How to Wear Cowboy Boots Without Them Wearing You

In case you haven't heard, cowboy boots are back. Inevitably, the question of the hour is simple: "How do I wear cowboy boots in 2018 and actually look cool doing it?" Let's get one thing straight—just because cowboy boots are back doesn't mean dressing like a full-on Western film has suddenly become the coolest thing since sliced bread, although it's always an option if that's the look what you're after. I'm just here to address the fact that cowboy boots are the It boot trend of the season, and styling them without ranch hats or double denim is a lot easier than you'd think.

Ahead we've gathered a few of our favorite street style images of fashion's elite donning the spring boot trend in ways that are not only picture-perfect but also approachable. Once we've convinced you this is the boot trend to try, get ready to shop the cowboy boots that will have you pondering the plethora of ways to wear cowboy boots in 2018. When it comes to this boot style, the sky is truly the limit.

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Pair the boot style with a classic suit. Tuck your pant legs into the boots to show a little extra flair. 

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Colored cowboy boots are a good alternative if you feel like the classic neutrals are too costumey for your particular taste. Not that colors aren't equally costumey. They are just more defiant of the intention of cowboy boots, if you ask me.

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The trick to not letting cowboy boots wear you? Outdo the suckers in every way possible. We're talking clashing prints, statement sunnies, and jewelry for days.

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Cowboy boots are presenting themselves in a slew of polished styles, including these Calvin Kleins. Honestly, though, there's no outfit these shoes won't look great with, whether it's jeans and a windbreaker or a floral spring dress.

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Canadian tuxedo + cowboy boots = an outfit made in heaven. Case closed. 

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Here's another colored pair to convince you to think outside the box and opt for hues brighter than you might be used to this spring. The blazer-and-sweater combination forces there to be many focal points of the look, meaning no one will be solely starring at your boots. 

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Lazy day? Try sweatpants, a faux-fur jacket, and your favorite cowboy boots. Let us know how cool you feel walking to grab a Saturday cup of coffee in that.

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Time to giddyap! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself.) But before you go, check out the other spring trends you definitely need to know about.

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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.