No wonder they say that fashion always comes back. For example, trendy stocking boots have definitely returned from the past. And from a very distant Middle Ages.
How did the boots-stockings come into modern fashion?
Being common footwear of European cavalrymen, in Russia high, knee-high boots with sewn-in sockets appeared only in the 17-18 centuries. They were part of the uniform of hussars, ulans, dragoons, cuirassiers. Occasionally, foot soldiers wore boots. Later, this kind of boots became the favorite shoe of representatives of the nobility. Peter the Great himself showed his addiction to boots. But still it was men's shoes.
But in the 70s of the last century, high stocking boots became fashionable for women . Their bootlegs were made of tight-fitting calf of lovely ladies' legs of shiny material.
And today, man’s over the knee boots suddenly jumped into a women's wardrobe, having become related with stocking boots. And there was something middle, amazing, so new, which came from such a distant past. And these shoes, which they began to call “over the knee-high stockings”, went out today to the “coolest” fashion catwalks to win girl’s hearts.
Varieties of Over-the-Knee Treads
Ah, how pretty the ladies look, covering their slender legs with long boots! Moreover, over the knee boots are also attractive because there are a lot of varieties of them. There is plenty to choose from that suits your taste.
There are these boots with heels of different heights and configurations, without a heel at all or on the platform.
Over the knee boots are made of different materials, the most popular of which are leather, suede or leatherette. This fall and winter, boots decorated with embroidery or with openwork tops are especially popular. Extravagant look models combined from several types of material.
High tread-stockings with a classic length just above the knee and super-long ones that hide part of the thigh with their shafts are distinguished by the height of the shaft. Models are also distinguished by the presence or absence of a fastener. “Zippers” and cuts on the side, numerous straps with buckles adorn modern women's stocking boots. The photos presented here show that nowadays, boots with cross sections on the knees and with cut out areas in the ankles, on the bend of the foot, toe or heel are extra-fashionable.
Who will suit the treads?
Any girl wants to look fashionable, but she does not need to blindly follow modern trends. Of course, tall, fragile models with perfectly even legs look simply wonderful. But everyday life is different from the catwalk!
Indeed, over the knee boots are more suitable for tall girls. And on owners of miniature forms, such shoes will look good if the figure is close to perfect. But you should not wear tight boots for short chubby girls - they will visually make your legs even fuller. And even more so, it’s worth it to think well for ladies who have some problems with the shape and length of their legs. Stocking boots are unlikely to suit them.
What to wear with high tight boots?
Treads - shoes are quite peculiar, they can look both elegant and vulgar. Therefore, it is also important to dress properly.
Such shoes are suitable for short dresses of any styles: it can be a strict monophonic narrow dress made of dense material or flowing, with folds of bright or multi-colored fabric.
You can wear these boots with a tunic or an elongated sweater. Ankle boots in combination with leggings, breeches or skinny jeans will look interesting and harmonious. Such ensembles will make the legs visually longer and the figure more proportional.
Also with such boots an elongated jacket will look original. The only condition is that he must reach the length of the boots. True, such an ensemble looks somewhat provocative ...
Boots without a heel are usually worn under trousers, jeans, tunics and casual dresses, over the heel boots will look elegant and harmonious in an ensemble with strict dresses of medium length or with breeches.
Considering the fact that these are demi-season shoes, and not summer ones, you should also remember about jackets, raincoats, coats. And here the rule works again: there should be a “gap” between the boots and the edge of the clothes. High over the knee boots do not harmonize with the long coat that covers part of the bootlegs. And if a lady really wants to combine these two outfits, then the coat should be open or have creative cuts, cutouts that would open the upper part of the boots.