Fall Is Officially Begging You to Wear Western Details and Stand Out

We all know western style is having a major moment (thanks to it’s general iconic nature and also Beyoncé). But I’m here to say that the fall, and specifically this fall, is western’s true style moment (think of the jackets and hats and boots!) and when you’re considering how to style your outfits this autumn, you should really be considering this aesthetic. If you’ve felt the crisp air coming in and you’ve been wondering what your vibe shift should be, may we humbly submit western details for your consideration? Some incredible outfit inspo for you to get excited about below. Happy fall to all who celebrate!

About the Model: Isabelle Fuhrman

Before we get into the styling advice, don’t you just love a “life imitates art” moment? That’s exactly what’s happening here, with actor Isabelle Fuhrman modeling clothes that would be right at home in her new Civil War era movie Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1. And speaking of art, you’ll be seeing a lot more of Isabelle in films like Julia Stiles’s directorial debut, Wish You Were Here, and in the upcoming dark thriller Unit 234. Let’s just say that if soon-to-be-very-famous people had giddyup eras, she’d be in hers.

Now, let’s get back to the fashion.

Let’s Talk Hats

If you want to embrace the western trend at all, you know you’ll need a specific kind of hat. Luckily for everyone going into fall, cowboy hats protect from rain and snow just as well as they do from sun. Cowboys think of everything, don’t they?

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Brixton Austin Straw Cowboy Hat

INOGIH Western Cowboy Hat

Nikki Beach Oakley Hat in Brown.

Now, Consider the Humble Bandana

Miu Miu top, skirt, and briefs. Mains de Vapeur hat.

Incorporate the classic scarf print into any outfit. Or just go right ahead and make it the entire outfit.

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Design by Olivia Paisley Bandana Tube Top

Now 15% Off

petit moments Printed Equestrian Top

The Saloon is Waiting

Coach jacket, hoodie, and booties.

Specifically for you, in your heaviest jacket (the more fringe, the better), coziest hoodie (the softer, the better), and sturdiest boots (the more scuffed, the better).

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Forever21 Western Fringe Moto Jacket

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CentroPoint Mid Calf Boot

Round Up Your Neutrals

CARHARTT WIP jacket. Stella McCartney tank top and chaps jeans. FEMME LA heels. Pianegondaearrings. Ariana Boussard-Reifel ring.

Bonus points if one of those neutrals is a pair of chaps. Not saying you need ’em to nail this look, but….

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Old Navy Canvas Barn Jacket

Good American Faux Leather Good Icon Pants

Reformation Harrison Corduroy Collar Denim Jacket

Denim Plays a Big Role Here

Gucci denim shirt and shorts. Polo Ralph Lauren boots. Pianegonda earrings. Child of Wild ring (index). Shyanne rings (middle). Isabelle’s own spurs.

You obviously already have some form of a jean shirt in your closet already. Therefore, look at that—you’re halfway to this stellar outfit situation (camera-ready horse sadly not included).

Topshop Boxy Denim Trucker Jacket

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Princess Polly Low Rise Denim Miniskirt

Pink Pony Club

Diesel swimsuit. Haikure jacket and pants. Sergio Rossi booties. Pianegonda earrings. Montana Silversmiths bolo tie.

Western comes in all shapes and shades these days, including oversized acid-wash bubblegum. Here’s hoping Chappell Roan approves.

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BY.DYLN Monica Mini Skirt

Whew, These Boots

Diesel dress and swimsuit. R13 boots. Gladys Tamez Millinery hat. Prada sunglasses. Pianegonda earrings. SKN Collections by Emily Volaski necklace. Child of Wild rings.

We’ve already covered the hat—here’s the other thing you’re gonna need for spot-on western style. We recommend this exact denim-gator cowboy moment.

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Dirty Laundry Upwind Western Boot

A Little Lesson in Fringe

Stylist’s own jacket. Lamarque shorts. Ring Concierge earrings.

Did I just google “Why do cowboys wear fringe?” Yes. Answer: “To wick away rainwater faster.” The more you know! Good thing it’s also fashionable as hell and super fun to wear (just look at the movement!).

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Forever21 Faux Suede Fringe-Trim Shacket

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[BLANKNYC] Suede Fringe Shirt

Understated Leather Midi Rodeo Robe

Western Can Also Be Fancy

Dior dress. Partlow boots. Janessa Leoné hat. Stylist’s own hatband. Ring Concierge earrings. Pianegonda tassel ring (index). Shyanne ring (middle).

Presenting: the sleek, tailored ensemble that proves it. The silver adorning the hat is called a concha, a style element that originated with the Navajo people. And it’s absolutely gorgeous.

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Avec Les Filles Sleeveless Corduroy Shirtdress

Endless Rose Contrast Collar Minidress

Hair: Eddy Scudo at The Wall Group. Makeup: Dmitry Kukushkin at Forward Artists. Production: Green Is Good.

Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.