Cowgirl Boots – How to Wear Them and Not Look Ridiculous
Hi Deborah,
I am 47 years old and always liked cowgirl boots but never had the courage to wear them. Now, at this point in my life, I have a craving for them. I don’t know if I am having a midlife crisis or something of that sort, but I’d like to try them.
I am in no way planning to wear cowgirl boots to a restaurant or work. I just want to wear them to go to street festivals during the Fall or Ferias in Spring, and I want to wear them with class and the finesse appropriate for my age. Can you give me suggestions for how to style them?
Anne
Hi Anne,
I completely understand how you feel. You just want to have a little fun and get in on the cowgirl theme of these events without looking like you are wearing a costume. So here’s how to do it.
1. Try a Denim Shirtdress
Chambray or denim shirt dresses are very popular at the moment and look cute in the summer with cowgirl boots. The only thing is you need to find one long enough, and that is going to vary depending on the make. This one above might be too short for some gals.
If that is the case, just throw on a pair of black leggings underneath your shirtdress. Since the dress is so plain and classic, you can have a bit of fun with your accessories. A fringe bag is casual and playful. Some beaded leather jewelry and rustic native earrings blend in with the vibe
2. Wear a Checkered Shirt
If you’re blue jeans and a checkered shirt kind of gal, that’s fine too. The key is to keep things polished and pulled together. Keep your shirt sporty and crisp by rolling up your sleeves into a neat cuff, and add some pretty Southwest jewelry.
Skinny jeans look modern, but a bootcut is fine too. They’re a classic. Don’t forget to wrap up your look in a stand-out belt. It’s little details like this that make your western look fab and not frumpy.
Anne, enjoy and have fun!
What do I wear to bed? Skin!
LOL…well, that is undoubtedly easy and not at all matronly!!
Natural fabrics like cotton or silk. I wash silk and never dry clean it. Polyester is the worst for night sweats. Not too baggy. And none of those ugly slippers. An old cashmere sweater in winter is excellent. For those who think, wow, too much investment in sleep time clothing, I am a treasure hunter and thrift stores, and the washer/drier combo gives me ultimate luxury at a reasonable price.
I snap up EVERY silky shortie set or gown I find that fits because it seems to me that the only things people are selling are dull-looking pajama pants and tees. I don’t know how other people wear these because if it crawls around my legs or binds as I try to turn in my sleep, I have a terrible night. I happily have a good stock of spaghetti strap gowns and a couple of short top-over-thong sets in the house. When those wear out, I’ll have to resort to my husband’s t-shirts or sleep in the nude all night. What’s wrong with designing lovely gowns with dark robes anymore???
Hi Linda, Yes! I live in a cold climate and feel chilly in the summer, so for years, I liked to wear p.j.’s. However, these days with night sweats, I am finding a little nighty to be super duper comfy!! Good suggestions!
Any old top and panties!