How To Wear Cowboy Boots

By: Lizz Shepherd

Break Studios Contributing Writer

Knowing how to wear cowboy boots sounds easy, but there are an enormous number of ways to wear cowboy boots. Cowboy boots can be worn with dressy pants, jeans, work clothes and other outfits for a number of different fashion statements. Here are a few ways to wear cowboy boots to create your own personal fashion statement.

Things you'll need:

  • Pair of cowboy boots
  1. Wear them inside your jeans. When you wear cowboy boots inside of your jeans, you create a casual appearance that  doesn't make the boots the focus of the outfit. You can wear cowboy boots for a little extra height this way without making it obvious. If you are wearing the boots for a little boost in height, wear long jeans that cover most of the boot. If you wear your boots under your jeans, make sure your jeans are boot cut or they will be too tight at the bottom of the leg and create an odd appearance. 
  2. Wear cowboy boots outside your jeans. To very casual occasions, particularly outdoor occasions, making your boots the focus of your outfit is a fun fashion twist. Wear straight-leg or tapered jeans if you plan to wear your boots over your jeans.
  3. Use your boots to dress down slacks. A moderately dressy outfit that is worn with cowboy boots is instantly given a little bit of a funky, unique style. And if they are worn under dressy slacks, they are suitable for most work environments. Cowboy boots can be worn under suits and even under tuxedos for a little fashion surprise. 
Posted on: Oct. 11, 2010