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I adore this knit jacket from Veronica Beard — and it’s on sale.

I’ll admit there’s a lot of things I normally don’t like going on here — brown! the patch pockets high on the chest! the fact that if you wear it with denim it might look like a Canadian tuxedo/double denim look!

All that said — I really adore this sweater jacket. The blue and brown threads look almost ombré, and I could see the sweater shifting with the light — in some parts it almost looks silver. I think this would be very crisp with white denim, polished with navy, black, gray or brown trousers, and honestly, I kind of even like it with the pale denim as styled here. (The double denim look seems to be trending right now, for better or worse!)

The price isn’t even too bad, despite the fact that it’s Veronica Beard — the sweater was $599, but is now marked to $299 (final sale, alas). Nordstrom has a version in beige and red on sale for $338, and Bloomingdale’s has a version in beige for $418. (It’s also available at Rent the Runway, mysteriously still full price.

Looking for something similar? Check out these options from J.Crew and Boden (both on sale). Not terribly similar, but this Lands’ End sweater is on a great sale (some colors $35) and available in petite, plus, and regular sizes.

Sales of note for 4/3:

• Nordstrom – End of Season Sale – Spring styles up to 50% off – lots of great deals from Natori, Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss, Spanx, True & Co., Hanky Panky, Commando, Tory Burch, Theory, Zella, CeCe, Eliza J, Halogen, Vince Camuto, and more.
• Ann Taylor – 40% off + 15% off your purchase
• Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off + extra 20% off
• Bloomingdale’s – Up to 30% off qualifying purchases. Beauty 15% off “almost all products”
• Boden – 15% off new styles with code
• Brooklinen – 15% off sitewide, plus up to 50% off bundles
• Brooks Brothers – Friends & Family Event, 25% off sitewide. Lots of cute florals and stripes in the sale.
• Elie Tahari – Friends and Family, up to 25% off – try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Express – 30-70% off everything (Editor pants for $69!)
• J.Crew – 40% off your purchase
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
• Loft – Spring bash! 50% off everything
• Macy’s – 25% off already reduced prices + 15% off beauty & fragrance
• M.M.LaFleur – New April drop! Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Talbots – 30% off your purchase, plus free shipping until noon (PST I believe)

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If the little black dress has its place, this is the season for the white one. Crisp cotton minis, easy midis, longer column shapes, and softer full-skirted styles all feel right this time of year. The appeal is in how versatile they are. Some feel clean and minimal, others a little more romantic, and some have just enough volume or detail to make them stand on their own.

What makes them especially good now is the styling. A touch of red gives the white dress a sharper finish. It adds contrast and a strong sense of color that makes the whole look feel more considered.

The red accessories can go in a few directions. Strappy sandals or a simple heel make the look feel polished immediately. A flat sandal or jelly flat gives it something fresher and more relaxed. A red bag, especially in a woven texture, sculptural shape, or saturated pop tone, becomes the focal point. Jewelry takes it one step further — a unique cuff, drop earring, brooch, or bead necklace adds color in a way that feels styled and editorial.

That is really the balance I like here: white dresses that feel classic, finished with red accessories that bring in color, polish, and a clearer point of view. It is one of the best combinations for spring.

Two men. One ranch. Same Montana sky. But these two different characters Rip Wheeler and John Dutton show us the different side of the men’s fashion in western culture.  This goes beyond TV fashion. Yellowstone brought real attention back to western clothing and a big part of that comes down to how carefully these two characters are styled. So the question is between the man who owns the land and the man who works on it every day, who has a more authentic Western style. 

Two Men, Two Different Relationships With the Land

Before getting into jackets and boots, let’s discuss the man wearing them.

Rip Wheeler, played by Cole Hauser, didn’t choose ranch life; it was handed to him. After a family tragedy, John Dutton look him and from that point on Rip earned his place through loyalty and hard work. As the ranch foreman, he does it all hauling, riding, dealing with trouble and handling whatever the land throws at him. His clothes were never chosen for how they look. They were chosen for what they can handle.

John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, is the patriarch of a multi-generational ranching family, a livestock commissioner turned governor. He handles the ranch but he also walks into boardrooms and political offices. His clothes carry both the dirt of the land and the authority of ownership.

So, we can say that one dresses to work and the other dresses to command. That difference is the whole story.

What Rip Wheeler Actually Wears

Rip’s wardrobe is one of the most consistent on the show and that consistency reflects how real ranch hands tend to dress.

His signature piece is a black cotton work jacket with the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch logo on the left chest. It’s breathable and practical for long days on the ranch. Underneath, he sticks to plain dark button-down shirts and that was sometimes flannel, sometimes denim. No patterns, no fancy buttons, nothing flashy. His jeans are straight-cut, dark denim, stacked over his boots the way a working cowboy’s should.

His boots are brown leather, square-toed and very simple. That wider toe gives a more stable base on uneven ground and trust me it matters when you’re on your feet all day. 

The belt is just a leather strap with a silver western buckle and he often wears his aviator sunglasses. That’s really it. No conchos, no rhinestones, nothing that doesn’t serve a purpose.

What John Dutton Actually Wears

John Dutton’s wardrobe is where things get interesting because it is very uniquel. His most iconic piece is the Quilted Jacket. It has viscose lining, turn down collar, snap button closure and four pockets. That is serious practical storage for a man who is always managing something. The fabric protects against wind and Montana cold. 

He also wears canvas ranch jackets, heavy wool coats, vests and that instantly recognizable orange and tan down jacket. It is unusual, which is exactly the point. A man who knows who he is doesn’t need his clothes to chase trends.

Built on Real Western Tradition, Not Costume

Kevin Costner reportedly wore the Double RL jeans for fifteen years before the show even started and that worn-in quality was replicated for the character. RRL is Ralph Lauren’s vintage-inspired line built on authentic western workwear. His hat is a buckskin fur felt from Greeley Hat Works shaped with a Reiner crease and finished with a braided hatband.

Costume designer Johnetta Boone, who worked on the show from season two through its finale, collaborated with local Montana artisans and real ranch hands to make sure everything felt earned, not bought. She also worked closely with Kevin Costner himself who had strong opinions about what his character would actually wear.

What Real Western Dress Actually Looked Like

Before picking a winner, it is worth being honest about what western authenticity actually means because the term gets used loosely.

Real cowboys wore what they could afford and what worked. Before Levi’s arrived in the 1870s, they wore wool trousers and military surplus. Their shirts were simple cotton or wool, loose and built for function. The fringed jackets, embroidered shirts, rhinestone buckles and oversized white hats came later, shaped by Hollywood in the 1930s and 40s. Those were stage costumes, designed to stand out from a distance not to hold up on a working ranch.

In reality, cowboy clothing followed a clear pattern: natural materials like wool, cotton, canvas and leather; earth tones and dark colors that didn’t show dirt easily; practical construction with nothing getting in the way of work.

Both Rip and John’s wardrobes honour those markers that are rarer for television than most people realise. 

So Which One Wins?

Rip Wheeler’s wardrobe is much closer to what a real ranch hand wears day to day: dark denim, plain shirts, practical boots and a simple jacket with no unnecessary detail. He mostly wears all black which looks a bit stronger on TV but his style comes from real Western work clothes. He doesn’t wear anything to impress people.

John Dutton, however, wins on sourcing and heritage. His clothes are more refined than a regular ranch worker’s because he is not just a regular ranch worker. He is a ranch owner carrying four generations of legacy and wealthy ranchers have historically dressed slightly above the labour. That is accurate too.

The real difference is simple: Rip dresses as someone who is in the West. John dresses as someone who owns it. Both are authentic expressions of western life. They just represent different positions in it.

Conclusion

To get Rip Wheeler’s look, keep it dark, simple and functional. Go for a black or dark navy cotton jacket, straight cut dark denim, worn in leather cowboy boots, a cowboy hat and a plain leather belt. Nothing decorative.

If you want John’s look, reach for earth tones and quality fabrics. A waxed canvas or quilted ranch jacket in brown or tan and boots that look luxurious.

What both men agree on is the most important thing: quality over flash. Real western wear was never about looking good for a camera. It was about lasting through years of hard use while still carrying some sense of who you are. At The Western Outfitters, that is exactly the kind of clothing we carry. Whether you are drawn to Rip’s working-man simplicity or John’s heritage polish, shop the collection and find where your western story starts.

FAQs

What jacket does John Dutton wear?

His most iconic piece is the Leather and Quilted Jackets. He also wears waxed canvas ranch jackets, heavy wool coats and vests.

Is the western fashion in Yellowstone actually authentic?

More than most TV westerns, yes. Costume designer Johnetta Boone sourced pieces from real western heritage brands and collaborated with Montana ranch hands to ensure the wardrobe felt authentic, not like a costume.

What is the real difference between Rip and John’s style?

Rip dresses for work, John dresses for legacy. One is the West as labour, the other is the West as inheritance. Both are authentic. They just represent different parts of the same culture.

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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

Every summer, I end up buying one dress at Old Navy that gets worn into the ground. I think we might have an early start on this year’s contender. This pintuck-waist dress is a perfect summer Friday look. The smocked waist gives it a great shape, and the cotton twill fabric is substantial enough for the office but won’t leave you sweating in the heat.

I wore this recently with a sweater tied around my shoulders and a pair of fun flats. 

The dress is on sale for $34.99 (marked down from $49.99) at Old Navy and comes in sizes XS-4X, XST-XXLT, and XSP-XXLP. It also comes in a blue stripe that looks a bit sheer to me, so I would recommend checking it out in person! 

Sales of note for 4/3:

• Nordstrom – End of Season Sale – Spring styles up to 50% off – lots of great deals from Natori, Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss, Spanx, True & Co., Hanky Panky, Commando, Tory Burch, Theory, Zella, CeCe, Eliza J, Halogen, Vince Camuto, and more.
• Ann Taylor – 40% off + 15% off your purchase
• Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off + extra 20% off
• Bloomingdale’s – Up to 30% off qualifying purchases. Beauty 15% off “almost all products”
• Boden – 15% off new styles with code
• Brooklinen – 15% off sitewide, plus up to 50% off bundles
• Brooks Brothers – Friends & Family Event, 25% off sitewide. Lots of cute florals and stripes in the sale.
• Elie Tahari – Friends and Family, up to 25% off – try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Express – 30-70% off everything (Editor pants for $69!)
• J.Crew – 40% off your purchase
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
• Loft – Spring bash! 50% off everything
• Macy’s – 25% off already reduced prices + 15% off beauty & fragrance
• M.M.LaFleur – New April drop! Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Talbots – 30% off your purchase, plus free shipping until noon (PST I believe)

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There’s Enough Deep Purple in the Spanish Collections to Make Fall Feel Regal! Hop On for a Dose of Luxe Therapy.

At Isabel Sanchis

Image Credit Madrid Fashion Week

Mercedes Benz Madrid Fashion Week just wrapped up its 83^rd edition, and it was a masterclass in quintessential Spanish style and elegance, taking place across the city in various breath-taking locations.

Stalwart Spanish heavyweights Custo Barcelona, Isabel Sanchiz, Ernesto Naranjo, Pedro del Hierro, Hannibal Laguna, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada and Johanna Ortiz set runways ablaze with their bold offerings; in excess of 35 designers, including a few emerging talents, showed for Fall/Winter 2026/7.

There were trends aplenty. First and foremost there was a seasonal, mad infatuation with romantic blossoms – floral designs appeared as patterns on printed, woven (the floral jacquards stood out) and knitted surfaces. 3-D ‘realistic’ flowers, as well as stylised blooms embellished garments across many collections, to burgeoning effect. Flower hairpieces made an appearance in many different guises – some realistic, others abstract and stylised, all tactile pieces of art, really. It truly was the season of the flower, and the latter was blooming, well, marvellously across most collections!

Autumn looked decidedly regal in sumptuous velvet, silk, satin, tweed and wool, showcasing the deepest, darkest of shades of burgundy, purple and dark chocolate. As a contrast to all these Fall shades, various sorbet and pastel hues also staked their claim for Fall. It seems, whatever your preference, there was a shade that’s perfect for you, provided you’re not into primary colours (not many of those were to be seen) for Fall 2026/7. Dark and moody or light and airy – it was a tug of war, with too many delicious choices.

Silhouettes meant business! Tailoring told a story of boldness, fabric was voluminous and luxe, and silhouettes were unashamedly avant-garde and hourglass-shaped with big shoulders, narrow waists and exaggerated hips. All in all, there was a fine balance between the traditional and the innovative.

Layering, as ever, was shown as a practical and interesting look for Fall.

Textures begged to be stroked – faux fur, embossing, embroidery, fringing and many other surface decorations were to be admired on the runways. Plenty frivolity was on offer too: frills, tiers and peplums were flaunted across many collections.

Accessories were unapologetically bold and innovative – from earpieces to scarves, brooches to bags, more was definitely more.

So, grab your chunky scarf and boldest lipstick, sit back and enjoy our journey across the collections, with the focus squarely on trends. Want to know what’s likely to make in into your wardrobe for Fall 2026/7?

Here’s the masterclass with a heavy dose of Spanish flair.

THE TRENDS

1. FALL IS BLOOMING MARVELLOUS!

Flowers took centre stage. Florals appeared on the surfaces of fabrics: printed, woven, knitted and embroidered. They showed up in hair pieces, hat embellishments, earrings, 3-D accessories decorating skirts, blouses, jackets and coats, and sometimes as physical bouquets carried on-stage to underscore the overriding floral message for Fall.

Flowers – generally associated with Spring collections – showed how iconography can be reversed successfully, and that the cheery flower can look equally at home on a chunky jacquard winters coat as it does on a strappy summer dress.

Collections that were blooming marvellously included Johanna Ortiz’, Hannibal Lacuna’s, Juan Vidal’s and Ynesuelves’. Perhaps crucially, flowers set the tone for a romantic and joyful Fall 2026/7, and for that we are delighted!

At Isabel Sanchez

At Pedro del Hierro

At Johanna Ortiz

At Johanna Ortiz

At Yolancris

At Malne

At Johanna Ortiz

At Johanna Ortiz

At Juan Vidal

At Juan Vidal

At Pedro del Hierro

At JC Pajares

At Hannibal Laguna

2. CUE: ACCENT ON ACCESSORIES

More is more! Bigger! Bolder! Brighter! No shrinking violets for Fall 2026/7 allowed! Designers seem to have reached for the excessive 1980s as inspiration for their accessory offerings.

Big hair naturally called for oversized earrings. Glitzy accessories stood out against the backdrop of the moody and intense colour palette that was favoured for Fall 2026/7.

Bows, statement bags, bold scarves, oversized brooches and sunglasses shouted, “Look at me!”

Accessories definitely were in lockstep with the theatrical, luxe theme of the season’s offerings, complementing ensembles no end, but also becoming key players in their own right. Ready for some high drama?

At Juan Vidal

At Isabel Sanchis

At Claro Couture

At Mane Mane

At Mans

At Isabel Sanchis

At Mans

Prada

At Odette Alvarez

3. TEXTURED LUXE

Textures were begging to be touched, not just adored from afar. These incredible surface textures were a second skin in the offerings, enhancing and elevating silhouettes.

From Mantilla and Chantilly lace to silk tulle, fringing, netting, macramé, chainmail, feathers, faux crocodile – even basket weave – were in the mix, to make for an ultra-tactile, 3-dimensional visual experience.

Collections that stood out for their extraordinary surface design included Isabel Sanchis’ with its swishy and organic textures, Pedro del Hierro’s and Ynesuelves’ (we particularly adore the basket weave fascinator at Ynesuelves!)

At Yolancris

At Isabel Sanchi

At Isabel Sanchis

At Ynesuelves

At Pedro del Hierro

At Teresa Helbig

At JC Pajares

At Custo Barcelona

At Odette Alvarez

At Lola Casademunt by Maite

At Lola Casademunt by Maite

At Simorra

At Claro Couture

At Isabel Sanchis

4. LET’S BE CLEAR AND TRANSPARENT

To be clear, the trend for all things transparent has been with us for a few seasons, and seems to have no plan to disappear anytime soon. (Think the kings of black lace, Dolce & Gabbana, at the recently concluded Milan Fashion Week for reference.)

Floor-sweeping gowns in old-world Mantilla or Chantilly lace, and every other form of (mostly black) filigree lace floated across runways like visions straight from the pages of a fairy tale.

These pieces were delicate and played into the ‘moody’ dark fabric trend of the season. Black lacy tulle (we’ve also seen a fabulous sea-green version at Isabel Sanchis) added to the mysteriousness of the overall looks, often juxtaposed and anchored with a solid piece of tailoring, like a broad-shouldered black blazer.

Lingerie-esque pieces, most notably so at Isabel Sanchis, looked delicate and divine. Custo Barcelona achieved extraordinary looks by combining traditional Mantilla lace in a mid-riff baring blouse with modern, perforated leather trousers, a masterclass in contemporary design! Odette Alvarez added tiers of fringing to her creations as accents to the semi-transparent pieces.

Floating through life has never looked this tempting!

At Isabel Sanchis

At Isabel Sanchis

At Isabel Sanchis

At Hannibal Laguna

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At Custo Barcelona

At Angel Schlesser

At Fely Campo

At Odette Alvarez

5. DEPTH OF FIELD

Deep, moody shades were one of the key trends at Madrid Fashion Week Fall 2026/7.

Regal deep purple, burnt aubergine, dark chocolate, deepest burgundy – and of course the perennial Winter classic, black, were showcased across many collections, and worked as a brilliant contrast to the delicate counterpoint of sorbet and pastel shades.

These intense, deep shades looked sumptuous, strong and luxurious, and added to the sense of high drama that we’ve seen across collections.

Velvet, satin, silk, embossed jacquard, tweed and wool in their luxurious cuts further underscored the luxe element we’ve come to see across the board.

At Pedro del Hierro

At Isabel Sanchis

At JC Pajares

At Coosy x Miguel Palacio

At Custo Barcelona

At Mans

6. CAPES AND DRAPES, FRILLS AND TWILLS

It was certainly a flouncy affair for Fall.

Many designers embraced dramatic accents like drapes, voluminous pleats and gathers for effect, capes and frills.

The latter was seen on wrists, necklines, as part of tiered skirts and even as accents on men’s trousers, as seen at Mans. Frilly rosettes looked very striking in the collection by Mane Mane.

At Juan Vidal

At Mans

At Claro Couture

At Ernesto Naranjo

At Mane Mane

At Lola Casademunt by Maite

7. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Designers across the board embraced strong, bold silhouettes for Fall.

These striking avant-garde ensembles placed the accent squarely on hips and shoulders.

Oversized bows emphasized hips, as seen at Isabel Sanchis and Pedro del Hierro, whereas shoulders were the feature at Agatha Ruiz de la Prada.

Designers like Isabel Sanchis exploited the strong, intense colours of the season to further underscore her bold designs; others like Pedro del Hierro and Maison Mesa used unusual block colour combinations to create drama.

Textures were also used to further emphasise the accents of hips and shoulders – as seen at Isabel Sanchis.

At Isabel Sanchis

At Isabel Sanchis

At Isabel Sanchis

At Pedro del Hierro

At Maison Mesa

At Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

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