How to Dress as a Cowgirl for Halloween
Whether you're inspired by "Dukes of Hazzard" or your favorite country star, the cowgirl look is a cheap and easy costume to complete. You probably have most of the outfit in your closet already, so if you're stuck at the last minute, be a cowgirl for Halloween.
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Things You'll Need
- Brown boots
- Cowboy hat
- Button down flannel shirt
- Flannel fabric
- Denim skirt or cut-offs
- Hay straw or toothpick
- Props
Instructions
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Slip on the boots - a key in this look. You don't necessarily have to have "cowboy" boots, but they should at least be mid-length and brown. Knee-highs won't cut it here.
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Pick up a cowboy hat; you can't get by without this. If you have no other part of the outfit, make sure you have a great cowboy hat. If you're in a pinch, you can pick up a cheap hat at a Halloween or party store for a few bucks.
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Tie on a shirt...literally. A simple button-down will do here. If you have a flannel shirt, it's all the better. For a girls shirt, tie the front ends up into a knot. If you're feeling modest, you can wear a tank top underneath. To make this a guy's look, a tucked in button-down, especially in flannel, is best. Wear an undershirt underneath, or let that chest hair poke through!
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Pull on a denim skirt or cut-offs. Anything denim denotes the "cowgirl" look.
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Tie your hair in pigtails and tie with flannel fabric. Low pigtails are best for the innocent look.
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Find a hay straw or toothpick to chew on to finish off the look.
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Add your own props. This may mean a pony on a stick, a toy gun, or anything else you can think of. Adding some flair makes the costume more fun!
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Tips & Warnings
Spice this outfit up with fringe, aviator sunglasses or any other accessories you can think of. Half the fun of a last minute costume is seeing what it becomes.
Give yourself a cute cowgirl name and wear it as a sherrif's badge/nametag for added flair.
