Cowboy boots have long been a wardrobe staple, but this season they’re shedding their strictly Western roots in favor of more elevated styling. With Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era in full swing, bohemian influences dominating the runways, and Bella Hadid stepping out in the classic style, there’s no denying the Western renaissance weaving its way through both pop culture and high fashion. But if full prairie skirts and double denim feel a little too on the nose, there are plenty of ways to work them into your wardrobe with a fresh, modern edge.
Think tailored separates, structured silhouettes, and unexpected textures that contrast with the boots’ rugged appeal. Here are six stylish ways to wear cowboy boots, whether paired with a polished blazer, an airy minimalist dress, or a reimagined jeans-and-boots combo.
With a Striped Button-Down and Flared Jeans
A fresh spin on the classic denim-and-boots duo, this look trades in skinnies for structured, flared jeans. A striped shirt and leather tote polish it enough for the office and beyond.
Almina Concept Oversize Cotton Shirt
Frye Sara Western Short
Maeden Boulevard Sling Bag
With a Blazer and Bermuda Shorts
Cowboy boots meet city tailoring in this refined take on Western dressing. A sharp blazer-and-bermuda-shorts set balances structure with ease, while the boots add just the right amount of contrast.
A.L.C. Mel Pearl Embellished Jacket
A.L.C. Charlie Soft Suiting Short
Tecovas Annie
Jenny Bird Rodin Chain
With an Embroidered Jacket and Midi Skirt
Lean into the boho trend’s floral motifs in the form of an elegant embroidered jacket, like this sweet tulip-adorned version from Rixo. Balance out the colorful prints with a sleek lace-trimmed midi skirt in black and a pair of slick cowboy boots for a touch of Western charm.
Rixo Sunday Embroidered Jacket
Massimo Dutti Satin Midi Skirt
Etro Medium Vela Embroidered Leather Bag
Dingo Raisin Kane Embroidered Snip Toe Casual Boots
With a Bomber Jacket and Butter-Yellow Dress
Leather bomber jackets are everywhere this season, bringing an edge to an otherwise soft and springy palette (like a butter-yellow mini). Cowboy boots ground the outfit, adding a little Western grit to an otherwise sweet ensemble.
Posse Rio Linen Minidress
Bershka Faux-Leather Oversize Jacket
Tory Burch Petite Lee Radziwill Bag
Ariat Round Up Wide Square Toe Western Boot
With a Neutral-Tone Dress
This neutral beige-on-beige color palette keeps this Western-inspired look feeling modern. Try styling a crisp utilitarian shirtdress with a pair of suede boots that nod to the cowboy look without going full-on rodeo.
Derek Lam Bennett Balloon-Sleeve Belted Dress
Massimo Dutti Nappa Leather Tote Bag
Isabel Marant Denvee Suede Tall Western Boot
Past Midnight Retro
With a Leather Moto and Miniskirt
An oversize moto jacket and miniskirt lean into downtown cool, but the boots add a bold Western twist. The result? A mix of tough, tailored, and just enough cowboy energy to keep things interesting.
Cuyana Leather Moto Jacket
Reformation Rory Skirt
Stivali New York Moonrise Western Cowboy Boots
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