5 Celeb-Approved Ways To Wear Uggs This Winter

Few beloved items defined early 2000s style like the Ugg boot. The chunky shearling booties, a cultural import from Australia, were wildly popular — a staple of celebrity dressing and then, eventually, for college campus students across the nation. The boots became synonymous with comfort dressing with warm, fuzzy lining and a cushion-y footbed. In fact, the boots are so comfortable that they caught a little bit of reputation for being lazy and less polished.

But Uggs have made a comeback in recent years, perhaps as part of the broader Y2K nostalgia happening across culture. Google Trends reported that searches for the cozy shoes jumped by 1500% in December 2024. But these aren't your sorority sister's Ugg boots. As celebrities revisit the Ugg trend, they're opting for chic variations on the classic boot. Every bit at comfortable but with some refreshing details that say "runway" instead of "rolled out of bed ten minutes before my calculus final."

Forgo the slouchy boot and copy Gigi Hadid's off-duty model look with a pair of Ugg Tazz Slippers. The style is cozy with a little extra Danish rizz — like the classic Ugg's sleeker, more polished older sister. Style with simple, straight leg jeans and a neutral cardigan for a look that is effortless and chic. 

Emily Ratajkowski stepped out for a study in contrasts, pairing a low-profile Ugg slipper with a black leather trench, neon top, and micro mini skirt. The styling is slightly subversive; after all, mini skirts are ostensibly summer wear. Pairing your Ugg boots with unexpected, contrasting clothing items can give a tired wardrobe staple new life.

Instead of trying to balance out the bulky boots, Charli XCX demonstrates the power of leaning into the oversized aesthetic. The "brat" hitmaker matched her tan Ugg boots with extra baggy, stone-colored jeans, committing hard to a loose silhouette. Here, the Ugg boots don't stand out or draw the eye because they're just one part of a an oversized ensemble — dramatic in a different way.

Add a sock in an alternate color to your boot for double the warmth and double the style points. Here, a white sock peeking out of Esla Hosk's low-top Uggs lends some fresh dynamism to the laid-back boot. The contrasting color and texture adds visual depth to her styling — especially since the chunky footwear  already stands out against her sleek, gray knit set.

Jennifer Lopez took her Ugg boots out for a spin in an elevated version of a classic cozy look. The polished details — from the cream colored Birkin bag to her neatly styled hair — offer a fun contrast to the casualness of the boots. And, importantly, Lopez traded in the traditional Ugg silhouette for a platformed version that gave the original shape a modern remix. If you're in the market for a new version of the beloved boot, look for a style that puts a fresh twist on the classic style.