Is there anyone, really, that hasn’t given a pair of boots a try? They come in a variety of iterations to fit a variety of tastes and if I may say so, are universal shoes in a footwear closet. And when styled correctly, they put you in the right sartorial spotlight. And who better to show us that than our Bollywood stars? However, their favoured boot style is the one that goes over the knees. Given their fashion-forward selves, it only makes sense that they opt for boots that are that extra! Wearing thigh-high boots in a country like India can bring in all sorts of attention. And can that get daunting? Hell Yeah! But if you’re a fan of thigh-high boots and need some inspiration on how to style them, turn to Bollywood!

Thinking that the best place to sport thigh-high boots are at airports is understandable. I mean, you want to keep yourself warm in the air conditioning plus make sure it’s a statement-making airport look. But if you’re wondering on ways to give these boots a try outside of the terminals, let these celebrities show you how.

8 Celebrities That Will Inspire You To Try Thigh-High Boots:

1. Alia Bhatt

While soaking in the sunshine of Los Angeles, Alia Bhatt donned a wrap-around dress that she teamed with a pair of brown, leather, thigh-high boots. If you’re on a vacation and have a day planned to roam about shopping in the city, let this comfortable yet head-turning look be your outfit inspiration. Needless to say but make sure the weather allows for you to wear these boots without discomfort!

2. Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

The sartorial queen of Bollywood—Sonam never fails to drop note-worthy looks. Thought thigh-high boots were not a very sophisticated choice? Let Sonam’s semi-formal look prove you wrong. The actress wore her skirt-suit along with black, leather, thigh-high boots and absolutely aced the look!

3. Deepika Padukone

Jet-setting in thigh-high boots is a big yes! What’s even better, they allow you to dress as casually as you want and still help you make a statement. Take a look at Deepika’s relaxed look—a loose turtleneck sweatshirt worn with leather pants and concluded with those I-want-to-steal-them boots! Casual + statement-making, whatta win-win situation, no?

Deepika Padukone
Deepika Padukone

4. Priyanka Chopra Jonas

The globetrotter who is also at the forefront of fashion; Priyanka’s outfit is one for the books. She matched her dress to her boots and well, needless to say, looked like a queen!

5. Esha Gupta

Esha donned a white shirt-dress and wore a denim corset on top. And while that was statement-making enough, the actor notched it up higher with those striking red boots. Talk about raising sartorial stakes and how! Whenever the situation allows us to head back to clubs, let Esha’s look give you a style tip on how to sport thigh-high boots.

6. Malaika Arora

Cruising her way through the terminals, Malaika’s look is something to take notes from. Why? Her shirt + jeans combo that would have otherwise been a basic look was elevated with her cowboy, brown boots.

Malaika Arora
Malaika Arora

7. Sonakshi Sinha

The denim-on-denim trend has been given a huge stamp of approval from the fashion fraternity. So if you’re looking for different ways to sport that trend, take a look at Sonakshi’s outfit. She styled her denim dress with peep-toe, thigh-high, denim boots. I can’t stress enough on how much I’m digging this look!

8. Shibani Dandekar

Oversized clothing – another trend that’s caught everyone’s attention. Shibani chose to wear an oversized blazer-dress with a pair of thigh-high boots for an award function. How fabulous does she look, though?

Whose style did you like the most? Tell me in the comments below!

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