https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40 Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:12:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40/page/2#post-1888553 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:31:35 +0000 Gigi 1888553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This was actually an old thread that got revived. I did end up buying the boots, and they are happily in my closet. I don't get to wear them much because of the heel, but I do wear them out on special occasions.</p> <p>Just to be clear, the photos I posted were of Jean at Extrapetite.com and not me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40/page/2#post-1888549 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:17:42 +0000 Suzanimal 1888549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 47 and love mine. I don't wear them a lot but I like short dresses and they look great (and not trashy ) with a turtleneck dress. Plus, they keep my legs warm. That's my go to date night outfit when it's cold. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40/page/2#post-1888408 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 13:10:49 +0000 cindysmith 1888408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely keep them because they look freaking amazing on you! I'd totally wear them (at 47) if I could find a pair that I like enough </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40/page/2#post-1888377 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 07:05:50 +0000 Jane 1888377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my OTK boots, I’ve two pairs. They are flat but I would wear the version Michelle is wearing too. I’m late 40s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888355 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 03:56:04 +0000 Jaime 1888355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely. Why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888351 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 03:45:37 +0000 Echo 1888351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am older than you are, and I recently found a pair of OTK boots that I have been wearing a lot (just like the find, except mine are a smooth faux leather and not suede). Because heels aren't really practical in my workplace but I like interesting shoes, these are perfect for me. I generally only wear them with dresses, but I love these. Weirdly, after wearing these so much, below the knee boots feel short.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888314 Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:09:04 +0000 Mainelady 1888314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am saying , oh yes, you can wear them! Great style is ageless. I am 57 and super happy every time I wear my OTK boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888221 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 22:17:02 +0000 Anonymous 1888221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am big YES! &nbsp;I love them and you would look fabulous in them!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888197 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:31:01 +0000 Anonymous 1888197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely, rock them. I am turning 45 this year and I’d wear some like Anna’s Dolce Vita ones in a heartbeat. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888194 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 21:19:15 +0000 Anonymous 1888194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm WAY older than you, and still wear mine . I wouldn't do a stiletto version like this personally, but am totally comfortable in my flat-heeled pair, usually worn with a dress or tunic/leggings combo. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888080 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:04:51 +0000 hgr 1888080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi &nbsp;Gigi,&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I think you would look great in these boots. &nbsp;My only concern is the heel. &nbsp;Do you "live" in heels or are you more comfortable in a low or block heel? &nbsp;I have a pair of OTK boots (look very similar to the Nordstrom "Via Spiga" picture in the above replies) w a low heel that I wear all the time w skirts during the work week and I often wear the same boots w fitted jeans on the weekend. &nbsp;I do have a pair of higher heeled boots that I last wore w a wrap dress on Thanksgiving 2017. &nbsp; I love these boots but don't wear them a lot, but I plan to still wear them in the future. &nbsp;That being said, I think the boots are beautiful and would be a nice addition to your wardrobe. &nbsp;I saw a picture of you wearing embroidered jeans on a" WIW birthday pic". &nbsp;I think a black turtleneck, those jeans, the OTK boots, maybe some bracelets/rings that harmonize w the colors in the jeans. &nbsp;This would be a great look for you. &nbsp;Good luck in your decision process. &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888064 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:35:38 +0000 Helena 1888064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another 43-year-old piping in with a heck yes for these. Wear them and enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888058 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 15:24:17 +0000 Cardiff girl 1888058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like them ,have them ,you ll never be this young again.Just keep the rest of your outfit cool and classy and you ll look fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888033 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 13:13:10 +0000 jussie 1888033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They’re marvelous. Wear them I say! Like anything, it’s more about the entire outfit than just one piece, and visual balance. If you feel a little self conscious maybe start by wearing them over some skinnies or jeggings, with a thick woolen jumper and scarf- that way you will look more winter cosy snow bunny than bombshell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1888026 Sat, 10 Feb 2018 12:14:35 +0000 bootman 1888026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a women or man who carries them selves well with confidence can wear a pair of tall over the knee Boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706347 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 13:14:38 +0000 Momo 1706347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I recently saw this pic! Seems to me this pic is worth a thousand words :-)<br /> Go for it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706265 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:09:48 +0000 catgirl 1706265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore mine all last winter and will wear again! I am 50 and 5'2". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706161 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 23:07:33 +0000 Gigi 1706161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for your input, everyone! I feel a lot better about keeping these after reading your comments. My concern was the twofold punch of the OTK style plus a pretty high stiletto heel. I wouldn't think twice about wearing OTK boots with a blockier, lower heel, but this is the only pair that I have found that fits around my calf. I do genuinely like the style, though--I'm not buying it *just* because of the calf.</p> <p>Just to make it clear, the pics I posted are of Jean, not of me. I just wanted to show some styling options to help get the ball rolling. My body shape is similar to hers, though; I'm just a little (?) older. The fit on me is very similar to what is shown in Jean's pics.</p> <p><b>Smittie,&nbsp;</b>I had considered maybe wearing tights underneath the boots too, if I feel like I am entering too-youthful territory. I like your idea of keeping the top simple and fluid to contrast with the boots.</p> <p>I'm looking forward to wearing these when the temps dip. Jean said that one of the unexpected benefits of these was that they are very warm. So I am looking forward to that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706075 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:12:14 +0000 BrieN 1706075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm over 50 and I think they're great. They are one my list of items to try. And actually as they are showing less skin, they could be perceived as being more conservative ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706071 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:08:23 +0000 K. Period. 1706071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a little older than you, and I have a pair that I wear often in the fall and winter. &nbsp;Sometimes even the summer. &nbsp;Mine have a block heel, though, so they are a little less glamorous and little more 70s vibe. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706068 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:05:57 +0000 Anonymous 1706068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I tried to get some for myself last year (I'm 52), but I couldn't get a pair that fit me right so I gave up looking. I might look again this year perhaps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706065 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 18:02:27 +0000 kkards 1706065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MFF-- she does have some great footwear.....I know I'm not supposed to care what a politician wears, but really., she's got some fab shoes.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706061 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 17:53:35 +0000 MovingFashionForward 1706061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, if our Prime Minister (Theresa May, age 59 or something) can wear them, surely you can? I do, anyway, and I'm over 50. I think it all depends how you style them. Obviously, there are ways of styling them that are better than others. Admittedly it is more tricky with high heeled ones but I have both high and flat ones and wear both.</p> <p>Sarah </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706022 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:48:04 +0000 annagybe 1706022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of black smooth leather, flat soled Stewart Weitzman OTK boots. I got them about four or five years ago and will still wear them.<br />I just got these Dolce Vita's at NAS in the lighter tan color.<br />I'm also considering these fringe Sam Edelman's.<br />I'm 43 now and will be 44 this fall. I'm also significantly bigger than you. I will wear my boots. </p> <p>ETA Pretty Woman was 26 years ago. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706002 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:03:45 +0000 kkards 1706002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope so...since I'm 53 and own a pair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1706000 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 15:01:42 +0000 Janet 1706000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go for it. No age requirement. I gave up on OTK because my legs are really not best served by the style, but these look fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1705997 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:54:15 +0000 Anonymous 1705997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 and I also like #2 but would wear it with stockings.</p> <p>I think the key might be to wear figure-hiding items on top to dial down the boots a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1705985 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 14:17:05 +0000 chewyspaghetti 1705985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also 43 and I wouldn't hesitate on OTK boots. These look like they fit you really well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1705945 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:17:54 +0000 Suz 1705945@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you love them, and can style them, keep them.&nbsp;</p> <p>That's my motto and I'm sticking to it. :)</p> <p>Jean's done a great job of styling them and if you look like her you will be totally fine. Why not? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/otk-boots-for-an-over-40#post-1705944 Sun, 31 Jul 2016 12:05:06 +0000 Gail 1705944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Joy if you look like those pics they will be great. I have two pairs of over the knee boots and I am 55. Mine are both flat. I only wear one pair of them, one pair reads Pirate as the tops are wide. I always wear mine with skinny jeans.</p>