I claim this season as cowgirl summer! Yes, you heard me right. With the rise of Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour, I’ve noticed an influx of trends centered around the western aesthetic, and frankly, I love it! We’re putting our boots on the ground and finding trending pieces that can fit into our wardrobe effortlessly.
Want to try it? Here’s some items you can add to your wardrobe — some of which you may already have — that will let you create your own cowgirl summer look.
BUT FIRST, BOOTS
Of course, you’ll need a solid pair of boots, but finding the right pair can be tricky. There are so many different styles to choose from — snip toe, square toe and broad round toe to name a few — so you definitely can find the perfect pair.
I’m in love with the Rancher-K Boot by Jeffery Campbell (from $370, revolve.com). It goes perfectly with any and every outfit you can imagine. If you’d prefer a shorter option, check out styles like Free People’s pitchfork-point boot (from $70, revolve.com). They’re perfect for those who like the look of cowboy boots but don’t want theirs covering the whole leg.
DRESS IT UP
Now that you have your boots, you can throw on virtually anything. Right now, dresses are my go-to. It’s hot on the Coast, which calls for something airy and breezy. The first piece I would pick out is something in a light fabric like linen. Dresses with tassels or fringe, like Mango’s asymmetrical satin fringe dress (from $89.99, mango.com), tap into the western trend. You can even go with something sleek like lace — which pairs perfectly with cowgirl vibes.
KEEP IT SIMPLE
One great thing about this trend: It doesn’t take much to achieve the look; jean shorts and a simple tee, like the relaxed crewneck from & Other Stories ($39, stories.com) or a printed t-shirt from H&M (from $14.99, www2.hm.com) are really all you need. I love the look of an oversized polo, graphic tee or even a longline cami top with some jean shorts; it’s simple and easy to dress up or down, and you probably already have what you need in your closet.
ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE
And finally, accessorize, accessorize, accessorize! Create your own take on the cowgirl/ western look with scarves, hats, belts, purses and more. A piece like the XZQTIVE concho cowgirl cowboy disc belt (from $29.69, amazon.com) or Buckle’s metal conch cowboy hat ($39.99, buckle.com) is the perfect finishing touch for your on-trend ensemble.
