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This year’s theme is “Cowboy Cool.” We have picked a theme for the opening party and awards celebration for fun. Don’t overthink it! The goal is to have a good time, relax and connect with your peers. You don’t have to dress up! But we would LOVE to see your interpretation of COWBOY COOL!

“Cowboy Cool” Attire Style Guide

Modern Relaxed Western

“Cowboy Cool” blends Western-inspired elements with contemporary style for a relaxed yet put-together look. This isn’t about costumes—it’s about incorporating subtle Western touches into your modern wardrobe for a stylish, effortless vibe.

We have provided search suggestions under each element to help you find relevant visual examples so you can adapt the theme to your personal style and comfort level.

Key Elements with Visual Reference Suggestions

Denim Done Right

• Premium jeans: Opt for well-fitted, quality denim in darker washes
  Search: “premium dark wash denim” or “selvedge denim modern outfit”
• Denim on top: Chambray shirts or refined denim jackets
  Search: “modern chambray shirt styling” or “minimalist denim jacket outfit”
• Modern denim pieces: Consider denim jumpsuits, shirt-dresses, or tailored denim blazers
  Search: “tailored denim blazer” or “modern denim jumpsuit”
  
  

Relaxed Tops

• Elevated basics: Simple tees or tanks in quality fabrics
  Search: “premium basics styling” or “elevated t-shirt outfit”
• Button-downs: Untucked or half-tucked with sleeves rolled up
  Search: “casual western button down modern” or “relaxed ranch shirt styling”
• Textured pieces: Linen, soft cotton, or subtle patterns that evoke Western landscapes
  Search: “textured neutral tops” or “southwestern pattern subtle shirt”
  
  

Cool Layers

• Casual blazers: Unstructured or slightly relaxed fit
  Search: “unstructured blazer casual style” or “relaxed blazer with jeans”
• Overshirts: In earthy tones or subtle plaids
  Search: “modern overshirt styling” or “earth tone shirt jacket outfit”
• Light jackets: With minimal Western details
  Search: “modern western jacket minimal” or “contemporary ranch jacket”
  
  

Footwear Options

• Modern boots: Ankle boots, Chelsea boots, or low-heeled Western-inspired footwear
  Search: “modern ankle boots outfit” or “contemporary western boot style”
• Dressed-up sneakers: Clean, minimalist styles in leather or suede
  Search: “premium leather sneakers outfit” or “suede minimal sneakers style”
• Casual dress shoes: Desert boots or loafers in earthy tones
  Search: “desert boots modern styling” or “casual loafers with jeans”
  
  

Relaxed Accessories

• Understated Western: Simple bolo ties, bandanas as pocket squares or neck scarves
  Search: “modern bolo tie styling” or “bandana neckerchief contemporary”
• Modern metals: Minimal silver or brass accessories
  Search: “minimal silver jewelry western” or “contemporary southwestern jewelry”
• Leather details: Quality belts with interesting but not oversized buckles
  Search: “quality leather belt silver buckle” or “modern western belt minimal”
• Hats: Optional – simple, well-shaped Western-inspired hats
  Search: “modern western hat style” or “minimal cowboy hat outfit”

Style Approaches with Visual References

Minimalist Western

One or two subtle Western elements paired with modern, clean-lined pieces
Search: “minimalist western fashion” or “subtle cowboy style modern”

Modern Ranch

Contemporary silhouettes with relaxed Western influences
Search: “contemporary ranch style” or “modern western casual outfit”

Urban Cowboy

City sophistication meets Western ease
Search: “urban cowboy style modern” or “city western fashion minimal”

Pinterest Boards to Consider

For visual inspiration, you could create or browse Pinterest boards with search terms like:

• “Modern Western Fashion”
• “Contemporary Cowboy Style”
• “Minimalist Ranch Wear”
• “Urban Western Outfits”
• “Relaxed Cowboy Cool”