The 1 Boot You Need For Fall 2018, in a Nutshell

Work a classic style under a not-so-classic pattern, and add an all-American touch with a denim jacket tied around the waist.

Oomph up a long denim maxi dress with a two-tone pair.

Make your boots the focal point when you invest in a metallic colorway.

Play with proportions and work a knee-high version with cutoffs or a miniskirt. Add a girlie touch with a delicate top.

Patterned boots are novelty pieces, so find a way to attract full attention to your boots when you're wearing them. One option? Mitch-match prints.

Combine two trends and work the updated version of a sock boot with a Western-inspired sole.

Wear a dress with an asymmetrical hemline that gives a better glimpse at the shoes underneath.

Make it all about your boots when you find a vibrant print that features their exact color.

Splurge on the of-the-moment, slightly avant garde pair that's getting all the buzz: the Off-White x Jimmy Choo boots that Rihanna owns.

Add your personal touch and a bundle of accessories to a very classic Western pairing: cowboy boots and a flannel.

If you're not a fan of the taller silhouette, sport an ankle bootie with studs with a gathered skirt. A leg slit will work to elongate your legs.

Opt for a hemline that falls below the top of your boot to create a look that flows.

Let a pair of soft trousers skim the top of the boot, flashing the full silhouette as you walk down the street.

Wear a cherry red cowboy boot with a romantic, tiered knee-length dress.

Play up a buckled pair with an ornate chainlink belt.

Go full-on Western with your look and coordinate with a full-sleeved prairie dress.

Your boots may bring a lot of edge, but you can keep things modest with a pleated midi and embroidered collar.

Even when you're wearing the brightest dress on the street, you can accent your boots with the help of another accessory, like a leather statement purse.

Add a trendy bucket bag to the always iconic denim skirt and cowboy boot pairing.

Fendi Pale Blue Leather Ankle Boots ($1,190)

See by Chloé Leather Ankle Boots ($545)

Rebecca Minkoff Kaiegan Bootie ($228)

Topshop Arizona 2 Western Bootie ($125)

Missguided Red Snake Pattern Detail Cowboy Boots ($25, originally $42)

Isabel Marant Denzy Embroidered Suede Knee Boots ($825)

Dolce Vita Women's Reece Ankle Boot ($190)

Steve Madden Preston ($150)

Miron Crosby Jenny ($1,295)

Maison Margiela Vegas Western Bootie ($1,390)

Boohoo Pull On Western Boots ($44, originally $72)

Mango Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots ($170)

& Other Stories Low Leather Cowboy Boots ($179)

Zimmermann Cowboy Mid Calf Boots ($950)

Magda Butrym Denmark Embellished Suede Thigh Boots ($2,515)

Zara Flat Leather Boot ($229)

Tibi Jagger Patent-Trimmed Leather Boots ($995)

R13 Low Crunch Cowboy Boots ($915)

Nasty Gal Let Me Clarify Metallic Heel ($40, originally $80)

Off-White For Walking Embroidered Printed Textured Leather Knee Boots ($2,290)

Ganni Callie Croc Effect Leather Ankle Boots ($475)

Dan Post Wild Ride ($179)

Etro Embroidered Suede Knee Boots ($1,320)

Tamara Mellon Go West Ankle Stretch Suede Boot ($550)

1.STATE Sabylla Studded Western Boot ($299)

Ariat Heritage Western R-Toe Boot ($150)

Calvin Klein 205W39NYC Western Claire Chelsea Boot ($990)

Givenchy Kangaroo Leather & Genuine Python Boot ($1,995)

Vince Camuto Women's Creestal Almond Toe Snakeskin-Embossed Leather Booties ($139)