a woman in a sweatshirt dress, black hose, and over the knee boots

The Boots Have It

a woman in a sweatshirt dress, tights, and over the knee boots
a woman in a sweatshirt dress, hose, and over the knee boots
a woman in a sweatshirt dress, black hose, over the knee boots
a woman in a sweatshirt dress, black hose, and over the knee boots

One of the best statement pieces I believe you can invest in are boots. (Yep, they even make my Top 10 Investment Pieces that you get when you sign up for our newsletter!) Boots are a staple, from weather boots (rain, snow, etc) to sport (riding, etc) to fashion (a la over the knee). There’s a reason we call it “boot season”- boots are that big a part of the fashion landscape (and our lives!). Not to mention that they keep you looking chic when the temps drop. So, if boots are a staple, how do you pick statements?

You could go by color, pattern, material- and all of those would be valid. Some colors are standouts, as are some patterns, and some materials. However, what I love and picks more often than not is height. Not heel height.But height as in over the knee. Yes, you could argue that other statement boots are not only possible but stunning, but is there anything more exciting than an over the knee boot? For me, that’s when the boots have it.

a woman in a sweatshirt dress, black hose, and over the knee boots

What is it, you ask? I think “it” is an ability to elevate an outfit. Even a simple one like a sweatshirt dress (and yes, black hose are a must this season. They are just so chic!)- though I’ve worn these boots over leggings to Pilates and I felt so pulled together and chic, when all I did that day was a workout and grocery shop!

This kind of statement can also be made with flat boots. (Or even boots that aren’t over the knee!) Truly, it’s about being enough to carry an outfit on their own, from jeans to leggings to dresses, to sweats. The boots don’t have to be patterned or wildly colored. Just somehow special.

Yes, sometimes it’s difficult to describe what it is certain boots have, but it’s always easy to tell when boots have it. I’m a fan of simple (and comfy) outfits, outfits that keep you warm as temps drop. Yet, I’m even more of a fan of statement items that elevate all of those outfits -like these boots. What about you?

a woman in a sweatshirt dress, black hose and over the knee boots

What kind of boots do you think have it? What makes a boot a statement boot to you, and how do you wear them? I would love to know!
XO RA

I was lucky enough to find these (unworn!) statement boots on Vestiaire Collective, one of my favorite resell sites. I’ve found you similar below!

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a woman in a sweatshirt dress, black hose, and over the knee boots

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RachelAdelicia

Actress, avid shopper, and a lover of fashion. Hoping to make the world a better place one pair of shoes at a time.

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