Chic Western-Inspired Fashion Is The Trend To Watch For Fall 2024

Saddle up, gals, because the Wild West is coming to town. Fashion trends are leaning hard towards the return of western wear in the fall of 2024, giving us something to look forward to when the summer ends. We've already been seeing some of the trend in summer looks: coquette cowgirl has been a big inspiration, with its emphasis on summer dresses that serve a country vibe as well as the timeless cowboy hat. 

Cowboy boots have also long been one of our footwear favorites, as these iconic boots work well with both jeans and dresses. Heck, even fringe detailing has already been big in summer 2023, so we're not a bit surprised that western-inspired fashion is coming back full force in autumn.

These western-inspired looks can be as dramatic and obvious as cowboy-cuffed leather pants with chap-like detailing in denim, but they can also be more discrete. Brown and orange striped blouses and frayed denim shirts all take their inspo from the country style, for playful looks that are rodeo-approved. 

In one of the more obvious iterations of western style, leather chaps are leading the way for pants in the fall of 2024. Leather or vegan leather chaps add texture and interest when layered over denim or other pants. If chaps are too hard to source or simply too hardcore, denim that leans into the styling of chaps can achieve the look. For instance, the Levi's 501 '90s Women's Chaps mimic the effect. Style with a bandana print blouse or a plaid shirt to complete the look.

Cow-print skirts are one of the most playful ways to incorporate western influence in your outfit. Animal prints always reign supreme, but to the nail the cowgirl look, it's got to be cow print. To keep the focus on this adorable barnyard inspo, style the rest of the outfit with simple, tonal pieces. Since fall can still boast warm days, a mini skirt is a fun way to keep remnants of summer wear going as the season changes. But short skirts are also versatile, should you need to layer. Thick tights offer insulation while still keeping the focus on your mini skirt.

Western wear can be sexy! The cowgirl look is the frontier's version of the femme fatale, so lean into the sex appeal that western wear offers. A cropped white tank top or fitted T-shirt paired with denim balances the thick, ample fabric of your base. Weather permitting, denim shorts are fun, but the basic top and denim pants combo works just as well with flared jeans. Ham up the cowgirl effect by accessorizing with cowboy boots or a hat. 

There's no escaping the cowboy hat when it comes to western inspiration. It's a fun accessory and a statement piece. And hey, if Beyoncé is sporting it, so can we. For a bohemian effect, source a straw cowboy hat. Or, if you want the traditional structure of the classic headpiece, get your hands on a felted wool cowboy hat. It's a wardrobe investment, but it can be a part of your sartorial story for decades. Wear it with everything from jeans to a breezy dress. 

Ah yes, cowboy boots. These are perhaps the easiest feature of western inspiration to style. They're all-season, lending expression and personality to mini dresses, skirts, shorts, or jeans, depending on the layering you need. With the increasing popularity of cowboy boots, the options are endless. There are dazzling metallic versions and boots with non-stop sparkle. Then there are the OGs: classic brown leather boots that look better with wear, so you can cherish them forever. They literally go with everything.