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Cowboy boots? Loafers? These are the most popular fashion trends in North Carolina

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Cowboy boots sit on display at the Carolina Country Music Festival in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on June 8, 2018.

Cowboy boots sit on display at the Carolina Country Music Festival in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on June 8, 2018.

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Spring is here and with a new season comes new looks.

In North Carolina, cowboy boots and loafers are the most popular must-have fashion items.

Fashion experts with Boohoo revealed the most popular fashion trends in the U.S. based on Google search data and monthly search volume for fashion trends in each state.

Here are the top fashion trends most people searched for in North Carolina:

  1. Cowboy boots

  2. Loafers

  3. Chelsea boots

  4. Graphic tees

  5. Puffer jackets

These are also the top trends across the country overall, with cowboy boots being the most searched trend in 38 states. Loafers are the second most popular, with 12 states leading the way in searches.

“Cowboy boots have been a popular fashion trend in the United States for many years, particularly in Western states,” a Boohoo spokesperson said. “Still, cowboy boots have only recently gained the momentum to reach mainstream fashion across the globe and are especially favored among festival goers and fashion enthusiasts who appreciate the style of Western wear.”

Bomber jackets, trench coats, sundresses, and shackets are some other top trends shoppers are looking for this season.

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Chyna Blackmon is a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA.

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