I’m not sure if my passion for Western Style started when I first made Rae Drummond‘s (The Pioneer Woman) dressing and mac & cheese the first time for Thanksgiving or when I bought my Vintage brown cowboy boots for four dollars at Daniel Freeman Thrift Auxiliary in Inglewood California, but I do know it’s definitely a fashion inspiration now. I even learned the line dance for the song Boots on the Ground this summer! Recently, I’ve also become a big fan of the Western TV shows Justified and Deadwood and the movie Eddington ranks as one of the best modern Western movies I’ve ever seen.

As far as wearing Western gear as an Every Day Style I’ve found it’s best to incorporate touches of it into an outfit so you won’t look too costumey. You could change up a Canadian Tuxedo (denim shirt plus jeans)with a removable, girly collar or add cowboy boots to a white button down shirt and a pair of cuffed wide leg jeans.

one of the best places to find cool Western gear is Boot Barn (https://www.bootbarn.com),but if they’re out of your price range, you can also find Western style clothing at your local Goodwill, TJ Maxx.

Western Gear to Look For:

*cowboy boots and hats

*gingham shirts, skirts, and dresses

*bolo ties

*tiered midi and maxi skirts, and dresses

*denim jackets, vests, jeans, skirts, and shorts