Western outfits

Western outfits for concerts, festivals and even weddings: cowboy boots, denim, fringe, suede, and a hat when the sun calls for one. The posts here show how to wear western pieces without looking like a costume, usually by pairing one or two western details with simple basics.

Most posts are for Stagecoach and country concerts, where boots are practical as well as part of the look. There are also western summer outfits for everyday wear, outfits for a spring trip to Nashville, and wedding guest dresses with cowboy boots for winter weddings.

A lower boot with a rounded toe is easier to walk in all day, and a taller boot looks dressier with a midi dress or skirt. Denim with denim works best when the two washes are clearly different.

One tip that applies to all of them: break in new boots before a long day on your feet, and pack blister bandages just in case.