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Cowboy / Cowgirl costume idea
A friendly frontier cowboy or cowgirl in jeans, boots and a bandana. Classic and comfortable.
Friendly frontier rider with a relaxed, sunny style.
Easy20 min
What you need
Required
- Denim jacket / Flannel / plaid shirt
- Blue jeans
- Cowboy boots / Black boots
Optional
- Cowboy hat
- Red bandana / neckerchief
- Belt
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Substitutions
- any of: Denim jacket / Flannel / plaid shirt
- any of: Cowboy boots / Black boots
The look
- Top
- Denim jacket or plaid flannel shirt
- Bottom
- Blue jeans
- Shoes
- Cowboy boots or black boots
- Headwear
- Cowboy hat (optional)
- Hair
- Tucked under the hat or in a low ponytail
Makeup
Hair: Tie hair in a low ponytail or braid so it sits neatly under the hat.
How to put it together
- Put on the plaid shirt or denim jacket.
- Wear blue jeans and pull on your boots.
- Tie a red bandana loosely around your neck.
- Add a belt and hat, then practice your friendliest howdy.
Two variations
Rodeo Star
Wear a shiny belt buckle and a brightly colored shirt for a showy look.
Ranch Hand
Layer a denim jacket over the flannel shirt and add a scarf for a working rancher.
Safety note
Check that the hat and bandana do not block your view or feel tight around the neck. Keep accessories soft and simple.