OTK boots were all over the runway in 2009 but sometimes new trends take some getting use to. You can still carry this trend forward into Spring 2010 (and let's hope Winter 2010 too). The dramatic silhouettes created by OTK boots will elongate your legs if you wear them right. Choose the way of wearing OTK boots that benefits you the most according to your style, comfort zone, silhouette and budget. (Chinese Laundry seen on Gossip Girl's S)

- try wearing with a structured coat

- try wearing with a pair of shorts or a skirt & tights

- try wearing with shorter pieces such as skirts, tunics or dresses

- try with any skinny bottoms; pants, jeans, leggings (photo of Jamie Gunns)

OTK boots will be the STATEMENT piece of your outfit so if you don't like your legs or if you don't want to turn heads then don't buy a pair.

Keep it OTK not thigh high, Ok! There is a difference between over the knee and thigh high, one makes you hot and the other... makes you trashy. Thigh high is ok for Haut Couture and the covers of magazines but is not practical in daily life unless you're a night walker.

OTK boots look best when worn with opaque stockings to avoid coming off trashy. Ribbed stockings (where the lines run vertically up your leg) will give the illusion of longer and slimmer legs.

This is an investment piece. Choose leather over synthetic unless you are against wearing leather, only intend on wearing the OTK boots for one season, or really don't have the means to pay for leather. Synthetic doesn't breath, last or fit right in most occasions - and frankly - fit is ever more important with this type of footwear than any other. Suede will be more affordable than leather and will soften the look of your outfit. Black leather is a classic rocker look for those who can manage. My tip for saving cash is to shop around for the best price AND shop at the end of the season... you'll get the best deals after Christmas for any article of clothing, guaranteed.

Suppose you only have enough money to buy one pair and you cannot decide whether you want flats, mid heels, high heels, platforms, slim fit or wide fit. Only you can decide, there is no right or wrong choice. Try on every type of style of OTK boot that appeals to you. Make sure that you are buying a pair that fits your priorities; if you need a pair to go out then reach for mid-heeled or high-heeled, or opt for flats if you will get more use of them in the daytime supposing you don't club much or you already have great booties for evening wear.

Hope this helps. Happy shopping & outfit planning. :)