8 ways to wear cowboy boots in 2023

Orin Carlin
·3-min read

Y2K devotees will be thrilled to hear that cowboy boots are still utterly relevant in 2023. The Western-inspired footwear trend has been gaining momentum on the runway over the past couple of seasons, spotted at the likes of Chloé, Molly Goddard, A.W.A.K.E. MODE– and we're not even mad at it.

The statement shoe is infused with playfulness and has an almost costume-like appeal. Understated? Hardly. But what cowboy boots lack in subtlety, they more than make up for in noughties glamour.

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Gabriella Berdugo pairs a yellow A-line mini dress with pink cowboy boots
Gabriella Berdugo pairs a yellow A-line mini dress with pink cowboy boots

Slipping on a bold pair (think metallic finishes, colour blocking or contrasting topstitching) is a super easy way of injecting an outfit with a sense of fun.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to rocking the larger-than-life boot. Fringed suede tan styles are ideal if you're paying homage to OG Glastonburyboho girlie Sienna Miller, whereas flashy disco-esque shades are very Renaissance Beyoncé.

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How do I style cowboy boots?

Aimee Song rocks a retro flower-adorned black and cream jacket with a pleated skirt and cowboy boots
Aimee Song rocks a retro flower-adorned black and cream jacket with a pleated skirt and cowboy boots

Cowboy boots and shorter hem lengths go hand in hand like a dream, especially if you've bagged a high drama pair that demand to be shown off. For SS23, we're into easy-breezy shirts, pleated mini skirts and blazer dresses.

But this season's hero piece, the denim midi skirt, also works well, as do slouchy jeans, for maximum Western vibes. Yee-haw, indeed.

Hello! Fashion shares our favourite ways to style cowboy boots this season:

With a bomber jacket and denim skirt...

Karin Teigl seen wears snakeskin cowboy boots with a pink bomber jacket and a denim midi skirt
Karin Teigl seen wears snakeskin cowboy boots with a pink bomber jacket and a denim midi skirt

With a relaxed-fit shirt dress...

Xenia Adonts wears black cowboy boots with a white sheer panel shirt dress
Xenia Adonts wears black cowboy boots with a white sheer panel shirt dress

With a fringed cape jacket...

Leia Sfez is styles cowboy boots with a fringed jacket
Leia Sfez is styles cowboy boots with a fringed jacket

With a vibrant dress and trench coat...

A Fashion Week teams a pink shirt dress with tan cowboy boots
A Fashion Week teams a pink shirt dress with tan cowboy boots

With a plunging shirt and wrap skirt...

A Fashion Week guest dons monochrome cowboy boots with a chevron wrap skirt
A Fashion Week guest dons monochrome cowboy boots with a chevron wrap skirt

With a collared midi and textured coat...

A Fashion Week guest styles a green shirt dress with black and white cowboy boots
A Fashion Week guest styles a green shirt dress with black and white cowboy boots

With double denim...

Gala Gonzalez rocks her pair with a studded denim jacket and matching jeans
Gala Gonzalez rocks her pair with a studded denim jacket and matching jeans

With a blazer mini dress...

Julia Kammerer styles a single-breasted white blazer dress with cowboy boots
Julia Kammerer styles a single-breasted white blazer dress with cowboy boots

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