The American West
There is nothing more American than the cowboys and cowgirls of the old west. They symbolize American individualism, survival, and ruggedness. The cowboys and cowgirls were-and still are-rebels who spent their lives in the outdoors with their horses and cattle.
They lived their lives on their own terms and were experts in gun, horse, and cattle skills. Because of their extra place in American history and culture, Americans love to wear cowboy and cowgirl western wear as a part of their own American identity.
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Past Western Wear
In the past 60 years, western wear meant dressing up in full cowboy or cowgirl outfits with a costume-like theme. This fashion statement was especially big back in the 1950s when the western theme became a major part of the beloved culture.
On T.V., western shows were very beloved together with the singing cowboy shows where country music stars, like Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, sang weekly. It was also during this time that western movies became big hits with stars like John Wayne, Audie Murphy, and James Arness recreating the old west on the big screen. Even cartoons and kid shows picked up the western theme with characters like Howdy Doodie. It was also during this time that denim jeans became a part of everyone's wardrobe.
After the 50s, the western theme diminished, but the jeans and blue denim lived on as an American classic.
Today's Western Wear
Today, the western theme is back partly for its American ruggedness and partly out of American patriotism in supporting our troops around the world; but this time, the trend in both women's and men's fashion is to add a Dash of western flair instead of a whole wild west "costume".
In this way, men and women can show their "American pride and ruggedness" while still being fashion forward. Here are some examples of western flair...
For Women:
A long flowing dressy skirt and blouse with a western-style denim vest.
• A short dress with women's cowboy boots
• Jeans and a white shirt with Navajo-style turquoise and silver necklace, anklet and earrings
• Jean skirt with contemporary top and boots
• contemporary outfit with a women's western belt and buckle
• Outdoor wear or boho dress with a women's cowboy hat
• Full western wedding dress with fancy cowboy boots and cowboy hat and veil
For Men:
Full company suit and portfolio with men's cowboy boots
• contemporary jeans or khaki pants with a contemporary shirt that has the western yoke stitching
• contemporary pants with a men's western belt and belt buckle
• Casual wear with a easy men's cowboy hat
• Full wedding tux in a western style with fancy cowboy boots and cowboy hat
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