30 Summer Outfits That Just Look Better With Boots, Not Sandals

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Getty/Christian Vierig/GC Images

The first hint of warm weather may have you itching to slip into a pair of sleek slides or open-toe sandals, but don't bury your boots in the back of your closet just yet. While you typically wear them during colder months, throwing on a stylish pair of boots is also an unexpectedly chic way to freshen up your summery looks.

If you aren't sure how to style your favorite pair of boots during the Summer, just look to street style stars who have been incorporating them into their warm-weather ensembles for awhile. Whether you toughen up a feminine frock with a pair of combat boots or dress up a laid-back jean skirt and tank with a pair of thigh-highs, we've rounded up 30 fresh and creative ways to style your boots this season. Click through to see all the inspiring outfits now.

Use Them as a Pop of Color
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Use Them as a Pop of Color

Style Them With Micro Mini Shorts
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Style Them With Micro Mini Shorts

Rock a Monochromatic Look
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Rock a Monochromatic Look

Match Your Boots to Your Dress
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Match Your Boots to Your Dress

Make a Floral Dress Look Modern With a Great Pair of White Boots
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Make a Floral Dress Look Modern With a Great Pair of White Boots

Put a Fresh Spin on Your Summer Work Wear Staples
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Put a Fresh Spin on Your Summer Work Wear Staples

Liven Up a Flirty Romper
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Liven Up a Flirty Romper

Dress Up a Casual Look With a Pair of Sleek Black Booties
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Dress Up a Casual Look With a Pair of Sleek Black Booties

Wear Them With a Flirty Dress Layered Over Jeans
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Wear Them With a Flirty Dress Layered Over Jeans

Ground Clashing Prints With a Pair of Simple Booties
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Ground Clashing Prints With a Pair of Simple Booties

Add Edge to a Sheer Summer Dress
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Add Edge to a Sheer Summer Dress

Elongate Legs With Nude Sock Booties
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Elongate Legs With Nude Sock Booties

Add a Fun Western Twist
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Add a Fun Western Twist

Make a Skirt Suit Look Modern
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Make a Skirt Suit Look Modern

Wear Them With Other Neutrals
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Wear Them With Other Neutrals

Find a Pair of Thigh Highs That Skim The Bottom of Your Mini Dress
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Find a Pair of Thigh Highs That Skim The Bottom of Your Mini Dress

Add Edge to a Girly Slip Dress With a Pair of Over-The-Knee Boots
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Add Edge to a Girly Slip Dress With a Pair of Over-The-Knee Boots

Give a Timeless Dress a High-Fashion Twist
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Give a Timeless Dress a High-Fashion Twist

Team Them With Denim Cutoffs and a Flowy Blouse
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Team Them With Denim Cutoffs and a Flowy Blouse

Add Interest to Your Look With Metallic Booties
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Add Interest to Your Look With Metallic Booties

Swap Out Your Power Pumps for a Pair of Sleek On-Trend Boots
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Swap Out Your Power Pumps for a Pair of Sleek On-Trend Boots

Pair Them With a Summery Dress and Denim Jacket
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Pair Them With a Summery Dress and Denim Jacket

Wear Them With Warm Weather Staples Like Lightweight Trousers and Tees
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Wear Them With Warm Weather Staples Like Lightweight Trousers and Tees

Toughen Up a Ruffled Dress With Combat Boots
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Toughen Up a Ruffled Dress With Combat Boots

Pair a Flirty Frock With Colorful Boots
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Pair a Flirty Frock With Colorful Boots

Make a Fancy Dress Look Fresh and Cool
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Make a Fancy Dress Look Fresh and Cool