I’m all for a little style experimentation, but some outfit combinations are too good they aren’t to be messed with. That goes for sneakers and sweatpants, high-waisted jeans, and white tees— but probably above all else, one of the most timeless of pairings: boots and jeans. The allure is pretty simple: it’s no fuss, incredibly chic, and so highly versatile that virtually any top it’s styled with comes out looking equally amazing. It also doesn’t hurt that even a fashion novice can’t get it wrong.
While trends come and go, jeans and boots are a perennial favorite among fashion people, which means finding fresh, new ways to wear it is as simple as opening Instagram. If even that’s too much effort, don’t worry— I’ve assembled 10 prime boot and jeans outfits to give you some proper outfit inspiration. Welcome to the holiest of holy grail outfit formulas.
Style tip: Chunky soled boots like these from Ganni, look best paired with jeans with a wide leg opening.
Style tip: For an expensive-looking outfit, dark wash straight leg jeans are your best bet. While you could wear any boot with these, try a square toe shape for a modern take.
Style tip: If looking as Parisian as possible is the goal, pick up a pair of medium wash straight leg jeans. It’s basically a wardrobe essential for the city’s most fashionable women.
Style tip: In the vast category of jeans and boots outfit combos, a cowboy boot, straight leg jean and black blazer pairing reigns supreme in my book.
Style tip: Black flat ankle boots and black jeans are a failsafe way to create the illusion of height (which I will always gladly accept).
Style tip: Before you balk at the idea of grey boots, you really can’t deny how great these look with a pair of light wash jeans. Try a heeled boot for a formal approach.
Style tip: The addition of a simple black belt and a button-down shirt does wonders to add polish.
Style tip: When you’re not in the mood to think about what to wear, let a wool coat, tapered jeans, and heeled ankle boots be your go-to. Throw on a pair of sleek black sunglasses to amp it up even further.
Style tip: A fun, creative top is always a safe bet with jeans, and in this case, especially with a low-rise pair. For added cool factor, style your jeans with lug sole boots.
Style tip: Bust out your brightest turtleneck, favorite jeans, and riding boots, and I bet you’ll never want to take this outfit off. You can stop here, or style it with some trendy metal hoops or an interesting hat (also wearing both is an option I totally endorse).
