We hear it all the time: Should you wear jeans tucked into cowboy boots? The answer is more complicated than just yes or no.
A hotly contested debate in the Western world is: Do you tuck your jeans into your cowboy boots? The bottom line is men should only tuck their jeans into their cowboy boots when the utility demands it, while women have more flexibility in their options, but the exact answer is a bit more complicated than just yes or no. In most scenarios, men should wear jeans over their cowboy boots. However, there are some occasions when it’s appropriate to tuck your jeans into your cowboy boots. Women, on the other hand, can wear skinny jeans or leggings inside their cowboy boots to show off their footwear. Women can also wear wider cut Western jeans over their cowgirl boots. Men, though, will typically only tuck their jeans into cowboy boots when riding or working the land.
Formal Occasions: Should You Wear Jeans Tucked Into Cowboy Boots?
When wearing cowboy boots to a formal occasion, convention dictates that your cowboy boots should be worn inside your pant legs. The reason you don’t want jeans tucked into cowboy boots for a formal occasion is the fabric on the legs of your pants will bunch, wrinkle, and crease just above the shaft of your boots. If you want to show off your boots, wear pants that rest a bit higher (above your instep instead of above the heel). Women can also attend formal events wearing a dress and cowgirl boots or cowgirl booties.
Mud, Dirt, and Brush: Do You Tuck Your Jeans In?
If you’re out in the field roping or working on a ranch, you can go ahead and tuck your jeans into your cowboy boots. But if you know you’ll be tucking your jeans into your cowboy boots, opt for more narrow-cut Western jeans. You might also want to wear ropers instead of traditional Western boots. The roper has a rounded toe, shorter shaft, and squared heel, which makes them better for walking and running. Tucking your jeans into your cowboy boots serves three purposes: First, it prevents your jeans from getting dirty. Second, it gives you better access to the roper boot’s kick-off heel if you need to take them off in an emergency. The tall shaft of the boot also helps protect your legs from branches, brush, thorns, and wildlife.
Another situation when it’s appropriate to wear jeans tucked into cowboy boots? If you’re riding a horse through mud or puddles. Because cowboy boots are water resistant, they’ll keep your feet and pants dry and dirt-free. After you’re done for the day, clean off your cowboy boots following our cowboy boot care guide.
Festival or Concert: Should You Tuck Your Jeans In?
In general, there are very few scenarios in which a man would have his jeans tucked into cowboy boots. The only exception would be if you’re at an outdoor festival and there’s rain or mud. In that case, it’s acceptable to tuck your jeans into your cowboy boots to keep your pants dry and clean. Women, though, can tuck their skinny jeans or leggings into their cowgirl boots for a fun country concert or festival look.
How to Tuck Jeans Into Cowboy Boots
If you are going to tuck your jeans into your cowboy boots, make sure to do it well to avoid bunching and gathering. Tucking your jeans neatly into cowboy or cowgirl boots may seem like an easy task, but there’s a trick:
With your boots off, cuff your jeans around your ankle. This prevents the jeans from putting pressure on your instep, which can make tucking your jeans into your boots uncomfortable.
Pinch the jeans at the bottom of the cuff and pull the leg of your jeans back so they’re resting against the front of your legs.
Fold the jeans around the back of your ankle so the cuff and extra denim is resting against the side of your leg.
If desired, wear your socks over your folded jeans to keep them in place.
Put on your boots as usual.
As you can see, when it comes to knowing whether you should tuck your jeans into cowboy boots, there isn’t a strict yes or no answer. But with the tips above, you should now have a better idea of what to do in various situations.
The reason you don't want jeans tucked into cowboy boots for a formal occasion is the fabric on the legs of your pants will bunch, wrinkle, and crease just above the shaft of your boots. If you want to show off your boots, wear pants that rest a bit higher (above your instep instead of above the heel).
Jean cuts narrower than a straight leg probably won't fit over your cowboy boots, meaning you'll have to tuck them (not advised unless you're doing some heavy-duty work).
Wear taller boots over skinny jeans. With booties that are fitted to the calf, wear the boots under your jeans. This style of booties is perfect to wear under straight, tapered, and wide-leg jeans. Over-the-knee and knee-high boots always go over skinny jeans.
As the name suggests, bootcut jeans are made to be worn with boots. The legs are slightly flared at the bottom so they can be worn well over boots. But also straight cut jeans and even tighter cut jeans like skinny and slim are suitable in combination with boots.
Boot cut, flare and wide leg cuts should be worn over the top of your cowgirl boots. Cropped jeans are ideal for ankle booties. Riding jeans are perfect for the women working or competing horseback, and they pair well with traditional cowboy boots.
Practically any pair of relaxed-fit, straight-leg jeans will work for this look. Go for a slightly longer length than you usually wear to give yourself enough denim to cuff. Pair your cuffed jeans and cowboy boots with a t-shirt or button-down layers, and that's all there is to it.
As a general rule, men should almost always wear their jeans over their cowboy boots. Fellas, the only times you should opt for the boots-over-jeans look is when you're working outside, riding through the dirt, mud, or water, or taking part in some other rugged outdoor activity.
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Instead, try a wrap dress or a banker-stripe shirt. If you are wearing jeans, don't wear a jeans jacket. Take a cue from Princess Diana, who famously wore her cowboy boots with blazers. A shorter dress rather than a long prairie skirt will keep them from seeming too Laura Ingalls Wilder.
When wearing cowboy boots to a formal occasion, convention dictates that your cowboy boots should be worn inside your pant legs. The reason you don't want jeans tucked into cowboy boots for a formal occasion is the fabric on the legs of your pants will bunch, wrinkle, and crease just above the shaft of your boots.
if they are boot cut jeans then they go over the cuff goes over the boot. if they are tucked in they look baggy and un attractive. as for skinny jeans, then for tall boots, tuck them in and the boot look stylish, if they were boot cut and tucked into tall boots, then sorry, the look is not appreciated.
"Pair with a bootleg cut pant and cropped jacket for a classic look, or with leggings and a long blazer or sweater coat for a more casual, layered effect," she suggests. You could also pair the style with a long skirt or dress.
The general rule is that wide-leg, boot-cut jeans shouldn't be cuffed. Same usually goes for skinny jeans. One has too much fabric, and the other is snug enough already. Cuffing also doesn't work if the denim is too thick—it could feel like trying to roll a newspaper.
“Denim jeans have always served the cowboy well,” Phyllis says. They're durable and they protect from the elements. “Wrangler and Levi Strauss are the normal brands, but there are hundreds of varieties now to choose from.” See 'em, starch 'em, and sport 'em, is the motto, with one addendum: don't sag 'em.
If you have ankle-length jeans, you can simply tuck them into your boots and you're good to go. Another option is to allow them to lie above your combat boots or roll them up above the boot. If you wear cropped skinny jeans, all you need to do is put on your combats and enjoy the style.
While yes, skinny jeans work well to tuck in to a boot, a slightly less tight jean looks fantastic too. That's a newer way to wear it, so you might not be ready yet, but be aware, it's on the horizon.
No, we're talking about the type that consciously decides to tuck the ski pants into the ski boots. This is nonsensical – not only from the point of view that it gives snow the chance to slide into your boot, guaranteeing an uncomfortable day - but it also looks ridiculous.
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