An AUSTIN Guide to Wearing Cowgirl Boots

If there is one thing an Austin Girl knows how to do, it is wear a pair of cowgirl boots! Google, however, seems completely unaware of this fact.

When I bought my boots a few weeks ago, I wanted to find some ideas about what outfits to wear with them. All Google could seem to find was picture of Hollywood Girls wearing boots that were probably from some fancy shmancy shoe store that knows nothing about boots.

Seriously?

I think it is high time the world heard from the experts on this subject matter! Turns out, y'all are the experts! It took me less than an hour to get almost 50 shots of awesome cowgirl boots outfits. (I call them cowgirl boots...we're not cowboys!)

Expert Example No. 1:

White or Black Sundress. Any color boot you want, although Brandi and I both have brown boots. Easy peasy to throw a denim jacket over it once we start moving into Fall. (Mine is crocheted even though you can't tell it in the photo. I think Brandi's was eyelet lace.)

Expert Example No. 2:

Daisy Dukes. C'mon - you know you wanna! If you're 16 (or still look like you are), go for it! Add an adorable bow in your hair and a cross-body, teal purse while you're at it! Other fun additions seen here: hippie-style crocheted top; floral collar necklace; bright sunglasses; lace trim; the ever-popular big, wavy hair!

Expert Example No. 3:

If Daisy Dukes are just a little too young for you, try the more grown up version - tailored white shorts. I seriously saw three different girls wearing white shorts with a blue chambray button up. All of them looked cute! 

Expert Example No. 4: 

Boots mixed with a current trend. For instance, a peplum top. This is a peplum top: 

See how it's got the little flouncy bit at the bottom? That's what makes it peplum. She's freakin' adorable. 

Neon, of course, is also in. And who'da thunk it would work so well with cowboy boots? 

 

Clever girl. Silly boy in the background, though!

I don't know if these quite count as neon, but I'm gonna go with it. 

Moving on! 

Expert Example No. 5: 

The sundress. Anybody can pull this off...I mean, like, anybody! And that is partly because ANY sundress will work and party because it's just that good a look. 

Bonus wisdom: Ladies, this is a look the boys understand. Some of them may be confused by pink shorts and turquoise top (even though it's awesome). But if it's a cowboy you're trying to catch, this look is the bait. You're welcome.

Expert Example No. 6: 

Frills. Frill it up! A lacey dress and high heels is probably a little frou-frou for most girls. But if you feel the need to pile on ruffles and lace up top, balance it with a snakeskin boot and nobody will mistake you for a cream puff. It's a look that's sweet and tough at the same time...perfect for a Texas Girl! 

Another favorite example: 

Note the crossbody bag with zippers to close everything up. If you're going to a concert, get one! You won't spend the night worrying if the person next to you is rifling through your open purse while you enjoy the show, and it won't slide off your shoulder. 

Oh! I can't believe I almost forgot the hot pink ruffles! 

What a cute smile to go with her cute outfit! 

I'm also going to count sequins in with the frills. Please wear sequins with your cowboy boots! 

 

Expert Example No. 7: 

These ladies look like they've been shopping in Fredericksburg! The shops out there start mixing their Southern and their Western and I love the result. This is definitely a Hill Country way to wear your boots!

Expert Example No. 8: 

Another example of cowgirl boots eliminating the "too sweet" factor: gingham. I always feel a little bit Wizard of Oz when I try on anything with a gingham print, but this girl's handmade dress drew me in the second I saw it! I was actually on my way to another girl and got sidetracked by the sunny color. Love it.

 

Expert Example No. 9: 

Animal Print. This is sort-of a reversal of the snake skin boots and ruffles! I'm not convinced it would work with zebra, but I think the leopard looks great. Little bit unexpected. 

Expert Example No. 10: 

I'm not sure what you call this style of dress, but I like how it's showcasing the boots. This would probably count as a current trend. I'm fairly certain it would look dumb on me, but I think this girl is pulling it off quite nicely. 

Expert Example "The Final Word"

Saved my favorite for last. We stopped this girl as she was running across the venue. Saw the flash of turquoise, leather, lace and glitter and said, "I need THAT one!" Even though the girl seemed to be in a hurry, she very sweetly stopped and posed for us. 

 My initial thought was, "Dangit! Why didn't I think to coordinate my boots and my sunglasses?!" 

Then later when she got up on stage to open for Randy Rogers, I thought something along the lines of "Wha?! No way!! Cool!!" I knew her music already, but didn't recognize her with her sunglasses on.

This is Ms. Kacey Musgraves. She is, obviously, super cute and clearly has no issues figuring out how to wear a pair of cowgirl boots! She has an album coming out sometime soon, but until then you can (and should!) listen to her songs on her website. Click the Enter the Website link, and then on Music. There's a bunch of songs.

So no more excuses! Break out the cowgirl boots and wear them with...well, pretty much whatever you please! 

Just wear it like you stole it.

P.S. - If you are one of the experts in the shots, leave us a comment and tell us where to shop your look!