https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 05:22:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1828452 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 21:03:42 +0000 Echo 1828452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm generally not a fan of dresses with OTK boots, especially without tights, but that's a personal preference. However, flat OTK boots can look great with leggings and tunics or skinny jeans or all sorts of other outfits. So I'm not sure the boots will solve the dress issue, though leggings might, and the boots can be worn many other different ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1828439 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 20:46:50 +0000 Anonymous 1828439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenny,<br /> I think OTK flats are perfectly fine.<br /> Jenava,<br /> Can you explain the "ratio of calves to thighs" comment? Were the OTKs too short? Too long? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1828370 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 17:29:40 +0000 Jenava 1828370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Because of where they end on the legline, OTK boots tend to emphasize the thigh by drawing the eye there. I think wearing a skinny fit legging or pant in the same color as the boot is your best bet for this look. The ratio between my calves and thighs is much larger than average, so I've never been able to truly fit these boots, although I did sport a lace up pair a while back. I found them fussy to style so they didn't get much wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1828315 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 16:23:19 +0000 jenny1963 1828315@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am very self-conscious in general. the DVF dresses I like best are to the knee but this one is above the knee, but only just.<br />I am 5'7" and a slender rectangle. I REALLY appreciate the input on flat OTK boot vs heeled!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1828205 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 11:49:32 +0000 Momo 1828205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I got a pair of OTK boots last year and I love them, I was a bit nervous at first thinking they were too young but it is all in the styling. I<br /> Mine are flat and dark blue. I wear them with dresses and with leggings and long tops . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1828082 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 01:46:31 +0000 DonnaF 1828082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You won't know until you try, and Nordstrom doesn't have a deadline by which you have to return stuff so you can test the OTKs against your entire wardrobe!&nbsp; I am assuming they are flat or near flat?&nbsp; Spindly heels on OTK boots are a very young look.&nbsp; I think the general (conventional) rule is:&nbsp; The shorter the hem the lower the heel; higher heels will just make it look shorter.</p> <p>Are you quite tall?&nbsp; I don't think of DVF dresses as particularly short, so maybe you are needlessly self-conscious? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827851 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:46:54 +0000 Column 1827851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that OTK boots all have to do with styling. For example, I think Greetje at No Fear of Fashion who has appeared on this forum occasionally could wear OTK slim fits with heels bc of her great legs. I will be experimenting with chunky low heels this fall with slim ponte pants, leggings, and dresses of all lengths. I might also try denim--I mean, who knows? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827845 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:38:08 +0000 jenny1963 1827845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone!! The dress i was thinking about is actually not that short, it's just above the knee and not shorter than that. I definitely not feel comfy showing my thighs thee days. I'm actually not even sure that the dress is flattering on me, so I'm not going to sweat it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827766 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:23:26 +0000 Anonymous 1827766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would seem that OTK boots with a short dress would draw the eye right to your thighs. Adding leggings or skinnies would help that problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827747 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:21:25 +0000 kkards 1827747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>give it a try....post pictures if you want another eye on it.<br />but i'm generally of the feeling that if you think the dress/skirt is to short, boots aren't going to make you like the lenght any better, but YMMV.<br />but agreeing with Mainelady and Scarlet to give leggings or denim a try....<br />these posts may help<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/05/25/how-to-wear-dresses-over-pants-jeans/">https://youlookfab.com/2017/05.....nts-jeans/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2017/05/25/how-to-wear-dresses-over-pants-jeans/">https://youlookfab.com/2017/05.....nts-jeans/</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.economyofstyle.net/2017/02/diane-von-furstenberg-wrap-dress.html">http://www.economyofstyle.net/.....dress.html</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827742 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:00:00 +0000 Scarlet 1827742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it can work. You have to try it to know. I agree the flat OTKs are key. I enjoy wearing OTKs with dresses. If you can't find a combination that is working I agree that leggings or opaque tights can be a good option. Also check the seam of the dress whether there is any leeway to let it down at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827727 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 10:11:59 +0000 Mainelady 1827727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try the DVF dress with a pair of leggings and the boots. If the dress is too short for comfort, the OTK boots may not be the answer to being able to wear the dress, but leggings or skinny pants could be a nice combo! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827698 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 07:42:36 +0000 Jenni NZ 1827698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Jenny 1963, I'm Jenni 1961! I've never worn OTK boots, but wear a lot of short dresses and tunics well above the knee with ponte pants ( some with leatherette side stripes) and knee high boots. I don't feel this looks too young for 56 at all. Knees and lower thighs are covered. I happily wear them to work as a health professional. I am short 5 foot 1 or 2 so the proportions are good for my height. You should def wear the DVF wrap dress somehow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827659 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:21:14 +0000 Diana 1827659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks good so long as the boots are flat. One thing I've noticed with this combo on myself is that you have to be careful with how the hemline of the dress interacts with the top of the boot. For example, some dresses will get stuck inside the top of the boot when you walk. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827645 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:44:06 +0000 binkle 1827645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, kind of a younger look, but, if you wear opaque tights, it could work. Or with a sweater dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827632 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:23:08 +0000 jenny1963 1827632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Thistle! Thanks so for your opinion!!' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827605 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 02:37:08 +0000 Thistle 1827605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I, personally, feel that's a younger look. </p> <p>Ymmv. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/over-the-knee-boots-with-shorter-dress#post-1827492 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 23:46:08 +0000 jenny1963 1827492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm middle-aged (54) and new to over-the-knee boots, but they appeal to me because I hate my knee and thighs. Wondering if I should buy some at NAS. Can I wear them with dresses that are a bit too short for comfort or will that just look weird or too young? For example, I bought a final sale (mistake!!) Diane VF wrap dress that's above the knee and wondering if I could wear over-the-knee boots with it. Thank you!! </p>