Lookin for some clothing advice

[mike highgate]

Thanks, RCJ and Irish Dave, for the info.
I agree about the tacky vests. And what's wrong with making them out of period correct material? No cowpoke would be caught dead in such a garment. Also, the modern vests almost always have revers - which was not always the case back then.

[Yuma Kid]

Gentlemen,
I resemble that remark!  Of course, my persona is that of a Pimp/Gambler so I guess whore house vest (and pants) are right down my alley.
Yuma

[Books OToole]

www.riverjunction.com/catalog/shirt/shirtindex.html

www.jamescountry.com/menscivilianclothing.html

www.fcsutler.com/fcclotaccess.asp 

These will get you started. I have items from all three vendors and would recommend them. 

or...If you can sew;  Get the Buckaroo Bobins pattern for the Bib-front shirt and don't make the bib.


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[Dutch Limbach]

Gentlemen,
I resemble that remark!  Of course, my persona is that of a Pimp/Gambler so I guess whore house vest (and pants) are right down my alley.
Yuma

Amen! Irish Dave's remark gives the impression that a house of ill repute is a BAD THING!

[Irish Dave]

Now, boys....

I have no issue with those genteel ladies of the line -- be they Dodge City, San Francisco, Denver or Kansas City.

I just don't want clothes made from their curtains.

****

Yuma:
Suspecting, as I do, that you truly have a pimp's heart and soul ...well ...  you're exempt. 

"Look not to the heart of a pimp or a banker -- as you'll find no comfort there."

[Delmonico]

Gentlemen,
I resemble that remark!  Of course, my persona is that of a Pimp/Gambler so I guess whore house vest (and pants) are right down my alley.
Yuma

Wow did I ever have you pegged wrong pard, I thought you was bein' eaten by a carpet bag.

[Delmonico]

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,24441.0.html

I started this in The Old Fashioned Way child board.  We get a lot of questions around here on outfits from new folks, let's post some pictures of different outfits folks wear so we can direct new folks to pictures of what folks wear to shoots and other events.

Since these questions show up on several of our forums, we can have a referance in one place to direct folks to.

[River City John]

Thanks, RCJ and Irish Dave, for the info.
I agree about the tacky vests. And what's wrong with making them out of period correct material? No cowpoke would be caught dead in such a garment. Also, the modern vests almost always have revers - which was not always the case back then.

Mike,
forgot to mention that Jean Warren (Thanks Dr. Bob!) is the proprietor of James Country and she is plumb delightful to work with. The collar you mention is commonly referred to as a 'stand-and-fall' collar. Give her a call and she will let you know what specials she has right now and patterns and such. She REALLY knows her stuff. Just about every NCOWS member I know has had clothing made by her shop. James Country usually always sets up a booth at the NCOWS Convention, where she does a BRISK business. Jean will be the one in period dress with bare feet!

River Junction Trade is owned by James Bakke, an NCOWS Senator, and he has an equally gifted crew of seamstresses to turn out clothing. Again, give him a call and see what prints and patterns are in stock. The Drover, or, most especially, The Frontier shirt are likely what you're looking for. Although River Junction Trade has been sorely missed at our NCOWS Convention in recent memory, his physical location in McGregor plus the online store are excellent.

Delmonico, who works at The Old West Store at The Fort, also knows his merchandise and his history, and will not steer you wrong. Awhile back The Fort was THE source for a particular type of 'cathedral-stitched' boot for guys with large calfs, and the remakes of correct 'fish-skin'-type slickers for wet weather.


When, and if, you want to take it up a notch, I can post some sources for readymade clothing that boasts hand-sewn buttonholes and bone or pearl buttons. Plus a few sources for period fabric cloth in correct prints and patterns if you want to try your hand at sewing.

As to Fall Creek Sutler, I am sorry that I do not have a personal relationship with any one person at that establishment. But they have done such yeoman service and enjoy almost a universal positive reputation. They seem to be one of those merchants that quietly go about setting the standard to the reenactment community as far as quality at economical prices. The few items I have purchased from them were totally satisfactory.

 Many of our members have had fun teaching themselves sewing, leather working, knife making, beading, any number of crafts- you name it. It's all good. I have yet to meet an NCOWS member who will not share freely of their time, experience or expertise. Questions in this Forum are a welcome and necessary step to learning about NCOWS. We have a very diverse and wonderful membership. Between The Shootist; here in CAS City; and personal encounters with the membership at the various events, there is ample opportunity to enjoy the NCOWS experience! PLUS our Executive Committee, the National Officers, are not only personable but very approachable.


RCJ (Here's your first clue about me,. . . . .don't ever get me started because I turn everything into a dissertation. )

[Dr. Bob]

RCJ is right about James Country.  Satisfaction guaranteed!!  Jean Warren is the one to talk to.   John just mis-remembered her last name!  She is a great gal to work with.  I have lots of clothing from James Country and can't say enough good about how I have been treated.  She has quite a few shirts with collars in stock at all times.  Just call!  816-781-9473  I am so lucky that they are only 20 min. from my from my front door!   You can't find better people to work with!!!!!!!!!!

[mike highgate]

Thanks to all for the terrific advice, which I am following up.

[mike highgate]

RCJ, I see what you mean about River Junction. Their shirts are exactly what I had in mind. Thanks.