5 Spring Outfit Essentials for the Urban Cowgirl
Spring 2025 is all about balance—city polish meets western soul, comfort meets quiet confidence. And the urban cowgirl? She walks that line effortlessly.
She’s not headed to the ranch, but she brings that grounded energy with her—into sunlit brunches, art gallery strolls, and slow coffee walks through city streets. Her style feels lived-in, never overdone. Every piece she wears tells a story, carries intention, and moves with ease.
If you’re looking to refresh your spring wardrobe with a blend of grit, grace, and modern femininity, here are 5 essentials that will anchor your style and elevate your everyday.
Let’s saddle up for a season of denim, light layers, and details that whisper strength in softness.
The Worn-In Cowboy Boot
Vintage or modern, a good pair grounds any look—from floral dresses to cropped denim. Choose the cowboy boots that suit you and your urban cowgirl look. A vintage look makes the urban cowgirl spring outfit even more casual and goes particularly well with bootcut jeans.
The Statement Hat
A felt wide-brim or straw style keeps you shaded and styled. Practical, poetic, always powerful. Hats are an essential part of your outfit in spring and make the urban cowgirl look perfect.
The Lightweight Layer
Think oversized denim jackets, utility shackets, or a flowy trench—perfect for sunrise walks or rooftop coffee. Denim is back or was never really out of your closet. Wearing a light layer as a shirt or jacket is just the thing in spring when it's still a bit chilly in the morning and then the sun comes out later.
Boot Cut Denim with a Western Twist
Boot Cut Denim is the backbone of cowgirl cool. Pair with boots or sneakers for effortless city-meets-frontier energy. Wear these jeans to every festival and party in spring.
The Soft-Structured Tote
Roomy enough for market hauls, polished enough for downtown—look for leather or canvas with subtle western details. Whether as a suede bag or a crochet bag, a bag with a soft structure in sand colors is your constant companion. This way you protect the environment and don't use plastic bags, have a stylish item that fits everything and can always store the bag well when you're not using it, even on longer trips.
A Touch of Fringe or Embroidery
Whether on your bag, blouse, or belt, this detail nods to tradition while keeping your look playful and fresh. Fringes on your jacket and beautiful embroidery on your boots are definitely part of your outfit this spring. The possibilities are endless. Fringes on a bag also make a perfect urban cowgirl lock.
The urban cowgirl spring outfit is a very self-confident look and the combination options of boots, hats, jackets, jeans, T-shirts and blouses create almost limitless combination possibilities. You will be able to wear some pieces for a long time, so keep them as fashion pieces in your capsule wardrobe. Vintage stores or thrift stores have a wonderful large selection for your perfect urban cowgirl look.
Here's a curated list of 4 standout thrift stores in Toronto and Vancouver—perfect for finding slow fashion staples, vintage gems, and pieces that feel lived-in and loved, just like the modern muse would want.
Thrift Stores in Toronto
Public Butter
1290 Queen St W, Toronto, ON
A Parkdale fave with a mix of vintage leather, denim, band tees, and home goods. Perfect for finding a worn-in cowboy jacket or oversized flannel.
Common Sort
Three locations: Queen West, Parkdale, and the Annex
Known for trend-forward resale and curated finds. A great spot to score linen pieces, boots, and flowy skirts with edge.
Thrift Stores in Vancouver
Mintage Mall
245 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
A Mount Pleasant destination for vintage denim, boots, and prairie dresses. The kind of place where you can find a perfectly broken-in suede fringe jacket.
F as in Frank
2425 Main St, Vancouver, BC
A curated collection of premium vintage—think retro western shirts, leather belts, and perfectly patina’d outerwear.