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When summer rolls around, boots get shoved to the back of the closet along with heavy coats, sweaters, and scarves. But who these days can afford to buy a wardrobe for each season? And who wants to give up wearing the fabulousness that is a hot pair of boots for nearly half of the year?

Well, you don’t have to! Boots can totally be rocked in the summer if you do it right.

Do like Kate Moss and pair boots with denim shorts in the summer, or rock them with a dress for a new look. When Fall rolls around, switch into skinny jeans or leggings. Voila - year-round fashion.

Here are some ideas for wearing those boots right now:

1. Tank top + shorts.
Add some edge to your go-to summer look with boots.

(From left to right) Charlotte Russe Trapeze Knit Tank, $12.99; Topshop Memphis Embroidered Tunic, $60; James Perse Long Racerback Tank, $55; Forever 21 Hannabel Denim Shorts, $16.90; Charlotte Russe Slouchy Cowboy Boots, $39.99.

2. With a feminine dress.
Boots add a masculine touch to any floral or flowy dress. Slouchy, brown styles complete a cowgirl or boho-chic outfit, but any boots can work.

(From left to right) BB Dakota Ink Blue Burke Dress, $49 at Chickdowntown.com; Charlotte Russe Floral Plaid Dress, $32.99; Forever 21 Strapless Shirt Dress, $22.90; Delia’s Ramona Riding Boots, $89.50; Charlotte Russe Slouchy Cowboy Boots, $39.99; Wanted Draw Slouchy Boots, $70 at Piperlime.com.

this post courtesy of our friends at collegecandy.com

I recently went to Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), a massive electronic music festival/rave, and saw some awesome costumes. While I didn’t go all out with leather and lace like some party-goers, I did enjoy stepping away from my usually more conservative outfits and wearing neon bright clothes. I liked it enough, in fact, that I figured I could try to work them into my daily summer wardrobe.

And why not? When paired with the right articles of clothing, bright pieces are a super easy way to add color and fun to your look.

The easiest way to incorporate color is with a bright pair of shorts. Sure, you have your reliable blue or black jean shorts that practically go with everything (so you can grab the nearest clean - or not - top), but colored shorts would make the outfit more vibrant and exciting. I picked up these shorts featuring destroyed cuffs from Wet Seal, and at $12.50, they won’t make you feel too guilty about dipping into your account for a “novelty” item. They come in a couple of other colors, and if the cutoff look isn’t your thing, other styles are offered in even more colors.

I’ve been pairing these with a basic top (white or gray v-neck, anyone?), some key accessories and flip flops and my summer look has been instantly amped up. I’m even considering heading back to Wet Seal and getting every color they got.