Women's Cowboy Hats

I live in Brooklyn. Not exactly cowboy country. But I’ve been wearing cowboy hats regularly for two years now, and the looks I get range from curious to complimentary, never mocking. The key is adapting western elements to urban environments instead of transplanting full cowboy aesthetics to city streets. You can’t dress like you’re in […]

I never thought I’d be the person wearing cowboy hats. Grew up on the East Coast, lived in cities my whole life, wouldn’t know a ranch from a petting zoo. Then I visited Nashville three years ago, bought a hat on a whim, and suddenly I’m that girl who wears cowboy hats to brunch. The […]

I used to think cowboy hats were inherently maximalist – big, bold, attention-grabbing accessories that demanded elaborate outfits to match. Then I discovered minimalist fashion and realized the hats actually work better with less. The minimalist approach to cowboy hats strips away everything unnecessary and focuses on quality, simplicity, and intentional styling. It’s the opposite […]

I almost left my cowboy hat home on my last trip because I thought it would be too much hassle. Then I remembered how much I regretted not bringing one on my previous vacation and shoved it in my bag anyway. That hat became one of the most useful things I packed. Sun protection, instant […]

I never thought cowboy hats belonged in urban streetwear until I saw someone in Brooklyn wearing one with an oversized blazer and sneakers. It completely changed how I viewed Western accessories in city fashion. The Western streetwear fusion has been building for a few years now, blending rugged Americana elements with modern urban style. It’s […]

Last year I showed up to a three-day music festival with carefully planned outfits and a brand-new cowboy hat. By day two, I’d abandoned most of my original plans because nothing worked the way I thought it would in real festival conditions. Festivals are brutal on both your body and your wardrobe. It’s hot, dusty, […]

I bought my first cowboy hat three years ago for a music festival and felt completely ridiculous wearing it. The thing sat in my closet for months because I couldn’t figure out how to style it without looking like I was in costume. Then I saw someone at a coffee shop wearing one with jeans […]