Spring Shopping List

5 essentials every Dallas girl must have in her closet for spring 2015

With sunnier skies overhead, we are in the mood to shop for some spring wardrobe updates. But we needed some help determining where to spend our hard-earned dollars.

We asked our favorite local fashion experts what pieces every Dallas girl should have in her closet right now. Here’s what they told us.

High-waisted, culotte and flared pants
The days of super low-waisted pants may be behind us, which is a welcome relief for any woman who ever lamented her muffin top. Higher waistlines are flattering on all body types, and you can find them on everything from work slacks to everyday denim.

The silhouettes are more forgiving too. The mega flares from J Brand are a modern update on the bell bottoms of the ’70s, says Tootsies store director Nerissa von Helpenstill. TenOverSix’s Amanda Reed insists that high-waisted culotte pants are a must because you can show off your killer shoes.

Crop tops
Yes, these can be chic, and this spring they come in a range of styles, colors, prints and embellishments. Don’t worry about baring your midriff, because you’re going to pair that crop top with the aforementioned high-waisted pant, says Sussie’s owner Rory Boyd. Reed seconds that.

Fringe
“Fringe is having a huge moment this spring,” says von Helpenstill, and it’s easy to incorporate into your existing wardrobe, because it’s showing up on everything from skirts and jackets to handbags and shoes. One of her favorites is a black fringe bag from LA designer Hammitt. The cross body strap makes it the perfect bag for a festival or concert, she says.

Bold tropical prints
If you can’t get to the tropics, then at least you can wear them. Riffraff Dallas store manager Amy Andrae points to the tutti fruity pineapple shorts or the brunch-ready Show Me Your Mumu Kristy dress. At Sussie’s, a more neutral tropical print shows up on easy-to-wear Ecru stretch wide-leg pants. At Tootsies, find a breezy L’Agence maxi dress with palm motif.

White on white
Nothing feels more fresh than wearing head-to-toe white, says von Helpenstill, who likes the separates from rising star designer Elle Sasson. Speaking of white, Reed loves No. 6 two-strap, mid-heel white clogs, which not only are effortlessly chic but practical for running around town.

J Brand jeans, Nicole Miller embellished crop top, Hammitt bag and Michael Kors platform sandals at Tootsies.

Photo courtesy of Tootsies

J Brand jeans, Nicole Miller embellished crop top, Hammitt bag and Michael Kors platform sandals at Tootsies.

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Music and Fashion

Miranda Lambert's 'Velvet Rodeo' wardrobe stars in new DFW exhibition

“Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” at National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame

Photo by Tyler Conrad

“Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” will open on November 7 at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame.

Country star Miranda Lambert is bringing a bit of Las Vegas glamour and bling to North Texas. Her one-of-a-kind wardrobe from her "Velvet Rodeo" residency will go on display at the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame in Fort Worth when its new Icons Gallery opens November 7.

According to a release, the exhibition, called "Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo," was created in collaboration with Lambert, and will feature costumes from the singer's Las Vegas residency, which ran from September 2022 to April 2024.

Lambert said her inspiration came from an earlier visit to the Fort Worth museum, where she spotted historic Western pieces that she photographed and sent to her stylist, Tiffany Gifford. They combined those influences with the glitz of Elvis Presley's heyday to create the "Velvet Rodeo" wardrobe.

“Seeing these pieces now have a life beyond the stage as part of the Museum’s new Icons Gallery feels really full circle and special,” Lambert said in a statement.

Visitors will now have the opportunity to study garments usually seen in motion and under stage lights, appreciating the details that help transform clothing into an essential part of a performance.

The Icons Gallery is part of the Museum’s 16,000-square-foot expansion, which introduces new galleries and experiences that explore the accomplishments and influence of women of the West. The $19 million expansion features a new entrance facing Dickies Arena, new galleries including a photography gallery, an event space accommodating up to 250, and the new Cowgirl Carousel.

Miranda Lambert, right, with rodeo queens onstage at the 45th Cowgirl Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon at Dickies Arena. Photo by Ashley Gongora

Lambert, who was inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame in 2021, is an active mounted shooting competitor and horsewoman, giving her a connection to the West that reaches beyond her music. "Velvet Rodeo" brings together Lambert's identity as a cowgirl and her creative expression as a performer.

“Miranda’s confidence, determination and independence make her a wonderful representative of the women we honor,” says Pat Riley, executive director of the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, in the release. “Opening our Icons Gallery with this collaboration celebrates her accomplishments while giving visitors a new way to connect with a cowgirl they know and admire.”

According to a museum spokesperson, the temporary exhibition will remain on display for at least one year; no specific end date was given.

In preparation for the expansion grand opening, the Cowgirl will be closed to the public beginning October 19 and will reopen November 7, with a members-only preview at 10 am and a public opening at noon.

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