thigh highs, yay or nay?

kathycork

thigh high boots??
black leather, what do ye think?i hear they're gonna be big next season, i kind of like the idea of them, if you wore them without managing to look like a lady of the night!!what would you wear them with?

oh and sequined jackets, i think thats one look i wont succumb too.like playsuits, i love the idea but i just look like a baby in romper suit!

Twee.

Yes and yes! They shall be everywhere. Saw a lovely flat pair of thigh highs in Topshop today,, very tempting.

Bit of talk about them here http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055621059&highlight=thigh+boots

Special K

Anyone know where you could get a nice pair that don't look hookerish for a larger calf? I'd love to buy a nice pair as my bf is mad about them but I've got a wide calf

irishvamp90

a big yay!!:) have 2 pairs thigh highs,new over knee pair from river island and an older pair from some random shop

Special K

Want these boots guys http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Black-Over-The-Knee-High-Pirate-Style-Boots-6_W0QQitemZ180397107273QQcmdZViewItemQQptZWomen_s_Shoes?hash=item2a00816849&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 but calf needs to be 2 inches larger! Any ideas?

Kintarō Hattori

Several ladies here (including my OH) have bought these overknee boots which are fantastic. They also make a thigh high pair here.

irishvamp90

those extra long thigh high are really nice

Special K

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Several ladies here (including my OH) have bought these overknee boots which are fantastic. They also make a thigh high pair here.

They're nice, but the heel is a little thin for me. I'd prefer something with a thicker heel [find it easier to walk on - little spindly ones make me nervous!]. Tried on some today but the zip wouldn't do up over my calves

miami2007

hm...dont know, dont kill me but think they are a bit last year.....i just recently sold a brown pair of thigh high boots on ebay that i got from ASOS last year. and before i bought those i tried a pair of flat thigh high from Faith. both were in stores last year so i think im over them...

Special K

I don't even particularly want thigh high. Just proper knee high ones! Keep me warm in the winters

Twee.

Special K wrote: »

I don't even particularly want thigh high. Just proper knee high ones! Keep me warm in the winters

http://www.duoboots.com/products/boots may just be the places! You can customise the calf width. Some really gorgeous boots there, nothing really similar to the ones you linked though, unfortunately.

irishvamp90

miami2007 wrote: »

hm...dont know, dont kill me but think they are a bit last year.....i just recently sold a brown pair of thigh high boots on ebay that i got from ASOS last year. and before i bought those i tried a pair of flat thigh high from Faith. both were in stores last year so i think im over them...

hey miami2007 i think you were the trendsetter:) even this year when their in not many girls would wear them you need a look or attiude:)if yur selling any let us know

Special K

Thanks Twee. Found some on oxendales.ie so will see how that goes. Thanks

irishvamp90

the black leather pair on the topshop website i love

dudara

Like Twee said, Duo Boots are the absolute best for boots, especially if you have a wider calf. I bought two pairs from there last year (one in red patent, full price, and the other matt black with a little wedge heel in the sale). So comfortable and very well fitting.

PrettyInPunk

Faith do a gorgeous suede pair

CaoimheX

Special K wrote: »

Anyone know where you could get a nice pair that don't look hookerish for a larger calf? I'd love to buy a nice pair as my bf is mad about them but I've got a wide calf

www.electriqueboutique.com , I found a great pair last year. I had a similar problem as yourself, lower legs slightly big, took up running to solve that problem. Now after many miles, I have the legs to die for ! I could not recommend running more to cure your leg woes

miles teg

Mrs. Teg got these over knee boots the other day. Not real leather but they look great.

donegalgirl28

Special K wrote: »

Anyone know where you could get a nice pair that don't look hookerish for a larger calf? I'd love to buy a nice pair as my bf is mad about them but I've got a wide calf

I have the exact same problem. I got a pair of just below the knee flat boots from Penneys and cut along the back of them to make them fit, and they do but I would love a pair of flat thigh highs that comfortably fits me.

I had a black suede pair from 4 years ago for €40 in Barratts except now they are pointy and they're looking a lot worse for wear, really wanting to get them again but they are nowhere to be found.

Special K

Got a lovely pair from Oxendales girls. You can choose wide/extra wide fittings so it's super. I just measured mine at the widest part with a measuring tape & I was able to select the best fitting leg from their measurements! They did cost 135 but they're real leather so I'll have them for years! Andn they look super sexy so I'm happy1

Kay-tee

Thigh highs ... YAAAAAAY!!
Sequined jackets ... bigger YAY!!!

irishvamp90

anyone get a thigh high pair yet??

Kay-tee

I got a black suade studded pair in Faith?

Shinyboots

ah come on they are hot!!!!

anniehoo

Love love love them. Wish they had them for the non-skinny leg though. I hear Pennys are doin them for €20 or somethin ridiculously cheap has anyone seen them?

Novella

I quite like thigh high boots but I can't wear them because they just look ridiculous on me! YAY for everyone else though!

Shinyboots

ah come on Id say you look great in them,

Novella

Shinyboots wrote: »

ah come on Id say you look great in them,

Haha, awh, thank you!

Shinyboots

no probs

dudara

Do this checklist:

1. Do I look like I have the career that Julia Roberts had in Pretty Woman?
2. Do I look like I'm going fishing in the river?

If the answer to either is 'Yes' - then stay clear.

TBH - I don't like the current trend in shoe design that incorporates elements of 'stripper'/'hooker' fashion.

Shinyboots

haha good one,

The ones in pretty woman were horrible,,,,,,,,fishing, arn't that called wayders???????

The ones in the shops are tops, but they are some price,,,,,150 euro eh!!!:eek:

Azureus

I cant believe the amounf of people who like this trend!! .. saw a few people wearing thigh high boots over jeans today and I genuinely thought they looked ridiculous. Just kinda whore-y, even with casual clothes.

As for sequin jackets, some look so striking, some look tacky.. Id be careful with this one, but if you get it right... NICE!

Shinyboots

I like the over the jeans look with boots......

Kintarō Hattori

Shinyboots wrote: »

haha good one,

The ones in pretty woman were horrible,,,,,,,,fishing, arn't that called wayders???????

The ones in the shops are tops, but they are some price,,,,,150 euro eh!!!:eek:

Pfft €150 while alot of money is nothing for a good pair of boots. Have a look below:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/SANTA-CRUZ-NEW-HIGH-HEELS-STILETTO-SEXY-OVERKNEE-37_W0QQitemZ250505369697QQcmdZViewItemQQptZKleidung_Accessoires_Schuhe_Damenschuhe?hash=item3a53489861&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ICONE-OVERKNEE-SEXY-STILETTO-STIEFEL-SCHUHE-LEDER-ROT_W0QQitemZ230383478844QQcmdZViewItemQQptZKleidung_Accessoires_Schuhe_Damenschuhe?hash=item35a3ece83c&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

http://cgi.ebay.ie/1969-STILETTO-OVERKNEE-PLATFORM-BOOTS-LEATHER-WHITE-41_W0QQitemZ360158287450QQcmdZViewItemQQptZES_Calzado_de_se%C3%B1ora?hash=item53db1b565a&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

dudara

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Pfft €150 while alot of money is nothing for a good pair of boots. Have a look below:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/SANTA-CRUZ-NEW-HIGH-HEELS-STILETTO-SEXY-OVERKNEE-37_W0QQitemZ250505369697QQcmdZViewItemQQptZKleidung_Accessoires_Schuhe_Damenschuhe?hash=item3a53489861&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

http://cgi.ebay.ie/ICONE-OVERKNEE-SEXY-STILETTO-STIEFEL-SCHUHE-LEDER-ROT_W0QQitemZ230383478844QQcmdZViewItemQQptZKleidung_Accessoires_Schuhe_Damenschuhe?hash=item35a3ece83c&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

http://cgi.ebay.ie/1969-STILETTO-OVERKNEE-PLATFORM-BOOTS-LEATHER-WHITE-41_W0QQitemZ360158287450QQcmdZViewItemQQptZES_Calzado_de_se%C3%B1ora?hash=item53db1b565a&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

Do you keep these links in your favourites?

lala stone

anniehoo wrote: »

Love love love them. Wish they had them for the non-skinny leg though. I hear Pennys are doin them for €20 or somethin ridiculously cheap has anyone seen them?

Ya in black and grey... suede style ones! fab!!

Shinyboots

id defo keep the links haha....thats some price for them, crazy........na has to be leather, not suede!!! to hard to keep clean

Dudess

I got a black pair I absolutely love in Faith recently (can't find a pic on the website though). They're to the knee and really soft leather - super comfortable.

Really pointed toe and crazily high heel are what I personally think cause such boots to look a bit OTT (that's just my opinion though) - my ones have only a medium height heel (and it's relatively chunky) and a rounded toe. They look great with short skirts and tights.

I'd consider them to look more "60s" than "stripper":

(The one on the right)

lasair

where are the black ones from???im loving them!

Dudess

Oh that's just a random picture I found - the boots on the right are similar in style to my new ones.

Cookie Jar

Will be buying these as soon as i get paid:D


Although its hard to find an outfit to go with them!!

robbie_998

you think you could add a poll here for the yay and nay please ?

Kintarō Hattori

Cookie Jar wrote: »

Will be buying these as soon as i get paid:D

Although its hard to find an outfit to go with them!!

They are excellent looking. Hmnnnn can I convince the missus she needs these?!

Dudess

Wouldn't be my choice as they are too high - in terms of both heel and boot itself, but I still really like the round toe and the way the heel isn't just a narrow "spike".

candy-gal1

thigh high boots FTW

Pretty Woman much

Shinyboots

any chance of a link Vamp??? for the topshop ones!!!

dudara

Good point there by another poster - stay clear of the thin stiletto heel and pointed boot so as to avoid the hooker effect. (unless that's what you're aiming for).

Cookie Jar

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

They are excellent looking. Hmnnnn can I convince the missus she needs these?!

Just buy her them and you'll get good points for buying her shoes;)

Dudess wrote: »

Wouldn't be my choice as they are too high - in terms of both heel and boot itself, but I still really like the round toe and the way the heel isn't just a narrow "spike".

Yeah I love round toe. I haven't seen them in 'person' yet but hopefully they'll live up to expectations.

Shinyboots

yes, just buy them..........and see what happens, as long as you think they look good on you then that's all the matters... i prefer pointed the round toe and also stiletto heel then chunky...but were all different haha;)

cacio

I was in Topshop today and saw the boots. The look really nice. If they were'nt so expensive I'd buy them.

I've got the black pair from Penney's and I really like them. Went in today and they now have them in a blue colour. Kinda dark blue. Bought them as well. I love them!

Shinyboots

nice, will check them out in Penneys at the weekend!!!!!