They’ve been around for a couple of seasons and although I’ve always liked the look of them on others, they still had too much sex industry baggage for me to really get into them. Plus, literally no one seems to have bought any. The continuing devotion of Queen Michelle has given me a little pause for thought. I think a large part of why they would work on her is to do with how slim she is and how un-pretty-pretty her style is a lot of the time. Unlike how they are styled on Rachel Weisz in her Harper’s Bazaar shoot, it would be imperative to remove as much sex or allure as possible from the rest of one’s apperance. I’m not dissing sex workers but I don’t want to take this look too literally.
I probably worry about this too much, but I definitely try to steer clear of anything too form-fitting or low-cut on my top half because of all the attention it immediately attracts. I’m never looking for male attention. So perhaps the best way to wear thigh-high boots would be just to emulate the classic skinny jeans/volume top silhouette we all know and love so well (I am incredibly dedicated to this personally). Will jeans go under these boots? I can’t wait to see Michelle’s take on them because the concept does rather intrigue me. I just don’t think that Rachel Weisz, or anyone, could walk down the street wearing them this way.
On a side note, Rachel Weisz takes an incredible photograph.
S
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R // July 11, 2009 at 10:19 pm |
I’ve been wearing thigh high boots for a few years. I found it easy to find pairs that don’t look too porny- you know them when you see them. My first pair are flat black suede, and go over the knee, but don’t cling to the thigh. They are super warm and amazing in winter. I wouldn’t wear them with jeans, it’s not my style. I also have a grey leather pair I bought for £20 in the shellys sale a couple of years ago. They have a 2inch chunky heel- this is key. They look hot on, but not hot to some random guy on the street. I’ve never got funny looks in them. If anything my guy friends find them a bit weird.
A // July 12, 2009 at 7:25 pm |
I’ve never tried on a pair but yes, it is funny how there’s been a ‘decision’ that thigh high boots are the thing for this winter.
I’ve never been sure myself. My thighs are not slim so I’ve always assumed that this wasn’t a look for me, because let’s face it, like white jeans, some things are just not meant for certain shapes. But then again, I like the idea of being warm and comfy like R’s boots (see above comment). The jury is out.
S // July 12, 2009 at 8:15 pm |
Indeed, after I wrote this, I saw the question posed on the cover of Vogue – I am at the cutting edge as ever, sigh. I haven’t seen anyone wearing these boots though, perhaps that’s why you scored some so cheaply R. This is obviously the year the trend takes off.