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Are knees high boots out of fashion?

30 replies

Faz2015 · 09/09/2018 10:02

I have 3 practically new pairs.. just wondering are knee high boots a complete fashion faux pas with dresses and jeans?

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Bluntness100 · 09/09/2018 10:06

I think it doesnt matter, you should wear what you like and what suits you.

Yes ankle boots are more fashionable now, but do you really need to be fashionable.

I have knee high boots. Yes I will probably wear the ankle boots more, but I'll certainly wear the knee high with skinnies whenever I feel like it.

I don't really wear dresses, but If you like it go for it. Don't be dictated to by fashion.

Sadoldbagpuss · 09/09/2018 10:09

Definitely not in at the moment but there coming back I believe, I'm trying to buy a pair and there not easy to find but I want them!!

LoisWilkerson1 · 09/09/2018 10:10

I think the over the knee boots or ankle are more common now?
I love knee high boots though. I'm wearing mid calf ones but they arent very flattering if I'm honest.

Needahairbrush · 09/09/2018 12:06

Yes, I’ve got 3 expensive leather pairs I’m holding onto though in hope they come back.

Aspenfrost · 09/09/2018 12:07

They are IN, at the moment!

BossWitch · 09/09/2018 12:08

Pfft. No way I'm abandoning my knee high boots. I luffs them.

Aspenfrost · 09/09/2018 12:08

According to Red mag - October.

beanaseireann · 09/09/2018 12:10

Knee high are great.
I don't get the love for mid calf boots- who wants boots that display the fat part of your legs Shock

plumcat · 09/09/2018 12:10

For me, they're classics and never out of fashion . I'm not a fashion follower though 😄

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 09/09/2018 12:15

They're in especially as there's a 70's vibe going on. Also have seen them styled with midi dresses.

Leicesterpiggott · 09/09/2018 12:19

Knee high leather boots and a midi dress or skirt is all I will be wearing this winter. And I'm dead cool. 🤣

ThunderInMyHeart · 09/09/2018 12:19

Follow style, not fashion!

If they look good on you, do it!

rightknockered · 09/09/2018 12:37

Ive just bought http://www.whistles.com/women/new-in/vittoria-knee-high-sock-boot-28675.html?cgid=NewInWW&dwvarvittoria-knee-high-sock-boot-28675_color=Black#srule=new-in&sz=60&start=0these to wear with midi dresses, so hope so. Not sure they'd look good with short skirts though.

Elledorado · 09/09/2018 13:17

I have about 5 pairs that I've kept just in case they come back (all approx 8+ years old now!) But I find they are so unflattering. They seem to add cms to my calves and tend to give me cankles.

Ohyesiam · 09/09/2018 13:18

I think knee highs are on the way in again

Hellywelly10 · 09/09/2018 13:24

I always wear them in mid winter as theyre warm.

InertPotato · 09/09/2018 13:27

I think the look of the moment is probably more an ankle boot as someone said upthread a bit, but they're timeless. Jeans/boots/cashmere jumper you can't go wrong.

Pinkyyy · 09/09/2018 13:29

I think they're probably just out of season, so will make a comeback in the colder months. I don't really like the look of them over jeans though, just doesn't look right to me

Didsomeonesaybunny · 09/09/2018 13:29

They are due a comeback late autumn/winter according to various fashion magazines. I have a few pairs that I’d like to wear with some cashmere dresses and skinny jeans

Pinkyyy · 09/09/2018 13:30

I think I've perhaps misread, I thought you meant over the knee boots

SilverHairedCat · 09/09/2018 13:37

I've never stopped wearing knee high boots. I do think I over the knee boots should not be worn to work though, they just seem incongruous with a 9-5 type office job. Clubbing, funky work places etc absolutely. Public sector etc, no.

AnotheBloodyChinHair · 09/09/2018 14:18

I have never stopped wearing knee high boots with dresses. Not many people can pull off a dress with ankle boots, well, I certainly can't, and I am not keen on shoes.

MoltonSilver · 09/09/2018 15:33

They have been out for a couple of years but there seems to be a good selection coming in with the AW stock so I think they are making a comeback.

GraceMarks · 09/09/2018 18:13

I like them! I can't pull off the skinnies-with-ankle-boots look with my fat legs so I'm not going to be relinquishing my knee-highs any time soon.