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Beyoncé officially hit the stage for her Cowboy Carter tour on April 28 at SoFi Stadium, her first stop on a nine-city global trek. From flying over the crowd in a red convertible and a larger-than-life neon-lit horseshoe, to singing “Protector” with her daughters Rumi and Blue Ivy beside her, Queen Bey performed a “powerful statement on country,” as we put it, celebrating her Grammy-winning album to a packed house in Los Angeles.
“It’s my first time singing these songs,” Beyoncé told the crowd. And for fans who attended Monday night’s show in L.A., it was also the first time we got to show off our Cowboy Carter tour style.
Before the concert even began, the year’s most-anticipated tour also became its most stylish to boot: Fans wore everything from Cowboy Carter-inspired sashes to bedazzled cowboy hats and sleek leather boots alike to experience Queen Bey’s tour opener.
“Beyoncé’s three-hour performance at SoFi Stadium on Monday night was a beast to digest,” Rolling Stone‘s Tomás Mier wrote of the Cowboy Carter tour opener. “It also reminded her audience exactly how she’s paved a lane of her own, packing the set with the country-tinged songs off Cowboy Carter while calling back to its ballroom-inspired predecessor, Renaissance, multiple times.”
Heading to one of Beyoncé’s concerts and shopping for your Cowboy Carter tour outfit? Read on for our style guide.
Here’s what to wear to one of Bey’s upcoming Cowboy Carter tour stops, from classic accessories to must-have cowboy boots, chic investment pieces to our current favorite pair of Levi’s.
First things first: You’re probably going to want to throw on a cowboy hat for when Bey runs through (nearly all of) Cowboy Carter during the show. Classic, structured, durable, and versatile, this simple Stetson pick goes with any look and, importantly, comes in a range of sizes from small to XL.
Not to spoil the set list, but Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour includes an electric rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” along with plenty of Americana style. If you’re looking for an easy way to work it into your concert look, this cowboy hat gets the job done — without breaking the bank.
When in doubt, throw on a denim trucker jacket, like this pick from H&M. The loose-fitting outerwear staple comes in gray-blue (pictured above), as well as a pale blue color, both of which pair best with crisp, pleated bootcut pants or H&M’s matching baggy jeans.
Whether you wear it on its own or layered underneath an oversized denim jacket, this H&M top checks all the Cowboy Carter tour style boxes. We like its slightly boxy, modern shape and dark gray color. Also available in light blue, it comes in a variety of sizes, from XS up to 3XL. Styling tip: Pair it with this felted wool cowboy hat.
Once you’ve settled on your statement pieces, an easy accessory to add to your Cowboy Carter tour fit is a simple bandana, like this pick from Abercrombie. At just $20, it comes in a variety of colors and patterns, making it simple to match to the rest of your look.
Cowboy boots are a no-brainer for seeing Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour. And while any pair will do the trick, we love wearing our Tecovas Cartwright boots. We threw on our vintage pair for the tour’s opening night with some denim. Better than their classic look? They’re comfortable enough to stand on your feet and dance all three-plus hours of the show.
Bode is one of the world’s coolest menswear shops — and this suede jacket proves why. Yes, the brand’s Seventies-inspired Appliquéd Colour-Block Fringed Suede Jacket doesn’t come cheap, but it’s a worthy investment that will look right at home at any one of Queen Bey’s upcoming tour stops thanks to its Western-meets-Americana style.
In the words of Bey: “Denim on denim on denim.” We own these classic Levi’s 517s, a streamlined pair of jeans with a bootcut fit that you’ll want to wear with your best pair of cowboy boots and a denim jacket or cowboy hat.
The best thing about this suede fringe jacket? It’s a chic, timeless staple to wear to the Cowboy Carter tour, and a piece that you can keep turning to for years to come. Styled with a skirt, denim pants, or shorts, it’s a versatile-and-fun denim jacket alternative.
If you don’t want to commit to a full fringe jacket but still want the look, go with this oversized button-up from Urban Outfitters boasts dramatic pink fringe detailing on the front of the top.
Beyoncé donned a stylish denim hat in a shoot for her Levi’s campaign — and you can rock one, too. This Levi’s denim Rodeo Hat boasts a comfortable fit in cotton fabric, along with a subtle, mostly flat brim. (It runs slightly big, per the brand.) Pair it with some selvedge and a crisp white T-shirt.
