If your Instagram feed looked anything like mine this weekend, the Houston Rodeo wasn’t just about bull riding and concert, it turned into a full-on fashion show! However, it wasn’t exactly what one would call “rodeo appropriate” because some outfits had people doing a double take, and not always in a good way.
Texas Rodeo Style Sparks Big Debate Online
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is one of Texas’ biggest traditions, where cowboy hats, boots, and denim usually steal the spotlight. But this year, the conversation shifted.
Across social media, people started calling out outfits they felt were a little too far removed from classic rodeo style, many called it the “clubification” of the Rodeo. What started as a few posts quickly turned into a full-on debate about what actually counts as appropriate at a family-friendly Texas event.
One of the biggest turning points came from influencer Olivia Juliana, who posted a now-viral video calling out what she described as the “clubification” of the rodeo.
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And once people started weighing in, there was no slowing it down…