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Best Taylor Swift fits: Houstonians deck out for pop queen's shows with all the Eras-inspired looks

As any legit Houston Swiftie or fashionista knows, when megastar pop queen Taylor Swift comes to town, a simple concert tee and jeans is a mere starter. The fact that Swift's Eras Tour spans her entire career means even more ways to get creative with those fits.

With three red-hot, sold-out dates in at NRG Stadium (read our opening and closing night reviews), fans had plenty to time to plan — and we even offered help for those who needed some inspiration. CultureMap photographer Marco Torres captured looks that totally fit the Tay vive — from Swift tees to themed, coordinated looks.

Fans jumped on the lavender theme — a nod to her "Lavender Haze" track, others rocked fringe, and so many wore sequins that the neighborhood Astrodome could potentially be filled with the billions of glittery pieces.

In a testimony to Swift's wide appeal, we found plenty of mom and young daughters were totally on point together. Four-year-old Arden Luttman and her beaming mom Erica were literally glowing in matching pink dresses and lights — proof that Swifties never go out of style.

Photo by Marco Torres/Marco from Houston

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Taylor Swift Concert 2023 outfits Each couple wore matching song titles and lyrics. Photo by Marco Torres/Marco from Houston

Taylor Swift Concert 2023 outfits Miraal Hussain, Zainab Rahim, Hiba Kamal, and Lisa Feng.Photo by Marco Torres/Marco from Houston

Taylor Swift Concert 2023 outfits Roma Patel, Miah Diala, Marissa Baguisa, Kim Diala, Maiah Diala, and Amber Hughes.Photo by Marco Torres/Marco from Houston

Taylor Swift Concert 2023 outfits Katherine Soto, Maxima Hernandez, Katya Cantu, and Samantha Hernandez.Photo by Marco Torres/Marco from Houston

Taylor Swift concert 2023 outfits Erica and little Arden Luttman's looks were totally lit.Photo by Steven Devadanam

Taylor Swift Concert 2023 outfits Gina and Julia Leffingwell.Photo by Marco Torres/Marco from Houston

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Houston's premier boys clothing boutique opens new home in Rice Village

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Boys are welcome to read the books on the shelves.

Houston’s premier boys-only boutique now has a permanent home in Rice Village. ParkerJoe, which offers clothing, accessories, and lifestyle brands that takes lads from wee tykes to pre-adolescent (in sizes newborn to 16), originally opened last year in a temporary spot in the River Oaks Shopping Center.

Now open at 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 95, the store unfolds across 1,900 square feet, all of it stocked with the retailer’s carefully curated inventory that embraces all kinds of boys and all types of occasions. Families will find looks that range from formal and preppy to sporty and casual, with brands such as Bailey Boys, Classic Prep, Saltwater Boys, and Appaman as well as local brands like Sunnies, which specializes in polarized sunglasses for children, and onesies from Houston children’s apparel purveyor Oink Moo.

“We wanted to create a place where boys are seen and heard,” said Lisa Hostler, who owns the store with her daughter Chelsea. “Their needs and their wants are represented at ParkerJoe.”

Hostler is excited to be in the Rice Village spot, an affluent area known for its walkability and attractiveness for families, which make it an ideal location for a niche retailer like ParkerJoe.

“It’s a younger population and a strong retail mix,” she said. “We couldn’t be happier here in a center that has welcomed us so warmly and made us feel at home.”

The store itself is designed to help boys enjoy the sometimes awkward process of shopping for new clothes. Towards that end, they are welcome to touch and play with toys on the shelves, which are stocked with books, games, and stuffed animals.

An official grand opening is planned for September, but prior to that customers can expect a summer of events including trunk shows, a fashion show, and an influencer brunch.

Even as Lisa and Chelsea are excited to be in Rice Village, they are setting their sights on continued expansion. They currently have a temporary outpost in Memorial City Mall, and are looking for retail locations in other Houston neighborhoods, with a desire to open across Texas.

ParkerJoe in Rice Village is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.

Photo by Alex Montoya

Boys are welcome to read the books on the shelves.

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