Style stars: Garth Brooks concert-goers dress the part

November 12, 2014 at 9:39PM

No one would mistake Garth Brooks for a style icon. (He wore a Dr Pepper sweatshirt to last week's news conference promoting his 11 Minneapolis concerts.) But his fans are another story. On the first night of the country legend's unprecedented run at Target Center, Garth-goers dressed the part. What was their must-wear item? Boots, boots and more boots. With five concerts remaining, Thursday through Saturday, maybe these fans will give you some country-fied ideas.

Lisa Decker

37, Lakeville

Country concert essential: Cowboy boots and hat.

Tiana Atkins

27, St. Bonifacius

Country concert essential: Cowboy boots.

Christina Coleman

27, Rochester

Country concert essential: Denim shirt.

Xilonen Walton

29, Elko

Country concert essential: Flannel.

Gary Crone

49, Eagan

Country concert essential: Cowboy boots.

Mark Westin

29, Hugo

Country concert essential: "Cowboy boots are a must."


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Gary Crone. 49. Eagan. Country concert essential: cowboy boots. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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