20 Of The Flyest Coats From Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter World Tour
With themes of Americana running throughout, fans have been treated to countless looks highlighting Bey's all-American roots, as well as her usual staples of form-fitting bodysuits and plenty of sequins. This time around, however, the singer's coats have grasped the fans' attention more than any other specific look. The coats add drama to the performer's already high-energy show, providing even more umph to 'fits that stand strong on their own.
One coat in particular, designed by Burberry and featuring a large American Eagle emblem on the back, seems to be Bey's favorite, as she's worn it multiple times compared to others that — thus far — have been one and done. All of them, however, are striking in design and perfect for making a lasting impression from the front row to the cheap seats, affectionately known as the 'II Hands II Heaven' section.
Check out 20 of Bey's best coats from the Cowboy Carter tour below, and keep an eye out for our ranking of every single look after the tour wraps up in Las Vegas on July 26.
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