: rising or reaching upward to the knees
knee-high stockings
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To interview singer and actress Halle Bailey alongside her co-host and brother, Craig Robinson, Michelle wore a high-neck top and a leather pencil skirt, as well as some knee-high boots.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Modegal Satin High-waist Midi Skirt Even in the winter, a midi skirt can still be a great addition to your travel wardrobe—especially when worn with a pair of insulated tights and knee-high boots.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The high heel and horsebit combo could also be found as part of a glossy reptilian knee-high boot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Standing about knee-high, it’s designed for hassle-free rolling between rooms and offers a dehumidifier function to boot.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Modegal Satin High-waist Midi Skirt Even in the winter, a midi skirt can still be a great addition to your travel wardrobe—especially when worn with a pair of insulated tights and knee-high boots.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The high heel and horsebit combo could also be found as part of a glossy reptilian knee-high boot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Standing about knee-high, it’s designed for hassle-free rolling between rooms and offers a dehumidifier function to boot.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Knee-high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knee-high. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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