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Cowgirl attire is practical and fashionable, blending touches of femininity, masculinity, and down-home Southern charm. Whether you grew up surrounded by cowgirls or just want to try out a trendy new style, the cowgirl aesthetic is a fun way to experiment with a timeless look! In this article, we'll show you the most essential clothes and accessories to mix and match for the perfect cowgirl look for any occasion!
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Get a pair of bootcut, blue denim jeans. Alternatively, you can wear cutoff denim shorts or a denim skirt. -
Wear 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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Find 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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Get 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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Wear your hair down in braids or a low ponytail.
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Tie 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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Wear 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.
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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.
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QuestionCan cowgirls wear dresses?Chandler ChambersCommunity AnswerYes. Most of the time, denim or flannel dresses are the way to go.
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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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- Consider buying cowboy boots, belts, and hats second-hand from a thrift store, as they can be quite expensive.Thanks
- Wear little to no makeup on your face. Authentic cowgirls are au-natural. It’s fine if you want to wear lip balm.Thanks
- Make sure to wear a hat or bandana. It completes the outfit.Thanks
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- Cowboy boots can be expensive... I would recommend getting them from a thrift store for a cheaper option.
- Try French braiding your hair. Cowgirls like me French braid our hair to keep it out of our faces.
- Cowgirls can also wear denim or plaid dresses, and the boots come in many different styles.
- Western graphic tees can be a nice touch, along with some teal jewelry.
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References
- Look around your house, you can probably find stuff that adds to your costume!
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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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