Just because you are short and the boot is tall doesn’t mean you can’t wear the shoe. When styled correctly, a pair of knee-high boots can make you look taller. Like Li says, it’s best to go with a pointed toe style to elongate the legs and don’t shy away from a higher heel. While slouchy and wide-leg boots are currently in, they can overwhelm the petite frame, so a sleek, tight shaft might be a better fit. Also, remember to check the shaft height and try to find one under 15.5 inches. When choosing what to pair them with, go with similar colors to create one long line. For instance, wearing black boots with black leggings or jeans doesn’t break up your leg, so it looks like they are stretching for days.  “What works best for me (I'm 5'3” for reference) if for example, I want to wear leggings or skinny jeans; is to pair fitted OTK boots with dark colors because it creates the illusion of height,” says Konaté. “If I'm wearing a dress or skirt, it is so crucial that I leave a space between the top of the boots and the bottom hem of the dress or skirt. Otherwise, the styling looks off to me.”