How To Wear Over-The-Knee Boots

 I feel this post needs to come with a "Warning Label" as I know this look isn't going to be for everyone.  I have to admit that when Over-The-Knee Boots first came on the scene a few years ago I was skeptical.  It took me awhile to get use to them, and eventually I started to like them enough to want a pair for myself.

I bought my first pair of OTK Boots last year.  I started with baby steps:  I bought a black pair with a  low shaft.  But, I had problems with them constantly slipping down on me  because the shaft was too low and there was only a buckle, not a tie, in the back to hold them up.  However, despite the problems, I learned I really liked OTK boots because they kept my legs super warm in winter...especially when wearing a dress.  So this year, after I learned my mistakes from my first pair of OTK boots, I purchased a new pair.  This time I went with a different color with a taller shaft and a tie in back.  And guess what?  They actually stay up!

I bought my OTK boots at A'GACI in the Mall of America.  Although A'GACI does have an on-line store, these boots are not available on their website (They do however have plenty of other OTK boots at great prices!).

I got these OTK boots for a steal:  $23.00!  They were normally $39.00, but were on sale for $27.00 then I used a code off my phone and got them even cheaper.  For boots as trendy as these, and also something I will probably wear only a half a dozen times or less this season, I really didn't want to spend a lot of money on them.

I went with a sand color because I thought it was more neutral than a dark tan or chocolate brown and the boots would therefore go with more outfits.  They looked great with my new a.n.a. Embroidered Jeggings because they picked up the neutral color in the embroidery.

I love the tie in back because I can make the shaft as tight (or loose) as I need to keep the boots up so they don't sag.  The tie is far more versatile than the buckle of my black OTK boots because I can adjust these boots to fit over tight, leggings, jeans, or bare legs.

The block heel makes the boots super easy to walk in.  And yes, yes, yes, the boots are super warm!
Goodbye frozen legs in winter!

I wore my new OTK Boots with a long sleeve burgundy tee with a neutral camisole underneath and a faux fur vest on top.  Because we were traveling in a car and I wanted to be comfortable, I wore jeggings instead of regular jeans.  I added a fun brown felt hat and carried a burgundy bag.

This is the look without the fur vest.

I wore this look to the Twin Cities for a weekend away with my husband.

A lot of women are still afraid to take the plunge and buy a pair of Over-The-Knee Boots.  I say, go for it.  Give it a try.  Start with an inexpensive pair (don't worry they won't sag if you buy the kind that tie in back) They are so versatile and practical if you live in a cold climate like I do.  I use to hate wearing dresses in the winter because my legs would get so cold!  Now I don't have to worry about that anymore!  OTK boots really go with anything.  Here are some looks from last year where I am wearing my black OTK boots.

With A Dress and Black Tights

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With Jeans and a Cardigan

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With Jeans and Sweater

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With a Sweater and Leggings

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With Colored Jeans and a Long Sweater

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I hope I have inspired you to try a pair of OTK boots if you haven't already!  They are so much to style and wear.

Have a Great Day!  Amy

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How To Wear A Blanket Scarf

Last weekend after church my husband and I took a fall drive to see the fall colors.  You can read all about our adventure on Wednesday's Travel Post.   I dressed in an outfit that would be both appropriate to wear to church, but one that I could hike a short distance in as well.  Little did I know then how much Mother Nature and I would match!

The weather was in the low fifties and a little windy so I dressed in layers to keep warm.  Would you believe I bought this blanket scarf two years ago and this is the first time I ever worn it?  I love the look of a blanket scarf, but I find them way too cumbersome for everyday wear.  However, it was THE PERFECT accessory to wear this day!  It kept me so toasty warm from the cool fall air, and it wasn't a pain to wear because I wore it for a long period outdoors.  Most of my daily life involves running from a car to a building, and a blanket scarf is just too difficult to deal with for that.  But if you're outdoors for a longer length of time...it's perfect!

My suede vest I bought a season or more ago.  I've shown it to you many times before HERE,  HERE,  HERE, and HERE.  It's the best suede vest I've ever seen.  It is so well made, nice and thick, and very warm. I love the fur lining.  I use it more as a jacket, removing it when I'm indoors.

When I was in church, I only wore the sweater.  This is a new sweater I just picked up at A'GACI.  It's a store at the Mall of America that my husband and I always love to stop in whenever we're there. They have an on-line store too, but it seems a lot of the items on-line aren't the same as in the store.  I love both the color and the lace up detail of this sweater.  Could this color be any more perfect for fall?  I just bought this sweater less than two weeks ago and would you believe I already can't find it anymore on-line?  So sorry!

I wore my new a.n.a Embroidered Jegging  that you have been seeing constantly since I bought them.  I swear, I haven't taken these jeggings off since I purchased them!  They are just so comfortable,  I LOVE them!  They are my favorite pair of jeans that I own.

Here is a close up of the lace up detail in the sweater.  I did wear a blue tank underneath for modesty and warmth reasons.  For jewelry, I chose a simple necklace (Stitch Fix, Old) that wouldn't compete with the lace up detail in the sweater, and a tortoise shell and gold bracelet and rings.  I picked up the unique tortoise shell bracelet on clearance for only around $3.00 at JCPenney.

My blanket scarf I got on Amazon.

I wore old combat boots because I knew I would be hiking today.  They have a unique plaid fabric inside the shoe.  You can choose to wear them up or fold them down to reveal the plaid fabric.

I did carry a handbag into church, but no, I didn't carry it while hiking. We walked a short ways down the path to take photos with the bag, then my sweet husband ran it back to the car for me.  That's why some of my pictures I'm holding a bag and in others I am not.

I think this is my favorite fall outfit of all time.  I felt so comfortable and confident wearing it.  It felt like me.  And it was warm...what more could I have asked for?  The only thing that would have made it better would be OTK boots;  but I couldn't hike in those! 😊

The blanket scarf is huge, yet I still managed to take it off and put it back on again without a mirror quite easily while doing this photograph shoot.  If you never tried a blanket scarf before, it is just a big square that you fold into a triangle.  You place the triangle portion down over your chest swinging the ends over your shoulder, criss cross behind your neck, and then back down the front again.  You can then tuck the ends under the triangle portion so you can't see them, or leave them hanging out.  Some of my pictures show the ends hanging out, and some have them tucked under.

 So what about you?  Have you tried wearing a blanket scarf yet?  What do you think of them?  I'd love to hear from you!

Have a Great Day!  Amy

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