Summer Style: The Western Trend

Summer's most wearable styles, featuring denim, fringe and lots of leather.

Nicole McGovern

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Horsing Around

Playful patterns in a rich color scheme feel free-spirited yet polished.

On Milena: Top, White House Black Market, $78. Pants, Old Navy, $33. Shoes, White House Black Market, $125. Fedora, American Eagle Outfitters, $20. Necklace, Rosena Sammi, $45.

On Julia: Top, NYDJ, $78. Skirt, Desigual, $154. Sandals, Latigo, $80. Necklace, Vince Camuto, $138.

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Fringe Benefits

Toughen up a sweet sundress with equestrian extras— a little tassel goes a long way.

Dress, Kersh, $75. Boots, Ariat, $140. Belt, Vince Camuto, $40. Purse, Shop Prima Donna, $40. Cuff, Wimberly Inc., $44.

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Haute Homestead

A floor-grazing maxi trots into fall with cool-weather extras like boots and a wide-brim hat.

Dress, Donna Morgan, $158. Belt, Nine West, $34. Hat, Tommy Bahama, $68. Boots, Ariat, $160. Earrings, Marlyn Schiff, $32.

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Indigo Girls

Whether a chambray top or skinny moto jeans, it’s a denim draw. Go wild for the West with Navajo-inspired embellishments and embroidery.

On Julia: Shirt, BLANKNYC, $78. Skirt, Zara, $60. Vest, Marshalls, $30. Booties, Shop Prima Donna, $33. Earrings, Zeyla, $59. Bracelets (left to right), Marlyn Schiff, $36; Blaine Bowen, $42 and $53; Gold & Gray Jewelry, $26.

On Milena: Jacket, Zara, $80. Top, Bisou Bisou, $26. Jeans, Joe Fresh, $49. Shoes, Franco Sarto Artist’s Collection, $89. Necklace, Nissa Jewelry, $58.