I’ll admit it – thigh high boots are a little intimidating. You want to look sexy without taking it too far, and the shorter you are, the more attention you’ll get in these! But if you’re ready for the spotlight, there’s no better look. And when will you have a better excuse than winter weather to wear them? Just make sure to get a pair that fits well if they’re the tighter kind. Here are the sexiest (non-streetwalker) over-the-knee boots:

Altuzarra Embroidered Leather Thigh Boots: Beautifully embroidered boots with pin-thin heels that’ll keep you on your toes (literally!). Pull these over skinnies to take your basic jeans and tee look to the next level. On Net-a-Porter for $2,340.

Rick Owens Paneled Wedge Over-the-Knee Boot: These clay-colored wedges are a safe alternative to the classic black stilettos. Although, with a hidden platform, they’re still skyscrapers! At Barneys New York for $1,869 (from $3,110).

Jimmy Choo Georgina Leather Over-the-Knee Boots: Flat (well, almost) Jimmy Choos mean you can wear these from morning to night pain-free. On Net-a-Porter for $1,395.

Brian Atwood David Suede Over-the-Knee Boot: These tight chocolate brown numbers would look super sexy paired with a mini or you could take them undercover a pair of jeans (but if you’re going to rock the over-the-knee style, why wouldn’t you show them off??). At Neiman Marcus for $1,312.

Casadei Over-the-Knee Boot: These are the boots you think about when you imagine thigh highs – black, tall, and curvy! And in stretchy leather, they might even be comfy (might).
Exclusively at Barneys New York for $1,600.