7 great ways to style over-the-knee boots like Michelle Obama

The former US first lady Michelle Obama’s glittering over-the-knee boots have caused quite a stir around the fashion world.

She matched the style staple from Balenciaga with a bright yellow dress while discussing her new book, Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama, with Sex and the City actress Sarah Jessica Parker at a book promotion event in New York last week.

We all agree that winter is all about boots – and this year these long and sexy boots are the must-have item.

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Yet while they may have looked great when you tried them on in the shop, you might face the same conundrum as some other people: you are not quite sure how to style them.

If you think there are more options than simply wearing a long, plain sweater over these babies then you’re right!

Here are some fun ways to make the most out of your favourite wardrobe item du jour.

Trench coat

Look fierce and sexy by having these boots peek out from an unbuttoned trench coat.

Make sure your skirt or shorts are above the hemline for a more suggestive look.

Denim on denim

Dress them down with some jeans and a denim jacket.

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‘Full rider’ look

Go traditional and style a beige-and-black rider look and power dress for the office.

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Short and cheeky

It goes without saying that a large sweater is a no-brainer when it comes to over-the-knee-boots.

Yet adding some cheeky stripes with a hemline just on the top of the boots adds a whole lot of personality to the look.

Flowy dress

Extend your boot season all the way into spring as a flowy patterned dress softens the style.

Pencil skirts

Having an uninterrupted line from the end of the skirt to the boot feels sleek and chic, not to mention keeping your shins warm.

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A-line skirts

We think A-line skirts made a comeback just to go with these boots.

While knee-high socks and Dr Martens were worn with these in the 1990s, sexy long boots are a much better match.

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