: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
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We're obsessed with suede this season, and these knee-high kitten boots are the perfect pick to wear all through winter.
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Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
This winter season, sport Vince’s trouser-esque skirt with a pointed-toe, knee-high boot or glossy smoking loafer, the sleek staple promises to work overtime both on and off the clock.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Her knee-high cotton socks featured a perforated design inspired by the Valentino V logo.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
More inventive styles like the Nela, a second-skin knee-high boot featuring stretch leather and a harness detail that wraps around the ankle, only go up to 11.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
This winter season, sport Vince’s trouser-esque skirt with a pointed-toe, knee-high boot or glossy smoking loafer, the sleek staple promises to work overtime both on and off the clock.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
Her knee-high cotton socks featured a perforated design inspired by the Valentino V logo.
—Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Nov. 2024
More inventive styles like the Nela, a second-skin knee-high boot featuring stretch leather and a harness detail that wraps around the ankle, only go up to 11.
—Mikelle Street, Them, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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