How to Dress for Cowgirl Spring: 10 Outfit Ideas to Enter Your Western Era (2024)

As we head into spring, there's a decidedly yeehaw energy in the air, and it's all thanks to some of the biggest women in music. Kacey Musgraves just dropped Deeper Well, Beyoncé is entering her country era via Act II: Cowboy Carter, and Lana Del Rey fans are already gearing up for the release of Lasso this fall. (There's also viral choreography to Dasha's "Austin" currently taking over TikTok and Instagram, in case "y'allternative" line dancing is more your speed.) Just as we're ready to embrace the vibes of a new season and plan festival and concert looks, it's time to dig out the cowboy hats and boots you probably have from recent seasons: No matter your aesthetic, fashion is going west. Read on to learn 10 outfit ideas to dress for cowgirl spring, encompassing everything from full country vibes to rodeo-ready twists on today's other biggest trends.

Cherry Red Cowgirl

Cherry red is still one of the biggest colors of the moment in everything from clothing to beauty to accessories, so giving the vivid hue a Western spin—as Beyoncé does here—couldn't be more fun for cowgirl spring. The best part of a monochromatic look is even a full outfit of statement pieces looks put-together, so be sure to play with material and silhouette and top things off with a cowboy hat.

Deeper Well Pastels

Kacey Musgraves's Deeper Well era is a decidedly softer take on the cowgirl aesthetic, but that softer energy might be exactly what you need to feel centered and refreshed. If your spring plans involve touching grass in a nearby field or park and asking to speak to the architect, there's no better way to do so than in a lightweight midi dress, versatile scarf, and perhaps a pair of pretty cowboy boots to drive the look home.

Coquette Cowgirl

Musgraves, Beyoncé, and Lana Del Rey's new projects have all been inspiring a country twist on all the feminine aesthetics currently trending, and we couldn't be more excited about the coquette cowgirl era. Start with the sweet, decadent pieces that characterize coquette style, then add a Western accessory like cowboy boots or a rustic belt to live your Lasso dreams.

Western Party

If recent concert tours from the likes of Harry Styles and Taylor Swift have yet to convince you, cowboy hats are the most fun finishing touch to any going-out look—and cowgirl spring is sure to amplify that energy. For her birthday back in 2022, Olivia Rodrigo paired a hot pink silky slip set with a sheer bolero and a sparkly Western hat, and we love the sweet yet party-ready energy the look creates.

Palm Tree Country

One of the best parts of a wide-brimmed cowboy hat is that it can double as a sunhat, so you can throw it on with all your vacation looks for easy, on-trend protection. Here, Simone Biles took her pastel bikini to the next level with the addition of a straw Western-style hat, and the combination is a total vibe against the stunning tropical locale.

Romantic Horse Girl

If you're a horse girl, take your style in a western direction for casual riding days (or whenever you want to communicate you'd rather be with your equine friends). Here, Bella Hadid paired a black crop top and bootcut jeans with a sweet pink button-down for a photoshoot with her horse, and we love the laid-back feel.

Y2K Cowgirl

One of our favorite parts about the resurgence of Y2K trends is the way that chaotic arrangements of statement accessories just seem to work like no other aesthetic. Ashley Graham mastered that art with this racing day look (arguably a rodeo for cars), taking a ribbed white tank to the next level with a cross necklace, space siren silver shoulder bag, sunglasses, and a purple cowboy hat.

Festival Western

Trying to figure out what to wear to Coachella or any other music festival on your agenda? Accessorize your favorite LBD cowgirl-style with a boho studded belt, layered jewelry, and a black woven cowboy hat.

Coastal Cowgirl

The coastal cowgirl trend has been around for a few seasons, and we expect it to be even bigger this spring and summer thanks to the growing interest in all things Western. Simply take your favorite warm-weather ensemble—we love Kendall Jenner's vibrant maxi dress and gold earrings—and add a cowboy hat for dramatic, rodeo-ready effect.

Disco Cowgirl

A Tennessee native with the one and only Dolly Parton for a godmother, Miley Cyrus is a veritable expert at modernized Western aesthetics. The bedazzled denim shirt, turquoise cowboy hat, and sparkly eye makeup she rocks here are more than ready for a "Hoedown Throwdown" or midnight rave.