top 10 western
fashion trends
By Kimmie Dillon
W
hen you think of western style, you automatically picture a cowboy
galloping through the open desert wearing a trademark wide-brimmed
hat and dusty cowboy boots. This fashion look is one that we can easily
connect to, whether it’s for the rugged appeal or the use of vintage fabrics. This
cowboy (and cowgirl!) style is relatable and continues to weave an influencing
thread through our fashion trends today.
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So when it comes to wearing this season’s western-inspired styles, there are
ways to channel your inner cowgirl without being mistaken for a character in a
western movie. Even worse yet, you need to avoid going the full buckaroo by
mixing and matching too many seasonal trends. From runway to ranch, here are
the Top 10 Western Fashion Trends to help you make sure your 2-step is pointed
in the right direction:
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flamboyant boots
Yes, basic brown will always have
a home in true western style. But
this year’s look is all about colors and
crazy patterns. Boot makers are offering
innovative designs mixed with exotics hides
and intricate inlays. ‘How the West was Fun’
sums up this season when we’re talking
about your kickers.
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bling {and more
bling} belts
When it comes to what you wrap
around your waistline, glam and shimmer
are hotter than ever. This season, hair-onhide is being incorporated under all of the
bling. Think studs and stones and you’ll
strike just the right western note.
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embellished
jeans
The jeans of today have a great
combination of old school looks complete
with modern touches. And just like the belts
that hold them up, denim trends are full of
stylishness with a touch of attitude. Sorry
wallflowers-these are not for the plain
at heart!
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laced hats
The cowboy hat is the most
recognizable symbol of the American
West. Brim shapes this year are wide and
sharp. Leather lacing is giving a frontier
feel that seems to appeal to both guys and
gals. And the bottom sides of hat brims are
anything but boring-expect lots of tooling
and painted leather in the year to come.
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decorated
headbands
Your noggin can still strike a western
note without a 10-gallon hat. Today’s
feminine cowgirl gives her wardrobe just the
right touch with a