So, you wanna be a cowboy huh?
Well, ain’t that dandy. If you need a cowboy costume then you’re in the right place.
Whether you wanna be the star of the rodeo or a low-down-dirty-son-of-a-gun, we’ve got you covered.
We’ll even show you the best individual cowboy costume items and accessories. So that you can build your own costume from scratch.
Or add to your chosen costume and make it your own.
Read on to see some of the best cowboy costumes in the west.
Here are all the costumes and accessories we’ll be reviewing today:
- TOLOCO Inflatable Costume Western Cowboy Riding Horse Halloween Costume – Blow Up Costumes
- Smiffy’s Men’s Fringe Cowboy Costume with Waistcoat Chaps Neckerchief and Hat
- California Costumes Men’s Gunfighter Costume
- Smiffys Men’s Plus Size Sheriff Costume
- Funny World Men’s Western Cowboy Costume T-Shirts
Accessories:
- COOFANDY Men’s Western Cowboy Embroidered Long Sleeve Button-Down Shirt
- UwantC Mens Faux Felt Western Cowboy Hat Fedora Outdoor Wide Brim Hat with Strap
- BladesUSA SMB-110 Decorative Western Revolver with Display Stand, 13-Inch Overall
- Smiffys mens Authentic Western Wandering Gunman Belt & Holster Brown, One Size
- Long Horn Bull Western Belt Buckle
Contents
- 6 Tips for choosing a cowboy costume
- Cowboy costumes that will make you smile
- Build your own cowboy costume
- Final thoughts
6 Tips for choosing a cowboy costume
Let’s go over a few things you should think about before you choose your cowboy costume.
- Where are you wearing it?
Consider where you are going to wear your cowboy costume.
This is important because you wanna have a super fun experience.
To enjoy yourself you need to be comfortable.
Are you going to be indoors? If so, you can probably get away with any costume you want.
But if you’re going to be outdoors, you’ll need to choose a costume that’s appropriate for the weather.
You might need to consider protecting yourself from the sun, wind, or rain for example.
You should also think about mobility. Some costumes – like the inflatable cowboy costume below – can limit your movement.
Choose something you’ll be comfortable in based on how long you are going to be wearing it and you’ll have much more fun.
- When are you wearing your costume?
Is your cowboy costume for a summer event?
If so, you should look for thinner materials and a breathable hat.
Straw cowboy hats are way more breathable than felt or faux leather.
If you can’t find a straw hat, you could also look for a hat with eyelets which allow the air to circulate.
A lot of cowboy hats that come with costumes don’t hold up well in the rain. So, if your event is in autumn or winter this is something to bear in mind.
Another thing you’ll want to think about is the wind.
Some cowboy hats have a necktie that will stop your cowboy hat from flying off down the street.
- How many times are you going to wear it?
Do you want something you can wear once or many times?
If durability isn’t important to you, there are lots of cheaper options on the market.
They are not designed to last, but they will get the job done.
If you want something that you can wear again or that you can pass on to a family member, you will likely pay a little more.
- What kind of cowboy do you want to be?
There are lots of different types of cowboy costumes.
You can be a bad guy, a good guy, a rodeo cowboy or even a sheriff.
Since the golden age of western movies and t.v shows, good guys wear white hats and bad guys wear black hats.
- What do you have already that might work?
Do you have anything you can use already?
You probably have jeans, and you may even have a shirt that could work too.
Maybe you own a western-style hat?
Or some rootin’ tootin boots that you can incorporate into your outfit.
Go through your wardrobe and check what you have before you buy.
- How much do you want to spend?
Usually with cowboy costumes, the more you spend the more “authentic” your look will be.
This won’t matter at all if you just want to make people laugh.
But if you want to win the costume competition, you may need a few more silver dollars.
If you’re serious about the old west, check out costumes and/or pieces with the words “replica” or “prop” in the name.
Here’s a great video on how authentic cowboys dressed:
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The 13-inch gun we recommend in the build your own costume section below is a good example of a replica item.
6 cowboy costumes that will make you smile
Best funny cowboy costume
- TOLOCO Inflatable Costume Western Cowboy Riding Horse Halloween Costume – Blow Up Costumes
If you want your family and friends doubled over laughing then this blow-up cowboy costume is a must.
This costume is a hoot and a half!
You’ll have tons of fun bucking, neighing and generally being a goofball in this one.
Who knows, you might also win best costume!
what u get:
- An inflatable horse costume that fits over your trousers (one size fits all)
- A battery-operated fan
- A cowboy hat
This is a good quality costume made from thick material. So no need to worry about snags or tears.
The fan circulates the air to keep it inflated which means that you don’t get too hot while wearing the costume. It also has ventilation in the back to stop you from getting too sweaty.
It’s easy to put on and to operate. It takes less than 5 minutes to set up the fan and get the costume on and inflated.
Once it’s blown up, it should last 6 or 7 hours with no need for adjustments.
The fan sucks in the air from outside and circulates it. This means that if you are outside in the cold air it may get a little chilly.
Pros:
- Fun to wear
- Makes everyone smile
- Unisex
- Suitable for all ages
- Fantastic price
- Easy to put on
- Holds the air well for several hours
Cons:
- requires 4 x AA batteries (not included).
- only covers your bottom half. You’ll need a shirt/waistcoat/neckerchief to complete the look.
- The hat isn’t the best quality.
- Not the best for wearing outside in the cold.
Best rodeo cowboy costume
- Smiffy’s Men’s Fringe Cowboy Costume with Waistcoat Chaps Neckerchief and Hat
For a classic cowboy look that is good quality and pretty decent value, check out the fringe cowboy costume from Smiffy’s.
What you get:
- A brown fringed waistcoat
- Brown fringed chaps
- A red neckerchief
- A brown cowboy hat
This cowboy costume is great for tall people as the chaps on the legs are pretty long.
They are pretty roomy, too.
If you’re shorter you may need to roll them up a bit to get them to work.
This is a pretty standard cowboy costume, so you may want to add some accessories. A fake mustache, a gun, and holster, or a sheriff’s badge to complete the look.
You may also want a better hat, as the one that comes with this outfit doesn’t match the quality of the rest of the costume.
Scroll down and check out the build your own costume section below.
You’ll find some great ideas for taking this classic costume to the next level.
Pros:
- Nice quality
- Good value
- Classic western look
Cons:
- The hat is small and looks cheap
- Chaps are quite long on the leg
Best men’s gunslinger costume
- California Costumes Men’s Gunfighter Costume
If you fancy yourself as a black-hatted bandit then this could be the cowboy costume for you.
What you get:
- A black duster jacket
- A black and white pinstripe vest
- A black cowboy hat
- A dickey with cravat
- Holsters
This costume is above average quality and gives you a pretty decent bang for your buck.
The duster and vest in particular are great. The dickey and tie are ok but you might wanna wear a crisp white shirt to make it look a bit less fancy dress.
Throw on a pair of black jeans and get yourself a fake moustache, a belt buckle and a revolver to complete the look.
If you plan to wear it more than once, you may also want to upgrade the holsters on this. They are a little bit on the flimsy side.
You’ll find some great accessories to go with this costume in our build your own cowboy costume section below.
Pros:
- Great quality duster and vest
- Well worth the cost
- True to size
- Doesn’t look cheesy
- Looks great with black jeans
Cons:
- No belt for the holsters
- The hat is on the small side
- No gun included
Best plus size men’s cowboy costume
- Smiffys Men’s Plus Size Sheriff Costume
This all-black cowboy costume is great for bigger guys.
It fits well and looks great on.
Black, is also very slimming, so you can be sure you’ll look your best.
What you get:
- A black jacket
- A black waistcoat
- A black necktie
- A black hat
- A sheriff’s badge
It comes in 3 sizes:
- Large (42 to 44-inch chest).
- Extra large (46 to 48-inch chest).
- XXL (50 to 52-inch chest).
The quality is good. I’d say it’s standard costume quality.
The hat is ok, but you might want to use your own if you have one, or consider an upgrade.
Also, the badge isn’t the best. I’d recommend upgrading.
Pros:
- Good overall fit
- Slimming
- Looks pretty dapper
- Goes great with black jeans
Cons:
- The hat isn’t great.
- The badge is poor quality.
Best value cowboy costume
- Funny World Men’s Western Cowboy Costume T-Shirts
Small budget? No problem!
Try this hilarious cowboy t-shirt.
It’s so easy, and it’s got everything a cowboy needs including a vest, belt, holster, neckerchief, badge, and a gun.
Now that’s bang for your buck!
This costume is great if you’re at the last minute or if you just like an easy life.
Throw on the tee, add your favorite hat and you’re ready for the rodeo.
What you get:
A t-shirt with a cowboy costume printed on the front and the back.
This novelty t-shirt is great for laughs.
The material is nice and soft and it’s pretty stretchy.
The sizing tends to run a little snug though.
You may want to order a size bigger than you usually wear unless you want a tight fit.
Pros:
- Cheap
- Good quality
- Comfortable to wear
- Easy and quick to put on
- Washes well
- Funny
Cons:
Sizing runs small – you may want to buy a size up.
Best build your own cowboy costume
In this last section, we’re going to look at how you can custom build your own amazing cowboy costume from scratch.
These are all individual items that are sold separately.
You might wanna go the whole hog and get everything on this list for the ultimate cowboy get-up – yeehaw!
Or you could just pick up one or 2 things (like a shirt and a holster for example) to complete your cowboy look.
What you get: mix and match any of the awesome items below to add to your costume or create your own.
Now, since you are a human, you probably own a pair of jeans, right?
So let’s build around those.
We’ll start with shirts.
Best cowboy shirt
The first thing you need to build an awesome cowboy costume is a western-style shirt.
Maybe you have one already. But if you don’t, here’s a great one:
- COOFANDY Men’s Western Cowboy Embroidered Long Sleeve Button Down Shirt
When it comes to colors and material, there are 12 options to choose from.
This is fantastic if you have a specific color in mind for your costume. Or you want to match up the color to something you already have.
Most of the button-down shirts listed below are cotton. But if you go for black or blue, you’ll have the option to choose between cotton or denim.
Here’s a full list of the options:
- Black cotton
- Black denim
- Light blue denim
- Mid blue denim
- Dark blue denim
- Blue cotton
- Khaki cotton
- Navy blue cotton
- Red and black cotton
- Black and red cotton
- Grey cotton
- White cotton
Something to bear in mind with this shirt is that the material is light and thin like a summer shirt.
It may not be the best option for going out in the cold.
Pros:
- Well fitted shirt
- Nice material
- Great price
- Authentic look
Cons:
- Sizing sometimes runs small – check the measurements and consider a size up.
- Material is on the thin side – good for summer but not for winter.
Best Cowboy Hat
- UwantC Mens Faux Felt Western Cowboy Hat Fedora Outdoor Wide Brim Hat with Strap
Too many great cowboy costumes come with bad hats.
If you want to upgrade yours, this is an affordable and authentic option that comes in 6 different colors.
This is a one-size hat that’s adjustable, so it should be mighty fine for most folks.
The quality is also very good for the price.
It has a wide brim, rope detail with neck strap and eyelets for breathability.
Pros:
- Good quality
- Great value
- Breathable
- Stylish
- Good color choice
Cons:
- Can be a little bit big for those with small heads!
Best Cowboy Gun
- BladesUSA SMB-110 Decorative Western Revolver with Display Stand, 13-Inch Overall
A cowboy without a gun is like a saloon without whiskey.
This 13-inch western replica revolver has a 7.½ inch barrel. It makes an awesome addition to any cowboy costume.
It even comes with a stand, so after you’re done shootin’ you can put it out on display.
Pros:
- Looks authentic
- Can be displayed using the stand (included)
- Great price
- Decently weighted
Cons:
- Pulling the trigger does not rotate the cylinder
Best holster
- Smiffys mens Authentic Western Wandering Gunman Belt & Holster Brown , One Size
This is a great-looking belt and holster in dark brown.
It’s one size fits all, but I wouldn’t recommend it for anyone with a 38 waist or above.
The total measurement of the belt from end to end is approx 44 inches.
The holster comes away from the belt, so you could use this as a belt without the holster if you want to.
The holster is a good size. It should fit most toy guns or even a real six-shooter.
It does fit the 13 inch Blades USA gun recommended above.
Pros:
- Holds a lot of different replica guns
- Inexpensive
Cons:
- Not suitable for larger sizes (38 waists and above)
Best western belt buckle
- Long Horn Bull Western Belt Buckle
This longhorn belt buckle is the perfect western accessory!
It’s designed to attach to any standard 1.5 inch snap on belt.
The belt buckle is unisex and good for kids or smaller adults/teenagers.
It is fairly small. The buckle itself measures just over 3 inches by 2.5 inches.
Pros:
- Works well with standard sized belts
- Good value
- Nice design
Cons:
- A little bit on the small side
- Quite costumey
Final thoughts
That’s all folks.
Now it’s choosin’ time.
So, whatcha gonna go for?
A funny costume, an authentic costume, or a few bits and pieces to help you unleash your inner cowboy?
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Either way, I hope you found something you like.
Have fun being a cowboy 🙂
