5 Western Outfits To Wear To Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour

Pony up, Beyhive — 2025 belongs to Beyoncé. Three Grammys in her holster, an AOTY win under her belt, and an upcoming "Cowboy Carter" tour on the horizon, she's saddling up to take the reins of culture once again. 

Upon its release, "Cowboy Carter" kicked up a lot of dust. A country album that stretched the genre to its limits with revolutionary artistry, it sparked backlash from gatekeepers who saw her as an outsider. Her stylist, Shiona Turini, described the album as both "a reclamation of space as well as a visual love letter to Black cowboys, country music icons, Texas legends, and Black culture" (via Harper's Bazaar). But this ain't Beyonce's first rodeo. She has always celebrated her Texan roots, and tipped her cowboy hat to country influences as far back as "Daddy Lessons" on "Lemonade." "Cowboy Carter" was yet another example of her unparalleled innovation and talent.

Of course, any Beyoncé era must come with a visionary signature look. Now, as Queen Bey leads the stampede into the latest era, fans have started wrangling their best Western-inspired fashion in anticipation of her upcoming shows. Once the tour kicks off, expect a tidal wave of fringe, suede, denim, and leather. Cowboy chic is in, and the Beyhive is riding shotgun.

If there's one staple of Westernwear that transcends trends, Beyoncé sung it best on "Levii's Jeans" — "denim on denim on denim on denim." In fact, after she dropped the album, Data But Make It Fashion saw a 14% increase in double denim, which has come a long way since the 2000s. Since the late 19th century, it has been the fabric of the frontier: study, unpretentious, and built to last. Any denim will do, but the straight-leg cut is a cowboy classic — designed to fall effortlessly over boots and endure a hard day's ride. Look for pronounced seams and contrast stitches to add an extra touch of rancher authenticity.

The "Cowboy Carter" tour is the perfect place to push denim beyond its utilitarian roots. Balance distressed denim with a silver concho belt, like this TOPACC Western Belt, an accessory with origins in Spanish and Indigenous craftsmanship of the Southwest — its intricate metalwork a symbol of adornment on the range since the late 1800s. Temper denim's resolve with soft layers that echo corsets of frontiers past. This LYANER Off-The-Shoulder White Cropped Blouse is one option.

Forget the black-clad cowboy. When Beyoncé showed up to the NFL Christmas Day Halftime Show in head-to-toe monochrome winter white, she redefined Western iconography there and then.

As with everything she touches, Beyoncé's choice of all white was deliberate. Stylist Shiona Turini explained told Harper's Bazaar that when Beyoncé made her vision clear, she considered the weight the color has carried across history. "It's deeply spiritual, it's the color of the women's suffrage movement, and for generations Black, indigenous and Latin cultures have used white as a solidarity color," she told the outlet. For Turini herself, "it also represented the 'Lone Star' that rests on the Texas flag. Adorned by the cast it was a reminder that Black people are a critical part of Texas history and culture."

Translate this same tribute into your "Cowboy Carter" tour by championing the power of white visions. Recreate Bey's look with the Simplee Apparel Fur Coat, Pasuout Western Boots in White, and a Hudahunwei Rhinestone Cowgirl Hat. Don't be afraid to play with elements that move, shine, and demand attention. After all, this album isn't about fading into the landscape.

Bella Hadid has lassoed herself a real-life cowboy, and with him, a chic Western style to match. Her take on the aesthetic is far from the familiar rhinestone-studded performer's wardrobe. Instead, she keeps it effortlessly cool and undeniably glamorous. Category is: rodeo meets runway.

In this particular look, she pairs low-rise black leather on the bottom with a metallic bronze backless halter. Recreate your own version with Viligo Black Low Rise Faux Leather Pants and this Naileksi Crochet Halter Top. With loose waves and bronzed skin, she gives us the perfect cowgirl off-duty look. For the "Cowboy Carter" tour, follow Hadid's lead and take the reins on runway-ready ranchwear. Opt for statement cowboy boots and a hat to ground the look in Western heritage.

An interesting strand of Western fashion proving popular in recent years is Gothic Western, which merges the mysticism of the occult with the lore of the Wild West. In the culture, it evokes desert churches, ghost towns, and outlaw folklore. In fashion, it's a marriage of classic cowboy elements with Victorian mourning attire. Beyoncé herself teased the aesthetic on her Instagram just before the launch of "Cowboy Carter."

To bring Gothic Western to the "Cowboy Carter" tour, lean into the eerie elegance of sheer, embroidered blouses and pussy bow collars, like this Allegra K Women's Bell Sleeve Eyelet Top or this Vintage Yiranyijiu Victorian Blouse. Color palettes should feel mysterious; black is always a staple, but shades of cream, faded brown, soft gray, and aged white capture the ghostly, timeworn effect. You'll know you've mastered the form if your reflection looks like it belongs in a sepia-toned daguerreotype, or if you feel as though a spirit might slip through the saloon doors at any moment.

Beyoncé had everyone wanting silver for "Renaissance." Now, she's got the Beyhive racing to craft the perfect "Cowboy Carter" sash. She first introduced it on her album cover, draped across her star-spangled outfit while riding a white horse. Then, her dancers wore their own fabulous "Cowboy Carter" sashes, bringing Western pageantry to one of the biggest televised events in the world.

After Beyoncébowl shattered NFL streaming records and averaged over 27 million viewers, one particularly ingenious fan on TikTok, Kenjah Crafts, posted a DIY tutorial on how to make the sash using two white satin sashes and pre-ruffled red and blue trim. The end product was absolutely inspired, but for those not up for a sewing project, she's also selling them in her Michaels store. However you get your hands on one, it's the perfect finishing touch for anyone embracing the era. Layer over a REORIA beige bodysuit and add a Lidhay Cowboy Hat to complete the look.