Since the western show season has already begun it is important to know what items of clothing you will be wearing. The beginning of the new year is a great time to look through your western wear show wardrobe to make sure it is up to par. Show outfits will need to be in good form if you would like to compete in them during this years show.

All items you decide to wear should still be in fashion. Out of date western wear will catch the judges eye. While you want to catch the judge's attention, you do not want to do it for the wrong reasons.

Search through your show clothing and see what items need to be replaced. You may be able to upgrade some items that are worn or out of style. While you might be tempted to sell or donate the clothing you will not be using anymore, another option would be to save it and store it for later use. You never know when they may come in handy in the upcoming years, or be worn to other events.

Remember that show clothing has a purpose. It is important to find and wear western wear clothing that is comfortable. It is also good to find western show clothing that fits you well.

The most popular choice in color for riders to wear is black. Black is a safe base color for western show clothing. There are many ways to coordinate your show outfit with black as the base color.

Black works well with show riding because of its versatility. Depending on your event, dark pants usually score you better points than light colored pants because judge's do not see slight movements you make as easily. If you would like to brighten up your western show wardrobe, consider wearing a bright colored cowboy hat.

There are, however, other choices available besides just black. Natural tone colors are the next best choice. Consider using well coordinated colors, such as blues, browns and greens.

Visit shows beforehand to see what styles are still in season. This will give you a good idea of what western wear show apparel is still in fashion and which ones are not. Do not forget to try on your outfit you've decided on to make sure it is comfortable to ride in.