How To Wear Cowboy Boots Sans The Western-Wear Connotation

Style Equations How to Wear Cowboy Boots Sans the Western-Wear Connotation

No actual cowboys in sight.

Camille Freestone29 March, 2022 Photos: Edward Berthelot/Getty 01 August, 2022

Cowboy boots are steeped in historical (sartorial) context—a pair of the pointy-toed western footwear typically conjures up visions of dusty lassos and fringed chaps. So, the key to wearing them in a modern manner is to switch up all those variables or, in other words, layer in modern elements to the ensemble. We’ve combed the runways and internet in search of examples and found three outfits that prove the task at hand—to wear cowboy boots and not feel out of place in 2022—can be overcome. Continue scrolling to discover more.

Knit Midi Dress + Leather Blazer

Right Photo: Edward Berthelot/Getty

Despite the bright hue, the bulk of these elements are rather simple: a knit midi dress and a leather blazer. Therefore, the black-and-white boots add intrigue without clashing too aggressively with the other items at play.

Joy Fitted Knit Midi Dress

Remain Birger Christensen $240 $180 Buy Now

Faux Leather Blazer

Zara $90 Buy Now

Idyllwind Women’s Southern Belle Western Boots

Boot Barn $200 Buy Now

Morgan Necklace

Justine Clenquet $100 Buy Now

Bond Pilot Navigator Sunglasses

Bottega Veneta $440 Buy Now

Denim Shorts + T-Shirt + Blazer

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While denim shorts and cowboy boots might seem aggressive as a standalone pairing, the addition of the tailored blazer tones down the overall effect. Add a chain link handbag and insert a silk scarf as a belt to cement the final look.

Jamie Cotton-velvet Blazer

Cefinn $570 Buy Now

Essential Crew

Kotn $30 Buy Now

Joss Denim Shorts

The Frankie Shop $88 Buy Now

Grace

Lucchese $495 Buy Now

Leather Rachel Mini Bag

By Far $340 Buy Now

Satin Effect Printed Handkerchief

Zara $18 Buy Now

Plaid Separates + Vest + Western Accessories

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Another unlikely pairing—a suit and cowboy boots—is made palatable with a muted color palette and cohesive accessories. A dash of blue in the form of a vest breaks up the overt western nature present in the brown tones.

Linen-blend Houndstooth Hacking Jacket

Polo Ralph Lauren $598 Buy Now

Cotton Merino Sweater Vest

Everlane $60 Buy Now

Houndstooth Tweed Wide-leg Pant

Polo Ralph Lauren $398 Buy Now

Heritage R Toe Western Boots

Ariat $155 Buy Now

Rica Studded Leather Belt

Isabel Marant $330 Buy Now

August Suede Shoulder Bag

Khaite $2400 Buy Now

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