Where do legs grow from?
If we turn to the history of over the knee boots, then their first appearance was in a set of men's military attire of French officers. Treads, firstly, were great for constant horseback riding, and, secondly, they were also appropriate at social events (officers tucked the top of the over the knee boots, and their look became more classic).
In the Russian Empire, they appeared in the seventeenth century as part of the uniform uniforms of cuirassiers and dragoons. Quite rarely, such shoes were used by infantrymen due to their rigidity. At that time, over the knee boots did not bend either at the ankles or at the knees. The elite, the nobility and members of the royal families also did not neglect the over the knee boots, everyone knows, for example, the addiction to such boots of Peter the Great.
In the modern fashion industry, boots significantly above the level of the knees triumphantly entered with the light hand of one famous designer of the Dior model house. A passionate admirer of women, Yves Saint Laurent Saint Laurent was the first to introduce elements of a men's wardrobe into women's fashion - tuxedos, over the knee boots, leather jackets.
Literally at the same time, daring miniskirts appeared, they looked harmonious, bold and sexy in combination with over the knee boots. And a little later, over the knee boots gained a reputation as the sexiest shoes, it happened after the release of the film "Pretty Woman", in which Julia Roberts flaunted on the screen in a miniskirt and tight high leather boots.
Today, over the knee boots are experiencing a rebirth both on the catwalk and in everyday life. Many famous actresses have over the knee boots for all occasions. This also applies to the formation of an everyday image, and publication. When referring to classic shoes, there are no questions, because they are always relevant and will organically fit into the wardrobe of any celebrity.
Photos of star girls in high over the knee boots:
How to choose the right boots?
Modern boots conquer everyone, both men and women. This is a sign of taste, softness, sexuality. A well-chosen jackboot will emphasize the slenderness of the legs, help to visually lengthen them, but they should be chosen correctly.
When choosing boots, it is necessary to rely on the thickness of the bootleg and the shape of the leg. With a thin leg, the “glass” shape should be preferred, in which the leg fits snugly, but expands towards the top. With dense calves, a looser and straight shaft will be optimal, which will visually make the leg slimmer. The shape of the sock also plays a role. The classic means a sharp toe, a rounded shape is suitable for restrained natures, a rectangular toe is suitable for lovers of clear forms.
By negligence, you can make a mistake and achieve the exact opposite effect by visually shortening your legs. To avoid this, boots should be selected based on physiological characteristics. For example, with full knees, a boot of maximum length to the middle of the thigh will look great. With a small stature, you should not wear over the knee boots with a flat sole.
The height and shape of the heel is left to the choice of the hostess, based on her own preferences.
2013 Trends
A large number of colors and materials are presented to the court of any fashionista, which does not go unnoticed. Especially popular are such textures as velvet and velor. Extraordinary performance can be emphasized with the help of unusual inserts from compositions of artificial fabrics, fur decor, and an abundance of straps. In the design, high lacing is considered relevant, which begins at the very base of the shoe and is complemented with fringe, rivets, zippers, and various inserts.
If we consider the trends of 2013, then they continue the previous motives, which are marked by a straight shaft and the absence of a heel. In the coming year, this symbol of reliability and elegance will also carry an additional practical load.
In the color scheme, designers welcome the variety of colors and a bold approach, these are purple, red, burgundy, blue and green.
Photos of girls in boots from fashion shows.
What to wear boots with?
Over the knee boots are a type of footwear that obliges you to follow a certain style of clothing. They are able to act as an independent element and set the direction for the whole outfit. Therefore, the formation of the image should be done correctly in order to avoid vulgarity and aggression. Good taste allows you to combine over the knee boots with business style, military style, bohemian style and retro style.
A look consisting of over the knee boots and a short knitted dress will be successful. You can replace the dress with tight trousers, leggings or skinny jeans. Knitted tunics, wide-knit sweaters, cardigans and jackets will serve as an addition. Outerwear can be as a poncho, fur coat, leather jacket or coat.
For example. Photo from collegefashion.net.
And finally, a few tips on how to wear over the knee boots:
# The aggressiveness of the shoes will brighten up the optimally selected length of the skirt and the color of the stockings.
# Romance and coquettishness without a hint of vulgarity will give a skirt that will be three centimeters higher than the edge of the boots, with natural or black stockings.
# From outerwear, you can choose a short coat, in contrast or tone on tone.
# A variety of jewelry will add zest to your image. But do not unnecessarily overload the image with jewelry, so as not to slide over the brink of bad taste.
