Here we go…the last part of the series on leg-lengthening while wearing flats. You can find a list of key pieces, as well as other styling tips in Part 1 and Part 2.
Today? Let's talk about my most unexpected find: Over-the-knee flat boots.
Over-the-knee boots help to create a long, lean line…making your legs look longer. The key is getting the proportions right. I wouldn't worry so much about how high they come up your leg….the trick is to pair your over-the-knee boots with tops (or skirts) that still show off at least 2-3 inches of leg. Let's get into it, shall we?
Try This:
I just can't quit my headscarves. I think I got used to the fun pop of color…..
To Recreate:
What I'm Wearing:
cardi: Banana Republic (old)….similar
dress: Clu (old)….similar
scarf: JCrew (old)…similar
necklace: Macramania….similar
boots: Nine West (sold out)….but these are – hands down – the best
Try This:
Don't want to show so much skin? No problem. Opt for skinny jeans that fit like leggings (I like Levi's 535 for this)…or just wear leggings.
To Recreate:
What I'm Wearing:
Blazer: J.Crew
Short, swingy Cardigan: old…similar at Nordstrom
Skinny jeans: Levi 535
Peplum top: Anthropologie (old)…try the gorgeous seafoam green Suno find or this little strapless number (it's actually from Gap…I wore it here)
Trapeze Top: Suno (old)…love Loft's
(everything else is linked with the first outfit)
Is anyone else LOVING their flat, over-the-knee boots? I'd love to see some pics (hint, hint).
Also, I'd love some feedback on how best to communicate the shopping-enabler links. Do you like the Shop the Post widget? Last time we tried this, it didn't render properly on phones, so this time I included both text links and the widget. Thoughts?
xo,
S
I have a pair of over the knee black boots that I haven’t worn yet and I can’t seem to get them right with jeans. I am realizing that maybe I was pairing them with denim that is to dark, as yours look adorable with the jean leggings you have on. Now to see how they look with a big ole’ pregnant belly 🙂
I’d love the details on your necklace in the first picture- I find long necklaces are most flattering on me- I’m flat chested, tall with a little pooch- somehow it works, even though you’d think the long necklace would be worse.
And, I LOVE the boots you linked to- however I don’t think I can justify this with CPW. Any other ideas for ones that are as fabulous at a lower price point?
Shana- you look like a rock star as always. So gorgeous- inside and out!!! xo
LOVE the idea of buttoning a blazer higher. Brilliant, lady! I’m a blazer gal. That scarf is fabulous, too. Thank ya thank ya for these 3 posts!
Oh, and the Shop the Post links weren’t showing up for me. I’m on Chrome on a Mac, if that info helps.
Just saw the link for the other boots! Still drooling over the others though!
Hi Shana
Great ideas. I always thought those boots were for tall women. Thank you for showing me otherwise.
Also..I love those cardigans! I am trying like crazy to find a similar long one and just can’t!
Can you tell me who makes the short striped cardi? Looking on ebay..:)
And that necklace “!! Awesome! Once again thank you for all you do. :
Oh p.s. All the links work for me I use a Mac and ipad with safari
Love these!
I have to disable the adblock on my Chrome for the widget to work- so text links all the way!
Mystery solved – BC, thanks for doing a little trouble-shooting on your end. Text links all the way for now! Thank you!!!
That gray one is an ancient banana republic find…..if I find one similar, I’ll let you know.
The short striped one is by Qi cashmere. I haven’t found anything similar, but they typically do some really interesting things with cashmere – I think you’ll like them in general.
xoxo
Thank YOU for the comment, Laura!
I KNOW. I told myself that if I wore my Nine West’s to death, I could upgrade – part of the CPW, right? So we’ll see….. (the Weiztman 50/50 boots are pretty much always available, sooooo….)
The necklace is basically a dogtag that says “fearless” on it. It’s from my friend Amy: http://www.motherflock.com/im-a-mom-i-wear-red-lipstick/
She sells them, I think. xoxo
I’ll bet they’ll look FABULOUS with a big ‘ol pregnant belly. 🙂
My thighs are not very ahem thin. So I worry that over the knee boots will just highlight that fact.
I mostly read in my phone and I like to see where stuff is from and how much it is without having to click to another site. Then I can click over only if I know I’m going to buy. (Otherwise I have trouble getting back to finish reading. Or laziness. . .)
I like the text links because mostly I’m reading from my phone. I’ve been too whimsy to try over the knee boots, but they look great! Plus I already have those 535 jeans based on your past posts 🙂
BTW, your makeup looks beautiful!