While there are many types of men’s boot styles, none are more iconic than the work boot. Not only are these boots comfortable, but they are rugged enough to wear just about anywhere. The work boot has become a stylish must-have in every man’s closet thanks to its rise in popularity in street style.
Now that we are officially in boot season, it’s the perfect time to break out your best boot oil and get those work boots ready for another round of stylish wear. Here are three fresh ways you can wear work boots in style this winter.
Rugged Street Style
The appeal of work boots is that they instantly add a touch of ruggedness to any outfit. You can play up your masculine attitude by pairing your work boots with denim that fits on the looser side. Instead of cuffing your jeans, you can allow them to bunch up for intentional street style look. Because the style is rugged, your work boots don’t have to be perfect. In fact, allowing some scuffs on your boots will only compliment the look.
The rest of your outfit should match your rugged attitude. Details like ripped jeans, denim and leather jackets and neutral colors will compliment your work boots. And don’t forget about accessories; Glasses, chain necklaces and watches brings the look together.
Stick to the Basics
Although there are many of ways to wear work boots, sometimes it’s better to just tone it down and stick to the basics. Plain tees, sweaters, hoodies and jackets are articles of clothing that all men own. These basics also look great when paired with chunky work boots. By sticking with plain unbranded items you can focus on how your clothes fit instead of loud branding and accessories.
When it comes to denim, stick with black or blue straight cut denim for a look that’s simple yet put together. Straight cut denim looks great with work boots when cuffed to show off the shape of the boot. If you want to dress up the look a bit you can swap out the tee for a button down chambray shirt and khaki pants for a sharper look that you can still wear on the weekends.
Sleek Skinny Jeans
Pair your work boots with black skinny jeans for the ultimate combination of sharp and street smart. Black skinny jeans are some of the most versatile pants in a guy’s closet and they happen to compliment the rugged leather and thick soles of work boots. Balance out the boot’s chunkiness by pairing the look with a varsity jacket and a loose fitting branded tee. Alternatively, you can dress up the look by switching to a button down shirt and a black or camel overcoat for a smart look that will look perfect on a night out.
When it comes to wheat or light brown colored work boots it pays to stick with monochromatic outfits that will allow the work boot color to pop. A great example is black denim with a black jacket and a gray or white tee.
These outfit ideas are just the tip of the iceberg on how to wear work boots. The beauty of a plain work boot is that it can be paired with just about anything. Although casual in nature, you can pull off a smarter look by adding one or two dressier pieces. Don’t be afraid to experiment a little by pairing work boots with items such as slacks and button down shirts. You might be surprised how smart you can look in work boots.
Pinstripe Magazine Staff
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