The Schaefer Guide · Yellowstone Style
By the Schaefer Outfitter team, Texas · Updated November 5, 2026 · Specs pulled directly from our product pages
The Yellowstone look isn't a costume. It is working ranch clothing: waxed canvas, Melton wool, snap shirts and straight-leg jeans, worn hard and worn often. That is exactly what we have been making for decades.
Start with the jacket John Dutton wore on the show, then build out the rest of the outfit from our Yellowstone Collection.
From left: RangeWax Blacktail Quilted Jacket, Wool Arena Vest, Cattle King Wool Coat.
The Ranch-to-Town Scale
The show's wardrobe lives across this whole range, from a muddy morning feeding cattle to a meeting at the stock association. Pick the end you need.
- RangeWax Mesquite Brush Jacket
- Texas Ranger Fenceline Brush Jacket
- Western Denim Snap Shirt
- RangeWax Blacktail Quilted Jacket
- Wool Arena Vest
- RangeWax Puffer Vest
- Quilted Microsuede Jacket
- Grandstand Cotton Snap Shirt
- 5-Pocket Straight Leg Pant
- Cattle King Wool Coat
- Cattle Baron Wool Vest
- Classic Western Button Down
The Jacket: RangeWax Blacktail
RangeWax® Blacktail Quilted Jacket
As worn by John Dutton on YellowstoneOur most iconic quilted Western jacket, in waxed cotton canvas. The diamond quilting, stand collar and snap-flap pockets are the silhouette people picture when they think of the show. It works over a snap shirt in the saddle and over a sweater in town.
- Shell
- 5.5 oz RangeWax® waxed cotton
- Lining
- Premium taffeta, quilted
- Fit tip
- Size up if you plan to layer heavy
- Best for
- Cool, wet days
- Riding
- Everyday
Rewax your Blacktail once a season. Our waxed canvas guide shows how.
The Key Pieces
Wool Arena Vest
Our best-selling vestThe wool vest is the signature of the ranch-boss look. The Arena is dapper enough for an evening in town and practical enough for mornings in the field.
- Shell
- 22 oz Melton wool (85% wool, 15% nylon)
- Lining
- Premium taffeta
- Closure
- 2-way zip
- Best for
- Horseback
- Layering
Cattle King Wool Coat
Our warmest wool coatOur finest and warmest wool garment, built for the cattle boss. This is the coat for winter mornings and for standing your ground.
- Shell
- 22 oz Melton wool (85% wool, 15% nylon)
- Trim
- Full-grain leather collar and trim
- Length
- Thigh length
- Best for
- Cold weather
- Dressed up
RangeWax® Mesquite Brush Jacket
The working jacketFor the days when work drags you through the elements. The waxed canvas shell keeps you dry when the weather turns, and it only looks better as it picks up scuffs.
- Shell
- RangeWax® waxed canvas
- Colors
- Sand, Oak
- Care
- Rewax as needed
- Best for
- Ranch work
- Rain
Western Denim Snap Shirt
The everyday shirtThe base layer under every jacket on this page. Washed twill with a little stretch and a Western yoke. Wear it in khaki, sage or indigo.
- Fabric
- 97% cotton, 3% elastane twill
- Build
- Triple-needle seams
- Finish
- Vintage garment wash
- Best for
- Every day
- Under layers
5-Pocket Straight Leg Pant
Our best-selling pantA straight leg that sits right over boots. Dress it up with the Cattle King coat, or wear it to the barn. For a classic dungaree look, try the Ranch Hand® Reserve Dungarees.
- Fabric
- Cotton with a touch of elastane
- Fit
- Classic straight leg
- Rise
- Mid rise
- Best for
- Over boots
- Town or ranch
Four Outfit Formulas
- Morning chores: Denim Snap Shirt + RangeWax Puffer Vest + Mesquite Brush Jacket + straight-leg jeans.
- The Dutton: Blacktail over a Classic Western Button Down, a wild rag at the collar.
- Into town: Grandstand Snap Shirt + Quilted Microsuede Jacket + 5-Pocket in Wood.
- Cattleman formal: Cattle Baron Wool Vest under the Cattle King Wool Coat, a pressed shirt and black 5-Pocket.
For Women
The women of the show lean toward bold outerwear, fitted wool and Western detail. These pieces from our Yellowstone Collection hit the same notes.
More From the Yellowstone Collection
Yellowstone Style FAQ
What jacket does John Dutton wear on Yellowstone?
John Dutton wore the Schaefer RangeWax® Blacktail Quilted Jacket, a quilted jacket in waxed cotton canvas with a stand collar and snap-flap pockets.
How do I dress like the cast of Yellowstone?
Build from working ranch basics: a snap shirt, straight-leg jeans, a wool vest and a waxed or wool jacket. Add a silk wild rag and a good belt. Keep colors earthy: browns, tans, olive and indigo.
Is the Yellowstone look practical or just for show?
Practical. Waxed canvas sheds rain, Melton wool stays warm when damp, and snap shirts are built for ranch work. These are the clothes ranchers actually wear.
What should women wear for a Yellowstone-style outfit?
A fitted wool vest like the Cheyenne, an embroidered snap shirt, a statement coat like our Women's Blanket Coat and a silk wild rag.
How do I care for a waxed jacket like the Blacktail?
Brush off dirt, spot-clean with cold water and rewax with Reproofing Wax when it stops beading water. Never machine wash or dry-clean it. Our waxed canvas guide walks through it.
More Schaefer Guides
Yellowstone is a trademark of its respective owners. Schaefer Outfitter is not affiliated with or endorsed by the show. “As worn” refers only to the RangeWax Blacktail Quilted Jacket; other pieces are inspired by the look. Specs are taken from our product pages; check each page for current sizes and colors.