What: River Island grey suede thigh high boots
When: Friday, November 19th, 2010
Where: Out for date night
With: Black knitted dress (Matalan, years ago); green scarf (thrifted)
Another day, another pair of River Island thigh-high boots. I promise I do wear other shoes sometimes, although, to be honest, not all that often right now, because I’ve decided that leg-hugging thigh highs are one of the most flattering styles of boot to wear with my dresses. Because they don’t divide up the leg the way other boots do (i.e. a knee boot with give you a line where the boot ends, another one where your skirt starts, and a space in the middle, essentially diving your lower body into three sections) and just continue smoothly all the way to the hem and beyond, they have the same kind of leg-lengthening effect as a pair of nude shoes, and, well, we all know how much I appreciate those.
These boots were yet another River Island sale bargain, although I bought these ones back in April, and have had them tucked away under the bed ever since, waiting for the right time to wear them.
This dress is years old now, but it’s one of my go-to winter dresses, because it’s so comfortable and I can wear it pretty much anywhere. 
I figured the black and grey combo needed a shot of colour, though, so I added the green scarf as an afterthought:
With this post, I’m pleased to say that all of my thigh-high boots are now safely through the challenge, so I can move onto some other form of footwear. Now I just need to decide what it’ll be!
Oh, I loved your boots, simply fantastic! Your hair look, as usual, gorgeous and the pictures are very beautiful! You are right, the boots don’t show any “line” diving the body in three pieces… besides, I guess they are also warm… And I also loved the scarf!
So now I was thinking, one of these days: 16 pairs more and a bit more than 2 months… you will make it!
I know! I was actually just thinking about that – I’m getting so close to the end, now! I reckon two months is easily enough time to get through the rest – roll on January!
You look much better in thigh high boots than I ever would!
I don’t believe that for a second 🙂
Love the thigh highs, and really, this outfit in general! I can barely find boots to fit my calves let alone my thighs though, but I shall continue to hunt for some!
Ah, the search for boots that fit the calves/legs properly is so frustrating! I got lucky with these ones, but that’s why I quite often end up buying stretchy, fabric boots rather than leather or suede ones – it’s sometimes the only way to get the right fit (without paying for custom-made ones, obviously, which I just can’t afford).
Love your look, though it appears you have wandered into limbo!
Haha, yes it does a bit – you have to be careful these days, you can find yourself in limbo at any moment!
Loving it!!!
thanks 🙂
I love the complete look. You look fantastic from head to toe. 🙂
thank you 🙂
Pretty!
Thank you for doing these features, I love reading and seeing how you put things together and your thoughts about them. :o)
Thank you so much for saying that! I always worry a bit that people don’t really like the challenge posts because they’re so different to the rest of the content on the site, so I’m really glad to know someone is enjoying them 🙂
i have river island boots from last year’s collection, i dont know what to wear them with and im not sure what to do with them incase they are out of fasion, the bad thing is they are worth 130 quid and im not all that sure about selling them Please Help!!! x