Ranch Girl Summer Is In Full Swing—Here’s How to Wear It (Without Actually Owning a Horse)
Cowboy boots on sidewalks. Gingham bikinis on TikTok. Straw hats at Whole Foods. Welcome to Ranch Girl Summer—2025’s hottest, dustiest, most scroll-worthy fashion trend.
Fueled by Bella Hadid’s now-iconic photo dumps in cutoff shorts and prairie blouses, this Western-inspired aesthetic has fully galloped into the mainstream. It’s all over your Instagram feed. It’s in that TikTok carousel of girls line dancing in boots. And yes, it’s also quietly sitting in your closet, waiting to be styled with a little more yeehaw.
At Cordsmiff, we’ve wrangled the trend and added our own indie-leaning twist. Whether you’re two-stepping at a festival, stomping down a city block, or dreaming of a dirt-road summer, we’ve got the graphic tees, bandanas, and accessories to get you into the saddle—metaphorically.
🤠 What Is “Ranch Girl Summer,” Anyway?
First coined by fashion TikTokers and pushed into viral orbit by Bella Hadid’s rural baddie energy, Ranch Girl Summer is a dusty love letter to Western Americana. But it’s not your dad’s rodeo jacket—it’s a fashion remix with just enough irony.
This look isn’t about realism. You don’t have to ride horses or even leave the city. Ranch Girl Summer is about the fantasy of escape—wide open skies, vintage pickups, and sun-faded denim. It mixes traditional cowboy gear with coquette-core hints and social-media-savvy styling.
On TikTok:
@bamasunset layered three thrifted bandanas into a halter top and wore them with jorts and cowboy boots.
@gracecheyenne styled a bikini under an oversized linen button-down, then tied a floral scarf around her cowgirl hat.
@styledbylilah wore a “Ride Your Own Trail” tee with faux suede fringe shorts and a can of PBR.
On Instagram:
Carousels are heavy with rustic wood fences, abandoned gas stations, and golden-hour filter edits.
#ranchgirlsummer has racked up over 82k posts (and climbing).
Influencers are showing off “day-to-night” cowgirl looks—swimsuit by day, boots and bandana by night.
🐴 Key Wardrobe Pieces You’ll See Everywhere
Let’s break it down. You don’t need to go full Yellowstone, but these pieces are essential:
Cowboy Boots – Classic or embroidered, they go with literally everything.
Gingham & Denim – Especially for bikinis, cutoff shorts, and button-ups.
Wide-Brim Hats – Straw or felt. Bigger = better.
Bandanas & Scarves – Tie it around your neck, bag, or boots.
Statement Jewelry – Layered silver and turquoise for the win.
Earthy Tones – Think rust, sand, sage, and sun-faded denim.
🧢 For the Ranch Guys Too (Or Anyone Cowboy-Curious)
Ranch Girl Summer isn’t just for the girls—it’s gender-free and ready for anyone to rock.
Try:
Weekend Ranch Hand Tee
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328292371)Western Skull Tee – “Ride Your Own Trail”
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328267832)Desert Rose Motel Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341733780)
Pair with vintage denim, desert boots, or a wide-brim hat. TikTok creators like @cowboyinbrooklyn and @lukesstyled are already doing it.
🔥 How to Style Ranch Girl Summer with Cordsmiff
You don’t need a full rodeo wardrobe—just a few pieces styled the right way. Here are four Cordsmiff-approved outfit ideas:
1. The Festival Look
Wild & Free Cactus Tee
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328263244)Western Floral Rodeo Bandana
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341773059) tied halter-style
Vibe: Dancing in boots under string lights.
2. Romantic Cowgirl Core
Meet Me Under the Marigolds Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341725099)White sundress + boots
Vibe: Fairground flirt with vintage flair.
3. Dusty Desert Wanderer
Desert Bloom Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341723929)Black tank + cargo skirt + boots
Vibe: Late-night road trip meets desert motel sign.
4. Gender-Free Ranchcore
Western Skull Tee – “Ride Your Own Trail”
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328267832)Weekend Ranch Hand Tee
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328292371)Desert Rose Motel Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341733780) tucked in your belt loop
Vibe: Indie playlist cowboy.
📱 Social Media Prompts
IG Captions:
“Main character energy: cowgirl edition 🤠”
“Bella Hadid but dusty”
“Don’t talk to me unless you’ve owned a bandana”
TikTok Ideas:
“POV: It’s Ranch Girl Summer and I’m not coming back to the city”
“5 ways to style a scarf but make it western”
“Styling my Cordsmiff fit for a honky-tonk dive bar”
🛒 Cordsmiff’s Ranch Girl Summer Picks
🌵 Scarves & Bandanas:
Desert Bloom Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341723929)Desert Rose Motel Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341733780)Meet Me Under the Marigolds Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341725099)Western Floral Rodeo Bandana
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341773059)Neon Rodeo Scarf
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4341730860)
🤠 Tees:
Weekend Ranch Hand Tee
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328292371)Western Skull Tee – “Ride Your Own Trail”
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328267832)Cowgirl Energy Tee
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328250795)Wild & Free Cactus Tee
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4328263244)
📱 Phone Cases:
Western Desert Icons Phone Case
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4343892962)Boots & Cactus Phone Case
(https://cordsmiff.etsy.com/listing/4343868605)
🎯 Final Word
You don’t need a ranch. Just the vibe.
Style your boots with a wink, throw on a scarf with some sass, and ride the dusty, dreamy wave that is Ranch Girl Summer.
Tag us @cordsmiff to show us your fits—we’re reposting our faves all week.
