How to wear thigh-high boots this winter
Thigh-high boots. They don't seem like a tempting prospect at first glance, but their popularity is on the rise and we can't avoid them any longer. If you're already sold, you can shop our favourite over knee and thigh-high boots, if you're not, continue reading...
We rather like the idea of dressing Felicity Shagwell, but wear with caution - think 60s chic, rather than Pretty Woman. High-necklines are essential and chunky polo necks preferable. Wear with A-line minis and steer away from any tight short skirts or dresses, or else risk hazardous working girl territory. Shift and jumper dresses are good options, as are flirty skater skirts.
We're also fans of Carine Roitfeld's interpretation of the trend, wearing her PVC thigh-highs under a pencil skirt - suggestive and sexy, but still utterly chic. You don't need to bare your thighs if you don't want to. Just make sure your skirt is longer than the top of your boots.
Whether in velvet or PVC, kinky boots are back and they're worth braving.
Getty ImagesWe LOVE this look - sexy, but comfortable and surprisingly practical. Gigi Hadid nails it.
Getty ImagesCandice Swanepoel adds a casual edge by working her boots wth a cable knit jumper dress.
Getty ImagesCara Delevingne plays with proportions, matching her thigh-highs with a minidress and cropped biker jacket.
Getty ImagesQueen of Parisian sexiness Carine Roitfeld opts for a PVC thigh-high. Serious sultry temptress vibes.
Xposure PhotosFKA Twigs stays true to her unique, eclectic style by wearing her Kurt Geiger velvet boots with high-waisted trousers and a lace-up top. She also proves that you don't have to be Amazonian-style tall to wear thigh-highs.
Getty ImagesThere's not much Kendall Jenner can't wear well, but we're still impressed by her ability to make grey thigh-highs look good.
Rex FeaturesMiranda Kerr has been a long-term thigh-high fan, usually matching hers with a minidress.
Rex FeaturesRihanna fearlessly braves the PVC variety.
Rex FeaturesRosie Huntington-Whiteley makes her thigh-highs work as daywear, wearing them over skinny jeans.
Getty ImagesA strong look from St Vincent, who arrived at the SS 2016 Burberry show in this delicate lace dress and S&M-style boots.
Getty ImagesBiker jackets are a favourite outfit choice when working thigh highs. We like the slouchy T-shirt dress worn underneath too.
Getty ImagesBella Thorne teams her thigh-highs with an embroidered miniskirt and lace top, mixing textures and patterns.
