Heat up your wardrobe with these cool styles, featuring your must-have summer pieces of apparel.
Idyllwind Georgia Fringe Lace-Up Bustier
![The Idyllwind Georgia Fringe Lace-Up Bustier, a must-have summer piece of apparel](https://s3.amazonaws.com/img.westernlife/2024/05/1-summer-apparel-Idyllwind-Georgia-Fringe-Lace-Up-Bustier-683x1024.jpg)
From Miranda Lambert’s brand Idyllwind, the Georgia Fringe Lace-Up Bustier is just the ticket to take your outfit to another level. This cropped sleeveless top is made of 100% goat suede, and features a square neckline with a lace-up front, beaded accents along the neckline and straps, fringe detail and zipper closure.
◆ Available in XS-XXL.
◆ Price: $249.95.
◆ idyllwind.com
Wild Kiger Designs Retro Unbreakable Tee/Tank
![The Wild Kiger Designs Retro Unbreakable Tee](https://s3.amazonaws.com/img.westernlife/2024/05/1-summer-apparel-Wild-Kiger-Designs-Retro-Unbreakable-Tee-Tank-1024x683.jpg)
This is Wild Kiger Designs’ first product, and continues to be a best seller. Featuring a wild Mustang from the Kiger herd in Eastern Oregon, the design is a nod to the unbreakable spirit of the Kiger mustang. Originally offered only on a black tee, the design is now available on tri-blend tees in seven colors, and tri-blend racerback tanks in four colors.
◆Sizes range from XS-4XL.
◆ Price: $25 for tank or tee.
◆ wildkiger.com
Idyllwind Icon Embroidered Western Tall Boot
![The Idyllwind Icon Embroidered Western Tall Boot, a must-have piece of apparel for summer](https://s3.amazonaws.com/img.westernlife/2024/05/3-summer-apparel-Idyllwind-Icon-Embroidered-Western-Tall-Boot--683x1024.jpg)
Make a statement with these eye-catching red leather boots from Idyllwind. Built with a Western heel, leather outsole, round toe, Bontext elasafoam insole, embroidered patterned 14-inch tall shaft, and finished with side pull tabs, these boots are a fresh and versatile Western look for your wardrobe.
◆ Available in sizes 6-11.
◆ Price: $219.50.
◆ idyllwind.com
Ranch Dress’n Finish Line Performance Shirt
![The Ranch Dress’n Finish Line Performance Shirt](https://s3.amazonaws.com/img.westernlife/2024/05/4-summer-apparel-Ranch-Dressn-Finish-Line-Performance-Shirt--683x1024.jpg)
With a wide variety of standout prints, the Ranch Dress’n performance shirt collection has something for everyone, available in adult sizes XS-3XL as well as youth sizes. Featuring superior comfort and wrinkle-resistant material, this shirt is a pullover style so you never have to worry about your shirt coming undone while competing. The pattern shown is Finish Line.
◆ Price: $65.
◆ ranchdressn.com
Outback Trading Co. Men’s Oliver Short Sleeved Shirt
![The Outback Trading Co. Men’s Oliver Short Sleeved Shirt](https://s3.amazonaws.com/img.westernlife/2024/05/6-summer-apparel-Outback-Trading-Co.-Mens-Oliver-Short-Sleeved-Shirt--853x1024.jpg)
This Fourth of July, wear one of Outback Trading Co.’s party shirts featuring a bronc and rider, red stars and the Outback brand. The navy material is lightweight and breathable 97% cotton, 3% Spandex.
◆ Sizes run medium through 3XL.
◆ Price: $39.99.
◆ outbacktrading.com
Dakota Leather Short Art Deco Jacket
![The Dakota Leather Short Art Deco Jacket, a must-have piece of apparel for summer](https://s3.amazonaws.com/img.westernlife/2024/05/7-summer-apparel-Dakota-Leather-Short-Art-Deco-Jacket--682x1024.jpg)
This isn’t your typical “Western fringe” jacket, but this Italian lambskin leather piece sure gets a lot of attention and adds a high fashion touch to your Western attire. The leather jacket has a mesh underlaying that is both breathable and unique. Perfect for weddings, gatherings, and cool evenings at summer events. Dakota Leather makes custom pieces suited to your style and taste.
◆ Price: $395.
◆ dakotawestleather.com
This article about summer apparel must-haves appeared in the Summer 2023 issue of Western Life Today magazine, but has been updated with new prices. Click here to subscribe!