Waterfall Cardigan + Highland Boots

I’ve been a little obsessed with over-the-knee boots this season and finally caved on the iconic Stuart Weitzman ‘Highland’ boots.  If you’re on the fence as to whether this shoe is worth the splurge, it is.  You may remember when I styled a budget-friendly dupe of this boot previously.  I totally fell in love with the over-the-knee style after wearing those boots but was always slightly bothered by the extra fabric around the calf area.  It just so happened that a couple weeks later I had a friend mention her interest in the boots and ended up selling them (at a pretty deep discount) to her instead.

I decided to take a chance on these boots (thank goodness for Nordstrom’s easy return policy!) and immediately understood the designer difference.  These Weitzmans are much slimmer through the entire leg and have a beautiful lengthening effect.  I was originally afraid that they would be difficult to slip on and off given my more muscular legs but soon discovered that the trick is to roll down the shaft.  It creates a seamless look and I love that I can pair them over jeans without any issues with fabric bunching up.  This style of boot has come back year after year (and is available in a flat heel version too) so they’re a worthwhile investment!