Country-western fashion has steadily grown in popularity over the last decade. Right now, it feels like a golden age of country being cool, and the clothes being worn by stars like Riley Green and Luke Combs are symbols of community and rugged individualism. The same can be said for the ladies who’re championing the culture and it doesn’t get much bigger than Lainey Wilson.
Wilson has become iconic for her down-home outlook and authentic country roots. Through her songs and her fashion, she champions a modern cowgirl look that doesn’t only have to be defined by a certain kind of beauty. Her clothing is versatile enough that it can be worn by cowgirls of all creeds. Let’s dive into the Lainey Wilson country fit check edition.
Upper wear: shirts, jackets and catsuits
Over her career, Wilson has developed a signature style of thrifty, vintage shop aesthetics with an undercurrent of modern country. The singer has stated that a lot of her outfits have been found through many hours of trawling vintage shops and searching for the kind of colours and materials that evoke her humble roots of growing up in the small town of Baskin, Louisiana.
Of course, Wilson does gravitate to specific brands like Wrangler. She’s collaborated with the country-western giant on branded snap shirts, t-shirts and bell bottoms. For Wilson, “like the lyrics of my songs, these clothes tell my story with a little bit of grit and a little bit of grace.”
Outside of snap shirts and denim, Wilson is partial to cat suits as well. She’s been spotted wearing cheetah print style varieties and matching them with her signature bell bottoms and wide-brim cowgirl hats.
Last but not least, Wilson’s fringe jackets have also become an important part of her look. Her jackets are often leather-bound with traditional western embroidery.
Recommendations
Image credit: Wrangler.
Wrangler Lainey Wilson Folk Print snap shirt
This snap shirt is one of Wrangler’s most popular collaborations with Wilson. It comes with curved western yokes, shotgun cuffs, spread collar and pear snaps. Lustrous vintage-inspired floral print blooms for all seasons.
Another fine part of the Wilson Wrangler collection, this corduroy blazer channels ‘70s boho and western vibes. The warm browns highlight a rustic look that carries through into the two-toned notched collar, two-button placket and two patch pockets.
Bluebird Boutique Pleather fringe denim jacket
No country look is complete without some kind of denim product. A great addition is this light-wash denim jacket from Bluebird Boutique. It features a button front closure, side pockets and ivory pleather applique on the shoulders.
Wild West vintage tee from Original Cowgirl Clothing
Just like Wilson favours simple and rustic clothing, you can follow in her footsteps by wearing this down-to-earth vintage t-shirt from Original Cowgirl Clothing. It comes with a wild west graphic and is suitable for all kinds of occasions.
Glenn Paisley embroidered western shirt
A rodeo-ready blouse in orange, this product features all the traditional western aesthetics: yoke, floral paisley embroidery and mother of pearl effect popper buttons.
The beauty of Lainey Wilson bell bottons and country-western skirts
Arguably the most recognisable part of Wilson’s look are her bell bottom jeans. From a young age she was a fan of boho and 1970s culture. Wilson’s fashion choices weren’t popular when she first started putting them out there in 2016, but she’s stayed the course and never stopped being herself. She’s explained her love of bell bottoms in an interview with Vanity Fair:
“As a girl in the business…I’m not going to get away with wearing my skinny jeans and my ball cap and getting out there and doing my thing. I’m going to have to do something that kind of sets me apart a little bit…I’m so thankful that my mamma always taught me to listen to my gut…I thought I’m willing to do whatever I have to do to tell my stories. And sometimes that might mean showing up looking like, “Who in the world is this girl and what is she wearing?” I was willing to do that because I wanted to be able to play shows and people sing the songs back to me. And I was willing to put on my bell bottoms and my hat and be a little different when I needed to.”
Recommendations
Here’s a list of bell bottom and skirt recommendations to get the Lainey Wilson look:
Image credit: Wrangler.
Wrangler corduroy bell bottoms
Western Soul boot stitch embroidered flare jeans
Kimes Ranch women’s high rise bell bottoms
Mustang stretch velvet bell bottoms
Scully RangeWear western split skirt
Cowgirl Maxi skirt from Cowgirl Outfit
Melbelle Smocked Waist Tiered Frills Maxi Skirt
Cowgirl boots
Like a true cowgirl, Wilson enjoys wearing durable and fashionable boots that keep her steady on stage and when she’s out in public.
Recommendations
These recommendations are inspired by this attitude:
Gisele Moire Dominga laminato platino boots
Tecovas The Annie bone-white cowhide boots
Lainey Wilson accessories: hats, handbags and belts galore
Wilson’s love of hats is well-documented and she is a pioneer of the big-brimmed variety that captures the high energy of country music. This has led her to create eight products with Charlie 1 Horse Hats.
Of the collaboration, Wilson has said, “Partnering and collaborating with Charlie 1 Horse Hats to bring this collection of hats to life has been a match made in heaven. It’s such an honour to partner with a brand whose vision blends western tradition with both modern and traditional style. As an artist, my style has always played a role in my work. For me, a hat is a calling card. It tells the world where you’ve been and where you’re going next.”
In addition to hat recommendations, here are some additional accessories you can choose for your modern cowgirl look.
Recommendations
Image credit: Charlie 1 Horse Hats.
Charlie 1 Horse Country With A Flare hat
This hat is one of the most popular items from the Wilson and Charlie 1 Horse range. A firm-felt product in black with a 4 ¼ brim and Dri-Lex sweatband, this hat is a work of art in many ways. It has a silver-and-turquoise-against-black centre concho paired with leather cut-outs, beaded tassels and colourful plumage.
The craftsmanship of Stetson speaks for itself. The Broken Bow 4x is an ideal representation from a style and durability point of view. Hard-wearing buffalo felt makes the hat feel comfortable and sturdy. Meanwhile, the antique brass tone studs and removable turkey feather detail offer an elegant and feminine aesthetic.
Cowgirl Wear handbags and backpacks
Cowgirl Wear has a great selection of western bags in varied styles and colours. Some good examples of brands that are featured on the platform include:
Raised on Country handmade “The Frontier” leather belt
Belts are a great accessory for practical and understated style reasons. A belt that ticks both boxes for cowgirls and cowboys is The Frontier leather belt designed by UK-based company Raised On Country.
The belt takes inspiration from the early explorers and legacy of the Hayden Expedition, the famous geological study that led to the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. The leather of the belt is tough and flexible.
Bolo ties provide additional elegance for any country-western outfit and that is definitely the philosophy of the UK-based Bolo Tie Store. This recommendation features a pretty cactus and rose design and real leather.
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