Western wear is enjoying a moment (thanks to artists like Beyoncé and Bad Bunny) and it's time to suit up! In the coming weeks, cities throughout the Southwest will be hosting raucous rodeo events and music festivals and concerts will be traveling through, begging you to dress with western flair! Whether you are new to the world of cowboy boots, vests, cow print and cowboy hats or a committed country girl, Melrose has everything you need to embrace the pop culture and western wear collision! Whether you are looking for a more traditional western wear look, something flashy and glittery, or a more subversive fusion of urban glam mashed up with the rugged aesthetics of traditional cowgirl apparel, we have what you need to look your most rootin' tootin' fabulous!

Bubblegum Cowgirl

Thanks to the continued cultural resonance of last year's Barbie film, pink is still in! If you want to mix a little hyper feminine Barbie glam with a touch of rough and tumble western wear, we have the look for you! This glossy, bow knot spaghetti strap top from Chocolate ($16.99) is peak Barbiecore, but paired with a black cowboy hat ($16.99), black denim skirt ($16.99) and black cowboy boots ($34.99) you have delightful fusion of two aesthetics that is sure to turn heads and earn you the tip of the hat from every interested passerby. Dial up the glam with bigger, blingier accessories or keep it a little more low key with more modest accessory choices, it's up to you!

If you want to lean away from the Jonny Cash-esque "Man in Black" western aesthetic and boot scootin boogie toward more of a Barbiecore take on western wear, pair this top with white jeans, white cowboy boots and a cow print cowboy hat for a playful western wear look that is sure to draw attention.

All that Glitters...

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but, when on a budget, rhinestones will do! Melrose has a selection of styles featuring rhinestone fringe that are sure to turn heads. Fringe is great for giving your look a sense of movement and the sparkle of rhinestones make the movement even more captivating. In our first look, we have a Blue Leopard rhinestone fringe spaghetti strap top ($24.99) that features vertical stripes of rhinestones that extend beyond the hem of the top creating gorgeous icicle like fringe. We've paired this top with pleather ruched shorts ($14.99), black cowboy hat ($16.99) and bright red cowboy boots ($34.99) for a really edgy western wear look!

Perhaps pleather shorts are not your jam, you could opt for an asymmetrical rhinestone fringe dress from Blue Leopard ($24.99)! This 40" dress features simple and timeless cut made special by the rhinestone fringe that lines its hem. With a pair of Mary Jane heels and a glitzy headpiece, this dress gives off strong 1920s flapper vibes, but styled with bright red cowboy boots ($34.99) and a cow print cowboy hat, you will look like you are ready to lasso someone special while two stepping at your favorite dance hall!

The Real McCoy...

If you are looking for something that registers as more "traditional" this is the look for you! This look leans heavily on denim and earth tones to not upset western wear traditionalists. This look isn’t without fun flourishes however, the Hot Kiss flared jeans ($19.99) are far more playful and fun than your average boot cut jeans. Likewise, the Bozzolo three button wide neck crop top ($7.99) is certainly far sexier than a traditional button up shirt, and the Diamante denim hi/lo shacket ($22.99) offers a fresh twist on a staple style with some distress details that give it a suitably rugged look. The Fortune cowboy boots with their 1.5” heels ($34.99) and cowboy hat ($12.99) keep things grounded though by adhering close to convention. Finally, a tortoise shell buckle macramé belt ($6.99) ties it all together. 

Rhinestone Cowgirl

If you want to buck tradition and really stand out while still fitting in, we have something to fit that need too. Rhinestones and pleather may not be top of mind when you think of Rodeo wear, but googling what Country music stars wore in the 1960s and 1970s will show you that such fabulous looks are not unprecedented. We start things off pretty tame with a Full Circle fleece drop shoulder sweatshirt ($7.00) but then comes the Chocolate pleather pants ($21.99) and it’s clear that this isn’t a paint by numbers rodeo look… The Illuma shimmer cowboy hat ($12.99) and Forever rhinestone cowboy booties ($34.99) ensure that you literally sparkle from head to toe. Throw in a Love Tree Sherpa lined denim jacket (22.99) if the weather calls for it and then cap it off with the silver tone metal Illuma belt ($6.99) for a complete look. Our only other recommendation is a rhinestone lasso to snare the cowboy or cowgirl of your dreams!