We're so often focussed on Lady Gaga [1]'s over-the-top statement looks [2] (usually finished with sky-high platform boots) that we forget about her more relaxed street style peppered in between. "Relaxed?" you might be thinking to yourself, as iconic outfits [3] like the meat dress and her Swarovski covered Versace bodysuit [4] pop into your head. But we aren't kidding.
The singer and A Star Is Born [5] actress famously switched gears and wore jeans and a t-shirt with the release of her Joanne album [6], opting for simplicity at its finest. And while we're sure Gaga's biggest closet is home to her outrageous stompers with knife-like heels, she obviously makes room for sexy pumps and trendy boots of the moment, too, because she wears them when you might not be looking.
Ahead, we rounded up some of our favourite picks from Gaga's wardrobe [7] in the past couple of years and provided you with similar options that are just wild enough.
PVC Stilettos
Lady Gaga [8] styled her Marc Jacobs dress with these crystal-adorned PVC heels [9] for an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert [10].
Our Pick: Christian Louboutin Spikoo Clear Ankle Strap Pump
Christian Louboutin Spikoo Clear Ankle Strap Pump [11] ($995)
Alternative: Boohoo Clear Heel Wrap Strap Sandals
Boohoo Clear Heel Wrap Strap Sandals [12] ($52, originally $62)
Thigh-High Leather
Gaga's black thigh-highs coordinated perfectly with her belted wrap dress for an outing in London.
Our Pick: Saint Laurent Over the Knee Boot
Saint Laurent Over the Knee Boot [13] ($1,995)
Alternative: Pleaser Women's Legend-8868 Boot
Pleaser Women's Legend-8868 Boot [14] ($123-$240)
Victorian Lace-Ups
Just like Tracee Ellis Ross [15], Lady Gaga [16] has invested in the Victorian lace-up boot, which works just as well with a midi dress as it does with denim and a t-shirt.
Our Pick: Tibi Adrian Boot
Tibi Adrian Boot [17] ($850)
Alternative: Calvin Klein Esma Patent Leather Lace Up Bootie
Calvin Klein Esma Patent Leather Lace Up Bootie [18] ($100, originally $169)
Glitter Boots
Lady Gaga [19]'s Rochas glitter boots [20] come with a python heel and a loafer-like upper. She showed them off properly with a miniskirt and pussy-bow blouse in NYC.
Our Pick: Rochas Knee High Boots
Rochas Knee High Boots [21] ($1,575)
Kate Spade New York Women's Olina Knee High Boot
Kate Spade New York Women's Olina Knee High Boot [22] ($498)
D'Orsay Pumps
We love the tasteful look of Gaga's sophisticated d'Orsay pump, which comes in mixed material leather and suede. She wore these heels with a tweed dress and top handle bag in NYC.
Our Pick: Fabrizio Viti Be My Valentine Suede Pumps
Fabrizio Viti Be My Valentine Suede Pumps [23] ($539, originally $895)
Alternative: Gianvito Rossi Suede Loafer-Style Pumps
Gianvito Rossi Suede Loafer-Style Pumps [24] ($845)
Studded Ankle Boots
Gaga's studded bootie has that too-cool-for-school sass about it, complete with a silver metal plate and lace-up detailing. She wore these with a jumper dress, folded over to put her long-sleeved crop top on full display and coordinated with a Gucci purse.
Our Pick: Dolce Vita Echo Sock Boot
Dolce Vita Echo Sock Boot [25] ($200)
Alternative: Sam Edelman Hal Studded Bootie
Sam Edelman Hal Studded Bootie [26] ($190)
Red Power Booties
While Lady Gaga [27] has definitely worn her fair share of "insane" spiked red boots, these lace-up platforms with a sturdy heel and buckle at the ankle are a tad more relaxed, especially when worn with an electrifying metallic dress and tights. We love that she used them to accent the romantic flower in her hat for an outing in London.
Our Pick: Miu Miu Point Toe Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots
Miu Miu Point Toe Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots [28] ($)
Alternative: Miss Selfridge Patent Heeled Boots With Buckle Detail
Miss Selfridge Patent Heeled Boots With Buckle Detail [29] ($72)
