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Home • Accessories

Over-the-Knee Boots

Over-the-Knee Boots
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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The Main Attraction

Rihanna’s minimalist outfit is all about her sexy suede thigh-highs.

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Go For Gray

Gray suede is a pretty goes-with-everything alternative to basic black.

Miu Miu Suede Platform Boots, $1,002, mytheresa

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Belted Boot

An ankle strap adds distinct details to these casual flat boots.

Cole Haan Shoes, Air Marisol Over the Knee Boots, $348, Macy’s

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Sexy Thigh-Highs

Glossy faux leather in an over-the-knee version is super sexy.

Guess Shoes, Parks Boots, $149, Macy’s

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Stacked Up

MIA is jaw-dropping in her all black tall boots.

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Stud Patrol

Silver studs on the heels add a biker chic to simple boots.

Sam Edelman Zale Black Nappa, $400, Jildor

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All in the Details

Detailed cutouts at the top of these soft leather boots is gorgeously girlie.

CHLOƉ, Cutout flat leather boots, $1,295

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Full Coverage

The studs that run up and down these thigh-highs are an awesome look for rocker chics.

Sam Edelman Zale Black Nappa, $400, Jildor

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Fringe Benefits

Fringes on the back, paired with a spikey stiletto is an updated take on a classic cowgirl style.

GIANMARCO LORENZI, Fringed suede thigh boots, $1,337, farfetch.com

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Working It

Naomi Campbell struts the sidewalk in sexy over-the-knee boots.

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Slick Chic

No matter what the outfit, over the knee boots instantly evokes sex appeal.

GF FERRE High-heeled boots, $244, YOOX

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True Blue

For a different take on the thigh-high boot try these unconventional denim ones.

Rodolphe Menudier, Denim High Thigh Boots
$786, farfetch.com

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Sleek Satin

Pair these sleek and stretchy satin boots with skinny pants for a sliming fit.

Stella McCartney, Thigh-high satin boots,
$1,045

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Sky High

If you’re on the shorter side opt for heeled thigh-highs instead of flat ones.

Sam Edelman ‘Vesey’ Thigh High Boot, $249, Nordstrom

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Black to the Basics

Leona Lewis amps up her classic black and white outfit with platform over-the-knee boots.

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