Some people in the public eye always seem to get it right when to comes to style choices. When the Beatles came to America in 1964, their notable characteristics included their unique garb and haircuts - collarless, tailored suits and mop-top locks. Those were intrinsic facets of their young, hip vibe. In the country music realm, there are some artists who typify great style choices that suit them perfectly and add immensely to their appeal. They include stars like Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, George Strait, and Willie Nelson. Their natty attire selections are worth analyzing and emulating.
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Ella Langley
The more I see Ella Langley, the more I just love her. She burst on the scene big-time with her acclaimed song and video for "You Look Like You Love Me," both of which propelled her into the national limelight. She has tremendous singing talent, as well as the right country look.
At just 26, Langley shows extraordinary savvy about how to best present herself. She, like other performers, undoubtedly has stylists who advise her, but ultimately she is the one who has to go out there on stage and in public. Her outfits are youthful and country-smart, with accessories like Western-style jewelry and even a few tasteful tattoos here and there. With her long, lush mane of hair and charming personality, Langley will be a tastemaker for avid country fans for a long time to come.
Lainey Wilson
Wilson knows how to be bell-bottom stunning all the time. With her jaunty cowboy hat, Western chic ensembles, and bold, chunky silver baubles, she is a fashion-forward icon in a class by herself. Per cowboysindians.com, "Known for her signature wide-brimmed hats, vintage-inspired outfits, and bold pattern mixing, she effortlessly combines femininity with a touch of grit." One thing I like about her approach to dressing is that Wilson really understands when to keep it relatively simple. She allows her sartorial selections to reflect the "less is more" philosophy.
George Strait
George Strait has been at the absolute zenith of the country genre for years. Dignified and oh-so-real, he is a major fan fave whose body of work will endure forever. To me, and I'm sure to countless others, he always looks so ideally put together - crisp Western-style shirts, neat jeans that seem to be just-pressed, and the essential cowboy hat. The King of Country Music is also the King of Country Class. His wardrobe is suitably regal and communicates Strait's gentlemanly poise. His clothes accentuate his chiseled good looks.
Willie Nelson
Yes, that's right, Willie Nelson! What is the essence of style? It's knowing exactly who you are, not compromising it, being un-selfconscious, and having some key fashion items that become your ID. Nelson does that. His signature go-tos are his long braids, his bright bandanna, colorful guitar straps, and t-shirts with messages on them. You just have to love this guy. A foundational person in the genre for generations, Nelson is sure about what works for him outfit-wise and he never wavers from it. Other country stars could borrow a page or two from the beloved Red-Headed Stranger's tried-and-true fashion playbook.
