am

    I admire them on others but I just gave mine away – i had held on to them for years but then realised that living in a country without winter or fall it just made no sense !

    Reply
    • Martine Shamzin says

      August 7, 2020 at 6:30 am

      That is the only good reason to ditch something. If the weather doesn’t permit warmer clothing, then its no good. Otherwise just rotate them. Fashion industry plays this game with us. They laugh, and say “haha! Han Solo riding boots! No one wears them…..and wait for us all to chuck them, when they will tell us its the hottest new thing, go out and buy them. Then they will start shaming us about wearing ankle boots….and once we ditch those, they will tell us its time to buy them again. Simply buy good quality, leather items, and never throw them away. If a pair of boots is beautiful, you will wear them forever.

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      • Martine Shamzin says

        August 7, 2020 at 6:31 am

        BTW…this isn’t a dig on the writer of the blog at all. I understand what she was saying, and it was valid at the time.

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  4. Ros says

    October 5, 2017 at 6:21 am

    I’m on board with the people saying “these boots are comfortable and will be pried from my cold dead hands” 🙂

    Separate question, and totally not the aim of this post, but: I LOVE that long dress. Love. I live in long dresses all summer, and kinda love the look through fall, but can’t style it for fall/winter (shoes? Boots? Especially since I’m chasing 2 small children when not actively at work, heels aren’t ideal, so…? How DOES one style this look in a non-dowdy way?)

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  5. Mrs.M in MI says

    October 4, 2017 at 12:41 pm

    Yeah, you’re going to have to pry my riding boots from my cold, dead feet. Here in Michigan, I wear them all winter long with minis, fleece leggings, and thick wool socks inside because it’s the warmest. Can’t do that with ankle boots.

    My current vendetta against ankle boots is that I need to replace my basic slim leg jeans after five years and I cannot find a pair of jeans that covers my ankles!

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  6. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    October 3, 2017 at 6:38 am

    LOL, I’ll still be wearing mine, but as outerwear, not as part of my outfit.

    Reply
  7. Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

    October 3, 2017 at 5:56 am

    If you love it, rock it! Like others said, the boots are a classic, they just need to be styled differently from the past few years. Just don’t rock them with a puffer vest 🙂

    Reply
  8. Jill says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:35 pm

    I think riding boots are timeless. I personally think it is the brown boot with black pants that went out of fashion. The thigh-high, embellished and sock boots (!) will come and go, but a riding boot is classic.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 3, 2017 at 5:57 am

      I agree it’s a classic and not something one should toss from their closets. I think however to keep them looking classic and not like five years ago they need to be styled differently.

      Reply
  9. Michelle Van Ellis says

    October 2, 2017 at 1:38 pm

    I’ll keep wearing them. I have my DUOs thanks to you and a couple of cheap pairs too. I had purchased a extra curvy calf from DSW last month that I had to return, they were too big! I couldn’t believe it. I love the stylings you have here. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Awesome! I’ll be wearing my DUOs this winter too. And did you see DUO is back? They haven’t been receptive to chatting with me, I’d love to know what the difference is between now and then!

      Reply
      • Michelle Van Ellis says

        October 2, 2017 at 3:20 pm

        Hmm, looks like the difference is the names reverted but they’ve kept the Ted & Muffy pricing. Boo! Hiss! They are a terrific product so I’ll wait for clearance sales.

        As for booties, well, I’m a shoe whore and already have about 10 pair. :-[ ]

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  10. Krista Alexander says

    October 2, 2017 at 11:02 am

    Thanks for this! I LOVE my over the knee suede boots. They’re flats, really comfy and totally me. Even in Florida we wear boots in the “winter”. And when I travel north they keep me warm without having to pack 12 layers of clothes. I will be rocking mine this winter with that rainbow skirt I ordered from etsy (you know the one) my tight fitting t-shirt and my leather jacket.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      LOOOOOOVE IT!

      Reply
  11. Danielle Keister says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I love knee-high (and thigh-high) boots. I never pay attention to trends anyway. For me, they are classics that can adjust to any style and era.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      I love them too, and if they’re part of your personal style I say rock them!

      Reply
  12. Christine says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Thank you for this great post. I’ve got 3 pairs of these boots that I adore. Now I can wear them confidently. The hard part may be finding skirts in the right color. I may have to dust off the old sewing machine that hasn’t seen action in 20 years. Now a request! Can you do a post on what seems like the new “prairie dress” trend? I’m short and I’m not sure these dresses will work on me. But I love the look of them, especially with boots.

    Reply
    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:50 pm

      Ooh I’ll add it to the queue!

      Reply
  13. Anya says

    October 2, 2017 at 10:21 am

    For fhe first time in many years i must disagree. Knee and overtheknee styles are all over the runway and reta too ( need no further looking than zara for example or hm or any mainstream retailer) after a couple of seasons of booties reigning. I would say they are much more sleek and autumnal with mod vibes or 70s boho looks than the last iteration. Alternativeyl the thigh high is either flat or with a low block heel square toe or pointy toe smallish stiletto. i see it in the lastest elle/ whatever i bought. While i wouldn t buy the 80s read /patent style they push. I predict the suede ones will be very popular . Asos is offering a lot of variation on the style also and they re pretty on trend too. Anyway as always we wear what we want.

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    • Allie at Wardrobe Oxygen says

      October 2, 2017 at 1:49 pm

      You and I actually agree! The reader wanted to know how to wear the knee-high and riding boots she already owned. There are many amazing tall boot trends going strong right now and I love them. This post is focusing on how to work with the boots you’ve had in your wardrobe for a while. Thank you!

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      • Anya says

        October 3, 2017 at 5:45 am

        Yeah 🙂 that s true i guess. I read the response but less so the question it seems

        Reply
      • Anya says

        October 3, 2017 at 5:46 am

        Thank you for aswering. I didn t focus on the question being asked. 🙂 the visuals are lovely and yes i ve been tired of wearing my boots with jeans especially more contrasty

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I share not because I’m Mrs. Frizzle meets Iris Apfel as I recuperate at home, but because this whole thing has been a lesson on trusting my gut. And I want to remind you to do the same.

As we get older our bodies can feel like strangers. Things are constantly changing and it’s easy to just assume your annual physical will catch anything wrong. But if you slow down and listen to your body you’ll know when things are just a sign of aging and life and what seems unusual. That nagging issue may be something more serious.

And if you’re seeing flashing lights, floaters, spiderwebs or other odd eye things get checked out ASAP. It may be nothing but take it from me, it may actually be something. ❤️

Okay, going back to my big sunglasses caftan recuperation life!

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Aug 30

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Ladies who lunch…

While in Savannah, I made sure to get lunch reservations for me and E at @theoldepinkhouse she loves the color pink, historic homes, and ghost stories so it was a perfect choice! 

Built in 1789 on Reynolds Square, there are stories of guests seeing ghosts, cutlery and wine bottles moving along with an elegant and truly delicious dining. 

While we didn’t see any apparitions, we did have a lovely lunch with impeccable service and after toured all floors of the home. I highly recommend a visit if you’re visiting Savannah!

My dress is from @cosstores (no longer available); hat is @furtalk and bag is @talbotsofficial (no longer available).

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Aug 29

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Scenes from a week in Savannah… 

The three of us (and our dog Oscar!) had a warm and humid but wonderful time exploring Savannah, Georgia earlier this month. Our daughter visited this gorgeous city last summer with her @girlscouts troop but wanted to return to experience more. We let her choose our adventures and play your guide and it was awesome. We cannot wait to visit again, though next time it won’t be August 🥵

For more of our trip check the “Savannah” highlight on my profile page!

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Aug 28

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Stripes are always right…

Y’all know I love stripes and when @universalstandard came out with their Breton-stripe dresses and tops I HAD to try them! As expected, the quality is stellar, the fit boosts my confidence, and I appreciate the range of colors (5 different stripes to choose from) and sizes (00-50). For reference, I’m wearing XS but preferred S for the top and I usually wear a 14 or XL in other brands.

The tote is @able and it’s a soft yet durable leather that just looks better with time. This color (cognac) is one that transitions nicely from summer to fall. 

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Aug 27

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The family that wears @printfresh together stays together 🥰

Use code wardrobe_oxygen for 15% off your order of size-inclusive organic cotton sleepwear, dresses, bags & more https://glnk.io/qk04/wardrobe-oxygen

I’ve been raving about my Printfresh pajamas for years, my family also wanted to try them. Thank you Printfresh for gifting these for our annual three generation girls’ getaway to Rehoboth Beach, DE. We had a great time and being all matchy matchy in our pajamas was a fun addition! 🐅🍃🥰

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