Short dresses and boots

[BigDahliaFan]

Seeing this on phase 8 I really like this look but definitely wore it about 15 (?) years ago, I'm 55. Is it current? Not that that would stop me wearing it but I see the phase 8 sniffiness on here...

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/ella-black-chain-swing-dress-222438050.html?xnpetifc=xfQNxDUuOFnZxFsuxIojbjpsafeWaeiWhFWDEfUDEyPLauE1afecqG8chMQS4knl4.zdbD1lbdoZxuodbzTT&utmmsource=exponea&utmcampaign=ukkbau24344saturdayproducttpricepointpreselecteddnew&utmmedium=email

Toast is very much a certain look (never been my look). I gather that older Toast offerings are nicer than their current ones but can’t tell as don’t browse their website.

I wear short dresses with boots. Like the look and don’t think there’s any age barrier. What I can’t stand is boots that don’t fit round the calf. They have to be fitted and not like wellies.

I’ve got a pair of over the knee black suede fringed boots (Next) that if they fit me (fat calves now) I’ll wear them with my new short black dress.

@Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain My black dress is classic just-above-knee cocktail dress. I have to go to a semi-formal event and be on stage and I'm TERRIFIED of falling over in heels in front of a large audience, so I really hope knee boots will look ok. I've just ordered some after an exhausting search, trying to find a pair that didn't have buckles, cowboy heels, embellishments or huge chunky soles.

@Newterm I'm with you on them having to fit around the calf. So many of this year's offerings look like wellies to my eyes.

I seem to recall knee boots and just above knee dresses and skirts being a popular look in the early-mid 90s.

Anyone got any recommendations on good quality knee high boots? Thinking classic riding boot in leather

I was coming to ask the same question …

Fairfax and Favor are great quality if you’ve got the budget

These are some I looked at:

https://www.vagabond.com/gb/kenova-5241-801-20/

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153315716040

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/235740844349

(Had to resort to ebay to find the classic style!)

Jones the Bootmaker do great slim calf fit knee length boots if you’ve got skinny chicken legs like me…

www.jonesbootmaker.com/

That is exactly my problem. I have a lovely slim pair from Moda In Pelle, nice and narrow!

I love the short dress, boots combo - wore it yesterday with biker boots and will be again today with knee high boots and tight.

on the phase 8 question - like anywhere there are nice dresses and not so nice!

Ooh thanks and that’s a good price , I’m slim fit but not extra slim leg .
hate boots that end up looking like a pair of wellies on me

Yes, I’ve got two pairs of these that I’ve had for years now. Definitely worth the investment

I've just received the Tamaris knee boots I ordered the other day and couldn't be happier. They're a perfect fit around the calves, lovely soft leather and very comfortable. I haven't had a pair of knee boots since 2018 when a cobbler ruined my beloved Vince Camuto boots, so I'm looking forward to wearing them again.

I think Phase 8 is known for a lot of mother of the bride/groom style clothing which is a style most people probably wouldn't wear day to day .

I really like the style that you've linked. I'm quite short and if I'm wearing long sleeves it's with a short skirt and thick tights. I would normally wear ankle boots but apparently taller boots are back in now (probably not the ones in my wardrobe though).