Spring/Summer 2026 Western Fashion Trend: The 70s Comeback
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This spring, we’re talking all about Western fashion with a fusion of 70s fashion elements. Name a more iconic duo? Exactly. Think iconic Western flares, bold prints, bright colours and real statement pieces — it’s all about embracing your love of Western fashion with vitality, confidence and a little bit of retro soul.
Because if you’ve been anywhere near fashion (or honestly, just the internet) lately, you’ll know 70s fashion is unequivocally making a comeback in 2026. And it makes total sense. We’re all leaning into nostalgia, comfort, statement dressing and the art form of self-expression again — which is basically the entire foundation of both 70s styling and country fashion.
The best part? Western fashion has always carried strong 70s influence. But this time around, we’re dialing it up. Think: more is more. Bigger flares, louder graphics, richer browns, extra fringe. The whole vibe is relaxed, confident, and unapologetically expressive.
So… how do you actually pull together an iconic 70s-meets-Western outfit in 2026? Let us help.
FLARES
Ain’t nothing screaming Western fashion more than a good pair of flares. They’re a pivotal element in any Western wardrobe — flattering, elongating, and honestly just cool without trying.
At the same time, bell-bottoms are absolutely central to 70s fashion. They symbolised a shift into fluid, free silhouettes that moved away from the rigid tailoring of earlier decades. And that same energy sits right at the heart of modern country fashion too — movement, ease, personality.
If there’s one person showing us exactly how to wear a bell-bottom in 2026, it’s Lainey Wilson. Her signature flares have basically become part of her identity — proof that 70s styling and Western fashion belong together.
VINTAGE GRAPHICS
Vintage graphics were a central part of 70s self-expression — band tees, retro typography, worn-in prints — and they translate seamlessly into Western fashion today. It’s that effortless nostalgic cool that looks like you just threw something on… but somehow feel instantly put together.
And let’s be honest — if there’s one thing we excel at, it’s a graphic tee. It’s the easiest way to bring 70s fashion into everyday country fashion styling. Relaxed, expressive, and always relevant.
Artists like Ella Langley have been leaning into this exact aesthetic lately too — vintage tees, denim, flares — proving the 70s Western crossover is very much happening.
BROWNS
Neutral, earthy tones with that cosy, organic aesthetic? We’re always here for it. Browns are basically the colour story of both 70s fashion and Western fashion — and they instantly make an outfit feel grounded and intentional.
From classic cowboy boots, to your wide-brim hat, to brown bell-bottoms — even a vintage graphic tee in washed brown tones can be a statement in itself. It’s warm, nostalgic, and effortlessly country.
FRINGE DETAILING
Who loves fringe detailing more than my Western girlies? Honestly — nobody. It’s the ultimate Western fashion signature and it just belongs in 70s styling too.
Fringe adds movement, texture and that unmistakable statement energy. On a handbag, down the side of your flares, across a jacket — more is more and we are absolutely not holding back.
But if we’re really leaning into a 70s Western vibe? A fringed jacket is non-negotiable.
DENIM
Denim is quite frankly the backbone of both 70s fashion and Western fashion. So naturally… we’re smashing them together and bringing back double denim.
But how do you style it without it feeling too matchy? Say less. Take a statement denim jacket (always a classic), pair it with fun striped flares (hello 70s styling), and suddenly you’ve layered Western, retro and country fashion all in one outfit.
That’s the magic of this trend — every piece connects.
70S AVIATOR SUNGLASSES
If you’re looking to add just a sprinkle of 70s pizazz — or you want to tie the whole Western-meets-70s outfit together in one easy accessory — look no further than 70s aviator sunglasses.
Think warm amber, burnt orange or yellow-tinted lenses with gold frames. They instantly push an outfit into full 70s fashion territory while still sitting perfectly within Western and country fashion styling.
THE 2026 TAKEAWAY
70s fashion and Western fashion were always meant to coexist — and right now, country fashion is bringing them back together in the boldest, most expressive way.
So whether you’re starting with flares, fringe, denim or just a vintage tee — lean in. Go bigger. Add another layer. Because this is one trend where more really is more.