Country Music Stars Have Big Impact On Women’s Western Fashion
- By Lisa Anthony
- Published 09/14/2009
- Womens Interest
- Unrated
More people than ever before are adopting the country lifestyle and western fashion. The July issue of SHAPE magazine featuring LeAnn Rimes, Martina McBride, and Julianne Hough is a glaring example of how the image of cowgirls and country music continues to change. These three country music singers look absolutely stunning in their bikinis and provide a much different image of country and western. I am sure this cover has raised some eyebrows from those “traditionalists” of country music and western fashion. These changes undeniably continue to bring more attention to country music and the country life in general. More people than ever before are adopting the country lifestyle and western fashion.
Check out the spring issue of American Cowboy magazine which highlights this phenomenon as well. There is a great spring fashion article in this issue. You will notice many of the subtle changes that are happening to women’s western fashions. Tanks and strapped blouses are replacing traditional western shirts. Softer colors are in. Even the styles of denim jeans are more modern with all their fancy stitching. It’s not the standard Wranglers anymore. Western cowgirl boots continue to become more fashionable and colorful as well. Justin boots launched a brand of boots just for women last year called the Gypsy collection. You can also pick up copies of magazines like “Cowboys and Indians” and “Western Horseman” to see numerous pages of these new styles. Wild designs and colors of boots, purses and clothes abound. Its no wonder more women are
embracing the western fashion craze. The other explosion in women’s western fashion has been characterized as Cowgirl BLING. Bright, exciting, sparkling, and dazzling is the theme. Yes, the word “Bling” has many country and western traditionalists in an uproar as well, but you can’t deny the popularity of it.
The changes in women’s western dress have enabled western jewelry fashion to become even more prominent. Once again, with the transition to tanks and strapped blouses, western jewelry is taking the center stage of making your statement. Things like chunky necklaces of turquoise and coral are extremely popular and look absolutely exciting. Even traditional southwest sterling silver and turquoise combination's are finding their way into more mainstream styles of fashion. They are not just for blue jeans and cowgirl hats anymore. They are even finding their way onto the runways in New York!
So what is driving all this change? Perhaps it’s our zest to return to the great American western lifestyle and its simplicity. Maybe more people are tired of the endless parades of fashions that don’t last. American western fashion has been around for centuries. It could be where we started this article, as country music evolves and becomes more main stream popular, so does western fashion. Whatever it is driving these changes and the popularity, this author loves it! Not just because my business revolves around the western lifestyle, but because these changes are so AMERICAN! God Bless America.
As a courtesy you can see the front cover picture of these beautiful Country Music stars by visiting my blog at http://kickbootaccessories.com/blog/.
Check out the spring issue of American Cowboy magazine which highlights this phenomenon as well. There is a great spring fashion article in this issue. You will notice many of the subtle changes that are happening to women’s western fashions. Tanks and strapped blouses are replacing traditional western shirts. Softer colors are in. Even the styles of denim jeans are more modern with all their fancy stitching. It’s not the standard Wranglers anymore. Western cowgirl boots continue to become more fashionable and colorful as well. Justin boots launched a brand of boots just for women last year called the Gypsy collection. You can also pick up copies of magazines like “Cowboys and Indians” and “Western Horseman” to see numerous pages of these new styles. Wild designs and colors of boots, purses and clothes abound. Its no wonder more women are
The changes in women’s western dress have enabled western jewelry fashion to become even more prominent. Once again, with the transition to tanks and strapped blouses, western jewelry is taking the center stage of making your statement. Things like chunky necklaces of turquoise and coral are extremely popular and look absolutely exciting. Even traditional southwest sterling silver and turquoise combination's are finding their way into more mainstream styles of fashion. They are not just for blue jeans and cowgirl hats anymore. They are even finding their way onto the runways in New York!
So what is driving all this change? Perhaps it’s our zest to return to the great American western lifestyle and its simplicity. Maybe more people are tired of the endless parades of fashions that don’t last. American western fashion has been around for centuries. It could be where we started this article, as country music evolves and becomes more main stream popular, so does western fashion. Whatever it is driving these changes and the popularity, this author loves it! Not just because my business revolves around the western lifestyle, but because these changes are so AMERICAN! God Bless America.
As a courtesy you can see the front cover picture of these beautiful Country Music stars by visiting my blog at http://kickbootaccessories.com/blog/.
Lisa Anthony
Lisa Anthony is a long time fan and student of women's western fashion. She has studied western fashion and boot accessories dating back to the 1800's. Lisa is the owner of http://www.kickbootaccessories.com. She is also a dedicated western home decorating expert and has decorated many homes.
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