12 Fresh Ways to Style Those Over-the-Knee Boots in Your Closet

Black thigh-high boots are pretty versatile, but they work especially well when paired with an ultra-mini dress. The plain boots help the graphic print on Taylor Swift's jacket-dress pop even more, and the tousled waves in her hair give this complete look just a little bit of a rocker edge.

What makes both Kim and Kourtney Kardashian's outfits so chic is the play of similar textures layered on top of each other. Both of them are wearing boots made in the same material as their dresses (and in Kourt's case, her jacket), a choice that makes their outfits feel seamless from head to toe. I'm personally a huge fan of Kim's velvet-on-velvet look because of how luxe it feels — and it's perfect for the holiday season.

OK, we cheated on this one a bit — Laverne Cox's box don't quite reach above her knees, but she's working the hell out of them with this blazer-and-blue jeans combo. Instead of a pump or ankle bootie, she wore these tall boots to make this business casual outfit a little more funky.

Few ladies in the world dare to pull off bold colours the way Cardi B does, but if you're brave enough to buy a pair of brightly hued thigh-high boots, take a page out of her book and pair them with a dress in the exact same colour. This monochrome look demands attention.

No one does high fashion street style quite like Victoria Beckham, so this look is definitely for the more courageous. Mixing a checkered print with leopard print open-toed boots probably doesn't sound like it's going to work, but when you look at this pic, you can't tell me that it isn't absolute fire. See if you can match your statement over-the-knee boots with some fun patterns in your closet for a daring fashion moment.

While this outfit that Normani wore to the Savage x Fenty runway show in September definitely isn't exactly an everyday look for most of us, you can draw inspo from it for a costume party or something similar. The bustier makes the look feel sexy, and if you want to add more coverage, simply wear a pair of high-waisted leggings and layer the boots over them.

The snake texture and burgundy colour of Rihanna's boots mixed with the shiny texture and leopard print of her dress shouldn't work, but it totally does. If your over-the-knee boots are a fun but still kind of neutral colour like these ones that Rihanna is wearing, don't be afraid to match them up with other statement pieces in your closet.

While black OTK boots have the tendency to blend in with whatever the bottom layer is, you can also make them the statement part of your outfit the way Halsey did on the red carpet at this year's Jingle Bell Ball. The white top and silver pants read more monochromatic, which brings more attention to how dark her boots are in comparison.

Comfort is key when you're walking around a city, so follow Sophie Turner's lead and pick out over-the-knee boots that are actually sneakers on the bottom rather than heels. They have a bit of a platform to give her more height, but there isn't an actual heel on them so she can stay comfortable while walking around.

If you've already invested in a statement pair of OTK boots, why stop there? You can make your whole outfit a statement by pairing them with a blazer or top that is just as bedazzled. Megan Thee Stallion isn't scared of an ultra-glam boots and blazer moment, and you shouldn't be either.

While over-the-knee boots are typically associated with colder weather, Camila Cabello proves that you can easily pair them with your favourite Spring and Summer staples, too. Take one of your favourite short rompers and pair them with your tall boots for a fun, edgy look.

Just because your Winter style is primarily neutrals doesn't meant that your outfits have to be boring. And if you're able to emulate Winnie Harlow's chicness with your looks, even better. Mix your neutrals like browns and blacks by incorporating different textures and prints — like the croc details on the boots paired with the snake print on the jacket — to make everything feel cohesive.