Look Sharp, Sconnie - Midwestern Fashion Nerd, Chronic Over-thinker

The Thigh's The Limit

I, like any other human female, go through phases. 
me, in Jessica Simpson boots
One of these phases was tall boots. 

I remember feeling as if I would drown under the number of knee-high boots that I "just couldn't live without". 

Yet, even then - even amidst the crippling want that weakened my poor little knees - I was still wary of the epic over-the-knee-ers.  
Freebird by Steven

Something about them just seemed trashy. 
Like they belonged in strip clubs or street corners or strange S&M Shades of Greys.
Michael Kors
Then, on a whim, I fell for a pair by the most unlikely of suspects: Jessica Simpson. Truly. Whodathunkit that lil' (or not) Daisy Duke could have created a pair sleek enough to satisfy the sophisticate that is myself. (sarcasm). 


Givenchy
Proenza Schouler

Frye

One year later, and I'm still a fan. And yes - at moments I do feel as if they're too mainstream - that they should be relegated to wannabe college teens and overeager bleach-blonde clubbers. 


The Man Repeller in Chanel
But then I look in the mirror and remind myself that I'm weird. 
And weirdness, my faithful friends, is the most perfect of haute-couture accessories. 
Stuart Weitzman

Sam Edelman
I really want to know: Do you think that over-the-knee boots are kitschy faux-pas? Or do you think that there exist acceptable ways in which to style them? Coming up: I'll attempt - so any tips now would be highly-loved. 


Cheers.



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6 comments:

  1. CravingforbarneysOctober 18, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I think I need a pair! Love the burgundy ones!

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  2. UnknownOctober 19, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    I have yet to embrace them but that's because I'm super short ......and blonde.....and I don't want to look like a spinner haha But I actually like them on tall people with the right outfit! And I agree, weirdness us definitely the best haute-couture accessory :)
    Brooke @ what2wear

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  3. Votre AmieOctober 19, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Holy moly those Givenchy boots are BEYOOOND fab. I hear you on the ultra over the knee-ers. Something about them remind me of Julia Roberts a la Pretty Woman - aka a hooker with a heart of gold. I fell in love with a pair 2 years ago when I saw them styled super casual with a big chunky knit and over a pair of skinny jeans. Truth be told, those beauties haven't gotten much action. Thanks for reminding me I have 'em!
    x
    www.iloveublank.blogspot.com

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  4. GraceOctober 19, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Hello! I love your blog! Check out my latest post where I nominated you for the Liebster award

    Grace
    http://gracep-photos.blogspot.com

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  5. CollectionsOctober 19, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    I ADORE over the knee boots. I just wore my pair today!

    Collections

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  6. AnonymousOctober 23, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Hi! I am Christina. You photographed me almost a year ago. My friend Anastasia shared your blog on FB today so I clicked. I thought it was funny because I have the free bird caballero ankle boots, as well as a similar if not exact pair of the over-the-knee sam edelman's you posted in this post. Looks like we are kindred spirits :)

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