How to Dress Like a Cowboy

If you want to be in fashion at a western-themed party or the Texas Two-Step dance, you need to dress the part. The following steps will show you how to dress like a genuine cowboy, hat and all.

Things You'll Need

• Cowboy hat
• Jeans
• Oxford shirt
• Cowboy boots
• Bolo tie
• Leather belt
• Silver belt buckle

Instructions

1. Fit yourself with an authentic brown, black or gray cowboy hat. Wool felt hats are in fashion in the winter and straw cowboy hats are in fashion in the summer. A real cowboy always owns more than one hat.

2. Dig out a pair of worn-looking jeans from the back of your closet, preferably Levi's or Wrangler's.

3. Purchase a long sleeve, button-down oxford shirt with two breast pockets. This can be a sold color shirt, plaid or striped. Make sure it's well ironed and wrinkle-free.

4. Wear brown, black or gray leather handcrafted cowboy boots (depending on what color your hat is).

5. Wear a western bolo tie, a cord with a decorative clasp that goes around the neck and is worn like a necktie. You can't get anymore cowboy than the bolo tie.

6. Throw on a leather belt in a color to match your boots and hat, and a huge silver belt buckle, preferably with your name or initials on it, and you are there.

Tips & Warnings

• Always take your hat off when seated, especially during meals and at church.

• Find a store that sells western-themed clothing with a wide, high-quality selection that is fit for any cowboy or cowboy wannabe.

Resources

• Bolo ties
• Western wear and accessories
• Another source for western wear