Fall trends: a sign of the (rough) times? 5. Footwear: HEIGHT (over-the-knee boots, very high heels) Though crotch-grazing boots are not a look for everyone, we’re sure many will try. The style looks good almost only on tall size twos and fours, but can be disastrous even then. Buyer beware. Find it here: Chasse Gardée. The much-hyped newish boutique carries impeccably stylish footwear. Aldo. The Cassetty is more affordable than designer versions and more comfortable.

: Above: A look from Balenciaga’s fall 2009 show.

: Above: Low-rise Steve jeans from J Brand.

: Above: Black wool dress from Rachel Sin.

: Above: Vintage 1910 chrysoprase and onyx bracelet from Caroletanenbaum.com.

: Above: Gucci thigh-high leather boots.

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5. Footwear: HEIGHT (over-the-knee boots, very high heels) Though crotch-grazing boots are not a look for everyone, we’re sure many will try. The style looks good almost only on tall size twos and fours, but can be disastrous even then. Buyer beware.
Find it here:
Chasse Gardée. The much-hyped newish boutique carries impeccably stylish footwear.
Aldo. The Cassetty is more affordable than designer versions and more comfortable.

Above: Gucci thigh-high leather boots.

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Fall trends: a sign of the (rough) times?