By Team SG | Last Updated: Apr 3 2024 | 5 min read

If you’ve been listening to Cowboy Carter on repeat since it dropped last week like we have, then right now you’re probably thinking two things:

  1. Is “Bodyguard” the song of the summer?!
  2. I want to dress like I’m starring in a spaghetti western, too!

On the first, we’d say: Mmm, it’s only April, so it may be too soon to say (but all signs point to yes), and on the latter? Well, we can help with that.

Because embracing the cowboy aesthetic in 2024 doesn’t mean you need to go full rodeo. With the glaring exception of Ms. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, not everyone can pull off chaps and a cowboy hat in a business casual setting.

Instead, just choose one item — probably not chaps — and keep the rest of your outfit more “city” than “slicker.”

Men’s western style outfit inspiration

young man in white sweatshirt with red bandana tied around his neck. he's also wearing a dark baseball cap, dark jeans, and white sneakers with red accentsyoung man in white sweatshirt with red bandana tied around his neck. he's also wearing a dark baseball cap, dark jeans, and white sneakers with red accents
image: @ryanjh7
man wearing jeans, cowboy boots, a plaid shirt, and military-style green jacketman wearing jeans, cowboy boots, a plaid shirt, and military-style green jacket
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man in elevator taking a selfie wearing dark pants, sneakers, a grey sweatshirt, brown work jacket, and red beanieman in elevator taking a selfie wearing dark pants, sneakers, a grey sweatshirt, brown work jacket, and red beanie
image: @billyarundell
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Team SG got out our lasso and rounded up men’s western style pieces to add to your wardrobe right now. No, you don’t have to know how to ride a horse or have Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton on speed dial to wear them.

So long as you don’t go overboard, you can pull off cowboy style without looking like you’re in costume.

Check out 7 #SGapproved men’s western style items:

1. western-style belt

image of a black leather belt with a silver, western-style buckle coiled against a grey backgroundimage of a black leather belt with a silver, western-style buckle coiled against a grey background

SG Says: Add a belt with western detail to any outfit to immediately increase your yee-haw factor.

2. suede workshirt

two images: on left, a flatlay of a cinnamon brown suede workshirt from billy reid. on the right, a closeup of the same shirt being worn by a male model with a beard two images: on left, a flatlay of a cinnamon brown suede workshirt from billy reid. on the right, a closeup of the same shirt being worn by a male model with a beard

SG Says: It’s giving Yellowstone. Wear this snap-front shirt closed or open over your favorite tee or thin sweater.

3. cowboy-cut jeans

side by side images, lower half of a man standing sideways and wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and black loafers, image on the right is a product flatlay of the jeans from the frontside by side images, lower half of a man standing sideways and wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and black loafers, image on the right is a product flatlay of the jeans from the front

SG Says: Slip into Buck Mason’s “Cowboy” fit jeans, with a slightly higher rise and a tailored fit through the thigh and leg.

Inspired by vintage shrink-to-fit jeans, the selvedge denim offers up an organic texture that develops more dude ranch character with every wear for a lived-in feel.

4. western-style denim shirt

side by side images: on the left, a close-up of a man wearing a black snap-button western shirt, on the right: that same shirt in a product flat lay imageside by side images: on the left, a close-up of a man wearing a black snap-button western shirt, on the right: that same shirt in a product flat lay image

SG Says: Don’t overthink it when it comes to a denim shirt with western detailing. Wear this like you would your favorite chambray or casual button-down.

5. A colorful bandana

row of colorful patterned bandanas hanging on hooks. from left to right: yellow, dark brown, light brown, purple, red, brownrow of colorful patterned bandanas hanging on hooks. from left to right: yellow, dark brown, light brown, purple, red, brown

SG Says: What kind of cowboy would you be without a bandana? You can stick one in your back pocket as an accent, or roll it and tie around your neck for a cool cowpoke vibe.

6. workwear jacket

image of a brown workwear jacket with a light brown corduroy collar, set against a western-themed backgroundimage of a brown workwear jacket with a light brown corduroy collar, set against a western-themed background

SG Says: Sure, you could clear brush or herd cattle in this work jacket, but it’ll look just as good on your back at the bar this weekend with your buddies.

image of a single brown cowboy boot, set against a tan, western-themed backgroundimage of a single brown cowboy boot, set against a tan, western-themed background

SG Says: What, did you think we were letting you out of here without a cowboy boot? Get real.

RELATED: 5 Ways to Wear Cowboy Boots

The Doc is a down-home dress boot with a classic western profile. It’s got a broad square toe with Tecovas’ signature toe stitching. The 1 ½” heel offers just the right amount of ledge for jean stacking.


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