How to Wear Black Knee High Boots
The black knee-high boot is a typical wardrobe staple of fashionable women throughout the world, making its annual reappearance along with the first signs of colder weather. This versatile, classic piece of women's footwear is universally flattering and can be worn with a wide range of outfits. However, not every black knee-high boot is meant for every woman, and vice versa.
Instructions
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Shop for black knee-high boots, keeping in mind that the key to wearing them well is finding the right combination of fit and style for you. Wider-legged women should search for a pair of knee-high boots with stretch in them, and chunky-heeled boots can create a slimming effect on heavy legs. (See the Resources section for a site full of wide-width boot sizes.) Meanwhile, those with smaller ankles may be flattered by a more structured pair.
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Try on each boot by placing your foot in first and then pulling the leg part up over your calf. Make sure to zip or buckle up the boots if applicable before walking around to test out the fit. You should be able to wiggle your toes, and the boots should reach from just below to just above the knee.
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Break in your new black knee-highs as soon as possible after bringing them home, walking around in them for increasingly long periods of time until your feet have become accustomed.
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Find outfits that will be accentuated by your boots. Knee-length skirts, casual dresses, skinny jeans or slim corduroy pants are all stylish, proportionate choices. The color of the outfit is less important since the black of the boots will go with just about anything.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with the versatility of black knee-highs by pairing heeled boots with your work attire as well as with a nighttime look. Flat knee-high boots tend to go better with casual dresses, tunics, and skirts as well as worn over slim-fitting jeans.
Avoid wearing knee-high boots with short shorts or very short skirts, especially those with a frayed hem, as this can project an overall unkempt look lacking in class. One possible exception to this rule is if the wearer adds opaque tights or leggings to the outfit to sufficiently cover the legs.
