Cowboy boots are in fashion for one season and absolutely “out” the next, but if you like the herdsman look, don't mind. Wearing cowboy boots correctly is rather an art in balancing the "country style" with other fashionable clothes.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: For Men
Step 1. Wear your boots day by day
Unless you work on a farm and need to wear them over pants, boots look better under jeans. Cowboy boots have a distinctive shape, so even if they won't be seen entirely, they will still give you a "western" charm.
Step 2. Put your heavily decorated boots over your jeans
Some boots are richly crafted and are worth wearing in order to enhance them. That said, wearing boots over jeans to go to a fancy restaurant or a job interview won't be a point in your favor. You should wear them on casual occasions or in places where country style is welcome.
Step 3. Make sure the pants are long enough
They should reach the foot of the boot or even a little lower without touching the ground. If they do not touch the foot they are too short. Remember that most cowboy boots have a higher heel than traditional shoes, so your regular jeans won't fit.
Look for jeans that are soft at the bottom. When you wear them with boots they form soft folds on the calf down to the foot. This is the preferred stylistic choice and gives a "tough" look much appreciated by men
Step 4. Choose straight-line or flared trousers
The former have a uniform leg width over the entire length, while the latter are wider at the bottom. Those that are too flared are to be avoided because they are out of fashion, those with a straight line or elephant foot have enough space to pass the boots.
Step 5. Use classic colors
Jeans with the usual more or less dark denim color are the most versatile to combine with cowboy boots, but black, brown or beige ones are fine too. Light-colored jeans have a more lived-in look while those with unusual colors should be avoided.
Step 6. Put on khaki pants with shiny boots
If you have minimalistic boots you can wear khakis with both a casual and more professional style instead of jeans. The result will be particularly elegant if the boots are polished. Try straw-yellow trousers even in a darker shade with tan or cognac-colored boots. If the pants are gray or olive color choose black or black cherry boots.
Step 7. Use boots instead of your dress shoes
If in excellent condition, leather boots in natural, black or black cherry color, also go perfectly under the suit to go to the office. Just make sure that your company does not have specific rules regarding clothing because even if cowboy boots can be elegant, they are still cowboy boots.
Step 8. Don't worry about overdoing it
You don't have to feel obligated to wear a cowboy hat and plaid shirt when you put on your boots, even if they fit perfectly. Sometimes going overboard can make your outfit become a costume rather than your personal style. If you decide to wear something like a herdsman's hat, you should be sure you feel comfortable in spite of what people may think.
Method 2 of 2: For Women
Step 1. Get your favorite materials and colors
Leather boots are the classics, and traditional shades are brown and black. But you can also find a variety of leather boots in other colors like white or red. They can have a classic or casual look, it depends on their condition and what you match. You can also wear suede boots, which are a little more elegant but more difficult to keep in good condition.
Step 2. Pay attention to the style and shape of the boots
A high boot that covers the entire calf and with the tip recalls a more classic style. Nowadays you can find lower ankle boots, which reach the ankle, with rounded or square toe.
Step 3. Wear them under jeans instead of high heels
The heel of the boots mimics the height of normal women's shoes quite well, and the front looks like a casual or even elegant shoe. When you're wearing jeans or other pants, they should have a looser fit, like a flared fit. You should also choose them long enough, reaching the foot of the boot.
Step 4. Put the boots over your tight jeans
Skinny jeans hug your body. So trying to get under the boots will make your legs look massive. Wear your boots over this type of jeans.
This look is great when you can combine skinny jeans and boots with a chic jacket or blazer
Step 5. Maintain a feminine look by wearing your boots with a soft dress
This dress is frivolous and jaunty, in stark contrast to the hard and macho look of cowboy boots. Choose a dress that comes to the knees rather than a maxi dress that covers the boots.
Step 6. Try them on with a classic dress
A little black dress with black pantyhose paired with boots of the same color makes you surprisingly elegant and sexy. Combining them with a dress with a simple cut will give an extravagant and playful touch.
Step 7. Wear them with leggings or tights
If you have a long shirt, skirt or dress, you can wear leggings and boots in colder seasons. The trick is to avoid getting carried away. The very colorful leggings go great with simple and linear boots, as well as the rest of the clothing.
Step 8. Maintain a basic look
Regardless of the cut, the patterns and colors should be relatively simple. Cowboy boots are already a "boisterous" garment in themselves, especially if they are highly decorated. Wearing boots with prints and other workmanship will make your look excessive.
Step 9. Feel free to show where you're coming from
Cowboy boots look great with super short denim shorts and tops. But if you don't want to pay so much homage to your country roots, you can insert the western style in an unconventional way. For example, you can wear a checkered scarf or military-colored accessories.
Advice
- It is usually a good idea to wear suitable socks under the boots. The long socks cover the entire calf and protect the legs from friction with the boot. Plus they are elastic at the top so they won't slide down like regular socks usually do.
- Remember that real men of the west don't give a damn what other people think, and neither do your boots!
