As Texas prepares for the arrival of the 2020 National Finals Rodeo, vendors are pulling out all the stops on NFR-worthy style in Cowtown. Get your packing list ready with these Fort Worth must-haves.
The annual National Finals Rodeo is known to be "Western fashion week" where attendees pull out all the stops to impress on the streets of Las Vegas. While we still expect the 2020 NFR to be fabulously glamorous, Fort Worth, Texas style has a distinct panache we look forward to seeing all over the Stockyards, Globe Life Field, and beyond.
CRISP & POLISHED CLASSICS
Traditional Western elegance is brought to life in Fort Worth through high-end quality, handcrafted pieces.
The Must-Haves For Him:
- High-quality felt hats in traditional colors such as black, silver belly, and steel gray.
- Starched pearl-snap shirts and jeans. Add a sport coat for evening and formal events.
- Exotic leather dress boots in caiman or ostrich. If you're investing in your first pair of exotic, choose black.
- Men's accessories are encouraged. Engraved silver buckle sets, bolo ties, and turquoise cuff links are the finishing touches on great basics.
The Must-Haves For Her:
- Tailored separates such as fitted, dark-wash denim and crisp button-downs.
- Statement Western jackets embellished with fringe, embroidery, and rivets.
- A tooled leather or cowhide handbag. Invest in a tote for shopping by day, and a clutch for events by night.
- Turquoise and silver accents. Traditional squash blossom necklaces, cluster earrings, and Navajo pearls are all refined options.
FUN & ECCENTRIC TRENDS
Western trends are brought to the spotlight in Texas, combining classic elements with novel ideas.
The Must-Haves For Him:
- Vintage button-downs. The glory of the 90s is back with the return of brush popper Western shirts in retro prints.
- Unexpected tooled leather. Denim jacket collars, suit coats, and hatbands are all sporting unconventional leather placement.
- Statement colors. Royal blue, burgundy, and emerald green have emerged in cowboy hats and boots for men.
- Custom accessories. Men are sporting custom wallets, money clips, hats, and jewelry tailored to specific tastes.
The Must-Haves For Her:
- Wide leg denim. High-waisted flare, trouser, and wide-leg styles will be seen in dressed-up and dressed-down styles.
- Contemporary meets Western. Puffed sleeves, shoulder pads, custom-made sets, and mixed materials will be on display.
- Custom fashion hats. Felt hats in every shape, shade, and finish, loaded with accessories such as pins and feathers.
- 70s retro styling. Corduroy, flares, bodysuits, and vintage cowboy suits in mustard, emerald, and saddle brown.
UNDERSTATED RANCH WEAR
Reliable Western wear goes to town during rodeo and ranch events.
The Must-Haves For Him:
- Raw denim. Raw denim is of the highest quality and comes in a timeless denim blue, providing instant cowboy appeal.
- Wild rag scarves. Dress them up with a suit coat for the evening, or wear for warmth during the day.
- Wool vests transition from day to night easily while adding a touch of detail to simple Western staples.
- A high quality denim jacket finishes any daytime ensemble.
The Must-Haves For Her:
- A buckskin fringe coat is a classic piece that can be worn with jeans or finish off a formal Western look.
- A pearl-snap denim dress is a perfect pairing with decorative boots and accessories.
- Wild rag scarves can be worn traditionally or used as a head wrap.
- Wool sweaters in Western and Southwestern motifs are both cozy and polished.
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