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COWGIRL LIFE
How The West Was Worn: Clothing For The Homesteader And Emigrant
April 27, 2022
The pilgrimage West was an arduous undertaking. Emigrants hurriedly loaded their wagon trains with as many personal belongings as they could, and if they were unable to make what little they had fit, it was left behind. Limited space forced many to wear all the clothing they owned on their backs. The basic outfit for...
COWGIRL LIFE
How The West Was Worn: Corsets
By
Chris Enss
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April 20, 2022
On August 24, 1863, San Francisco’s elite flocked to Maguire’s Opera House. Ladies wearing diamonds and furs rode up in handsome carriages; gentlemen in opera capes and silk hats were also in attendance. It was an opening night such as the city had never before seen. All 1,000 seats in the theater were filled with...
COWGIRL LIFE
How The West Was Worn: Hats
By
Chris Enss
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April 13, 2022
In the 1850s, outfits for women and men were topped off with a hat. Most children and all adults wore some kind of head covering in public. The bonnet was the most common hat worn by women. Made from a wide range of material from calico and straw to velvet and silk taffeta, the brim...
COWGIRL LIFE
How The West Was Worn: Bloomers
By
Chris Enss
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April 6, 2022
Maneuvering through the dusty streets and rough terrain of the Wild West proved women’s complicated wardrobe of hoop skirts, elaborate jewelry, and long gowns impractical. A lady’s traditional floor-length garments hampered her ability to move freely, and in some instances were health hazards. Many women were disfigured or killed because of burns suffered when their...
COWGIRL LIFE
How The West Was Worn: Annie Blanche
By
Chris Enss
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March 30, 2022
A magnificent palomino carried its rider past a regiment of soldiers marching toward their quarters at Fort Phil Kearny, a rugged Wyoming outpost. The soldier’s heads turned to watch as the curious rider sauntered up the dusty thoroughfare to the post mercantile. The figure in the saddle pushed back a wolf fur hat and squinted...
COWGIRL STYLE
Wild Women Of The West: How The West Was Worn
By
Chris Enss
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November 27, 2018
Women of the mid-1800s considered ornamental fineries like the handkerchief an easy piece of their wardrobe to part with. Men carried such items into battle, out to sea, and across the difficult terrain of the West. Often these small squares of material were sprayed with perfume. At the time, perfumes and colognes were worn mostly...
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PHOTOGRAPHED BY: Ken Amorosano CURATED AND STYLED BY: Andrea Thorp HAIR AND MAKEUP BY: Julie Koeth CREW CHIEF: Carly Billington
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What’s your rush?! Whatever gets your adrenaline going, Ariat has you covered. From jeans that fit just right to shirts that beat the heat, their clothing and boots are designed to get you out there and keep you out there. “What’s Your Rush?” is a youthful, electrifying movement designed to urge a new generation of...
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