Have you ever wanted to dress up like a cowgirl but didn’t know how to? Dressing as a cowgirl is a lot interesting. It reminds you of the countryside where a woman herds and tends to cattle on a ranch. This is mostly seen on the western side of the United States of America.
One thing about cowgirl costumes is that you can make it with anything as long as the concept stands (as long it gives the desired cowgirl outcome ). In this guide, you will learn different styles/ideas on how to make cowgirl costumes from different materials. Let’s check the list below together!!
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DIY Sexy Cowgirl Costumes
The easiest way to turn your partner on is to dress up in sexy cowgirl costumes. They will love it and you won’t need any special skills or unbelievable talents. The following tutorials will show you how to make DIY Sexy cowgirl costumes.
1. Sexy Cowgirl Costume
The most essential material used for this cowgirl costume is denim trousers. The trouser was restyled to give a sexy cowgirl vibe. The front of the trouser was removed ( from the button to the thigh) revealing the sexy swimsuit pant that is worn below. This procedure doesn’t require sewing and is very easy. You can follow the details of the DIY cowgirl costume from the link above.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 mins – 1 hour |
| Cost | $50 |
2. How To Dress Like A Cowgirl
Ever wanted to dress like a cowgirl? Ashley Wineland has got all the tricks and tips on what you can wear on different occasions. She started with the casual look (like having brunch in the countryside); a jean dress with brown wicker and a pair of work boots. She explains how jeans look great in brown, black, or silver color – that explains the brown wicker and boot. She doesn’t particularly make any cowgirl dress from scratch but shows you how to make a cowgirl costume from dresses you have already.
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 20 – 50 minutes |
| Cost | $50 – $150 |
3. Space Cowgirl Costume
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 45 minutes |
| Cost | $50 |
Do you know you can create a top-notch space cowgirl that will attract people’s attention by yourself? Yes, let’s look at the process together! To make a space cowgirl costume, you’ll need bright-colored materials and lots of sparkles. You can choose from different styles listed in this guide; the all-silver metallic clothing, sequined fringe skirts, or light-up cowgirl hat and fringe belt. You can recreate the exact costume or add your details to it.
4. Sexy Cowgirl Outfit DIY
You may also love to dress like a cowboy and this is not even difficult to do. Get the different materials you would love to use to create your costume and measure according to your size and cut out. From the trouser, cut off the crotch area then put straps to the belt area to wear it in. After making your shirt, you can add a bit of trim to the hand below the arm.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-3 hours |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
5. DIY Cowgirl Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $12-$24 |
This wonderful costume goes well with a horse made of a doll and a mop stick. Most of the things you will need for this costume are already in your wardrobe. These long boots are already the center of attraction. The blonde wig is a Hannah Montana wig.
6. DIY Cowgirl Halloween Costume
While looking out for the very best DIY cowgirl costume, I stumbled upon this sexy cowgirl costume which is ideal for ladies who want to appear sexy in a cowgirl outfit. Simply put on a black top on a black jacket and a blue jean that the crouch has been cut off. Attach some suspenders so it will be able to stay on the waist.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $10-$20 |
7. DIY Cowboy Halloween Costume
If you need a Halloween costume for yourself, there is always a good way to go about it. This costume used jean velvet pants. Make some markings where you will need to cut off to be worn on another cloth. You can use another fabric to make the shirt too. Then rock your cap and bandana.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-3 hours |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
8. Sexy Cowgirl Costume
Here are some western countryside-inspired cowgirl dresses. There are some important parts of a cowgirl costume that can not be overlooked, or else the costume will not be complete; a nice pair of boots and a wicker. These two make the most of cowgirl costumes. The ornaments are important as well but can be left out. Therefore, as long as you have the boot, wicker, and ornaments ok, any kind of dress in between will surely look like a cowgirl.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 mins |
| Cost | $50 – $200 |
9. DIY Red Hot Cowgirl Costume
This cowgirl is indeed a red hottie. Deadstock fabric can be sustained easily. Add pieces of your cow print to the red trouser. Use the same fabric for the top and add your decorations. I highly recommend this cowgirl outfit for ladies who are looking at trying a sassy look.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $10-$25 |
10. How To Make A Sexy Cowgirl Costume
Do you know you can pick random clothes in your wardrobe and style them into a cowgirl costume? Well, you don’t need many materials. The first cowgirl shown in this video is a western-inspired cowgirl costume; jean trousers, a white crop top with a cowgirl print, a work boot, and a brown sweater. If you have a brown wicker/ cowgirl hat, it will be superb, but it is not necessary. The second cowgirl dress is a little pink dress with a pink cowgirl hat and white boots.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 mins |
| Cost | $50 – $200 |
DIY Cowgirl Costume For Adults
Cowgirl Costumes for adult women. These Cowgirl Costumes for adult women look pretty old-school and innocent to me, but you may make them look sexy if you want, it always depends on how you combine these cowgirl costumes for adult women with accessories. Below is the list of tutorials and detailed information about them.
11. Easy Cowboy/Cowgirl Costume
Here is how to make a cowboy/cowgirl costume using ready-made clothing materials. The materials include jean trousers, a bandana, a belt, a hat, a gun, a vest, and a shirt. However, to make the chaps, you need a felt fabric or faux leather fabric. You can also use the fabric to style the shirt such that it looks more rustic. You’ll need some other materials like paper clips, rhinestones, scissors, and thread to put the fabrics and the clothes together.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 mins |
| Cost | $20 – $50 |
12. DIY Cowgirl Tutorial
A DIY cowgirl costume is not so difficult to recreate and so is makeup for the costume. Begin with the foundation. Pick a shade close to your skin color. Use a concealer under your eyes to get rid of dark circles. You will need a setting powder as well. Take a primer and add to strategic spaces.
This is a really natural look so you can add champagne nude to your eyelid. Fit in your eyeliner and the fake lash. Complete this with a light shade of lipstick. The next step is to brush out your hair and section into different parts and braids. Take a flannel shirt over jeans and a nice hat and you are good to go.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-3 hours |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
13. How To Dress Like A Cowgirl
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 10 -15 minutes |
| Cost | $20 – $30 |
Do you have a button-down shirt (either short or long sleeve), a pair of cowboy boots, a western-style cowboy hat, a bootcut or denim jeans, and a bandana? Then, your costume is
ready. Cowgirl costumes are very practical, fashionable, and very easy to put together.
14. How To Make A Western-Themed Cowgirl Costume
Western-themed cowgirl costumes are so amazing, you get to explore your creative prowess by turning your regular clothes into a cowgirl costume. In this video, Mila Mils uses two packs of rhinestone trim to turn a shirt into a glistering dress. She had the shirt dress on with a big knot above her belly button, jean shorts with a rhinestones belt, a pair of boots, and top it with a themed cowgirl hat. The costume came out nice.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1hour |
| Cost | $100 – $200 |
15. Cowgirl Outfit Idea
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
One of the important things to note about dressing up as a cowgirl is the use of vintage checked shirts, there are a lot of them in different variations. For this cowgirl outfit idea, she used a checked shirt with a pair of blue jeans. For the belt, you can order a cowboy or girl belt from an online store. Don’t forget the cowgirl hat.
16. DIY Cowgirl Summer Bonnet
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1 hour |
| Cost | $20 – $50 |
Wearing a cowgirl summer bonnet will not only give you credit for following the cowgirl trend but also protect your skin against the sun. All you need for this bonnet include craft paint, coordinating fabric, a mason jar lid ring, a hot glue gun, a straw hat, a makeup sponge, a kitchen sponge, and a ribbon. Go get these materials and make a cowgirl bonnet. Then, if you’re looking for ways to spice up the bonny, here are some suggestions according to this guide; vintage brooch earrings, faux pearl, and faux flowers
17. How To Make A Cowgirl Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $10-$25 |
This is fit for a western-themed party or a Halloween party. The first step is to assemble all the things you will need to make this costume. Consider the top, bottom, shoes, accessories, and hair. Layout your costumes properly. To tie the shirt, take the two bottom ends and bow in the middle. You can now add completely components like vests, handkerchief, and belt. Get your accessories and style your hair.
18. DIY Cowgirl Costume
Upcycling is a way of making new things out of old, outdated materials. This cowgirl costume is thrilling. Though, you need some sewing skills and materials like thread, a sewing machine, scissors, and a tape measure. However, this sewing material is important if there’s a need to repurpose the dress or pants. In this video, the pants were bigger than the owner’s. That’s why all the sewing and cutting are necessary.
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 4 – 5 hours |
| Cost | $50 -$70 |
19. How To Make A Fringed Cowgirl Belt
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 10 minutes |
| Cost | $30 |
Do you have an old belt you can upcycle? If yes, here is a great way to make something amazing out of it. All you have to do is to add a tassel/fringe and gems to the belt. Get a hot glue gun, fabric, scissors, a sheriff badge, and some gems/trims/ beads. The meter of fabric depends on the desired length of fringe. Ensure to get a fabric that is good on all sides as you can take the fringe.
20. DIY Glam Cowgirl Costume
This is a really fascinating cowgirl costume and you can try it out at home. Add fabric glue along the edge of the hat and add a thin rhinestone chain to the glue. Add another layer and cut pieces of chai to add to the tip. Do the same for the shirt.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $10-$20 |
21. Cowgirl Costume Idea
| Level | Easy |
| Cost | $10-$20 |
This is a classy costume that is sexy. It can be used for adults and children. All you need to put on is a blue shirt, blue shorts, a black hat, a red handkerchief, and brown boots. For the shirt, put it on and tie the tip of the shirt to make a semi crop top. Fold the bandana into a triangle and tie to the back so the front tip can be in front.
22. DIY Cowgirl Outfits For Summer
Summer is on its way and you don’t know how to go about dressing in a cowgirl costume during this period, here are some great style inspirations to get you started. Some denim dresses with or without hats and boots will look amazing, and slitted skirts, armless tops, boots, and hats will look great as well. A Short and a shirt with boots and a hat will also get you the vibes of a cowgirl.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 10 minutes |
| Cost | $20 – $50 |
23. DIY Toy Story Cowgirl Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-3 hours |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
If you have ever watched Toy Story, this cowgirl costume should bring back some sweet memories. This is a really creative costume that has cow print on the tip of an A cut jean. Put on a white shirt that has paints of yellow on the shoulder and wrist. Your rodeo hat is a game-changer.
24. Cowgirl Outfit DIY
You will need approximately 5 yards of fabric for this cowgirl outfit. However, you might need more or less of the fabric depending on if you want to make a hat and stick out of it or not. Before you start cutting the fabric, look out for the stretchy side; if it’s stretching on all sides, you don’t have to worry but if it’s only stretching on two sides, you will need to look out so as not to start cutting from the non-stretching side. Start by cutting the pieces for the leotard, then the boot, the hat, and the stick.
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 1 – 2 hours |
| Cost | $50 – $100 |
25. Jessie The Cowgirl Costume
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 5 – 10 hours |
| Cost | $50 – $200 |
The creator in this guide made a Jessie the cowgirl costume with little to no cost as she used what she had around. She made the chaps from old, ripped pants with fabric glue. The shirt was a button-down one and the yellow and red print on the shirt was fine with screen printing ink and a rick rack-shaped pattern respectively. The hat was black, but she covered it with a hot glue gun to make it paintable, and she later painted it red.
26. Making A Cowgirl Costume
There are different ways of styling cowgirl costumes but anything that has jeans or browning color always gets the attention. In this video, there is a display of different styles of cowgirl costumes, and the style with jeans, white shirt, brown belt, brown boot, and brown hat gets the look. If you’ve been wondering how to style your cowgirl costume for spring, then here are some amazing style inspirations. Check them out.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 10 minutes |
| Cost | $10 – $50 |
27. How To Turn A Collar Shirt Into A CowGirl Shirt
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Cost | $50 – $80 |
This is how to turn a collared shirt into a cowgirl shirt. The resulting cowboy/cowgirl shirt is amazing when paired with jeans or a skirt, boots, and a hat. Here are what you need for the shirt: a patterned fabric, piping, and pearl snaps. However, the amount of fabric needed depends on the size of the shirt. ⅜ yard is enough for a toddler shirt. Gather the materials now
and start making something.
28. Cowgirl Makeup, Hair & Costume
You’ve gotten your cowgirl costume ready but you don’t know what to do with your hair or face! Look here, let’s learn how to apply cowgirl makeup and styled hair. Start by applying a foundation; this will make the face look natural and give you a lot of coverage. Apply concealer next, under your eyes to get rid of any dark circles. Then apply powder, eyelid primer, lashes, eyeliner, and lip gloss. Then, separate your hair into two even parts and make french broad with each part.
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 1 – 2 hours |
| Cost | $100 – $150 |
DIY Cowgirl Halloween Costume
If you’re following the Halloween costumes and themed party trend you would have seen cowgirl costumes all over. Halloween cowgirl costumes are super amazing because you don’t have to spend so much, some random clothes in your closet will do with a little touch of creativity.
29. DIY Cowgirl Halloween Costume
If you want a cowgirl costume that requires minimal effort and no sewing, this particular style is what you’re looking for! Start by making the chaps; get a pant, boot cut, or flared trousers for this – ensure the pants are not skinny. To make the slit chaps, cut off the ass of the pants leaving only the waistband. When cutting the slit, remember how tall you are and ensure the length is correct to have the slit halfway off your thigh.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1 – 2 hours |
| Cost | $50 – $100 |
30. How To Sew Cowboy Costume
While researching I also stumbled upon a cowboy costume. The first step for this sexy costume is to get a denim jacket as the base. Trace and cut out, evict the part around the crouch. Measure the waist then attach a band. Design on the trouser and jacket with stones.
| Level | Intermediate |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $20-$30 |
31. How To Make A Cowgirl Halloween Costume
Who wants to spend a fortune on a costume when you can easily pick random clothes from your closet and maneuver them into something amazing using materials you can buy for less than $20 on amazon? If you’re a last-minute person and you’re looking for what to wear, this video guide is for you. Pick a black beret, white gloves, red suspenders, black shorts, black tights, and a black & white shirt. And boom! Your Halloween costume is ready.
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Cost | $20 |
32. Easy Cowgirl Costume DIY
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 1- 2 hours |
| Cost | $50 |
This is a no-sew cowgirl Halloween costume and it is very easy to put together. Check your closet for a white long sleeve shirt, and a pair of jeans. If you can get other necessary things required for the costume, you can order from Amazon. To giddy up the jeans, get a brown suede fabric and cut it into thin strips of 6 inches. Then, use a hot glue gun to attach the strips to the side of the jeans and sling the seams in a single layer.
33. DIY Halloween Space Cowgirl
I love the cowgirl style given by this Halloween space cowgirl costume, starting from the makeup, the dress, the hair, and the hat. The costume is pink-themed and that makes everything look brighter than a touch of gold here and there to make it shine. If you have a golden dress, then you can make do with it but if not, you might need to get some golden dresses with some kind of fringe. Get a pink hairdo and pinky makeup and you’re good to go.
| Level | Hard |
| Time | 3 – 5 hours |
| Cost | $50 – $150 |
DIY Toddler Cowgirl Costume
Kit up your kid with a cowboy/ cowgirl costume during Halloween and let them have the most amazing moments. Among the cowboy/cowgirl costumes famous among the kids is the sheriff Callie, kids love this! However, you can come up with other amazing cowboy/cowgirl styles for them.
34. DIY Cowgirl Costume With Horse
| Level | Medium |
| Time | 3 hours |
| Cost | $50 – $70 |
Since horses are part of a cowgirl lifestyle, you can make fake horses complete your kids’ cowgirl costumes. The horse is made from pieces of plywood and it’s very easy to put together. There are two ways to finish the horse; you can decoupage it or spray paint it. If you decoupage the horse, it will become a bit less sturdy but it will save up at least 1 hour of your time. On the other hand, spray painting is great but takes up a lot of your time.
35. Quick Toddler Cowgirl Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 minutes |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
You need only five materials to complete this toddler cowgirl costume: a plaid shirt, straw cowboy hat, denim skirt, Western cowboy boots, and DIY stick horse. All the materials except the stick cost up to $46. The costume is very easy to put together and cheap. I’m sure your baby girl is going to like the outcome of the costume. To make the DIY stick, you can check the link above for further details.
36. DIY Sheriff Callie Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 Hours |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
Check out this sheriff Callie costume and recreate it for your kid. Kids love sheriff Callie anyways. Before you start, you can get/create a template for each part of the costume, this will make the work easier. Once you get the templates, cut out pieces for the hat, and then the bandana as well. The making process is quite easy to follow, the full tutorial can be seen by clicking the link.
37. DIY Cowgirl Costume For Kids
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $20-$25 |
Here is a simple cowgirl costume you can put together for your kids. This sibling cowgirl costume is very easy and cheap. Plaid shirts are perfect for coordinating western-themed looks for siblings. The plaid shirt goes well with denim jeans and that’s one extraordinary look. Top the look with a cowgirl hat, bandana, and boot, and let your kids have fun.
38. DIY Cowgirl Outfit
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $10-$20 |
This makes the child look beautiful and confident. This can be easily put together because all the materials are readily made available. The hat has a star label on it with a rope that dangles right below the neck. A ponytail hairdo will make the job easier. The armless jean jacket was gotten from a store online.
39. DIY Jessie From Toy Story Costume
The toy story character, Jessie, is an amazing cowgirl with sparking colors to match her outfit. All the items to make this costume can be gotten from the store. You will need jean paint, a white shirt, a cow skin print, yarn, trim, fabric paint, hat, and belt. Mark lines on the shirt and add the yellow fabric paint. Attach the cow print to the jeans. Glue the trim to the shirt and make the Jessie ‘s hair too.
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $10-$25 |
40. DIY Little Cowgirl Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Cost | $5-$10 |
This cute little cowgirl will surely make your day. If you need a DIY cowgirl costume for your kids then you can start off with this amazing beauty. This is super fun and safe to make. You will need navy blue tulle for the tutu, a white dance leotard, cow print leg warmers, a red bandana, and a play cowboy hat. Assemble all these materials and put on your child.
41. DIY Toy Story Jessie Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-3 hours |
| Cost | $15-$25 |
If your daughter is a fan of the toy story cartoon then you can easily make this costume of Jessie for her. You will need a white collared shirt, jeans, paintbrushes, black fabric paint, scissors, felt fabric paint, and so on. To make this, paint the top of the shirt a yellow and the sleeves. Apply the felt on those areas too. Attach everything you need to.
42. Denim Cowgirl Skirt Costume
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 1-2 hours |
| Cost | $10-$15 |
This project will not take so much of your time. Making this costume is as easy as getting a big denim skirt and a white little top to take the stress away from you. If your skirt is too long, you can always cut the base and measure accordingly, sew and add a ribbon.
43. Easy CowGirl Costume For Little Girl
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 30 mins – 1 hour |
| Cost | $10-$20 |
This is a really classy costume for a girl child. A lot of it calls out to jeans since the child uses a jean jacket and a pair of jean shorts. The short is folded in and a slit brown cloth is wrapped around the bottom of the short. The brown cloth is a slit in several places. She puts on a patterned shirt with a red bandana as a muffler. It goes with a hat and boots.
44. DIY Sheriff Callie Costume For Kid
| Level | Easy |
| Time | 10 – 30 minutes |
| Cost | $30 |
Do you have any fans of Sheriff Callie in your house? Do you want to surprise that person by making a sheriff Callie costume for them during Halloween? If yes, then this super cute costume will be the talk of the town during Halloween. You don’t have to do much to achieve this cutie, all you have to do is to get jean leggings, a white leotard/long-sleeve shirt, a pink cowgirl hat & bandana, a sheriff badge, a vest, and pink cowgirl boots.
Conclusion
We hope that after reading this post on how to make a DIY Cowgirl Costume, you will be well on your way to mastering the creation of homemade cowgirl apparel. We know there is a lot to learn, but it is almost so easy that it feels like child’s play! In your future endeavors in crafting homemade apparel, we are certain that you will be able to create even better outfits for yourself.
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