Vintage Cowboy???

[Scuffy]

Here's one for the crew! I'm honestly not sure exactly what era/decade the popularity of these was at it's highest- but does anyone know where I might be able to find a repro western style shirt? The double breasted style that an occasional cowboy/hero wore, something similar to a chef's jacket or tunic. Even a pattern would be nice as I could probably have one made. I've googled it and only found mention of characters wearing them but not even a good picture. in which to work from. If anyone has any info I'd greatly appreciate it! I'm thinking of going with the vintage cowboy look this Halloween!

Thanks!
-Scuffy

 

[Scuffy]

Well, in my searching I have come up with something that all might benefit from. Check out this website- www.folkwear.com They have some pretty interesting stuff that those skillfull enough among us to sew might enjoy!

 

[Brad Bowers]

I have a couple of these Cavalry Bib Shirts from Wahmaker that I've had for almost twenty years. They're similar to what John Wayne wore a lot.

Brad

 

[BellyTank]

Check out this...

...eBay vendor-

sensei2685 good prices-

Buy-it-Now $24.95
http://search-desc.ebay.com/search/...=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&seller=1&sass=sensei2685

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[Scuffy]

Holy cow! That was fast guys! Thanks for the info. So they are called bib shirts huh? Okay... for my next question... *add suspenseful music* What kind of pants did our retro cowboys wear?? My girlfriend shows quarter horses so I'm into modern styles with the tighter wranglers and such but I'm clueless as to what was warn around the 30's or 40's both in movies and on working ranches and the like. Obviously the clothing was not as flashy and gilded.

On a side note. I've been to the Buffalo Bill Cody Historical Center in Cody, WY and they have quite a collection of vintage show chaps, saddles and guns from the late 1800's up to some of the earliest Hollywood ventures. Unfortunately though there were no pants in the displays. If ya ever get the chance to visit Cody- do it! For all those interested in firearms than that would warrent a sidestep into the Cody Firearms Museum which is part of the same building. They literally have at least one of just about every gun manufactured in the states and in Europe (probably some from all over the world- there were too many to keep track of!). It'll take a whole day to visit.

Anyway, sorry about the rambling! Thanks again guys!

 

[Senator Jack]

I bought one of these about 15 years ago. The quality of the material was good but it seemed to fade fast. Perhaps i should have been drycleaning it.
http://www.sheplers.com/item.cfm?DI=075119&Page=FastSearch&SearchHandle=DADADJDFDADADDDGDBDGDADIEGDEECDECNDIDADCDBCNDEECDEEBCNEBDADCEFCNEDECEBEDDHEGDAEGDAEBDJDBDADADADBDADADADADDGCGJGCDADADADEDADADADADADADADBDFDADADADBDCDADADADADADADADADADADADBDADADADADDGCGJGCDADADADBDB

Regards,

Senator Jack

 

[Simon82]

I bought a red cavalry bib from a Shepler's in Oklahoma City this summer, and it's *bright* red.

Unfortunately, I look less like John Wayne or Tom Mix in mine than I do Peter Tork from The Monkees. Or maybe like a roadie for Riders in the Sky.

 

[JDCrockett]

Try this vendor

Hey folks,
Try this website for authentic western looks from the 1860's thru the 20's & 30's B-western cowboys. They started catering to the Cowboy Action Shooting crowd and I've had good experiences buying from them. Check the bargain corral too.

http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/Category.cgi?category=home&type=store

 

[Brad Bowers]

Bunch of "closet" cowboys here? I used to do Cowboy Action Shooting back in the late Eighties. Lot of good repro clothing out there for the period. Probably even more, now.

Brad

 

[Senator Jack]

Unfortunately, I look less like John Wayne or Tom Mix in mine than I do Peter Tork from The Monkees

What I wouldn't give for those Monkees shirts!

Regards,

Senator Jack

 

[Nick Charles]

Me Too

I used to shoot Cowboy Action and I worked at Wild West Mercantile, I'll vouch for their service and selection. :cheers1:

 

[Sin Khan]

Why did they wear a bib on their shirt? Is eating a taco that messy? Hmmm, maybe i should get a few of those shirts now that i think about it?

 

[BellyTank]

Why did they wear a bib on their shirt? Is eating a taco that messy? Hmmm, maybe i should get a few of those shirts now that i think about it?

Protection from the elements- wind, cold... stunt arrows...

The 'Rocketeer' leather jacket has the same getup-

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[DanielJones]

Here are a few sites that you may want gander through and find your vintage looking cowboy outfit.

http://www.riverjunction.com/
http://www.texasjacks.com/
http://www.ushist.com/victorian_clothing.htm
http://www.vintagecowboy.com/
http://www.wwmerc.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?category=home
http://www.oldfrontier.com/
http://www.tontorim.com/
http://www.premierclothing.com/index.html

These sites should get you what you're looking for.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Biltmore Bob]

 

[varga49]

AS If You...

didn't already have enough resources to check,.. you might check this place out. I'm pretty sure none of it's made in the USA though!http://www.texasjacks.com/

 

[CasaBlancaChuck]

Try this site www.rockmount.com. Rockmount shirts are American made (for the most part) and go back to the 1930s. There are two retail outlets in Denver. The owner, Jack Weil, is over ninety years old and still works there with his son. He invented the snapped shirt. He has a book out, "Western Shirts: A Classic American Fashion" that is nicely illustrated going way back to the beginning of popular Western wear.
Happy Trails

 

[Brad Bowers]

I always figured snapped shirts were invented so their wives could rip their shirts open without having to sew buttons back on everytime.

Brad

 

[Big Man]

How about this for the "wild west" look?

This is (another) one of my great uncle on one of his adventures. This photo was probably taken around 1930. I don't know who the guy on the right is, but it's an interesting look he has going, not to mention that cool camera. Is that a 620?