The Lainey Effect: How One Country Star Is Making Western Wear the Hottest Holiday Trend

Nobody can sing like Lainey Wilson, but we can dress like her this Christmas season!

Country Western Fashion is HOT This Winter

Country music is the most popular type of music in the country, and Lainey Wilson deserves much of the credit. Her fashion sense has also taken over the world of fashion. Western fashion is everywhere and now is the time to put together your own outfit for the holidays. Check out the gallery at the end of this article to see all the cool, outfits I found at Boot Barn in Killeen.

The Stylist Behind the Musician

Lainey has a lot of help crafting her image. Alexandra Mandelkorn is well known for her work with celebrities and now, she is crafting the “Lainey Look” we love so much. Lainey’s one-of-a-kind style showcases her country roots but also her sense of individuality. Lainey made bell bottom pants cool again...something I never thought I’d see in my lifetime.

Lainey’s CMA Awards Wardrobe Inspiration

According to WWD.com, “Mandelkorn’s inspiration for Lainey’s CMA Awards 2025 wardrobe came from figures like Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and Cher, but the looks were distinctly Wilson’s own.”. By the way, those belt buckles Lainey with each of her outfits were her own rodeo buckles. Talk about keeping it real!

What’s Hot in the World of Western Wear?

Just as Lainey Wilson incorporated her own rodeo belt buckles into her CMA hosting outfit, you can put together an outfit that entails both new and old items. If you have an awesome pair of boots, pair them with a new skirt or pair of jeans. If you need an awesome pair of boots, wear them with something you already own and love. As far as the trending styles this winter...fringe, denim vests and shirts, long skirts, glittery boots, tall boots and tons of turquoise jewelry and accessories.