Start at the top. If you're a man, you'll need a cowboy hat. You can add a hat band to match your outfit for a special touch. A lady can wear a hat, dress up her hair with jeweled clips or ribbons, or go bare-headed.
Add a shirt or blouse. A button-front shirt is appropriate for a man, as is a tie. For a lady, a ruffled blouse without buttons is the way to go unless you prefer a dress. A square dance dress includes a puffy skirt that twirls when you do.
Skirt the issue. A lady needs a prairie skirt, unless she opted for a dress as mentioned in Step 2. A lace-trimmed skirt that puffs out when you're still and twirls when you turn is a classic. A man can get by in a good pair of pants.
Go underground. Square dance clothes include undergarments, too. Regardless of whether she chooses a dress or skirt, a lady needs something pretty to show when she twirls. A petticoat--a puffier version of a slip--and/or pettipants--ruffled bloomers--should do the trick. These garments are available in a variety of colors to complement any dance outfit.
Step to it. Ladies' shoes have a heel and a strap, rather like tap shoes. Heel height and upper styles vary to accommodate personal preferences. Men typically wear western-style boots.
Add some shine. A man can jazz up his outfit with a bolo tie, eye-catching belt buckle or collar tips. A lady can wear any jewelry she chooses, such as earrings or a pendant.