It’s no secret that country music is back and better than ever. With the release of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, Lana Del Rey’s upcoming album Lasso and the ever-skyrocketing popularity of Luke Combs, the Nashville-native genre has naturally begun to bleed into other aspects of popular culture.
From Western, ranch-inspired interiors to modern cowboy ensembles, the rugged and vintage charm of the country aesthetic has spurred design-conscious individuals to embark on full-scale makeovers across the board. Rather than being confined to the neck of Colonel Sanders, sparkling bolo ties are becoming a popular accessory among Gen Z-ers, while traditional cowboy chaps are making an unprecedented return.
Other country style enthusiasts have been taking a more Dolly Parton-coded approach to the trend, opting for skin-tight denim dresses bejewelled with rhinestones instead of casually cool, distressed Canadian tuxedos. Cowboy hats are getting the Mirrorball treatment and fringe, suede 70s jackets have returned to retail shopfronts.
You’ll be hard-pressed not to see a pair of weathered vintage cowboy boots while out and about in London’s chicest boroughs. Paired with flowing, white prairie dresses and tousled curls, the only missing accessory is a beaten-up guitar with an embroidered floral strap.
Behind the scenes of her record-breaking Eras Tour, Taylor Swift is gearing up for the re-release of the last two albums in her oeuvre, Reputation, and her oh-so country self-titled debut album. Back in 2009, there was no greater advocate for white frocks and bedazzled cowboy boots than Miss Swift, and we’re more than excited to see her contemporary take on the sartorial trend.
If current Western styling trends are anything to go by, we’re expecting Miss Swift to step out in metallic, spur-adorned boots, flowing patchwork dresses, pleated denim skirts with matching waistcoats and oversized, boyfriend-style denim shirts.
Often paired with matching denim jeans, baggy, pyjama-style denim shirts have proven wildly popular in recent months. Like workwear jackets, they serve as a chic, quotidian accessory for the warmer months that match anything and everything. If you’re looking to take Cowboy chic for a spin, denim shirts are the perfect entry point.
Saddle up cowboys because the country-Western revival isn’t going anywhere, any time soon. Keep scrolling to add an essential denim shirt to your country-fied wardrobe.
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Deanna Relaxed Denim Shirt
Available in sizes 4-18, Hush’s Deanna Denim Shirt is offered in a versatile mid-wash hue with handy, invisible pop button claps. Crafted from 70 per cent cotton and 30 per cent lyocell, the relaxed-fit shirt is equipped with the perfect amount of stretch for ideal, effortless slouchiness.
Buy now £79.00, Hush
Boxy Denim Shirt
This delightful boxy denim shirt from NA-KD blends modern skater girl core with contemporary cowboy trends. Pair the raglan short-sleeve garment with your favourite long, baggy denim shorts and a pair of checkerboard Vans for the ultimate Venice Beach ensemble.
Buy now £64.95, NA-KD
Damson Madder Shell Denim Top
Damson Madder is making waves for its leopard print denim, and this puff-sleeved denim top is no exception. We’re head over heels for the subtly tailored design paired with a flattering V-neck and classic shank button front fastening.
Buy now £80.00, Damson Madder
Overdyed Pop-Over Shirt
Coastal chic enthusiasts are sure to adore this overdyed, pop-over denim shirt from H&M. Offered in a muted, almost verdigris hue, the baggy shirt looks beautiful with matching jeans, but can also be slipped over a swimsuit for chilly morning dips in the British sunshine.
Buy now £77.00, H&M
Curved-Hem Short-Sleeved Denim Shirt
Cropped and baggy, we can’t help but think of Scandinavian style when gazing at the silhouette that this chic denim shirt casts. Paired with slicked-back hair and a tiered maxi skirt, we’re absolutely certain that you’ll get mistaken for a Copenhagen native when wearing this classic, organic cotton piece.
Buy now £85.00, Cos
We The Free Pajama Denim Shirt
Made from ultra-soft denim, this shirt by We The Free has chest pocket details, a shirttail hem with a subtle raw trim and front button closures. It’s perfect for both cosy nights in with friends and stylish days out alike.
Buy now £118.00, Free People
Aligne May Zip Through Denim Top
Crafted with a subtle A-line finish, we adore the 1970s pointed collar and half-zip details of this uber-stylish denim top. We’d style it with matching double denim, or a simple mini skirt and cowboy boots.
Buy now £49.99, Aligne
Classic Contrast Denim Shirt
Purposefully asymmetrical and gloriously oversized, this sustainable shirt from E.L.V denim is cut from upcycled denim to produce a one-of-a-kind garment.
Buy now £90.00, Liberty
Eyelet Cropped Denim Shirt
Gap is known for producing some of the softest, most affordable denim in the game, and this lovely little cropped denim number is no exception. The scalloped hem with eyelet details adds a coquette twist to the classic style.
Buy now £40.00, Gap
Acne Studios Setar contrast-patterned denim shirt
Worthy of the investment, this washed-out, oversized denim shirt from Acne Studios features an intricate palimpsest print of the brand’s name when looked at closely. Gender-neutral and wonderfully versatile, it’ll become a wardrobe staple no matter what trends come and go.
Buy now £600.00, Selfridges
