Prediction: This Heeled-Boot Trend Will Soon Be Everywhere
There are certain aesthetic sensibilities that stick to fashion’s cyclical nature, coming back around every few years or so. We can’t help but notice an emerging shoe trend that might just make you overlook the trusted block-heel boots you know and love. Fashion girls have decidedly put a modern spin on cowboy boots, resulting in looks that play up the boots' stylized kitsch. Think Western details like exaggerated tapered toes and angled heels updated with minimalistic colors and patent finishes. Click through the slideshow to see all the Western-boot outfits that have us seriously on board with the trend.
Keep an all-black palette and let the stylized boots take center stage.
Go wild with the embellishments—flames, wings, and hearts only add to the boots' playful kitsch.
Go for a modern look with a leather-effect top paired with patent Western boots.
A flowy printed dress is the ideal partner for Western-inspired ankle boots.
Simple styling tips can sometimes make a world of difference. Cuff your pant legs once or twice to let your boots really shine.
Look for Western details like a tapered toe and angled stacked heel, but keep contemporary finishes like snakeskin leather in mind.
Add to the cowboy appeal of the look by wearing your boots with straight-leg denim.
Go the foolproof route and wear your boots with skinny jeans and a neutral coat.
Look for eye-catching details like silver studs that make the boots look extra cool.
Minimalists will style their boots with black tights.
Wear a pair of cowboy boots with a delicate midi dress.
A pair of cool Western boots makes this suit a touch more casual.
The perfect way to ground a flowy frock is with a bold pair of boots.
In optic white, these boots have a fresh feel to them.
Play with rich autumnal hues like mustard, rust, and burgundy.
Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.
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