Cowboy boots are not something I grew up wearing, which makes sense given that I’m from a large city in the Northeast. My personal style had nothing western about it and didn’t for a long time until I fell in love with Isabel Marant. She made western boots look incredibly sexy, not only by the design and cut of the boots themselves, but by how they were styled. Whether she paired them with dresses, mini skirts or jeans, the look always had an edge and a certain type of sex appeal. This season she put a whole new spin on western style sending one western boot after another down the runway.
The fashion crowd has taken notice of the western trend and has started to incorporate their favorite cowboy boots, both from Isabel Marant and other designers, into their everyday wear. Cowboy boots and jeans seem to be the preferred pairing (can’t get more classic than that) and are worn with everything from simple tees and oversized blazers to denim shirts and cozy sweaters. If you’re looking to amp up your street-style game, here are 10 ways to create your own denim and cowboy boot look this season.
OVERSIZED BLAZER
Greta Sam channels her inner cowgirl and blends genres with this city-meets-western modern look. Black cowboy boots look so sleek against denim in authentic light washes. Topped off with a polished, oversized blazer, this look can take her to work or a casual outing in style.
DOUBLE DENIM
Pairing a denim jacket or shirt with jeans and cowboy boots is such a cool look and a fun way to make your favorite cowboy boots stand out. Denim on denim is such a timeless, classic style and an easy way to really dive into current the western trend.
DENIM SHORTS
Denim shorts is a fresh way to show off your boots and let them speak for themselves. Paired with a simple t-shirt and a blazer, it’s the perfect balance of seriousness and fun against these brown cowboy boots with fringe!
STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS
A pair of straight-cut jeans looks great with cowboy boots no matter how you wear them. Slim-fit jeans makes it easy to tuck into your boots and show them off. You can wear your jeans and a pair of boots like this for a refined, casual look! This is such a French It-girl way to style cowboy boots back to a chic minimalist outfit.
BOOT CUT JEANS
Boot-cut jeans were originally created by brands like Lee, Wrangler and Levi’s to accommodate cowboy boots. The wider leg opening was deemed the perfect jeans for cowboys and rodeos and have been a best selling fit for decades. With the resurgence of the western trend, it makes sense that bootcut jeans would also make a comeback! I love how these cowboy boots and jeans are styled with the raw cut hem (who doesn’t love a little authentic rugged charm), an oversized shearling jacket and a baseball cap.
COWBOY HAT
Why not add a cowboy hat to complete your western look? I love how these two are styled with authentic pieces like a suede button-down shirt, cowboy hats and cowboy boots.
DARK WASHES
For a relaxed look, wear your cowboy boots with baggy or wide-leg jeans. I love the modern details and toe shape of these metal tipped boots paired with black or dark-wash jeans. Wearing cowboy boots with dark jeans (vs lighter washes) helps elevate the look.
DENIM DRESS
A jean dress with black cowboy boots is a great way to feminize a denim look. Traditional cowboy boots or short western booties both work great styled back to a short denim dress.
COWGIRL BOOTS
I love this elevated interpretation of a cowboy sock boot! She shows them off with her cropped boot cut jeans paired back to a chic leather jacket. This is the ultimate in city-styling of the cowboy boots and jeans trend!
LEATHER JACKET
When the weather is a bit warmer, swap out your jeans for bermuda length cutoff shorts for an unexpected twist. This is such a cool overall look with a sleek new pair of cowboy boots and leather jacket.
