Calling all Cowgirls! How to Nail Country Western Chic from Head to Toe
Self-confidence—it’s wardrobe essential #1 for nailing a real cowgirl look; if you exude confidence, that’s half the battle. When wrangling up your show-stealing outfit, be bold, and break the rules. Are you feeling all tomboy sass and carefree style or more fun and flirty country chic? After all, even tomboys like to feel girly sometimes.
Whether you’re heading out to a western concert, county fair, country dance club, rodeo, or just kickin’ back with friends, rustle up full attention with these cowgirl fashionista must-haves. Mix and match them in a way that’s all your own.
Cowboy Hats vs. Wild Manes
Borrow this one from the (cow)boys. Nothing says country-western chic more than a sexy cowboy hat. Choose straw or felt depending on the season or time of day. If you’re skipping the hat, flaunt flowing lustrous locks with a flashy hair clip or tame your tresses with sexy braids and sparkle thread braided in it.
Western Shirts & Flannels
Hit your favorite western outfitter or the local thrift store to score budget-savvy western and flannel shirts. Dress them up or down. Western shirts are nipped and tucked in all the right places, making them very figure flattering. Embroidered western shirts are works of art with classic button detailing like the mother of pearl, while others are more honky-tonk casual. Plaid flannel shirts are also a comfy casual go-to.
Graphic Tees
Exude attitude and express your cowgirl style without saying a word with fun and sassy sayings and images on T-shirts.
Wild West Vests & Outerwear
Here’s the long and the short of it: all lengths are a go for leather and suede vests and jackets. DO bring on the fringe, Southwestern design sweaters, even maxi jackets with faux fur trim.
Rodeo Bling
Make a statement with big, bold, flashy eye-catching jewelry including necklaces, hoop earrings, bolo ties, conchos, oversized belt buckles, and studded apparel.
Earthy Accents
Wear leather belts, cuff bracelets, earth gemstones, turquoise and silver jewelry, Native American and southwestern beading, rattlesnake patterns to faux fur accents.
Broken In Jeans
A cowgirl necessity is boot cut or straight leg curve-hugging jeans, ripped and faded, so it looks like you’ve been working the ranch, riding horses all day.
Flirty Skirt Alert
Swing your partner round and round in a flirty gingham skirt or a floral dress with a little swing itself. Choose pieces that fit and flare for a sexy silhouette. Pair a ruffle-edge skirt with a flashy rodeo belt, cowboy boots, and that graphic t-shirt that’ll go together like whiskey and sunshine.
Boot Up!
Traditional cowboy boots are riding boots; you can wear them out, too. Alternatively, get fancy in colorful, elaborate studded boots with overlays perfect for line dancing or dozy doting.
Finally, grab the bull by the horns and build your wardrobe. Mix vintage with new and have fun expressing your cowgirl style.
