HEY, HOW DO I WEAR… Thigh-high boots? Here’s how

THBs (as they’ll henceforth be known) were made for walkin’ and dancin’ and pavement poundin’…

1 MIX YOUR TEXTURES

Suede, a rich, chunky cable knit and the softest silk or satin – Gigi knows the new way to wear head-to-toe black is luxe separates in contrasting textures. Opt for real suede boots, not faux (too sweaty!). Silk works well for daytime, worn with hard-working favourites like a roll-neck or sweatshirt. Also, the light bounces off satin, which breaks up the monochrome.

2 BALANCE PROPORTIONS

Make sure your jumper skims your hips and avoid any unnecessary volume at the waist – so no tight waistbands that mushroom into muffin tops. Why hide your THBs under a maxi – it’s the high slit that showcases the boots and your legs, and looks super svelte.

3 SHOW SOME SKIN

The detail that earns this outfit an A+ is the triangle of leg on show. Sure, you could wear a mini with this look (yawn), but Gigi’s asymmetric hemline makes this outfit sophisticated, not trashy. A good rule of thumb is this: stick to about three inches of leg peeking out – any more and you need to keep it very casual and covered up elsewhere.

4 SCOUT YOUR PERFECT PAIR

There’s no hard-and-fast rule on whether this season’s THBs should be tight or loose (or heeled or flat, for that matter). But in Gigi’s case, the slouch gives the outfit a relaxed, daytime vibe. If your slouchy boots won’t stay up, pull on a pair of thigh-high cotton socks underneath for grippiness (definitely a word, FYI).

5 LAYER IT UP

If roll-necks make you overheat and feel claustrophobic, try a long-line, collared boyfriend shirt instead, and layer on a long coat for when you want less exposure. A dark, neutral military wool number is a winter must-have.