How to Make Cowboy Boots Work with Any Outfit

Appearing on the runways and best-dressed list this year, cowboy boots aren’t just for the country anymore (although they work pretty well there, too). Cowboy boots are a statement piece that is unique and brings an edge to an outfit. But the good news is, they’re also incredibly versatile and work with pretty much anything you already have in your closet.

Saddle up, and discover how to make these western boots work with any outfit.

Dress Them Up

Cowboy boots paired with blue jeans and a flannel shirt is the classic look for cowboy boots. While their iconic image is down and dirty, nowadays you can dress up a modern cowboy boot, too. Pair them with a floral maxi dress or a knee-length white lace eyelet dress for the perfect combo of hardworking and sweet. What’s more, top off the look with a denim jacket and Western-inspired jewelry choices incorporating gold and turquoise.

Casual Fridays: Laid-back Is the New Cool

Cowboy boots are the perfect statement item to pull together your casual Friday look for the office. Match them with a nice pair of jeans, a silk button-up blouse, and a crisp blazer. Put your hair in a neat bun or blown out straight to heighten the contrast between rugged boots and a dressed-for-work outfit. The best part? With the addition of a smokey eye makeup look or a chunky statement piece of jewelry, this outfit transitions effortlessly from the office to after-work happy hour drinks, a date night, or even a night out dancing with your friends. After all, these boots are much easier to dance in than stilettos.

Take a Fashion Risk

The best part of the modern-day cowboy boots is that you can match them with something unexpected to take a fashion risk that is sure to turn a few heads. On the runways, we’re seeing designers pair cowboy boots with an upscale look for maximum contrast. Try pairing your cowboy boots with a long animal print dress or a structured sheath dress. Tie the whole outfit together with a funky necklace or a pair of earrings with an unexpected flash of color.

Dress Them Down (But Still Go Out)

The holy grail of shoes is something you can throw on easily as you’re heading out the door and comfortable enough to walk around in all day when you’re running errands or picking the kids up from school, but that also makes you feel pulled together for that inevitable moment when you run into someone you know. Cowboy boots pair flawlessly with skinny leg jeans or leggings matched with a tunic or sweater dress, for a look that’s incredibly comfortable but still fashionable and fun. Slick your hair into a pony, and pair the outfit with a delicate gold necklace or a pair of earrings for the ultimate in laid-back chic.

Pick up a new pair of high-quality cowboy boots to see how they pair effortlessly with your existing wardrobe.