We women just love to get our mits into men's wardrobes - think over-sized shirts and boyfriend jeans - both of which are items we've borrowed from our male counterparts in recent years.
And while it is unlikely you will find your man wearing a pair of thigh-high or over-the-knee (OTK) boots in this day in age, men were in fact the original wearers of this controversial footwear.
Throughout the 15th century thigh-highs were worn exclusively by men as riding boots.
They were also popular during the 16th and 17th centuries when cavalry had only limited protective armour - hence the need for the added protection heavy leather thigh-high boots offered.
The first time women were allowed the opportunity to wear OTK boots was during the early 20th century, although only when they were playing male roles in theatrical productions.
It wasn't until the early 1960s that the thigh-high boot went from functional footwear to fashion statement.
Balenciaga led the way with its 1962 autumn collection which featured a boot by Mancini that covered the knee.
The following year, Yves Saint Laurent's couture collection included thigh-high alligator-skin boots by Roger Vivie.
Fast-forward 30-40 years and thigh-highs have earned a bad reputation, in part due to Madonna wearing a patent leather pair with fishnets and very little else during her Re-Invention tour and Julia Roberts' role as a "working girl'' in Pretty Woman.
Despite the negative connotations surrounding the thigh-high, 2016 sees women relishing their sexuality and wearing them with unwavering confidence.
These boots were made for . . .
Ways to wear the thigh-high (even if you're vertically challenged):
Lampshading
My personal favourite. Lampshading is a phrase coined on lifestyle blog PopSugar. It describes wearing an over-sized top with a loose hem-line which finishes just above OTK boots. If done correctly, this look offers the perfect balance of sex appeal and style.
A-Line midi-skirt
Reminiscent of the '70s, this trend sees you wearing your OTK boots with a flared A-line skirt. Cord and denim really fit the theme and are perfect when the weather is chilly.
Over jeans
Your jeans need to be ultra-tight to pull this look off. Excess denim hanging over-the top of your thigh-highs isn't a good look.
Mini skirt
You can pull of this look without appearing too Pretty Woman by playing down the serious sex appeal of this ensemble with an over-sized sweater or wearing a coat over-top.
