Your Guide to Nailing the Coastal Cowgirl Aesthetic This Summer
Summer is right around the corner, which means frantically scrolling through Pinterest and online boutiques for the perfect summer outfit. People everywhere are planning their Instagram feeds and finding themselves conflicted over which aesthetic they will follow this summer. One aesthetic is on the rise above the others: The Coastal Cowgirl.
The coastal cowgirl is all about mixing heavy Western and ultra-feminine fashion. Think “coastal”–white, linen, dresses, tiny tops, soft shades–and “cowgirl”—leather, black, brown, cowboy hats, boots, belts. Put these two styles together, and you'll get the coastal cowgirl!
A must-have to nail the look is cowboy boots. There are so many different styles and ways you can customize boots; the key is to make sure you can mix and match them with multiple outfits. You don’t want to get a pair of boots that only look good with a few colors or styles.
Another staple piece to this look is a bikini or any killer bathing suit. Teeny bikinis are all the rage. Think delicate patterns and staple solids; blue or pink gingham, dainty flowers, a classic black. It’s so simple in the rush of the summer heat to throw a pair of jeans shorts over your bathing suit with your cowboy hat and boots, as it creates an effortless girl-next-door summertime look.
Another addition to your closet to get this look right is a dainty top or blouse. The perfect mix of a feminine blouse with heavy fabrics like leather and denim is essential. Thinky tiny tank tops with tie straps, beads, tassels, and soft fabrics. Follow the same idea for a blouse; think white, flowing, maybe even some long sleeves.
Other accessories can add to this look—a good pair of sunnies, layered necklaces, beads, chains, etc. You can have some fun with these accessories, adding a little pop of color and texture here and there. Also, consider adding a cover-up or a sarong to your outfit to give it a more beachy vibe.
There are so many ways to style the coastal cowgirl look and customize it to make it your own; just get creative and have fun! This style is meant to be comfy, cute, and fun. Let your inner cowgirl loose in the summer sun.
Strike out,
Haley Dockendorff
Boca Raton
Haley Dockendorff is a Content Writer for Strike Magazine Boca. Loud and proud, this Virgo loves writing just about anything that will cause a bit of commotion. If you can’t find her, she’s probably somewhere on a beach with a camera in hand.
