You’ve seen them in all the magazines and everywhere you look. Yes, ladies, the hottest trend in footwear for fall is the over-the-knee boot and if you’ve haven’t seen it already, it’s coming soon to a closet, sidewalk or an “aren’t-you-jealous-of-my-new-boots?” conversation near you.

Why is this trend so hot? Over-the-knee boots bring two great concepts together in very alluring style: coverage and sex appeal. Since the boot is taller, it covers more skin than its mid-height or ankle cut counterparts and yet, there’s something incredibly vampy and rocker chic about wearing a boot that covers the knee since it immediately draws attention to your fabulous legs. No matter how you choose to wear this trend, all eyes will definitely be on you.

If you’re thinking there is no way you personally can wear an over-the-knee boot, you’re wrong! It’s really all about proportions and how you style the boot. Here are some quick Do’s and Don’ts to get a leg up on this fabulous fall trend:

Do wear your over-the-knee boots with fitted denim or leggings tucked into them (think skinny or cigarette jeans). Don’t wear boyfriend, baggy or Bootcut jeans over or rolled into the jeans. You’re going for a clean, straight line that will make you look as tall and lean as possible.

Do pair your OTK boots with a skirt or dress that has a hemline that stops either right over or is slightly shorter than the boots for instant sex appeal. Don’t forget that the higher the hemline, the more sex appeal you have so save the mini-dress for evening and keep a more modest length for the office. Another Don’t is to wear a skirt or dress that covers the boot completely. You want to show these boots off, not shroud them from public view. These boots are made to be seen on the scene!

Do keep proportions simple and chic with OTK boots. Long, clean lines gives the wearer the illusion of looking slimmer and taller and keeps the focus on the quality of the clothes (think layering long tees and sweaters, sweater dresses, leggings and long tunics, simple blouses and skinny jeans, etc). Feel free to play with statement necklaces or bracelets to keep the eye moving up and down. Don’t wear too many ruffles or distracting details when working this look. The boots are the statement piece of the outfit, so let them do the talking.

Most importantly, Do try this trend and Don’t be afraid of it! Over-the-knee boots can be an instant wardrobe changing item that you can try in many styles and at various price points to suit your own budget from cash and carry to serious investment pieces.

Sweet suede boots can be casual and rustic or edgy urban cowgirl. However you want to use this Americana wardrobe staple, you can find them at any price, like these Steve Madden “Blondie” Over the Knee Boots ($99.95) or Marc by Marc Jacobs Slouch Over the Knee Flat Boots ($495). If you want a real statement maker, then by all means get these Christian Louboutin Devassima 120 Platform Boots ($1985).

Tall riding boots are the perfect thing to pair with denim or knits for a rustic take on your look. These Jessica Simpson 'Clancey' Over the Knee Boots ($197.95) are priced just right, or consider these beautiful Frye Shirley Riding Boots ($388) a purchase that will last you a lifetime. For a little more uptown polish, a pair of Pura Lopez Over Knee Riding Boots ($660) is a surefire upgrade.

But sometimes a girl just needs a little sexy impact and that’s where you need a vampy city heel boot in a sky-high length. Whether you choose the Nine West Iunia 3 City Heel ($139), these Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Tassel Above the Knee Boots ($795) or you go for maximum impact in these Giuseppe Zanotti Thigh High Croc-Embossed Over the Knee Boots ($1225), remember to pair these and any of the over-the-knee boots with the ultimate accessory: confidence. Give this trend a try!