I’ve been wanting a pair of Over the Knee boots, even though I knew it wasn’t going to be a trend that would be super flattering on me or that I would wear very often.
When I saw these burgundy ones on a fab sale at Nordstrom Rack, I couldn’t resist giving them a try.
Besides, I figured they would be perfect for this month’s How I Wear My series!
I adore the color and for the price I’m definitely keeping them. But I’m very disappointed that they barely are To the Knee boots on me! I’m 5’7″ … tall, but not that tall. But maybe that’s better. Hey, my thighs aren’t my favorite body part anyway. The fashion gods work in mysterious ways!
Showing off my new Kate Spade bag here too. Another after-Xmas sale deal! Love the way all the colors just worked together so well in this outfit. This exact Karina dress is on sale right now.
Also loving my new kitty cat Kate Spade wallet that I want to use it like a clutch!
And hey, fashionistas, I have a question for you: If you have the OTK boots with the ties in back, do you tuck them in or let them flow free? I like the way they look, though when I’m walking they flail around erratically.
OUTFIT DETAILS & SHOPPING LINKS
Karina Megan Dress in Cranberry Cross Dots – on sale! – a little birdie just told me use HAPPY2017 for an extra 15% off the sale price!!
Moto – Bernardo
Boots – Nordstrom Rack
Bag – Kate Spade Candace Satchel in Mahogany
Wallet – Kate Spade Jazz Things Up Cat Wallet
Sunglasses – Illestevea Leonard II
Natalia of In the Writer’s Closet is my fav pick from last week’s link up. Doesn’t she look fabulous in this cool pea-soup green? Speaking of green, did you catch my post on the color the year?
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Dawn Lucy
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36 Comments
Those boots! I have been eyeing them. I saw them at Marshals too. So many boots! So little time! You look amazing!
You just look spectacular my dear! Those over the knee boots are everything and the color is so in your wheelhouse! This is such a classy and fun look and you look so sleek and sophisticated. I hope you have a fabulous weekend!
I guess I never thought of them not being very over the knee if you’re so tall, Dawn!! I, however, do not have that problem in the least—ha ha!!
I have a pair in this color, and I’ve worn them way more than I thought I would! In fact, I bought a pair in olive green this year, and I have a feeling there will be more in my closet by this time next year!!
As for the ties in the back….it depends on what I’m wearing that day. Sometimes I tuck them in, and sometimes I leave them out. They do move around a lot—that’s totally what I noticed!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
I think these boots are super flattering on you! The color is magnificent and they look amazing with your Karina dress! I have a pair of OTK boots with ties and try to keep them tied (the key word being “try”). They always come untied and flail erratically as well. Then I just them hang! Oh well. They are still super cute!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Love these! Such a great color!!
Jaymie
Gorgeous boots! I love the colour and they look comfortable too with the block heel. The kitty purse is so cute!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
They look fabulous on you! Love your bag too!!
XOXO
Cathy
http://www.bayareafashionista.com
Those boots are to die for!!!! I’ve been contemplating buying a pair of over the knee but they never seem to look right on me. You rock them! XO Susan http://www.themidlifefashionista.com
OTK boots and a dress are a fun and fabulous combination. You look great and I adore the color of your boots. Thank you for sharing this look and for hosting.
Rena
http://www.finewhateverblog.com
I love your boots! Such a great color & style! Fabulous dress & bag, too! Looking great!
Thanks for the link up & have a wonderful weekend!
Stunning outfit! I see those Karina dresses more and more. I love them, when I was still working we also sold these kind of dresses!
Such a beautiful burgundy OTK boots!! Love it.
~ xo Sheree
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I have just recently purchased some OTK boots, too! I love yours – the color is beautiful! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Sarah Bell
Trendy & Tidy
I love the boots! I bet you get more wear out of them than you first imagined. The colour is lovely too. xx
These are such a great find! I have a pair of oxblood OTK boots and wear them a lot. Love how you styled them and thanks for the link up.
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Love the colour of those boots! What a nice find and they work so well with your dress, even if they aren’t as tall as you would have liked.
Thank you for the link up!
Hope you have a lovely weekend ahead of you 🙂
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Those boots are gorgeous, you look wonderful! Thanks for hosting the linkup 🙂
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Those boots are fabulous! I love the color! This is is such a beautiful look!
Jill
Doused In Pink
Those boots are fabulous – LOVE the color! Thanks for hosting!
Oh wow…your new OTK boots are gorgeous, dearest Dawn!! I adore the unexpected colour (maroon is fast becoming a go-to for me!) and the lace-up detail at the back is exactly the kind of embellishment I always gravitate towards, as well!! I’d leave the laces hanging like you did…just make sure they’re not so long that you trip over ’em!! XOXO
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Such a cool look! Love this color in the boots.
Mary
http://www.marymurnane.com
I just bought my first pair of OTK boots as well. I love them, and I love yours. I’m 5’7 too and mine barely cover the knee. But I think that’s ok for my first pair of OTK boots as I need some time to get used to the trend…it took me awhile just to invest in a pair as I was worried about the “pretty woman” look. I just read on another blog that you should buy a pair with a longer shaft length if you want them to truly go up over the knee. Maybe my next pair?
Super flattering on you! You have those nice long legs 🙂
Monica
LOVE these burgundy OTK boots! I think I need them!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Dawn this is a fabulous dress on you! I love the style. The boots are gorgeous as I love the block heel and style. Happy Weekend!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
I have found it tricky finding the right OTK boot as a tall girl. Once I did though, I was so hooked! I love the color of these on you, and pairing them with a dress is one of my favorite ways to style them.
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
Those boots are fabulous! Love how they compliment your dress!
I too have struggled with finding OTK boots that don’t look like pirate boots. These are fabulous on you! The ties are super fun, but I guess if they are annoying, I would tuck them in. I know I hate things flopping around! These fit you perfectly and I love the color!
XO Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
Those boots are totally fabulous! Loving the Karina dress too. Thanks for linking up, xo
Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
I’m 5’7″ too and finding over the knee boots that are actually over the knee is hard! I love the color of yours! They’re so pretty!
By Lauren M
I bought some this year similar to yours but they are flat. (the men at my work gave me A LOT of grief said they looked like hip waders!) I think I am going to cut the ties because they are too long and it bothers me that they flap around. I also had to use some fashion tape because they fall down. They were on super clearance so I didn’t pay that much. I am not sure I’ll get much wear out of them with our weird Texas winters. Love the color of yours!
Sounds like a fun bunch at work, though I wouldn’t take fashion advice from them! 😉 Yeah, I’ve been tucking in the ties too.
Beautiful dress! You look so pretty!
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I have very similar boots and I wear them with everything. Such great boots
Life is just Rosie
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You look fab in those boots. I’m having the same type of problem with fit, but because I’m 5’2 I’m afraid they will be way too high for me. I mean OTK is great but up to my thigh? not so much. I love the color and maybe just maybe you’ll get more use than you think?
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Haha … I have a friend who is 5’3″ and ordered OTK boots online and they came halfway up her thigh too! They need to make different lengths, right?! 🙂