When Gossip Girl was first released in 2007, it felt as though young women the world over became obsessed with preppy style overnight. Blair Waldorf was queen, and her throne was made of headbands ...

So if you live for the glory that is tights and knee-high socks but thought they were still an impossibility for plus size women, think again. Images: Courtesy Brands ...

Knee-high boots are a transitional wardrobe piece for all four seasons. Two InStyle testers wore various styles for a month and then consulted expert stylists to recommend styling the footwear ...