This article was co-authored by Elle Monus. Elle Monus is an Image Consultant and the Co-Founder of True Image Group. With over 11 years of fashion industry experience, she specializes in holistic approaches to branding, size-inclusive image consulting, and personal styling. Additionally, Elle has had the opportunity to work on several New York Fashion Week shows and has been featured in multiple media outlets, such as Racked.
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Cowgirl attire is both practical and fashionable, blending touches of femininity, masculinity, and down-home Southern charm. Read this article to learn how to master this timeless look!
Steps
The Essentials
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1Get a pair of bootcut, blue denim jeans. Alternatively, you can wear cutoff denim shorts or a denim skirt.
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2Wear a button-down shirt. These shirts can either be short-sleeved or long-sleeved. For a more casual look, wear a t-shirt.
- Roll the sleeves of your button-down at your elbows.
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3Find a Western-style cowboy hat. These kinds of hats come in black, brown, tan, and white.
- If you don't want to wear a hat, try a bandana that matches the color of your button-up shirt. Keep the tied part on the side of your head, and tie it like a bow.
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4Get a pair of cowboy boots. Traditionally, cowboy boots are made of leather, but are also available in faux-leather and exotic skins like alligator, snake, and buffalo. These boots also come in a variety of toe styles: round toe, square toe, or pointed toe.
- If you plan on wearing your boots in muddy or wet conditions, consider getting a pair with rubber soles.
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5Wear your hair down in braids or a low ponytail.
Accessories (Optional)
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1Tie a bandana around your neck. Traditional cowboys and cowgirls alike used bandanas to absorb their sweat while working on the ranch. Nowadays, bandanas are mostly worn as a fashion statement.
- Tie the bandana behind your neck so that the triangle part is facing your front. (Only if you wore the cowgirl hat instead of the bandana)
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2Wear a Western-style belt. Cowgirl belts are usually made of brown leather, and have large silver, gold, or turquoise buckles. For extra flare, find one with braided or medallion embellishments.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan a cowgirl wear shorts?
Community AnswerA cowgirl can definitely wear shorts. Denim shorts are best, but any shorts should work if they are paired with the right shirt, shoes, hat, and accessories. -
QuestionCan cowgirls wear dresses?
Chandler ChambersCommunity AnswerYes. Most of the time, denim or flannel dresses are the way to go. -
QuestionWhat kind of shoes can I wear if I don't have cowboy boots when dressing like a cowgirl?
Community AnswerDifferent kinds of boots are good as well, sneakers would be an acceptable part of a modern cowgirl's wardrobe, and good sandals that don't look too feminine would be nice in summer, as would neutral-colored flip-flops at the beach or pool. Generally, a cowgirl would stay away from anything with an umcomfotable or impractical heel.
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References
- Look around your house, you can probably find stuff that adds to your costume!
About This Article
If you want to dress like a cowgirl, go for a country charm look by putting on a pair of bootcut, blue denim jeans, which are the usual pants worn by cowgirls. However, if you’d rather wear a skirt or summer pants, you can choose a denim skirt or a pair of denim shorts. Pair this with a button-down shirt and roll the sleeves up to your elbows if it’s long-sleeved. For your headwear, select the well-known Western-style cowboy hat in your choice of black, tan, brown or white. Complete your outfit with a pair of cowboy boots and you can choose from round, square or pointed toes. For more tips, including how to add suitable Western-style accessories, read on!
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