Where do we stand on over the knee boots at 50?

[peaceanddove]

So, I have always wanted a pair of suede over the knee boots to wear with loose jumper dresses etc. I turn 50 this year and now thinking maybe I'm just too old, though my legs are surprisingly good for my age (and the baggy jumper dresses will hide my middle aged tum) x

Unless you are a pirate or a hooker it’s a no from me.

Over the knee boots look awful whatever your age IMO

I'm with them before me.

As a woman also about to turn 50 it’s a big fat no from me.

Your age is irrelevant. Especially if they are flat.

I’m not a fan (and I’ve got cracking legs) but if you like them and they suit you, wear them regardless of age.

In my 50s. I have several pairs. Go for it

A no from me (all ages!)

If you like them and they look good who cares what others think. I’m 50 this year and always wanted a pair so I might join you 😆 Buy the boots!

I would love a flat pair ( M&S did some non-leather an I was seriously tempted) but I'd only wear with jeggings .

DD reminded me I'd look a bit Shirley Carter (Eastenders) so that crushed that dream

(I'm 54)

I don't like them whatever the age... Dick Whittington springs to mind. But if you like them go for it.

It totally depends on what you mean by over the knee - just over is fine (age irrelevant), but not the higher ones that look as if they'd be worn by principal boy in a panto.

On the knee ones are nice. I've got Fairfax and Favor ones

Frankly if you can fit them, wear them. Fuck this misogynistic shit about being too old.

I love over the knee boots. They look awful on me but if you have nice legs and the right dress I'd go for it.
Never too old!

I've git a flat pair from Russel & Bromley, they are beautiful soft leather. To be fair I was well under 50 when I got them but still wear them now!

I don't think they are nice at all. Age is irrelevant. Sorry

I don't think there's anything to stop you because of your age but they're not nice on anyone and also, I suspect, have been and gone interns of current fashion.

I love over the knee boots. But I agree that if theyre too high they have a definite pirate vibe. I personally like just over the knee ones, largely because I love the look of knee boots but I seem to have long calves so they never sit right on me.
My mum (54) really wanted some for ages so I bought her some last year to wear exactly as you describe OP with jumper dress. She looks fab, they come just over her knee.

I'd say no tbh. But only because you'll look like the principal boy. However if you love the look etc then crack on and have the confidence in your own style.

Navy blue suede. Beautiful but not hookerish . Just saving up to buy them myself.

Wear what you want! There's no such thing as being too old. People on here don't personally like them, that's fine but has no bearing on whether you like them. I personally don't like them for me, but I would love seeing you enjoying yours! Not everything suits everyone. So do it! Live your life!

Why is everyone obsessed with age limits. Just stop and wear anything you want at any age

Pfft wear them if you fancy.

I'm 45 and have some that I wear with midi length dresses. Low block heel. I'm neither a hooker not a pirate!

I had some just over the knee ones from next and they were great. I was in my 40s and neither looked like a pirate or a tart. They had a low heel.