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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Basic Cowboy Looks
• Method 2 of 3: Cowboy Looks
• Method 3 of 3: Extreme Cowboy Looks
• Tips

Through films, television, and even books, cowboy style has continued to be a part of popular culture for centuries. Typically, American cowboys value functionality and comfort over aesthetics, and are influenced by Mexican cowboys. There are several aspects of cowboy style that you can take note of to create your own style. What kind of cowboy you want to become is up to you.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Basic Cowboy Looks

The basics of cowboy looks include various essential aspects to make cowboys stand out from the crowd.

1. 1 Buy a pair of boots. One of the hallmarks of cowboy style is the quality leather boots with thick wooden heels. They take some getting used to as the heels and pointed toes are specially designed for stirrups. If you are the type of cowboy who is not used to wearing these shoes anywhere other than on the street, you can opt for comfortable-design cowboy boots.
2. 2 Buy jeans. In the service of a cowboy, jeans are comfortable and durable. Most cowboys prefer regular straight-leg jeans for their boots.
3. 3 Buy a cowboy hat. The hat is more than just a cowboy accessory. It performs a lot of functions.The cowboy hat is traditionally worn for protection from the sun and dust in the eyes. There are many ready-made cowboy hats, but real cowboys prefer old, worn hats that have been shaped over the years. If you want an authentic cowboy hat, search among the designers at Stetson or Baily. Choose a fedora with beaver fur for cold weather and a straw hat for warmer seasons.

Method 2 of 3: Cowboy Looks

The features of the cowboy's appearance suggest additional aspects and a little more boldness. These add-ons will set you apart from the crowd.

1. 1 Wear a western-style shirt. A feature of the appearance of a real cowboy is a shirt with buttons with long sleeves in a cage. Thicker shirts, of course, are worn in winter, and those that are thinner when it's warm outside. Some cowboys also wear regular T-shirts, but rarely choose this type of clothing if they have to work in the sun. In any case, your appearance should be lax. Designer cowboy shirts can be embroidered or with a breast pocket.
2. 2 Buy a quality belt and an even better quality buckle. Many cowboys prefer wide leather belts with large metal buckles made of silver or brass. They can be supplemented with "western" themes or cowboy initials; or they may include your favorite tobacco or beer company.
3. 3 Grow a mustache or beard. Cowboys, like any other group of people, are distinguished by the presence or absence of facial hair. But working cowboys who devote all their time to work usually don't shave.

Method 3 of 3: Extreme Cowboy Looks

If you've chosen this type of appearance, you are probably already living the life of a cowboy. And you will definitely grab the attention of those around you.

1. 1 Spend time outside. Cowboys love to work on the street, not in corporate offices, so that their skin is tanned and rough from the wind and sun, in which they are at gunpoint for twelve hours a day, six or seven days a week.
2. 2 Don't get a manicure. Cowboys don't care about their nails or try to keep their hands smooth and soft. Cowboy work makes their nails rough and dirty. Cuts, bruises and scars are common things for cowboys' hands, as cowboys work with fences, lassos, horseshoes and other rough materials.
3. 3 Buy a boot. The boot is a long leather jacket, usually with large buttons and sometimes serrated in some places. The boot is most suitable for cold weather and travel. Like many aspects of cowboy looks, large buttons are practical — easier to unbutton with gloves on. A thick leather vest is also suitable for warmer weather.
4. 4 Wear leather or fur leggings. Such gaiters are perhaps the most extreme in the appearance of a cowboy. Leather or fur gaiters protect the cowboy's legs while riding a horse. They are not recommended to be worn under other circumstances. The same applies to spurs.
5. 5 Ready.

Tips

• Find real cowboys, not just actors. You will learn a lot that will allow you to get rid of stereotypes.
• Create your own style. Just because cowboys don't care much about style doesn't mean that they have no preferences and that they look the same.
• Don't call yourself a cowboy. Most cowboys don't do that. And even if it does, it is only what it deserves.
• Visit a local rodeo. Events like Stampedes in the Big City (Houston), NFR and PBR are attended more by urban and future cowboys than by real ones.
• Learn to ride a horse. This will bring not only benefits, but also a lot of impressions.