Crystal Wise
Someone once told Jackie Chieffalo that her house looks like the way she dresses. Don’t worry, she didn’t totally get it either, but there was a speckle of validity to the peculiar observation. “I think it means I’m consistent with what makes me comfortable,” Chieffalo says. “You know how sometimes someone has a certain fashion style, but then you go to their house and it’s all minimal, and it doesn’t match their clothing? With me, fashion extends to my home.”
The Illinois-born Chieffalo, who came to Fort Worth two years ago by way of Los Angeles, effortlessly combines a traditional aesthetic with vintage accessories to make surprisingly modern and bold fashion statements. It’s Western, chic, retro, and, well, artistic all rolled into one.
Growing up wearing hand-me-downs from her four older brothers — flannel, jeans, and hiking boots — Jackie says her inspiration is a blend of her mom’s practicality and her Chicago-based stepmom’s chicer fashion sense. “I know it’s trendy to say high/low, but I literally lived it.”
While you don’t have to visit Jackie’s house to get a sense of her distinct style — just pay a visit to her clothing boutique, Chieffalo Americana — the magazine was fortunate enough to check out her beautiful home and, more importantly, peruse her closet full of extraordinary threads and accessories.
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Look 1 (in the closet)
Blazer: One of a kind upcycled punk blazer by Love Worn, Santa Barbara
Top: Vintage “Larry“ work shirt from Dolly Python, Dallas
Belt: Gucci Loved Western belt by Gucci
Jeans: MOTHER
Boots: Upcycled vintage Dan Post booties by Canty Boots, Montana
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Look 2 (with Luccio)
Top: Satin fringe top by Ganni (resale from Vestiaire)
Pants: Super-sized cuffed trousers by ALC (resale from Vestiaire)
Shoes: Western Pumps Gianvito Rossi
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Look 3 (front door)
Cape: Vintage 70s Cashmere Cape (from some vintage store in Dallas she can’t recall)
Top: One of a kind reworked snap “Willie” shirt by Aquarius Cocktail, Los Angeles
Jeans: MOTHER
Boots: Lavender suede platform boots by Charlottes Shoes
Hat: Custom from Capital Hatters
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Look 4 (front door #2)
Top: Blue check top by Travota
Skirt: Pencil skirt by Noble 31, Dallas
Hat: Zuma straw American hat designed by me.
Style Tips:
1. “Always have a red shoe or red boot.”
2. “Every woman needs a little leopard in her life.”
3. “Learn how to wear a belt.”
4. “Keep your base classic and then have fun with accessories.”
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Fashion Tips:
1. Avoid trends
2. Avoid fast-fashion and anything made in an unethical way
3. Figure out what makes you feel confident and smile
