The western wear Cowboy Carter trend brings together the traditional cowboy attire (that heavily features fringe, distressed denim, plaid, leather, hats, and boots) with modern streetwear. The first person you think about when referring to Cowboy Carter in 2024 is obviously Beyoncé. But did you know that former US President Jimmy Carter did it first? Yes, long before Beyoncé’s new album stirred up the frenzy, Carter had influenced this style with his laid-back Southern dressing. Aside from clothing, cowboy boots (especially the ones with lace-up details and heels), hats, and bolo ties are also a big part of completing the Cowboy Carter look.
Queen Bey in her new album Cowboy Carter (2024) adds a glamorous twist to this easy-going aesthetic with bedazzled clothing and everything decked with rhinestones. There’s just something about how the contrast of Beyoncé’s glamorous style pops against rugged cowboy clothing – creating what we, the internet, call it ‘cowgirl-glam.’ From metallic accents and intricate sparkly details to the texture of denim and leather jackets, we are obsessed with the balance of traditionally masculine and feminine elements. If you too loved Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, keep reading as we’re laying all our cards down – here’s how to recreate iconic outfits Queen Bey has been spotted in.
If you are one of the 90s kids who bedazzled everything or simply love grabbing attention, this look is for you. Rhinestone-like embellishments are emerging as a popular choice after Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and your weekend wardrobe is incomplete without these pieces. We recommend the corset top from the influencer-approved brand Odette and rhinestone jeans that feature the cowboy-coded fringe from the viral brand Lea Clothing. This look is as fierce as Beyoncé’s rendition of the iconic song Jolene and we’re loving the bold ‘don’t mess with me’ vibe this outfit exudes. Complete the look with black-heeled cowboy boots and aviator sunglasses. The bolo tie is a classic part of cowboy attire. Beyoncé represents this traditional part of the Western dressing style with a contemporary take on the suit silhouette i.e. an oversized jacket and flared pants. We found the perfect match in the Echke white shirt with a black bow and brooch and the suit set from the size-inclusive and celeb-approved brand Powersutra. If you have jumped on the latte dressing trend, it’s time to use those brown outfits as the earthy tone features quite often in cowboy-coded clothing. Brown shades represent the connection to the rugged outdoors and the adventurous vibe. Beyoncé adds a subtle touch of glamour to this colour theme with a brown dress and matching jacket. Recreate the look with the IT GIRL brown dress from our Hidden Gems curation, the Showoff jacket that has been made using responsible production practices, and a statement buckle belt.
There’s a song called Levii’s Jeans on the album, of course, Beyoncé is going to double down on the denim looks. Recreate this with the iconic denim brand’s jacket and skinny jeans and pair it with a white fedora hat and chain link necklace just like the singer-songwriter.
If you need a quick concert outfit idea, this is it! Comfortable, trendy, and stylish – this look has all the elements that will help you look stylish while feeling great even during daytime festivals and outdoor music shows. Recreate the look with the sequin pants from the social-media viral brand Clothes On My Mind and take the glam sparkle up a notch with Twenty Dresses by Nykaa Fashion oversized gold hoop earrings. Opt for a white cropped t-shirt or your favourite band tee along with a black fedora hat to complete the look.
The true essence of the Cowboy Carter clothing trend is bringing together key elements of the trend and mixing them to create unique looks that reflect your style just as much as the aesthetic. Here are some must-haves you need to create the look with the glam twist introduced by Queen Bey. Individuality and uniqueness are key elements of the Cowboy Carter trend, so don’t shy away from making it your own and adding your favourite accessories and footwear to create one-of-a-kind looks. You can wear these ensembles to non-Beyoncé related concerts or parties too as they include timeless elements and look stunning.
1. Ain’t no hold em
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2. Jolene Better Watch Out
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3. Bey In Black
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4. Adventure Awaits Brown
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5. Classic Denim-on-denim
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6. Business On Top, Party On Bottom
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Odette
Blue High Gsm Denim Embellished Corset Top
Lea Clothing
Clara Rhinestone Light-Wash Blue Jeans
High Star
Blue Denim Shirt Dress
ONLY
Dark Blue High Rise Denim Skort
Powersutra
Velvet Pant Suit – Black (Set of 2)
Echke
White Shirt with Black Bow and Brooch Embellishment
IT GIRL
I M Tanned Brown Dress
SHOWOFF
Womens Solid Lapel Collar Brown Biker Jacket
Levi’s
Women’s Blue Shirt Collar Denim Jacket
Levi’s
Women Blue 711 Skinny Fit Jeans
Clothes on my mind
Fall In Love Sequin Pants
Twenty Dresses by Nykaa Fashion
Gold Dual Round Oversized Hoop Earrings