God bless Cowboy Carter for bringing us Beyonce's finest fashion era. Since the release of her album last March, the usually inconspicuous singer has been stepping out of the limelight and showing off her look

every time she steps out in public.

Certainly, her “fit” has been stylish and appropriately honky-tonk, but the depth of her sartorial superpower goes far beyond that. Beyoncé's ability to make her Western aesthetic feel appropriate for any occasion is truly remarkable. Even the most experienced stylist would be hard pressed to pull it off, but she does it time and time again.

Beyonce pulled off this particular feat at the California Crown horse races on September 30, where the “16 Carriages” singer stuck to the traditional preppy, “old money” look that these events are known for, but of course, she made it feel 100% Bey She made it feel 100% on the bay. She wore a structured blazer dress and matching duster jacket in a gray check. The coordinating black buttons and lapels were worn over matching micro shorts. The low neckline and ultra-short hem gave it a spicy vibe.

This business professional look was appropriate for the occasion, given that Beyoncé was there to promote her newly launched whiskey brand, Sir Davis. She used a glass of amber spirits as an accessory and looked like an absolute boss. From there, the pop star layered even more high-contrast attire, including black-framed glasses, sheer tights, pointed-toe pumps, and a truly massive wide-brimmed hat.

Statement hats became the focal point of Beyoncé's cowboy-carter days. Somehow, she managed to take one of the world's flashiest accessories (the 10-gallon hat) and turn it into drama times ten. Her power.