Style Inspiration: What Do You Need Today to Get an Easy Western Look?

Last year’s Coastal Cowgirl look combining Western touches with oceanside outfits went to an extreme this year. The basic beach outfit shrunk the shorts all the way up so that they look like boy short underwear. I dislike that as much as the bikini bottoms that are like thongs. So I’m skipping that little update. Just warning you ahead of time in case you were hoping for that!  😉

Modernize your look by wearing a Western piece or two with dark suiting or a slinky slip dress.

You probably know that opposites attract in fashion. So feminize your rugged Western wear with ruffles, lace, long prairie dresses and tiered skirts.

Rugged details that can be found on a cattle ranch

These are the deets that give that casual yet romantic vibe of working out on the ranch. To create an outfit with a cowgirl aesthetic, whether subtle or full-on, choose from the style elements listed below:

• A cowboy hat, natch! Try a straw one for summer.

• And if you don’t want to mess up your hair, how about a graphic t-shirt with a picture of a cowboy hat?
• Denim:  denim on denim, a jean jacket, a denim vest, a denim shirt, a denim midi skirt and/or jeans (especially flared or bootcut.)

• A plaid shirt is a rancher’s staple.

• Embellished, cowboy-inspired shirting can be styled in a relaxed way as per usual or it can be dressed up with a pretty maxi or midi skirt.
• A vest whether denim, leather, suede and/or fringed.

• Fringe:  A fringed jacket with jeans and a tee is all you need to pull off the cowgirl aesthetic. Or, accessorize with a fringed crossbody bag.
• A prairie dress is the feminine touch to contrast with the Western wardrobe that is basically borrowed from the boys. They usually come in floral and paisley prints.

• Ruffles and lace, such as this lace dress, are also good opposites to pair with rugged Western wear, as I said earlier.
• A tiered skirt.

• A serape (long blanket-like shawl or cloak, often brightly colored and fringed at the ends) or serape-inspired print.

• Lace-up details.
• Southwestern, Aztec and Indian prints.

• A poncho, ruana or cape. For example, top a long-sleeve brown t-shirt and blue jeans with a tan suede ruana (a cross between a kimono and a poncho) and belt with a concho or studded Western belt. Layer turquoise necklaces, such as a pendant framed by a long string of beads. Add a silver cuff, rings and one or more turquoise bead bracelets.
• Leather pants or a leather or suede jacket.

• A concho belt, studded belt and/or chunky belt. — For an easy Western look, just add turquoise jewelry and a Western belt to a neutral-color outfit or jeans and a tee.
• Studs, especially on belts.
• Turquoise jewelry —  mix with gold or silver.

• A bolo tie — One way to wear it is to top a basic tee or sweater with a jean jacket. Then tie a bandana bandit style (with points in front) and adjust a bolo tie just below the scarf points.
• A bandana scarf.

• Cowboy boots go with anything and everything. Wear anything you want and then simply add cowboy boots and turquoise jewelry to add a Western flair to your outfit. Here are a couple of outfit ideas — 1.) An ivory and/or teal top + ivory/teal printed chiffon maxi skirt or lacy ivory skirt + silver cowboy boots. 2.) A Southwest Indian printed skirt + a top of your choice + a jean jacket. Add turquoise statement earrings + cowboy boots.
• A slouchy shoulder bag, especially with fringe.

Let’s Connect!

I hope this information and the examples here help you to add a Western flair to your outfits. If so, I’d love to hear about the outfit combinations you like best. Please leave a reply below!

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