How Yellowstone’s John Dutton and Beth Dutton keep it real in clothes that fit their characters and the top-rated US show’s Montana ranch setting

Befitting a show set in rural Montana, the clothes in Yellowstone are practical, functional and full of essentials that make the foundation of a great wardrobe

Kevin Costner and the other male stars wear double denim, custom cowboy hats and boots, while the women wear sheepskin coats, tank tops, ponchos and jeans

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Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Kevin Costner as John Dutton in Yellowstone. The clothes in the series are a breath of fresh air in comparison to the designer fashion that tend to dominate shows like Emily in Paris and Succession.

Published: 7:15am, 4 Jan 2022Updated: 7:32pm, 5 Jan 2022

Shows like Emily in Paris and Succession may get all the attention when it comes to fancy fashion, but if you’re looking for actual style pointers that you can put to good use, you’d be hard pressed to find a better show than Yellowstone.

Starring Kevin Costner as John Dutton, a wealthy rancher in the US state of Montana, Yellowstone focuses on Dutton and his grown-up children’s efforts to keep the land they’ve owned for more than a century as they battle encroaching forces such as developers and environmentalists.

Costume designer Johnetta Boone does an excellent job at staying true to the characters’ personalities in selecting costumes that make sense and keep it real.

Befitting a show set in rural Montana, the clothes are practical and functional. While some of the outfits worn by the cowboys and cowgirls working on the ranch wouldn’t look out of place in a John Wayne movie, the characters mainly stick to a few essentials that make the foundation of a great wardrobe.

Costner stars as a wealthy rancher in the US state of Montana in Yellowstone.

Kelly Reilly plays Beth Dutton, John’s foul-mouthed, chain-smoking corporate raider daughter.

Played by British actress Kelly Reilly, Beth Dutton, John’s foul-mouthed, chain-smoking corporate raider daughter, is the main female character in Yellowstone, the most watched series on US cable television in 2021. Her wardrobe – a mix of wrap dresses, pantsuits and chic blouses paired with pencil skirts – reflects what working women in their thirties wear to work every day without sacrificing style or femininity.