It’s been quite the journey with my yearly chuckles about donning a cowboy hat and chaps. Well, the laughter stops here because this year, I’m all in – the Western look isn’t just a fleeting fancy; it’s a full-on style embrace for me!
This year is all about exploration, diving headfirst into fresh styles and wardrobes. And let me tell you, the cowboy aesthetic has roped me in. You’re not seeing things; that’s me, swathed in denim. I’m talking denim jacket and jeans, all snagged from Amazon Fashion. Who would’ve thought?
Now, don’t think for a second that my love for suits has ridden off into the sunset. Suits are still my first love, but variety is the spice of life, right? And I’m here to spice things up. Here’s the tweet that inspired me to try this look. Check out the layering in the last image.
Shorts and jeans can also be great. But in the photos below, you can see how the shorts have a more interesting flared silhouette. The denim outfit involves some layering. The silhouette is more interesting than just jeans + Hanes t-shirt. pic.twitter.com/EiAXlZTOKf
— derek guy (@dieworkwear) December 21, 2023
Let me walk you through my latest find – a cozy fleece shirt, also from Amazon Fashion. Layered over my denim jacket, it’s like a Western layer cake. I can almost hear the ‘Yee-haw’ echoing through the streets of the Bronx. What do you think? Is it a look?
Amazon Essentials Men’s Long-Sleeve Polar Fleece Shirt Jacket
$29.90 $16.40 -45% OFF
- Runs small
- 100% Polyester
- Actually pretty cozy
For those curious about the specifics, here’s the rundown of my outfit: the fleece shirt is a size medium, perfect for my 5’7″, 150-pound frame. The jean jacket? A size 40. Underneath, I’ve got a size small T-shirt and a size 30 belt cinching it all together.
Wrangler Men’s Western Style Lined Denim Jacket
$69.93
- Traditional western styling
- 100% Cotton
- Very Stiff
And here’s a little insider scoop – I scoured Amazon for men’s high-waisted jeans but came up empty. However, I wasn’t about to let that stop me. I ventured into the women’s section, got myself a size 10 in bootcut, and voila! Paired with some sleek Chelsea boots, it’s a match made in style heaven.
Amazon Essentials Women’s Mid-Rise Slim Bootcut Jean
$34.90 $33.30 -5% OFF
- I’m wearing a size 1o
- 80% Cotton, 18% Polyester, 2% Elastane
- Tiny Pockets
Oh, and did I mention the best part? With Amazon Prime, you can ‘Try Before You Buy,’ so you can wrangle up a bunch of sizes to see which one fits just right.
But wait, there’s more! To really lasso in that cowboy vibe, I also grabbed a denim shirt from – you guessed it – Amazon Fashion. And for those occasions when I need to spruce up my cowboy credentials, I’ve got a little trick up my sleeve – a bolo tie. Now I’m just a fancy rodeo or a square dance short of going full cowboy.
Wrangler Men’s Cowboy Cut Western Long Sleeve Snap Work Shirt Firm Finish
$38.00 $34.51 -9% OFF
- Traditional western styling
- 100% Cotton
- Snap Bottons
If you’re itching to recreate this look or find your own Western-inspired pieces, mosey on over to my Amazon storefront. You’ll find all the gear that’s transformed me from a dandy in the Bronx to a dandy on the range.
So, what do you say? Are you ready to join me on this style frontier? Let’s ride into this fashion sunset together. Yee-haw!