Before she sings a single note, Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour announces itself in fringe, leather, and light-catching crystals. One night, she’s draped in Coperni, a sweeping American flag skirt trailing behind her. The next, it’s a body-hugging, denim-fringed jumpsuit by Roberto Cavalli, complete with a cowboy hat and a belt buckle bigger than Texas. She’s stunned in a lace-up bodysuit framed by cascading fringe and thigh-high boots from Mugler, and demanded attention in Diesel, where her entire look was wrapped in bold, black-and-white protest print. With each outfit change, she redefines country glam on her own terms, making fashion as essential to the setlist as “Texas Hold ’Em” or “16 Carriages.”
But what’s happening outside the stadiums is just as compelling. Hours before Beyoncé hits the stage, her fans are already turning stadium lots into makeshift runways. Inspired by the tour’s Western flair with a high-fashion twist, the Beyhive’s outfits are just as important as the ticket. Cowboy hats aren’t optional, they’re practically required. Denim is abundant, but rarely basic—think studded, shredded, or dyed. And boots? The higher, shinier, and more bedazzled, the better. While earlier tour stops like Houston and Atlanta set the tone, establishing cowboy couture as the dress code, fans hailing from New York, New Jersey, and other states showed up ready to match that energy.
Outside MetLife Stadium, the “Cowboy Carter” crowd proved just how far a little imagination (and a lot of fringe) can go. Many pulled directly from Beyoncé’s tour wardrobe as inspiration, remixing iconic looks with their own spin. Fans arrived in cow-print ensembles, Canadian tuxedos, and leather matching sets. Matching group looks weren’t uncommon, with friends coordinating down to the cut of their Daisy Duke denim. Others leaned fully into the Americana spirit, showing up in star-spangled overalls and red-white-and-blue color palettes that paid homage to the flag.
But it was the accessories that pulled the look together. Cowboy hats were everywhere, from classic black felt to crystal-encrusted. Big belt buckles made even bigger statements, cinching corsets and denim jeans. Concert-goers leaned into the details: bolo ties, turquoise accessories, bandanas, and custom sashes inspired by the “Cowboy Carter” album cover. The boots, of course, did their part. Stiletto-heeled, metallic, thigh-high, or printed star-spangled. And for fans who followed Beyoncé from “Renaissance” to “Cowboy Carter,” the accessories acted as a bridge. Handheld fans from both eras and silver accents nodding to her disco phase are now styled alongside Western silhouettes.
Beyoncé’s genre-bending album and tour have created space for a broader, Blacker, bolder vision of what country music and Western fashion can look like. And her fans are rising to the occasion, using their outfits to tell stories, challenge norms, and show love. Each look felt like a love letter to Beyoncé, Southern fashion, and the cultural moment she’s created.
Below take a look at the best street style at Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” New Jersey tour stop.
These two were spotted rocking denim cutouts paired with Western staples like bolo ties and fringe.
This trio hit the Western fashion trifecta in suede, leather, and denim.
These two went full patriotic, wearing a top embellished with the American flag, star-spangled denim, and custom cowboy hats.
This concert goer took a more Southern Gothic twist, opting for a black lace dress and a rhinestone fringe hat.
These two proved denim’s versatility, with one in faded bootcuts, while the other was in a wavy, star-studded denim set.
These two nailed cowgirl coquette, one in a floral corset and bloomers, the other in a denim mini and white boots, tied together with bolo ties and big hats.
Red, white, and blue for these two who put a bold spin on classic Americana.
This pair’s take on the Cowboy Carter uniform was leather, denim, ruffles, and platform boots.
These two nailed a twinning moment, same dress, swapped colors, and perfectly mixed-and-matched details.
Fur, tinted shades, and lace-up leather gave this duo a Y2K twist on rodeo wear that felt straight out of an early 2000s music video.
The fringe-lined cow-print pants made the statement, the matching bandana sealed the deal, and the suede jacket brought it home.
Head-to-toe in red, white, and blue, this fan delivered full-pageant Americana with a custom sash, star-studded boots, and a flag-print hat.
Skipping cow print for cheetah, this duo made a bold case for remixing Western staples.
Cowboy Jaz turned heads in a red hat, corset, fur coat, and custom sash paired with floor-length ivory bottoms.
The patchwork pants stole the show, adding a head-turning element to the classic cowboy tee and boots look.
With lace gloves, matching sheer tights, and tall boots, this all-white look stood out.
This pair was spotted in head-to-toe suede with pops of turquoise that tied their looks together.
“Renaissance” meets “Cowboy Carter” in this coordinated crew, who paired sashes, denim, and cowboy boots with fans from the previous tour.
This duo kept it sleek in black and white with brown and silver accessories.
All-black ‘fits let the bold red boots and bandanas do all the talking.
This denim maxi dress with cutouts and bold gold hardware was a refreshing take on Western wear, but the boots and fringe-lined hat took it up a notch.
A New York Yankees cowboy hat, fur leg warmers, red suede, and silver boots made this duo impossible to miss.
