How to Dress Up Like a Cowgirl

The next time you want to rustle up a down-home look for a hayride or square dance, dress up like a fun-loving cowgirl. It's a simple style to achieve and if you're successful, you may even be able to lasso your own cowboy to take home.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old jeans or miniskirt
• Button-down, western shirt
• Bandana
• Cowboy hat
• Cowboy boots
• Holster
• Two toy pistols

1. Pull on a tight and worn-in pair of old jeans. Cowboys and cowgirls need to be ready for anything, so wear a pair of jeans that you wouldn't mind getting dirty. Wear a denim miniskirt, if you want to go for a sexier look.

2. Don a simple, button-down, plaid or checkered western shirt. It should have piping at the yolk and pearl snaps. For a fancier look, go for a leather or suede style with embroidery and fringe on the sleeves.

3. Tie a bandanna around your neck in any color. The best part about being a cowgirl is you don't have to worry about making sure your outfit matches.

4. Wear your hair in low, curled pigtails or braids for that authentic, farmer's daughter look. If your hair is too short for pigtails, go to Step 5.

5. Put on an authentic straw cowboy hat, making sure to keep your pigtails peeking out below its rim.

6. Slip on some cowboy boots. Most cowboy boots are made out of leather but there are many different styles and brands to choose from.

7. Complete your outfit by slipping a holster around your waist. Buy some toy pistols and you're ready to roll.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your makeup simple, if you wear any, with just a bit of blush and a touch of eyeshadow. Go completely natural for a truly authentic look.

[chelseyfaith]

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