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The Power of Over The Knee Boots

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Trinity chapter.

One of my favorite trends that returns in fall is the over the knee boot. Not only do they make everyone look fab, they come in multiple styles, shapes, colors, heights, and, fabrics. They can work with a variety of outfit’s, jeans and a t-shirt to a fun dress and fur vest. Although over the knee boots can be expensive so many brands are producing them that they can be found at multiple price levels. I highly recommend everyone having at least one pair (or five) in their closest. 

Even the stars love them! “I really love over-the-knee boots. I think they’re super sexy and they’re fun. And they’re also very strong and empowering”- Miranda Kerr. I am not sure what exactly makes me feel empowered when I wear them but I think they make any outfit simple yet elegant. They are extremely feminine and that is part of what makes a simple boot make me feel great.   

 

The Classic: 

You might see five girls in the same room wearing these but there is a reason for that. They might be on the pricier side but they are classic and work with any outfit. Also somehow they have the power to fit all heights my 5”8 friend and I, 5”4, have the same pair and we both rock them. I wear these almost daily in the fall and winter. 

Buy: Stuart Weitzman ‘5050’ Over the Knee Leather boot http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/stuart-weitzman-5050-over-the-knee-leather-b…

 

The Heal

 

Maybe not the pair you wear everyday, but all the power to you if you rock these down the long walk. They will make any outfit a little more fancy and make you feel invincible strutting around in them. 

Buy: Nina ‘Kymari’ Over the Knee Pointy Toe Boot http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/nina-kymari-over-the-knee-pointy-toe-boot-wo…

 

The change in color

Just because they are classic doesn’t mean they have to be black. I love monochromatic outfits and black so having a pop of color to highlight your legs is always a fun add on to any outfit. 

Buy: Invanka Trumo ‘Saffri’ Over the Knee Suede boot http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ivankatrump-saffri-over-the-knee-suede-boot-…

 

The warm and Fuzzy

 

Yes, UGG came out with an over the knee boot! I am not sure about the fashion worlds take on these, but I would happily wear a pair in snowing negative degree weather. 

Buy: UGG ‘Devandra’ Over the Knee boot http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-devandra-over-the-knee-boot/4035178?orig…

 

The zipper

 

Sometimes the idea of trying to make your jean just right in boots that you have to pull on can be daunting. That is why these are so nice. The zipper on the inside allows you to pull down your pants and make them look perfect so they don’t awkwardly bunch. 

Buy: Fergie ‘Navaro’ Boot http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/fergie-navaro-boot/4059737?origin=keywordsea…

I love all of these boots! Over the knee boots are typically extremely comfortable to wear and they have the added bonus of keeping your legs warm. So go buy your pair now and rock your outfit while walking around campus because “these boots are made for walking.” 

Kelly is a junior at Trinity College, double majoring in English and American Studies. Besides being the Campus Correspondent for Her Campus, she is a barista at Peter B's Espresso, Features Editor of The Trinity Tripod, and a member of the executive council for SGA.