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The Best Jeans to Wear With Cowboy Boots
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Keeping up with all the denim trends on our feeds isn’t easy. First, it was all about the high-waisted denim before we pivoted to low-rise jeans. Then, skinny jeans were out—and now they’re back. One style moment that has never changed? Jeans with cowboy boots. Born out of necessity, this iconic duo now extends far beyond their functional purposes and into the wardrobes of some of the most stylish people in history (hello, Princess Diana, Emily Ratajkowski, and Sienna Miller).  

But, as with most things in fashion, there is a method to the styling madness, and it’s not about pairing any jeans with cowboy boots. Up ahead, we explore how to wear jeans with cowboy boots, including some of the best styles to try in 2025. 

Best Jeans to Wear With Cowboy Boots 

Do Jeans Go Inside or Outside Cowboy Boots?

When styling cowboy boots with jeans, tucking the denim depends on the leg silhouette. Skinny jeans, straight legs, or any other denim that fits a little closer to the ankle can be tucked into boots. Bootcut jeans, wide legs, flares, and other looser styles lay outside the boot. That said, some prefer to tuck jeans into cowboy boots regardless of the style for more functional reasons (like protecting your hemlines from mud, water, and other elements while on the ranch!). In fashion, some call this styling technique “the Diana,” after Princess Diana famously stepped out in trousers tucked into cowboy boots in the ‘80s. And some influencers, such as Bianca Cristino have tried the style with baggy denim for a more modern twist. 

What Are The Best Jeans to Wear With Cowboy Boots?

If you want to achieve the jeans-over-boots look, consider styles with looser legs such as bootcut, flare, or even wide leg. Some straight styles might also work, so long as they’re a little baggier around the calves and ankles to fit well over the boots. If you want to tuck your jeans into cowboy boots, more slim-fitting styles like skinny jeans and straight jeans can work. And if you like that baggy jeans tucked into boots look, you can also try trendy barrel jeans to get the look without all of that extra material bunched around the ankles. 

Finding the best jeans to wear with cowboy boots can eliminate the stress in getting dressed and help you create a few go-to looks with that touch of Western flair. Whether you’re headed to a festival this spring and summer or want to play around with different style options, choosing your go-to pair for tucking inside or wearing over boots is a fun way to flex that fashion muscle and explore your personal style. Not sure where to start? We’ve got your cowboy boot styling covered with these top picks for the best jeans to wear with cowboy boots from classic brands such as Levi’s, Madewell, and GAP, as well as designer styles from Pistola, Frame, Citizens of Humanity, and MOTHER

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